THE TASTE OF DA NANG – HOI AN – BA NA HILLS

Arrive at Da Nang International Airport (DAD) in Da Nang. Have lunch and rest in Danang.

After lunch, continue exploring:

Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda, a majestic Buddhist temple that is located on a hill overlooking the sea. 

The Marble Mountain. You can climb up the stairs or take an elevator to reach the top, where you can see panoramic views of the city and the sea. 

Visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, a traditional village known for its skilled artisans who create various products from marble. 

Check in hotel in Danang and relax. Have dinner. Overnight in Danang.

Have breakfast. Transfer to Hoi An to attend the Morning Cooking Tour.

8:15 Start the day with a welcome drink at Hai Scout Cafe.

Then, start visiting Hoi An’s colorful main market, and experience its amazing sights, sound and aromas. Have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers, to see and taste the wonderful variety of foods on display.

Board the Red Bridge boat for a leisure cruise along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School.

On arrival, explore the herb and vegetable garden before learning about some of Vietnam’s best-known dishes. After that, the lesson begin:

Brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration).

Recipes (contains no MSG):

1. Making Fresh Rice Paper.
2. Fresh Rice Paper Rolls of Shrimps.
3. Crispy Hoi An Pancakes with Shrimp, Herbs & Peanut Sauce.
4. Seafood Salad with Tra Que Herbs.
5. Mi Quang Chicken Noodles.
6. Food Decoration – Tomato Rose & Vietnamese Cucumber Hand Fan.

Lunch includes the above dishes as well as: BBQ Lemongrass Beef.

Finish at approximately 12:30 p.m. Then transfer back to central Hoi An arriving at 1:00 p.m.

Check in at the hotel and rest. Have dinner. 

Visit Hoi An Ancient Town at night, where you can admire the colorful lanterns, stroll along the river, and explore the historical buildings and temples.

Or enjoy the cultural performance show “Memories of Hoi An” or the brilliant show “Teh Dar“, which introduce Hoi An’s history and traditional soul from the beginning (personal expense). 

Overnight in Hoi An.

Have breakfast at the hotel. Depart to Ba Na Hill. Take a ropeway to Ba Na Hills, one of the longest and highest in the world, and offers stunning views of the surrounding scenery. Experience all attractions and amusements at Ba Na Hills, such as: 

The Golden Bridge, which is a famous landmark in Ba Na Hill. The bridge is supported by two giant stone hands and spans 150 meters across a valley. 

The French Village, which is a replica of a medieval European town. The village has many architectural features such as castles, churches, squares, and gardens.

Fantasy Park, which is an indoor amusement park that features many games and rides for all ages. The park has five zones with different themes such as Jurassic Park, Fairy Forest, Adventure Land, and more. 

Visit Linh Ung Pagoda, which is a Buddhist temple located on the hill. The pagoda has a 27-meter-high statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, which is the largest in Vietnam. 

Have a lunch buffet in Ba Na Hills. Back to Da Nang city. On the way, you can stop to check in at Dragon Bridge, Love Bridge Da Nang. 

Have dinner and free time to explore Danang city at night.

Have breakfast at the hotel. Free time to swim and enjoy the sun, sand, and sea on My Khe beach. Check out the hotel and have lunch.

Back to Da Nang International Airport and depart to your next destination. End trip.