🇻🇳 The Vietnam Experience: From Da Nang’s Coast to Hoi An’s Lantern Streets - Villa Life between Shared stories, Good Company and the Sea 🏖️🌾🏮 #NotAnotherRetreat
🌟 EARLY BIRD OFFER: Available for the first 2 bookings – only until January 31st 2026 🇻🇳✨️ THE VIETNAM EXPERIENCE: Welcome to The Vietnam Experience – a journey that blends the coastline of Central Vietnam with genuine connection. This journey is part of a larger Vietnam travel series ➡️ check our profile for other editions with different locations, vibes and inclusions. A special discount is available if you’d like to join multiple parts of the experience - just let us know your preferred combination. 🧳 Trip Overview: We begin our journey in Da Nang, a vibrant beach city framed by mountains and sea (often called the "Miami of Vietnam"). Our villa sits only a short walk from My Khe Beach, which makes it the perfect base combining calm beaches, lively cafés, and Vietnamese culture. (Da Nang is also famous under expats and digital nomads - there’s good Wi-Fi for anyone who wants to work remotely in between, from a sunny balcony or a cozy café. 💻) After a week, we move on to Hoi An: Wake up surrounded by palm trees and rice fields, and live the good life in Vietnam’s most enchanting lantern town, designed for travelers who want more than just a holiday: connection, culture and a place to slow down, explore and belong. One of my favorite parts of our journeys are the *Sunset Circles*: casual evening gatherings where we sit together, share highlights or stories, talk about life or simply watch the sky change colors with a drink in hand. It’s a relaxed, real way to connect with good people and golden light. 🌅
💬About me: Hi, I’m Ellis and part of the duo behind "LoveBeyondNations". Together with my partner Mario, we organize unique co-living and travel experiences that blend connection, culture and of course a lot of fun. 🥳 After having spent a full month exploring Vietnam, we’ve fallen in love with its warmth, rhythm and authenticity and now we want to share that feeling with you ✨ This trip isn’t just about ticking off sights. It’s about slowing down, living together in a beautiful villa between rice fields and the sea and discovering Vietnam beyond the surface: through food, stories and shared moments. You don’t need to be a digital nomad to join, just someone who enjoys meaningful travel, authentic places and a good mix of adventure and relaxation. While this is not a party trip, we still enjoy having a drink or two or hitting the dancefloor once in a while 💃🏻😉 We're looking for easy going, open-minded people who want to connect, laugh, explore and experience - between the age 25 ~ 45 (so the age gap won't be too big!).
🏡 Accomodation: • We’ll stay in private villas with multiple bedrooms, a large pool, tropical garden nestled quietly right in between beaches and the Old Town/ City Center. • Both - city and sea - are just a ~10 min scooter ride or walk away, or a beautiful ride through charming local villages and greenery on the bicyle. Each room features air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms and 1 - 2 large bed(s). • High-speed Wi-Fi and several workspaces make it ideal for those who want to blend travel with creativity or remote work. 💻 🛏️ Room Setup: Exact bed and room sizes may vary slightly depending on layout and villa, but all offer premium comfort and space. Room requests - including room buddies, room setup or same-gender arrangement CAN NOT be guaranteed, though I always do my best to accommodate everyone’s preferences. 🤗 Due to to logistical reasons, we will take over the room assignment. You will be sharing a room with another person, ideal for solo travelers open to share or couples/ friends - available on a first-come, first-served basis. ⚠️PLEASE NOTE: • The price is based on a shared accommodation basis (2, sometimes max. 3 people per room - total group size is approx. 6 - 10 people total) • If fewer than 5 TripMates join the trip or if you wish to have a private room throughout the stay, a surcharge applies to balance accommodation costs. • Itinerary may change slightly due to force majeur/ unforseen circumstances • Villa photos are an example - exact villa will depend on final group size By booking this trip you agree to the above information ✅️
Was ist inbegriffen?
🏡 Private Accomodation (Pool Villas)
🚐 Airport pick-up (Da Nang)
🏮 Lantern-making & Coffee Workshop
🥢🌄 Food & sightseeing tours
🎎 Cultural Performance Shows
🚍 Transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An
🚲 Free bicycles (Hoi An)
🏖️ 1 Free drink at Kalà Kalà Beach Club
💚 WhatsApp Group & Planning support
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Reiseverlauf
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Da Nang
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Arrival in Da Nang 🌴 After landing in Da Nang airport, a driver will be waiting for you/ us at the airport - it’s a short 15-minute ride to our villa. Check-in is from 2 PM - drop your bags, take a breath and meet the group for a relaxed welcome evening by the pool. We will meet directly at the villa - adress will be provided approx 1 month before trip start, so you can still easily get your e-Visa ready. ℹ️ Feel free to contact us for any questions regarding your flight, arrival, visa or any other doubts that may come across. Before trip start, the final group will be having 1 - 2 video calls in order to get to know each other beforhand. 😊
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Dragon Bridge
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Dragon Bridge Night Show 🌉 When night falls, Da Nang lights up - especially the Dragon Bridge. Every weekend (Fr - Su, 9 pm) the dragon breathes real fire and sprays water in a show that lights up the river.
