{"id":99500,"date":"2026-05-27T04:12:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T04:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/?p=99500"},"modified":"2026-05-27T04:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T04:14:12","slug":"lich-trinh-ngay-dau-tien-tu-san-bay-da-nang-den-hoi-an","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/vi\/da-nang-airport-to-hoi-an-first-day-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"T\u1eeb S\u00e2n bay \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng \u0111\u1ebfn H\u1ed9i An: L\u1ed9 tr\u00ecnh l\u00fd t\u01b0\u1edfng cho ng\u00e0y \u0111\u1ea7u ti\u00ean (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"99500\" class=\"elementor elementor-99500\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6b11e7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e6b11e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bee3573 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"bee3573\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n[\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Article\",\n    \"headline\": \"How To Plan A Perfect First Day: Da Nang Airport To Hoi An Via Top Attractions (2026)\",\n    \"description\": \"Just landed at Da Nang Airport and heading to Hoi An? 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Book via danangtohoian.com\/airport-transfer or WhatsApp +84 905 989 702.\" }\n      }\n    ]\n  }\n]\n<\/script>\n\n<article class=\"mv-blog-post mv-blog-post--first-day-danang-hoian\">\n\n<!-- HERO IMAGE -->\n<figure class=\"mv-hero-image\">\n  <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/first-day-danang-hoian-hero.webp\"\n       alt=\"Buddhist pagoda and temple on the first day route from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An \u2014 Central Vietnam attractions \u2014 Minh Vu Travel\"\n       width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" loading=\"eager\">\n<\/figure>\n\n<section class=\"mv-intro-card\">\n<strong>Minh Vu Travel<\/strong> \u2014 the private car service at <a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\">danangtohoian.com<\/a> \u2014 picks guests up from Da Nang Airport and drives them to Hoi An every day. Most visitors treat this as a straight transfer. The smarter approach is to treat it as the first half of a full day \u2014 because between the airport and your Hoi An hotel lies some of the best free sightseeing in Central Vietnam. <strong>Linh Ung Pagoda<\/strong> on Son Tra Peninsula and the <strong>Marble Mountains<\/strong> are both directly on or very close to the route. With a pre-booked private car, stopping at both costs nothing extra beyond time. This guide shows you exactly how to structure the first day.\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"mv-quick-answer\" style=\"background:#f0f7ff;border-left:4px solid #0f3460;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin:1.5rem 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n  <strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Land at Da Nang Airport by 10:00 AM. Stop at Linh Ung Pagoda (45 min, free) and Marble Mountains (90 min, 40,000 VND). Arrive Hoi An by 3:00\u20134:00 PM for hotel check-in. Evening walk of the Ancient Town from 6:00 PM \u2014 your first day is already exceptional.\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"mv-summary-box\">\n  <div class=\"mv-summary-box__item\"><span class=\"mv-summary-box__label\">Airport<\/span><span class=\"mv-summary-box__value\">Da Nang International Airport (DAD) \u00b7 16.0440\u00b0N, 108.1993\u00b0E<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-summary-box__item\"><span class=\"mv-summary-box__label\">Stop 1<\/span><span class=\"mv-summary-box__value\">Linh Ung Pagoda \u00b7 Son Tra \u00b7 15\u201320 min from airport \u00b7 free<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-summary-box__item\"><span class=\"mv-summary-box__label\">Stop 2<\/span><span class=\"mv-summary-box__value\">Marble Mountains \u00b7 40,000 VND \u00b7 directly on route to Hoi An<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-summary-box__item\"><span class=\"mv-summary-box__label\">Arrive Hoi An<\/span><span class=\"mv-summary-box__value\">3:00\u20134:00 PM with both stops \u00b7 1:00 PM if direct<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-summary-box__item\"><span class=\"mv-summary-box__label\">Works if you land by<\/span><span class=\"mv-summary-box__value\">10:00\u201311:00 AM for both stops comfortably<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-summary-box__item\"><span class=\"mv-summary-box__label\">Book<\/span><span class=\"mv-summary-box__value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/reliable-private-taxi-from-da-nang-airport-to-hoi-an\/\">danangtohoian.com\/airport-transfer<\/a> \u00b7 WhatsApp +84 905 989 702<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<nav class=\"mv-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n  <p class=\"mv-toc__title\">In this guide<\/p>\n  <ol>\n    <li><a