8 days in Hoi An & Hue Itinerary

Indisputably one of Vietnam's most atmospheric destinations, Hoi An contains a World Heritage-listed old town boasting over 2,000 years of culture and history.

Hoi An is known for shopping, spas, and classes. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Hoi An Ancient Town, kick back and relax at An Bang Beach, stop by Rubin Cloth Shop, and stroll through Cua Dai Beach.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Hoi An holiday planner.

San Francisco, USA to Hoi An is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Indochina Time (ICT) is 15 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in March, expect nights in Hoi An to be much warmer, around 72°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 82°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can go by car to Hue.

Nestled on the banks of the Perfume River, the city of Hue remains most famous as the former home of the Nguyen Dynasty, the influence of which remains evident in local palaces, temples, forts, and museums.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Hon Chen Temple and then cruise around with Stop & Go Tours. On the 27th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Tomb of Tu Duc, then contemplate the long history of Tomb of Minh Mang, then admire the striking features of Thien Mu Pagoda, and finally steep yourself in history at Imperial City.

Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Hue using our trip planner.

Drive from Hoi An to Hue in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In March in Hue, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 69°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 28th (Wed) before leaving for home.