Covered pickleball courts in Da Nang, central Vietnam
Tours / Central Vietnam

Da Nang & Hoi An

Courts in the morning, sea in the afternoon, lanterns at night.

6 days · 5 nights 4 play sessions Max 8 players From $1,090 pp
$1,090per person · twin share
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The trip

Vietnam's central coast,
built around your game

This is our flagship week — and the easiest introduction to a pickleball holiday in Vietnam. You base yourself first in Hoi An, the lantern-lit old town, then move to Da Nang, a beach city with a booming pickleball scene and its own international airport. You play four cool mornings, and the afternoons are yours: the beach, the tailor, the coffee, the ruins. Small group, real courts, and a local team who handle every detail.

Everything below is a sample itinerary. We tailor the pace, the play, and the sights to your group before you travel — you tell us the vibe, we shape the days around it.

VIETNAM EAST SEA 45 min ~1 hr 20 min Hoi An Ba Na Hills Son Tra Da Nang ✈ DAD airport N S E W CENTRAL COAST Private-car transfers from your Da Nang / Hoi An base · all under an hour
Day by day

Your week, hour by hour

Every hard-effort thing happens in the cool of the morning. The hot hours are always yours.

Day1

Arrive & Hoi An by lantern light

Hoi An · overnight Hoi An
★ The old town as the lanterns come on

Land at Da Nang International Airport and we transfer you straight to Hoi An, about 45 minutes south. Settle into your hotel, then head into the lantern-lit old town for the evening — the moment Hoi An is famous for. An easy first night and a local welcome dinner.

  • Private airport pickup and transfer to Hoi An
  • Evening walk through the Old Town and riverside lanterns
  • Welcome dinner at a local restaurant
🚐 Da Nang airport → Hoi An · ~45 min by private car
Lantern-lit boats on the river in Hoi An Ancient Town at night
Day2

First morning on court & the coconut village

Hoi An · overnight Hoi An
★ Basket boats in the water-coconut forest

Your first pickleball session on a Hoi An court while it's cool, then lunch. In the afternoon, cycle through the rice paddies to the coconut groves and ride a traditional round basket boat in the palm forest — a fun, only-in-Vietnam experience. A local dinner to finish.

  • Morning pickleball session (paddles provided)
  • Cycling through the countryside to Cam Thanh
  • Coconut basket-boat ride
  • Local dinner
🚲 Short cycle / local transfer within Hoi An
A local spinning a round basket boat in the Cam Thanh coconut water forest near Hoi An
Day3

Free day — the tailor, the pool, the pace you like

Hoi An · overnight Hoi An
★ A custom-made garment, ready before you leave

A morning game for those who want it, then the day is yours. Hoi An is one of the world's great tailoring towns — get a garment measured and made, ready before you fly out. Or simply relax: coffee in town, a bike ride, the pool, a massage, photos, long unhurried meals. This is the day that makes the trip yours.

  • Optional morning court session
  • Tailor fitting, or a free day to explore at your own pace
  • Meals at leisure
🚶 Free day — everything walkable in Hoi An
Women in traditional ao dai walking a lantern-strung street in Hoi An Old Town
A private pool villa framed by palms in Hoi An
Day4

Ba Na Hills, the Golden Bridge & on to Da Nang

Ba Na Hills → Da Nang · overnight Da Nang
★ The Golden Bridge, held up by two giant hands

A full day up at Ba Na Hills, home to the world-famous Golden Bridge and its giant stone hands — one of the most photographed spots in Vietnam. In the evening we move to Da Nang for the second half of the week; you overnight in the city, steps from the beach.

  • Cable car up to Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge
  • Gardens, viewpoints and lunch on the mountain
  • Transfer to your Da Nang beach hotel
🚐 Hoi An → Ba Na Hills (~1 hr) → Da Nang (~45 min)
The Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills held up by two giant stone hands, Da Nang
The French Village and castle atop Ba Na Hills near Da Nang at sunset
Day5

A game, Vietnamese coffee & Son Tra

Da Nang · overnight Da Nang
★ The Lady Buddha and the view over the coast

Start with a morning game and a proper cà phê sữa đá. After lunch, head out to the Son Tra Peninsula and the Linh Ung Pagoda, home to Vietnam's tallest Lady Buddha statue, with sweeping views back over Da Nang. Evening free by the beach or the Dragon Bridge.

  • Morning pickleball session
  • Vietnamese coffee stop
  • Son Tra Peninsula & Linh Ung Pagoda
  • Free evening in the city
🚐 Da Nang city → Son Tra (~20 min)
The Lady Buddha statue at Linh Ung Pagoda on the Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang
Fishing boats and a white marina on the Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang
Day6

One last morning, then home

Da Nang · departure
★ Play in the morning, fly in the afternoon

A final swim or an easy last game before you fly out. Because Da Nang's airport is ten minutes from the beach, you can play in the morning and still make an afternoon flight — a small luxury most beach trips can't offer. We transfer you to the airport when you're ready.

  • Optional final morning session or beach time
  • Private transfer to Da Nang airport
🚐 Da Nang hotel → airport · ~10–15 min
Da Nang International Airport terminal lit up at night
The fine print, up front

What's included

In the price

  • 5 nights' hotels — beach hotel in Da Nang, boutique stay in Hoi An
  • 4 pickleball sessions with court fees
  • Paddles and balls provided
  • All private transfers, including airport pickup & drop-off
  • Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge day, with entry
  • Coconut basket-boat & countryside cycling
  • Son Tra & Linh Ung Pagoda visit
  • Daily breakfast, welcome dinner & selected local meals
  • An English-speaking local guide throughout

Not included

  • International flights to and from Da Nang
  • Vietnam e-visa (we'll guide you — it's simple)
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not listed & personal spending
  • Optional extras (tailoring, spa, extra sessions)
  • Tips for guides and drivers

Ready to play Vietnam?

Tell us roughly when you'd like to travel and how many of you there are. We'll tailor the week to your group and answer anything — no deposit to ask a question.