href=\"#at-the-airport\">Step 1 \u2014 At Da Nang Airport (first 30\u201350 min)<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#linh-ung\">Stop 1 \u2014 Linh Ung Pagoda, Son Tra Peninsula<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#marble-mountains\">Stop 2 \u2014 Marble Mountains<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#coastal-road\">The coastal road south to Hoi An<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#hoi-an-arrival\">Arriving in Hoi An<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#hoi-an-evening\">Hoi An evening \u2014 your best first impression<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#itinerary-by-landing-time\">Itinerary by landing time<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#why-private-car\">Why this only works with a private car<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n\n<section id=\"at-the-airport\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>Step 1 \u2014 At Da Nang Airport (first 30\u201350 min)<\/h2>\n\n  <figure class=\"mv-inline-image\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/first-day-attraction-1.webp\"\n         alt=\"First stop on the Da Nang to Hoi An first day route \u2014 Buddhist temple and shrine in Central Vietnam\"\n         width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <\/figure>\n\n  Da Nang International Airport (DAD) handles the arrival process simply \u2014 one international hall, standard baggage claim, single exit. From wheels-down to meeting your driver: allow 30\u201350 minutes.\n\n  <div class=\"mv-card-grid\">\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\udcf1 Get a SIM first<\/h3>\n      Viettel, Vinaphone, or Mobifone counters are in the arrivals hall. A 7-day tourist SIM with data costs 100,000\u2013200,000 VND. Buy it before exiting \u2014 you need it for Google Maps, WhatsApp, and Grab within Hoi An. If your Minh Vu Travel driver is waiting inside, skip the queue and buy it at your hotel later.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\udcb5 Withdraw cash<\/h3>\n      ATMs are in the arrivals hall. Withdraw 2,000,000\u20133,000,000 VND for your first day \u2014 entry tickets, food, tuk-tuks in Hoi An, and tips are all cash-preferred. Small denominations (20,000 and 50,000 VND notes) are more useful than large ones at most street-level transactions.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\ude4b Where your driver waits<\/h3>\n      Minh Vu Travel drivers wait inside the arrivals hall past the customs exit with a name board showing your group name. You do not need to navigate to a ride-hail zone or taxi rank. Walk out, see your name, and the car is in the adjacent car park. Total time from exit to car: 3\u20135 minutes.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83e\uddf3 Luggage in the car<\/h3>\n      For a first-day route with stops, your luggage stays in the car throughout. The driver keeps the vehicle while you visit each attraction \u2014 your bags are secure, you carry only a daypack or small bag. This is one of the practical advantages of a private car with a waiting driver versus any other transport option.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"linh-ung\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>Stop 1 \u2014 Linh Ung Pagoda, Son Tra Peninsula<\/h2>\n\n  <!-- IMAGE: Linh Ung Pagoda \/ temple with Lady Buddha -->\n  <figure class=\"mv-inline-image\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/first-day-attraction-2.webp\"\n         alt=\"Linh Ung Pagoda Son Tra Peninsula Da Nang \u2014 ornate Buddhist temple gate with intricate carvings \u2014 free entry first day stop\"\n         width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <\/figure>\n\n  Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula (16.1036\u00b0N, 108.2820\u00b0E) is 15\u201320 minutes from Da Nang Airport and is one of the best free visits in Central Vietnam. The 67m Lady Buddha statue \u2014 the tallest Bodhisattva statue in Vietnam \u2014 stands at the peninsula edge overlooking Da Nang Bay. The pagoda complex beneath it is active and ornate.\n\n  <div class=\"mv-card-grid\">\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\ude4f What you see<\/h3>\n      The Lady Buddha (Quan Am) statue at 67m is the first landmark visible from the sea for vessels entering Da Nang Bay. The pagoda complex includes multiple halls, gate structures with elaborate stone and ceramic tilework, bonsai gardens, and the base of the statue with interior shrines. A working religious site \u2014 monks resident, incense burning throughout.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\u23f1 Time and logistics<\/h3>\n      30\u201345 minutes is sufficient for the full complex. The car park is free. No entry fee. Modest dress required \u2014 shoulders and knees covered. Scarves and light layers are available to borrow at the entrance if needed. The driver parks and waits; you explore on foot.