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Da Nang Food Tour
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Hidden Street Food Walking Tour 🥢 Discover Da Nang’s food scene with a local guide as you taste up to 10 original flavors across four food stops, including traditional rice wine and a local beer. Expect iconic dishes like bánh bèo, hidden family kitchens, neighborhood markets and an authentic look at everyday Central Vietnamese food culture. (if you don't want to do both food tours in both cities, we will provide a different activity instead)
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The Marble Mountains
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Marble Mountains & Am Phu Cave 🪨 We start the morning with a short ride along the coast to the Marble Mountains: five sacred peaks rising from the sea. Climb stone steps, wander through hidden pagodas, and feel the cool air of Am Phu Cave wrap around ancient Buddha statues. Expect to climb around 200 steps - lunch is included.
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Lady Buddha
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Lady Buddha & Son Tra Peninsula 🪷 We drive along the coast to Son Tra, the green mountain that locals call Monkey Mountain. The views stretch over sea and city, and the Lady Buddha statue towers quietly above it all. A calm, beautiful morning filled with ocean breeze and soft light.
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Kalà Kalà Beach Club
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Kalà Kalà Beach Club 🏖 We’ll spend a day at Kalà Kalà Beach Club, a lively beachfront spot on My Khe Beach with ocean views, poolside loungers, DJs and a mix of chill and fun energy. 🌊🍹 With good music, cocktails, shared plates and a bright, summery atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to relax, swim, dance a little, and enjoy the beach-club vibe under palm trees. Whether we’re by the pool, at the bar or on the sand - it’s an easy, social setting with great energy and a mix of chill and party vibes throughout the day.
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Charming Danang Show
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Charming Da Nang - Show 🎎 On our last evening we will join the "Charming Da Nang" Show. It blends, traditional dance, vibrant costumes and modern stage effects to celbrate Central Vietnam's culture in a colorful, high-energy performance.
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Hội An
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Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heritage town and one of Vietnam’s most atmospheric destinations. Once a bustling port on the ancient spice trade routes, it blends Japanese, Chinese, and French influences into a living museum of culture and charm. By day, its narrow streets glow with yellow-walled houses and riverside cafés; by night, thousands of lanterns reflect on the Thu Bon River, creating a timeless glow. Surrounded by rice fields and just minutes from the beach, Hoi An is where history meets slow living. Check-in is after 2 PM, if we arrive earlier we may relax at the pool and leave luggage at the villa in the meanwhile. We will discuss the time of the transport from Da Nang to Hoi An on location.
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Hội An Night Market
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⬇️ACTIVITIES DURING OUR STAY ARE AS FOLLOW ⬇️ HOI AN FOOD WALKING TOUR 🍜 Vietnamese food is the heartbeat of its culture. Fresh herbs, sizzling street stalls, and rich broths that tell stories of generations. On your first day, dive into the local flavors with a guided food tour through Hoi An's best spots. Whether you explore the night market or stroll through hidden alleys during the day, every bite reveals a new layer of Vietnam - from crispy Bánh mì to fragrant phở or local Cao lầu noodles, it’s the perfect way to get to know the city, the people and the soul of the country. Vietnamese cuisine is known to be one of the best in the world.
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Lantern Workshop & Lantern Making Class
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Hoi An’s glowing lanterns aren’t just decoration - they’re symbols of luck, happiness and the light that guides people home. The city’s lantern-making tradition dates back hundreds of years to its time as a bustling port on the Silk Road, when Chinese and Japanese merchants brought their craft to Vietnam. In this lantern-making workshop you’ll learn this beautiful art the local way shaping silk and bamboo by hand, choosing colors that carry meaning and creating your own lantern to take home as a unique handmade souvenir.
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Hoi An ancient town
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Discover a different side of Hoi An as night falls when stories, beliefs, and spirits come together beneath the glow of lanterns. On this walking tour, you’ll explore ancestral houses, hidden pagodas, and quiet alleys where locals still honor their ancestors with daily offerings. Learn about Vietnam’s unique blend of Buddhism, Taoism and folk spirituality and how the past continues to shape everyday life. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating tales about protective household gods, ancient rituals and the balance between the seen and unseen world.
