{"id":5965,"date":"2026-01-20T01:43:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/?post_type=hoiantours&#038;p=5965"},"modified":"2026-01-20T01:43:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:43:02","slug":"hoi-an-full-day-from-danang","status":"publish","type":"hoiantours","link":"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/tours-offer\/hoi-an-full-day-from-danang\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoi An Full Day from Danang"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Perfect Full-Day Escape from Da Nang<\/strong><strong> to <\/strong><strong>Hoi An<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Hoi An Full Day from Danang<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you only have one day to experience the soul of Central Vietnam, this is it. Our <strong>Da Nang to Hoi An Full-Day Tour<\/strong> with Basket Boats, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/hoi-an\/pottery-village-hoi-an\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"66\" title=\"Thanh Ha Pottery Village\">Thanh Ha Pottery Village<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/hoi-an\/vegetable-village-hoi-an\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"69\" title=\"Tra Que Vegetable Village\">Tra Que Vegetable Village<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong>Lantern Release<\/strong> is consistently rated the #1 day trip from Da Nang by thousands of travelers. It packs adventure, culture, food, history, and one of the most photogenic evenings in Southeast Asia into just 11\u201312 unforgettable hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether you\u2019re staying in Da Nang for a quick beach break or using it as a hub to explore central Vietnam, this tour strikes the perfect balance between relaxed pace and rich experiences. Here\u2019s everything you need to know before you book in 2025\u20132026.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Why This Tour Is Worth Every Minute<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most visitors to Da Nang make the 45-minute journey south to <a href=\"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/hoi-an\/immerse-yourself-in-the-history-of-hoi-an-ancient-town\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"30\" title=\"Hoi An Ancient Town\">Hoi An Ancient Town<\/a> \u2014 but many only see the town itself. This tour gives you the complete story: the water-coconut forests that sheltered Viet Cong soldiers during the war, centuries-old pottery techniques passed down through generations, organic farming traditions that predate chemical fertilizers, and finally the lantern-lit magic that makes Hoi An one of the most romantic places on earth after dark.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5969\" src=\"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoi-an-full-day-from-danang.png\" alt=\"hoi-an-full-day-from-danang\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoi-an-full-day-from-danang.png 850w, https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoi-an-full-day-from-danang-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoi-an-full-day-from-danang-768x452.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Detailed Itinerary: What Your Day Actually Looks Like<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">08:00 \u2013 Hotel Pick-Up in Da Nang<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your private car or minivan (air-conditioned, of course) and English-speaking guide collect you directly from your hotel lobby \u2014 whether you\u2019re in <a href=\"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/my-khe-beach-the-beauty-of-nature-in-da-nang\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"93\" title=\"My Khe beach\">My Khe Beach<\/a>, city center, or even near the Han River bridges. No stressful meeting points.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">09:30 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/hoi-an\/explore-cam-thanh-coconut-village\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"59\" title=\"Cam Thanh village\">Cam Thanh Coconut Village<\/a> Basket Boat Adventure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Step into a round <strong>thung chai<\/strong> \u2014 the iconic Vietnamese basket boat \u2014 and glide through seven hectares of tranquil water-coconut palm forest. Your boatman (often a former fisherman with incredible stories) will spin the boat until you scream with laughter, demonstrate traditional crab-catching techniques, and let you try casting a fishing net yourself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Pro tip: Wear something you don\u2019t mind getting a little wet \u2014 the \u201cbasket boat dancing\u201d performance is hilarious and splashy.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">10:45 \u2013 Thanh Ha Pottery Village \u2013 Touch 500 Years of History<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just a short drive away lies <strong>Thanh Ha<\/strong>, a village that has been making pottery since the 16th century. Walk between open-air workshops where artisans still use foot-powered wheels and wood-fired kilns. You\u2019ll get to sit at the wheel yourself and shape a small bowl or cup with guidance from a master potter. Many visitors say this hands-on experience is one of the day\u2019s biggest surprises. Your creation can be fired and shipped home (extra fee) or you can simply enjoy the therapeutic joy of playing with clay.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">12:15 \u2013 Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village &amp; Farm-to-Table Lunch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Welcome to one of Vietnam\u2019s sweetest-smelling places. Tra Que has been growing mint, basil, coriander, and lemongrass for over 300 years using only seaweed and compost \u2014 no chemicals ever.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stroll between raised garden beds with a local farmer, learn how they water plants using an ancient pulley system, and even try your hand at tilling the soil with a buffalo plough if you\u2019re lucky.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Then sit down to one of the freshest lunches you\u2019ll ever eat: banana-flower salad, tamarind shrimp, herb-wrapped spring rolls, and grilled fish with Tra Que\u2019s legendary greens. Vegetarian and vegan menus are delicious and plentiful.