Hoi An Tours 2026: All-Inclusive, Self-Guided or Private Car

A Hoi An tour is an essential experience when traveling through Central Vietnam. With over 600 years of history, Hoi An’s ancient town is recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site — a place where Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese architecture converge, street food reaches its peak, and lantern-lit streets are among Southeast Asia’s most enchanting.

But Hoi An is more than just the old town. From paddling through Bay Mau coconut forest to exploring the untouched An Bang beach, from the peaceful Tra Que vegetable village to the action-packed VinWonders Nam Hoi An — there’s so much to discover. This guide will help you choose the perfect tour and optimize your itinerary.

💡 Pro Tip from Faifo Express: Book a private car from Da Nang to Hoi An at least 24 hours in advance. Our local drivers know every corner of the ancient town.

1. Top 8 Most Popular Hoi An Tours in 2026

Tour 1: Hoi An Ancient Town Half Day ⭐ Most Popular

Duration: 4-5 hours (afternoon → evening) | Private car cost: 350,000 VND (~$14, pickup from Da Nang)

Visit Japanese Bridge, Chinese Assembly Hall, historic houses, museums. Walk along Thu Bon River, release floating lanterns in the evening.

Tour 2: Full Day Hoi An (Ancient Town + Coconut Forest)

Duration: 8-10 hours | Private car cost: 900,000 VND (~$36, 4-seater from Da Nang)

Morning: Paddle through Bay Mau coconut forest. Lunch: Try Cao Lau and Banh Mi. Afternoon: Explore ancient town + release floating lanterns.

Tour 3: Hoi An + An Bang Beach

Duration: Full day | Private car cost: 900,000 VND (~$36, 4-seater)

Combine ancient town tour in the afternoon with morning swim at An Bang beach. Perfect for families with children.

Tour 4: Hoi An + My Son Holy Land

Duration: Full day | Private car cost: 1,100,000 VND (~$44, 4-seater)

Morning: My Son Sanctuary — Champa UNESCO heritage sites. Afternoon: Explore Hoi An ancient town.

If you want to explore the Champa heritage sites, check out Da Nang to My Son Transfer | Affordable & Easy with Faifo Express for the best options for your journey.

Tour 5: Hoi An + Cham Island

Duration: Full day | Private car + boat cost: 800,000 VND ($32) per person

Morning: Ferry to Cham Island for diving and snorkeling. Afternoon: Return to Hoi An for lantern release.

Tour 6: Hoi An Full Moon Festival Night

Duration: 4 hours (evening, 14th lunar day) | Private car cost: 350,000 VND (~$14)

On full moon nights, the ancient town turns off electric lights—only lanterns and candles remain. Experience Hoi An at night.

Tour 7: Traditional Craft Village Experience

Duration: Half day | Private car cost: 500,000 VND (~$20)

Tra Que vegetable village (plant vegetables, cook lunch) + Thanh Ha pottery village (make ceramics by hand).

Tour 8: Hoi An Shopping — Tailoring & Leather

Duration: Half day | Private car cost: 350,000 VND (~$14)

Get custom tailored áo dài and suits at famous tailor shops. Buy authentic leather goods in the old town.

Japanese Bridge — symbol of 400 years of Hoi An history

2. Complete 1-Day Hoi An Tour Itinerary

This is the most optimized itinerary for first-time visitors to Hoi An, combining sightseeing, dining, and authentic experiences:

07:30 - Pickup from your Da Nang hotel
08:30 - Arrive Bay Mau Coconut Forest → Basket boat paddling (1.5 hours)
10:30 - Tra Que Vegetable Village → Farm experience (optional)
12:00 - Lunch in Hoi An — Cao Lau + Banh Mi + local noodles
13:30 - Rest at riverside cafe on Thu Bon River
14:30 - Buy entrance ticket → Explore ancient town (Japanese Bridge, Assembly Hall, historic houses)
16:30 - An Bang Beach → Swimming, sunset watching
18:00 - Return to ancient town → Release floating lanterns on river
19:30 - Dinner — Night market street food
20:30 - Pickup → Drive back to Da Nang

🗺️ Tip: Buy entrance tickets (150,000 VND per person) at the ticket booth on Hoang Dieu Street before entering. Tickets are valid for 24 hours.

3. 2-Day Hoi An Tour Itinerary (with overnight stay)

Day 1 — Ancient Town & Coconut Forest

Morning:  Coconut forest paddling + Tra Que vegetable village
Lunch:   Hoi An specialty dishes (30 must-try foods)
Afternoon: Explore ancient town — Japanese Bridge, Assembly Hall, historic houses
Evening:  Release floating lanterns + Night market
Night:    Stay in Hoi An

Day 2 — Beach & Heritage Sites (choose one)

Option A — My Son Sanctuary:

Morning:  My Son Sanctuary (UNESCO Champa heritage, 2-hour tour)
Lunch:   Local restaurant
Afternoon: An Bang beach swim → Return to Da Nang

Option B — Cham Island:

Morning:  Ferry to Cham Island (7:30am from Cua Dai Pier)
All day: Diving, snorkeling, fresh seafood on the island
Afternoon: Return ferry → Pickup → Back to Da Nang

Check out 30 Must-Try Hoi An Foods & Culinary Map to plan your dining.

Releasing floating lanterns on Thu Bon River — the most memorable moment in Hoi An

4. Hoi An Tour Pricing 2026

4.1 Private Car with Driver (Faifo Express)

See full pricing list for all routes.

4.2 On-Site Costs in Hoi An

5. Expert Tips for Choosing the Right Hoi An Tour

By Travel Group

• Families with young children: Private car (ancient town + An Bang beach). Avoid Cham Island (rough waves, not suitable for kids under 5).
• Couples: Self-guided motorbike tour (most romantic). Or private car in late afternoon (evening lantern release is magical).
• Friend groups: Private car all day (coconut forest + ancient town + beach). Costs are very reasonable split 4-6 ways.
• Solo travelers: Group tours or motorbike rental. Consider staying overnight to experience full moon festival night.
• Older adults: Private car is essential. Ancient town requires lots of walking—wear comfortable shoes.

By Time Available

• Half day: Ancient town only (afternoon → evening is most beautiful)
• Full day: Coconut forest (morning) + Ancient town (afternoon) + Floating lanterns (evening)
• 2 days: Add My Son or Cham Island

By Budget

• Budget (< 500,000 VND per person): Self-guided motorbike + street food
• Mid-range (500,000–1,000,000 VND per person): Private car with driver + restaurant dining
• Premium (> 1,500,000 VND per person): Private car + 4★ resort + private boat for lantern release

Hoi An night market — foodie paradise with hundreds of local specialties