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\udcf7 Photography<\/h3>\n      The statue and the pagoda gates photograph well from multiple angles. Morning light (10:00\u201311:00 AM) comes from the east, illuminating the ocean-facing facade of the complex directly. The view back from the statue base toward the pagoda buildings and then to the bay beyond is the strongest compositional sequence.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83c\udf3f Son Tra Peninsula<\/h3>\n      Linh Ung sits within Son Tra Nature Reserve \u2014 a protected forest peninsula with red-shanked douc langurs (a critically endangered primate) visible in the canopy near the road in the early morning. The drive up to the pagoda through the forest is itself worth doing at this hour. Ask your driver to take the scenic upper road if time allows.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- IMAGE: Temple details \/ pagoda architecture -->\n  <figure class=\"mv-inline-image\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/first-day-temple-vietnam.webp\"\n         alt=\"Buddhist temple complex on the first day route from Da Nang \u2014 Vietnam temple architecture with ornate gate and shrine\"\n         width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"marble-mountains\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>Stop 2 \u2014 Marble Mountains<\/h2>\n\n  <!-- IMAGE: Marble Mountains exterior \/ stone peaks -->\n  <figure class=\"mv-inline-image\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/first-day-attraction-3.webp\"\n         alt=\"Marble Mountains Da Nang \u2014 stone steps and caves at Ngu Hanh Son \u2014 40,000 VND entry \u2014 stop on the way to Hoi An\"\n         width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <\/figure>\n\n  The Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son, 15.9729\u00b0N, 108.2592\u00b0E) are five marble and limestone peaks rising directly from the coastal flatland 10 km south of Da Nang city. They sit on the coastal road between Da Nang and Hoi An \u2014 not a detour but a stop on the direct route. Entry to the main peak (Thuy Son) costs 40,000 VND per adult.\n\n  <div class=\"mv-price-box\">\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row mv-price-box__row--header\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Item<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Cost<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Notes<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Main entry (Thuy Son)<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">40,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Caves, pagodas, viewpoints<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Elevator (1 way)<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">15,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Skips 108 stone steps \u00b7 recommended on arrival day<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Am Phu Cave (Hell Cave)<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">20,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Separate ticket \u00b7 optional<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Children under 10<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Free<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Main entry only<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- IMAGE: Marble Mountains cave interior \/ Huyen Khong -->\n  <figure class=\"mv-inline-image\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/first-day-attraction-4.webp\"\n         alt=\"Inside the caves and shrines of Marble Mountains Da Nang \u2014 Buddhist altar in Huyen Khong Cave \u2014 dramatic natural light shaft\"\n         width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <div class=\"mv-travel-grid\">\n    <div class=\"mv-travel-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\udd4c Huyen Khong Cave \u2014 the must-see<\/h3>\n      The main cave on Thuy Son \u2014 a vast natural chamber with a Buddhist altar illuminated by a dramatic shaft of natural light falling from a hole in the cave roof. The light quality is best between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM when the sun angle aligns with the opening. The cave also contains a wartime bomb crater and memorial \u2014 a reminder of the area's 20th-century history.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-travel-card\">\n      <h3>\u26e9 Tam Thai and Linh Ung Pagodas<\/h3>\n      Two pagodas within the Marble Mountains complex \u2014 distinct from the Son Tra Linh Ung but sharing the same deity dedication. Tam Thai Pagoda dates from 1825 and sits in the open air between cave entrances. Linh Ung Pagoda (Marble Mountains version) is partially built into a cave, with its back wall the cave rock itself.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-travel-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83c\udf0a Summit viewpoint<\/h3>\n      The highest accessible point on Thuy Son gives a panoramic view over Da Nang Bay to the north and Non Nuoc Beach (the sculptors' district directly below) to the south. On a clear day you can see the Son Tra Peninsula in one direction and the beginning of the coastal road to Hoi An in the other. 