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">14:00 \u2013 Free Time in Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The afternoon belongs to you in one of the most beautifully preserved trading ports in Asia. Mustard-yellow shophouses, wooden balconies dripping with bougainvillea, and the scent of fresh coffee everywhere you turn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your guide will first take you to the must-sees with your included entrance ticket: <a href=\"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/hoi-an\/see-the-delightful-japanese-covered-bridge-hoi-an\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"27\" title=\"Japanese covered bridge\">Japanese Covered Bridge<\/a> (built 1593), 200-year-old Cantonese and Fujian assembly halls, and tranquil Phung Hung or Tan Ky ancient merchant houses<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After that, you\u2019re free. Shop for handmade lanterns, order custom clothing (yes, you can get a suit or dress made in 4\u20136 hours), sip ca phe sua da at a riverside caf\u00e9, or simply wander and take photos \u2014 Hoi An is impossibly photogenic.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">18:00 \u2013 The Magical Lantern Release on the Hoai River<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As daylight fades, Hoi An transforms. Thousands of silk lanterns glow in every color, reflecting on the water like a scene from a fairy tale.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You\u2019ll board a small wooden boat and gently place your own wishing lantern onto the river \u2014 a centuries-old tradition for good luck, peace, and safe travels. It\u2019s quiet, emotional, and hands-down one of the most beautiful things you\u2019ll ever do in Vietnam.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">19:30 \u2013 Relaxed Drive Back to Da Nang<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fall asleep in the car if you want \u2014 you\u2019ll be dropped right at your hotel around 20:30\u201321:00, full of memories and probably already planning your next trip back.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Inclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Door-to-door private or shared air-conditioned transport<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Professional English-speaking guide<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; All entrance fees &amp; Hoi An Ancient Town ticket<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Basket boat ride + fun activities<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Hands-on pottery session<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Delicious set-menu lunch<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Evening lantern + boat ride on Hoai River<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Bottled water &amp; cold towels throughout the day<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Time to Book This Tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Year-round, but here\u2019s the breakdown:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; February\u2013August: driest and sunniest (perfect for photos)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; September\u2013January: cooler, occasional rain, but the lantern festival on the 14th lunar day each month is extra magical<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Full-moon nights: Hoi An turns off electric lights \u2014 pure magic<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What to Bring<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Comfortable walking shoes<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Small amount of Vietnamese dong for extra shopping or coffee<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Phone\/camera with plenty of storage \u2014 you\u2019ll take hundreds of photos<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Light jacket if visiting December\u2013February<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Da Nang<\/strong> has stunning beaches and great food, <strong>Hoi An<\/strong> has the history and romance \u2014 this tour ties it all together with authentic local experiences you simply can\u2019t get on your own.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Book your tour with <strong>Explore Vietnam <\/strong>today and embark on a journey through time, discovering the true beauty of Vietnam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Perfect Full-Day Escape from Da Nang to Hoi An Hoi An Full Day from Danang If you only have one day to experience the soul of Central Vietnam, this [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5969,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","tags":[],"category_tour":[30,28,32,29],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Hoi An Full Day from Danang - Things to do Hoi An - Explore Vietnam<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hoi An Full Day tour from Danang featuring basket boats, local villages, organic farm lunch, Hoi An Ancient Town, and a magical lantern release at night.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/tours-offer\/hoi-an-full-day-from-danang\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Hoi An Full Day from Danang - Things to do Hoi An - Explore Vietnam\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Hoi An Full Day tour from Danang featuring basket boats, local villages, organic farm lunch, Hoi An Ancient Town, and a magical lantern release at night.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/tours-offer\/hoi-an-full-day-from-danang\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Things To Do In Danang\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoi-an-full-day-from-danang.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"850\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"500\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\">\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"4 minutes\">\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hoiantours\/5965"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hoiantours"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/hoiantours"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5965"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hoiantours\/5965\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5988,"href":"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hoiantours\/5965\/revisions\/5988"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5969"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5965"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5965"},{"taxonomy":"category_tour","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorevietnam.com.vn\/da-nang\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category_tour?post=5965"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}