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My Son Sanctuary
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The Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary is one of Vietnam’s most impressive ancient sites, a cluster of red-brick Hindu temples built by the Cham civilization over 1,000 years ago. Hidden in a lush valley about an hour from Hoi An, it once served as a spiritual and political center dedicated to the god Shiva. Walking among the weathered ruins at sunrise, surrounded by jungle and mist, feels like stepping back in time.
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Hoi An Coffee Making Class
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Vietnamese coffee is more than just a drink, it’s a ritual that captures the country’s patience, creativity and warmth. Whether brewed slowly through a metal filter, whipped into creamy egg coffee or blended with coconut milk and ice on hot days, every cup tells a story. In this hands-on workshop at "Hoi An Roots / The Bamboo café", a cozy riverside café where everything is made by hand, you’ll learn to brew and taste five traditional styles: black, egg, coconut, salted and layered milk coffee. From the slow drip of the so called "phin" to your first sip of rich, aromatic flavor, you’ll experience Vietnam’s coffee culture the way locals do
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Loc Yen ancient village, Tien Phuoc
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A day trip beyond the tourist trail into the hidden veins of Vietnam’s history: Begin the day descending into the Ky Anh tunnel complex, exploring narrow passages once used by villagers to survive and resist during the war, an intense, moving look at Vietnam’s resilience and history. Then, discover the ancient village of Loc Yen, where moss-covered stone paths and wooden houses have stood for centuries. Meet local families, share a home-cooked lunch and wander past rice fields and gardens.
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Bãi biển Cửa Đại
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Soft waves, golden sand, and that quiet local rhythm, Cua Dai Beach is where you slow down. Less crowded than An Bang, it’s perfect for peaceful swims, lazy afternoons or watching fishermen at sunset with a coconut in hand. 🌅 Just 10 minutes from Hoi An’s center, it’s a gentle reminder that not every day needs to be busy - sometimes, the best plan is none at all.
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Hoi An Village Tours
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Wake up before sunrise for a glimpse of Hoi An few people ever see. In the first light of dawn, the town feels almost timeless: fishermen returning with their night’s catch, women sorting fish by lantern glow, the smell of wood smoke and fresh noodles filling the air. We’ll visit quiet riverside villages where families still make fish sauce, rice noodles and rice paper by hand, explore the bustling morning market, and watch life unfold along the Thu Bon River. As the sun rises over the water, we’ll pause for a cup of strong Vietnamese coffee, a perfect and peaceful start before the city awakens.
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Bay Mau Coconut Forest Tour
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Basket boat ride 🚣🏽♂️ (OPTIONAL - not included - or as ALTERNATIVE to one of the food tours) Cruise through the lush Bay Mau Coconut Forest in a round basket boat, surrounded by palm-lined and (not so) quiet waterways, local fishermen and a mix of peaceful nature and fun cultural moments. Eventually we can combine this also with a Vietnamese cooking class.
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Ba Na Hills SunWorld
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🌄 Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge (OPTIONAL DAY TRIP - NOT INCLUDED) A full-day escape into the clouds. Take the cable car up to Ba Na Hills mountain, one of Vietnam’s most famous theme parks, known for its misty gardens and the iconic "Golden Bridge" held by giant stone hands. The air gets cooler, the views wider - and belive me when I say you can expect to experience all 4 seasons in 1 day - so dress/pack accordingly! Wander through small French-style lanes, ride the cable car again, and breathe in the quiet above the city. It’s touristy, yes - but it’s also magical if you let it be.
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Hoi An Memories Land
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🎭 Hoi An Memories Show & Theme Park: Spend half a day stepping into Vietnam’s living history - from ancient streets to river parades and lantern-lit bridges. The theme park opens at 4 PM, giving you time to wander its open-air sets and watch some smaller performances before the spectacular show begins at 8 PM. No need for a buffet ticket or dinner reservation - We’ll find cafés, snack stalls and small restaurants throughout the park to grab a local bite or fresh drink before the show. A memorable finish to our trip.
Tripzusammenfassung
Unterkunft
Sonstiges
17 Tage Trip
Da Nang, Dragon Bridge & 17 weitere
Transportmittel
Trekking, Car, Boat
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✈️ International/ domestic flights
🍽️ Meals/ drinks except where mentioned
🛵 Optional motorbike rental
🚖 airport drop off / other transp costs
💰 Personal expenses/ tips 🇻🇳 e-Visa
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