10 minutes at this point gives context to the whole region's geography.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-travel-card\">\n      <h3>\u23f1 Time needed<\/h3>\n      90 minutes covers the main highlights: elevator up, Huyen Khong Cave, Tam Thai Pagoda, summit viewpoint, elevator down. 60 minutes is the minimum if you are on a tight schedule. On your arrival day with luggage in the car, 90 minutes is comfortable without rushing.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- IMAGE: Marble Mountains stone detail \/ pagoda architecture -->\n  <figure class=\"mv-inline-image\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/first-day-attraction-5.webp\"\n         alt=\"Buddhist shrine and stone architecture at Marble Mountains near Da Nang \u2014 40,000 VND entry \u2014 first day stop en route to Hoi An\"\n         width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"coastal-road\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>The coastal road south to Hoi An<\/h2>\n\n  <!-- IMAGE: Coastal road or natural landscape -->\n  <figure class=\"mv-inline-image\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/first-day-attraction-6.webp\"\n         alt=\"The coastal road from Da Nang to Hoi An passing through Non Nuoc Beach area \u2014 20 minutes from Marble Mountains to the Ancient Town\"\n         width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <\/figure>\n\n  From the Marble Mountains car park, Hoi An Ancient Town is 20 minutes south \u2014 a straightforward drive down the coastal highway that passes Non Nuoc Beach, the sculptors' village (the only place in Vietnam where Marble Mountains stone carving is commercially produced), and the Thu Bon River delta before entering the outskirts of Hoi An.\n\n  The road is flat, the traffic is manageable outside of city rush hours, and the South China Sea is visible for much of the drive. For guests arriving from northern or landlocked cities, this 20-minute section is the moment Central Vietnam's coastal character becomes tangible.\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"hoi-an-arrival\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>Arriving in Hoi An<\/h2>\n\n  <!-- IMAGE: Hoi An lanes or arrival scene -->\n  <figure class=\"mv-inline-image\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/first-day-attraction-7.webp\"\n         alt=\"Arriving in Hoi An Ancient Town \u2014 first impressions of the historic trading port \u2014 private car transfer from Da Nang Airport\"\n         width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <\/figure>\n\n  With both stops, you arrive at your Hoi An hotel between 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM depending on airport landing time. This is the ideal window: late enough that the hotel room is ready, early enough to rest and recharge before the evening.\n\n  <div class=\"mv-card-grid\">\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel check-in<\/h3>\n      Standard check-in is 2:00\u20133:00 PM at most Hoi An hotels. If you arrive earlier (before 2:00 PM), bag storage is almost always available while you wait. If your room is ready on early arrival, you can check in immediately. The driver delivers you to the hotel entrance, unloads luggage, and the transfer is complete.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\ude34 The midday rest<\/h3>\n      2:30\u20135:30 PM on the first day is naturally the rest window \u2014 peak heat, post-travel fatigue, and the hotel room is available. An hour or two horizontal before the evening is the most practical use of this time. The Ancient Town is at its best after 5:30 PM; energy management before that hour pays off.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"hoi-an-evening\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>Hoi An evening \u2014 your best first impression of the Ancient Town<\/h2>\n\n  The Ancient Town after 6:00 PM on your first evening does not require a plan. Walk out of your hotel, find the Hoai River, and follow it west toward the Japanese Covered Bridge. The paper lanterns are lit, the yellow ochre walls glow, the riverside restaurants are filling up. Nothing about this requires guidance \u2014 it requires only being there.\n\n  <div class=\"mv-price-box\">\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row mv-price-box__row--header\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">First evening \u2014 suggested sequence<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Time<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Walk to Hoai River and the lantern lanes<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">6:00\u20137:00 PM<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Dinner at a riverside restaurant \u2014 Cao Lau or White Rose<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">7:00\u20138:30 PM<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Hoai River lantern boat ride (50,000\u2013100,000 VND)<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">8:30\u20139:15 PM<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Float a paper lantern on the river (10,000\u201320,000 VND)<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">During boat ride<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"mv-highlight-box\">\n    <strong>Do not buy the Ancient Town ticket tonight.