Combining Nha Trang – golden sunny beach with Hoi An – lantern-lit ancient town in a 5-day 4-night trip is the perfect choice for couples and families wanting to experience the full charm of Central Vietnam. This article offers a detailed day-by-day itinerary, estimated costs for 2 people, travel tips, and money-saving round-trip bus ticket combos.
Trip overview
- Duration: 5 days 4 nights (flexible ±1 day).
- Suggested route: Depart from Nha Trang → Da Nang/Hoi An → return by flight/bus.
- Estimated cost (2 people): 8,500,000 – 12,500,000 VND depending on hotel tier.
- Best season: March – August (calm sea, little rain).
Day 1 — Nha Trang: beach + Hon Mun island
Explore the coastal city of Nha Trang with a 3-island speedboat tour including Hon Mun, Hon Mot, and Hon Tam. Evening stroll along Tran Phu Street and enjoy seafood at Dam Market.
- Morning: 3-island speedboat tour (550,000 VND/person).
- Afternoon: swim at Nha Trang Back Beach.
- Evening: seafood dinner at Dam Market (~300,000 VND/person).
Learn more: Nha Trang 3-island speedboat tour: 2026 checklist.
Day 2 — Nha Trang: Vinpearl + Cham Towers
- Morning – afternoon: Vinpearl Land Hon Tre (combo ticket 950,000 VND/person).
- Late afternoon: Po Nagar Towers (50,000 VND/person) and Ca Lang Rock Beach.
- Evening: board sleeper bus departing for Da Nang/Hoi An. Choose 19:30 – 20:30 departure to sleep on the bus.
Tip: book via Go365 and select "Hoi An" as destination to get free transfer from Da Nang bus station.
Day 3 — Hoi An: ancient town morning
- 7:00 AM: arrive Hoi An, check in hotel.
- 9:00 – 11:30 AM: stroll Hoi An ancient town, Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall (admission 120,000 VND/person).
- Noon: eat cao lau and Quang noodles at Co Bon's (~50,000 VND/person).
- Afternoon: rest and swim at hotel.
- Evening: lantern floating ceremony on Hoai River (50,000 VND/3 lanterns).
Day 4 — Da Nang: Ba Na + My Khe beach
- Morning: rent car to Ba Na Hills (cable car ticket 950,000 VND/person).
- Afternoon: swim at My Khe Beach Da Nang.
- Evening: walk Dragon Bridge, seafood dinner at Ngoc Dao (~350,000 VND/person).
Day 5 — Return to Nha Trang
- Morning: eat Ba Mua Quang noodles, buy souvenirs (rice paper, sesame candy).
- Noon: board bus or flight back to Nha Trang.
- Evening: arrive Nha Trang, rest and end the trip.
Cost breakdown table (2 people)
| Item | Budget | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round-trip bus NT–HA (2 people) | 800,000 | 1,040,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Hotel 4 nights | 2,000,000 | 4,000,000 | 6,500,000 |
| Tours + admission tickets | 2,500,000 | 3,500,000 | 4,500,000 |
| Food (2 people, 5 days) | 2,500,000 | 3,000,000 | 4,500,000 |
| Misc / shopping | 700,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Total | 8,500,000 | 12,540,000 | 18,500,000 |
Money-saving tips
- Round-trip bus combo via Go365: 8–10% cheaper than buying single tickets separately.
- Book hotels 7–10 days early: Hoi An peak-season rates jump 30–50%.
- Eat local dishes: Quang noodles 35,000 VND, cao lau 40,000 VND much cheaper than tourist restaurants.
- Rent scooter in Da Nang: 150,000 VND/day, more flexible than taxis.
- Use Go365 Loyalty: 1.1%–2% cashback for Silver/Gold/Diamond members.
View more routes at Go365 Transportation or call hotline 0789.9000.99 for 24/7 consultation.