8 Central Vietnam Tours to Book Before You Land

1.Chan May Port : Private tour to Da Nang & Hoi An Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $141Our pick

From Chan May Port, take a private, air-conditioned tour past Lap An Lagoon and Hai Van Pass to Cam Thanh’s coconut forest and Hoi An Old Town, with lunch, bottled water, and entry fees included. The route also stops at Da Nang’s Love Bridge and Dragon Bridge. The guide’s name is not provided, so ask HTC TRAVEL about pickup details and any requests before booking.

“We were collected from the port as planned. It was a fair walk to the meeting point as we chose not to pay the additional $25 the port charges for access.”

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2.Chan May Port /Tien Sa Port: Hoi An City & Da Nang Highlight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $49Best value

Spend 7 to 8 hours on a port-side trip through Central Vietnam, with stops at Lap An Lagoon, Hai Van Pass, Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge, Marble Mountains and Hoi An’s lantern-lit old town. Guides including Jade, Nu and Luna have led the route. Check your selected option carefully: guide, lunch and entrance fees depend on the package you book.

“The driver was very safe and reassuring and our guide took us to some great places that we might not have thought of ourselves. The lunch stop was excellent - we sat with locals enjoying a set menu that explored the local cuisine. We coulRead more”

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3.Private Danang City and Hoi An Ancient Town from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $119

A private vehicle and guide link Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge, My Khe Beach, Linh Ung Pagoda, Marble Mountains, Han Market, and Hoi An’s old town. The day includes a traditional Vietnamese lunch, water, and port transfers. Guides have included Han, Tho, Tin, Bao, and Rin, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“Great trip, and very knowledgeable guide (Tho Nguyen) and nice driver. We managed to see the full itinerary and get back to the ship in plenty of time. Lunch was excellent too. The old part of Hoi is lovely too”

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4.Private Hoi An and Da Nang Shore Excursion from Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $119

Travel from your cruise port in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. The eight-hour route pairs Hoi An’s old town and Japanese Covered Bridge with Marble Mountain, Non Nuoc Beach and Da Nang’s Cham Museum. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Guides on past outings have included Tommy, Trang, Thi and Tiger.

“Guide was waiting as we left the ship. Very knowledgable, even handwtiting some of the history and timelines.”

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5.Private Da Nang & Hoi An Tour From Chan May or Tien Sa Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $135

Spend 8 to 9 hours with an English-speaking guide and private, air-conditioned transport, visiting Da Nang and Hoi An from Chan May or Tien Sa Port. The day includes My Khe Beach, Marble Mountains, Hoi An Ancient Town, a Vietnamese lunch, and a scenic drive over Hai Van Pass. Port-side pickup inside the gate costs an extra $25 per person.

“Great day trip seeing the sites from the cruise ship! Very good tour guild explained everything in detail and spoke very good English. Highly recommend”

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6.Private Golden Hand Bridge, Hoi An & Danang City from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $155

From your cruise port, a private vehicle and English-speaking guide take you to Ba Na Hills’ Golden Bridge, Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge and My Khe Beach, the Marble Mountains, and Hoi An. Cable-car rides, entrance fees, a Vietnamese lunch, and bottled water are included. The day lasts about 7 to 12 hours, with room to adjust the pace and stops.

“While the weather was less than optimal, we were able to tailor our excursion to what we wanted to see and for the time we allotted. The Golden Hands visit was fantastic and highly recommended. It is a long and steep gondola/cable car ride if anyone has fear of heights.”

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7.Best of Danang City & Hoi An Ancient Town from Cruise Ports

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $115

From your cruise port, travel by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide to Linh Ung Pagoda, Da Nang’s bridges and beach, Hoi An Ancient Town, Marble Mountains, and Han Market. The day lasts about 8 to 12 hours and includes tickets, bottled water, tissues, and a traditional Vietnamese lunch. Guides on past tours have included Tin and Nam.

“We really enjoyed our private cruise excursion with Tin. Communication before and during the tour was good - the van was clean and spacious. Tin was a great guide - he provided a lot of information and adjusted the agenda to meet our nRead more”

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8.Phong Nha: private car transfer to/from Hoi An ( Da Nang).

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $117

Travel in a private, air-conditioned car between Phong Nha and the Hoi An or Da Nang area, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and flexible photo, meal, and rest stops. Your driver may point out sights such as Hien Luong Bridge, the Ben Hai River, and Long Hung Church. Driver names reported include Sam and Trung; confirm your exact route and stops before booking.

“Vi har været på denne fantastiske tur til Phong Nah, vi blev hentet af den venligste og mest smilende chauffør Trung. Vi kørte derefter mod Phong Nah og samlede vores guide Thach op på vejen. De var begge to yderste veltalende i sproget Read more”

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