<\/strong> Save your 120,000 VND ticket for Day 2 morning \u2014 specifically for the Japanese Covered Bridge before 8:00 AM, when the light is right and the crowds have not arrived. The evening walk, the river, and the lanterns are all outside the ticket zone. Tonight is free.\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"itinerary-by-landing-time\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>First day itinerary by airport landing time<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"mv-price-box\">\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row mv-price-box__row--header\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Land at<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Route<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Arrive Hoi An by<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\" style=\"background:#f0fff4;\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">\u2b50 Before 10:00 AM<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Airport \u2192 Linh Ung Pagoda \u2192 Marble Mountains \u2192 Hoi An<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">3:00\u20134:00 PM \u2705<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">10:00 AM\u201312:00 PM<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Airport \u2192 Marble Mountains \u2192 Hoi An (skip Linh Ung)<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">3:00\u20133:30 PM \u2705<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">12:00 PM\u20132:00 PM<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Airport \u2192 Marble Mountains (quick 60 min) \u2192 Hoi An<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">4:00\u20135:00 PM \u2705<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">After 3:00 PM<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Airport \u2192 Hoi An direct \u00b7 save stops for Day 2<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">4:30\u20135:30 PM \u00b7 evening still free \u2705<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">After 9:00 PM<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Airport \u2192 Hoi An direct \u00b7 pre-book private car<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">10:30\u201311:00 PM \u00b7 Grab unreliable late night<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"why-private-car\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>Why this first-day route only works with a private car<\/h2>\n\n  The Linh Ung Pagoda + Marble Mountains + Hoi An combination on an arrival day requires one thing that Grab, taxis, and shuttles cannot provide: <strong>a driver who waits at each stop with your luggage in the car.<\/strong>\n\n  <ul class=\"mv-list\">\n    <li><strong>Grab:<\/strong> you request a new Grab at each location. Linh Ung Pagoda is on a mountain peninsula with low Grab supply. Marble Mountains is a tourist car park \u2014 Grab works, but each new booking adds wait time and uncertainty. Your luggage stays in the car, but the car changes each time.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Shuttle bus:<\/strong> fixed route, fixed stops. No Linh Ung, no flexibility on Marble Mountains time, drop-off at a central point in Hoi An rather than your specific hotel.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Private car:<\/strong> your driver picks you up at the arrivals hall, drives to Linh Ung (waits in the car park), drives to Marble Mountains (waits), drives to your hotel (helps unload). Fixed price agreed before the airport. Your luggage is secure throughout. One vehicle, one driver, everything covered.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <p>Book via <a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/reliable-private-taxi-from-da-nang-airport-to-hoi-an\/\">danangtohoian.com\/airport-transfer<\/a> or WhatsApp +84 905 989 702. Share your flight number, arrival time, and which stops you want \u2014 Linh Ung, Marble Mountains, or both. The driver confirms the route and the price before your flight.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"faq\" class=\"mv-faq\">\n  <p class=\"mv-section-label\">FAQ<\/p>\n  <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"mv-faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"mv-faq-question\">What can I see between Da Nang Airport and Hoi An?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"mv-faq-answer\">Two excellent stops: Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula (16.1036\u00b0N, 108.2820\u00b0E \u2014 15\u201320 min from airport, free, 67m Lady Buddha statue) and the Marble Mountains (15.9729\u00b0N, 108.2592\u00b0E \u2014 40,000 VND entry, Buddhist caves, pagodas, panoramic views). Both are on or very close to the direct route from the airport to Hoi An and fit comfortably into a morning\/midday arrival day.