Hoi An’s Ancient Town is beautiful, but some of central Vietnam’s best sights sit just a short ride away. Here are the best day trips from Hoi An in 2026 — where to go, how far each one is, and how to reach them at your own pace on a scooter.
My Son Sanctuary
A UNESCO-listed complex of ancient Cham temples in a jungle valley about 45 km west of Hoi An — roughly a one-hour ride. Go early to beat the heat and tour buses, and allow a half-day. Read our guide to riding an electric scooter to My Son.
Hai Van Pass
One of Vietnam’s most spectacular coastal roads, winding over the mountains between Da Nang and Hue. The ocean views are unforgettable. It’s a bigger ride, so check first whether an e-scooter can handle the Hai Van Pass.
Marble Mountains
Five limestone hills full of caves, pagodas and viewpoints, about 30 km toward Da Nang — an easy half-day. See our full Marble Mountains guide.
An Bang and Cua Dai beaches
Just 4–5 km from the old town, perfect for an afternoon of sun, swimming and fresh seafood. An Bang has the livelier beach-bar scene.
Tra Que and the craft villages
Short, scenic rides take you to Tra Que herb village, Thanh Ha pottery village and the Cam Thanh coconut forest with its basket boats — lovely half-day stops close to town.
Cham Islands
For something different, take a speedboat from Cua Dai to the Cham Islands for snorkelling and seafood (seasonal, usually March–September).
Distances at a glance
- An Bang / Cua Dai beach — 4–5 km (15 min)
- Tra Que / Cam Thanh — 4–7 km (15–20 min)
- Marble Mountains — 30 km (40 min)
- My Son Sanctuary — 45 km (1 hr)
- Hai Van Pass — 55 km+ (1.5 hr)
Tips for day trips by scooter
- Start early to avoid the midday heat.
- Fill up with fuel before you leave town.
- Download an offline map and save your stops.
- Always wear your helmet, and carry a raincoat in wet season.
How to do these day trips
The easiest way to reach all of these at your own pace is by scooter. Anh Khoa Hoi An delivers a well-maintained bike to your hotel with free helmets, a route map and 24/7 support. Book at hoianit.com, or browse more Hoi An day trips and getting around guides.
FAQ
What is the best day trip from Hoi An?
My Son Sanctuary and the Hai Van Pass are the two most popular. The beaches and craft villages are easy half-day options closer to town.
Do I need a tour for day trips from Hoi An?
No — most sights are easy to reach yourself by scooter, giving you the freedom to stop wherever you like.
How many day trips can I do in a day?
Comfortably one big trip like My Son, or two or three nearby stops such as a beach plus a craft village.