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"mv-faq-question\">How long does it take from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An with stops?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"mv-faq-answer\">With both Linh Ung Pagoda (45 min visit) and Marble Mountains (90 min visit): approximately 4\u20135 hours from airport exit to Hoi An hotel. A 10:00 AM airport arrival gets you to Hoi An by 3:00\u20134:00 PM. Without stops: 45\u201355 minutes. With just Marble Mountains: approximately 2.5\u20133 hours total.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"mv-faq-question\">Is Linh Ung Pagoda worth visiting on arrival day?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"mv-faq-answer\">Yes if you land before 10:00 AM. It is 15\u201320 minutes from the airport, free, requires no ticket, and takes 30\u201345 minutes. It is an excellent first impression of Vietnamese Buddhist architecture before arriving in the more commercial environment of Hoi An. For late arrivals (after 12:00 PM), skip it and visit the Marble Mountains only to keep the schedule on track.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"mv-faq-question\">How much does the Marble Mountains entry cost?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"mv-faq-answer\">40,000 VND per adult. Optional elevator (15,000 VND per way) skips the 108 stone steps. Am Phu Cave (separate ticket): 20,000 VND. Children under 10: free for the main entry. Total for the full experience including elevator both ways: 70,000 VND per adult. Open 7:00 AM \u2013 5:30 PM daily. Cash only at the ticket booth.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"mv-faq-question\">Can I do Linh Ung Pagoda and Marble Mountains on the way from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"mv-faq-answer\">Yes \u2014 with a pre-booked private car. The driver takes the Son Tra Peninsula road first (Linh Ung, 30\u201345 min), then heads south via the coastal road through the Marble Mountains (90 min), and then continues to Hoi An. This is a standard route on request with Minh Vu Travel. Book at danangtohoian.com\/airport-transfer or WhatsApp +84 905 989 702 and specify which stops you want.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"mv-related-articles mv-section\">\n  <h2>Plan the rest of your Hoi An stay<\/h2>\n  <ul class=\"mv-list\">\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/hoi-an-2-days-itinerary\/\"><strong>Hoi An 2 Days \u2014 First Timer's Complete Itinerary<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 what to do on Day 2 and Day 3 once you have arrived<\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/day-trips-from-hoi-an-2026\/\"><strong>Day Trips from Hoi An 2026<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 My Son Sanctuary, Cham Islands, Ba Na Hills and Hue compared<\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/best-way-da-nang-to-hoi-an\/\"><strong>Best Way from Da Nang to Hoi An<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 private car vs Grab vs taxi vs shuttle full comparison<\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/da-nang-hoi-an-entrance-fees-2026\/\"><strong>Da Nang & Hoi An Entrance Fees 2026<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 complete price guide for every attraction<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"mv-cta-box\">\n  <h2>Landing at Da Nang Airport and heading to Hoi An?<\/h2>\n  Your driver is waiting inside arrivals. Tell us which stops you want \u2014 Linh Ung Pagoda, Marble Mountains, or both \u2014 and we will plan the route.\n  <a class=\"mv-cta-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/reliable-private-taxi-from-da-nang-airport-to-hoi-an\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Airport Transfer<\/a>\n  <a class=\"mv-cta-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/84905989702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background:#25d366;margin-left:0.75rem;\">WhatsApp<\/a>\n  <p class=\"mv-cta-sub\">Minh Vu Travel \u00b7 danangtohoian.com \u00b7 Da Nang Airport \u2192 Linh Ung \u2192 Marble Mountains \u2192 Hoi An<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/article>\n<script>document.querySelectorAll(\".mv-faq-question\").forEach(b=>b.addEventListener(\"click\",()=>b.parentElement.classList.toggle(\"active\")));<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>H\u1ea1 c\u00e1nh t\u1ea1i S\u00e2n bay \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng tr\u01b0\u1edbc 10 gi\u1edd s\u00e1ng? Tr\u00ean \u0111\u01b0\u1eddng \u0111i, h\u00e3y gh\u00e9 th\u0103m Ch\u00f9a Linh \u1ee8ng (mi\u1ec5n ph\u00ed) v\u00e0 N\u00fai Ng\u0169 H\u00e0nh S\u01a1n (40.000 VND). \u0110\u1ebfn H\u1ed9i An v\u00e0o kho\u1ea3ng 3\u20134 gi\u1edd chi\u1ec1u. 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