5-Day Experience Central of Vietnam with Up Travel: Da Nang - Hoi An Ancient Town - Hue Imperial City

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  Don5.0•August 2026
  After our fantastic first 5 days in Hanoi, we flew down to Da Nang and were happy to receive the same amazing service...
  After our fantastic first 5 days in Hanoi, we flew down to Da Nang and were happy to receive the same amazing service from Ms. Hannah kept us updated every single day on WhatsApp regarding our tour schedules, and all our airport drop-offs and pick-ups for the rest of our 4 days were completely stress-free. We upgraded our stay to a 4-star Deluxe Double room at the Royal Lotus Hotel Danang. The room was clean, very spacious, and had super comfortable beds, while the breakfast buffet offered a huge variety of both Western and Vietnamese food. While the front desk staff could have been a bit more friendly and helpful, the location was wonderful. It was only an eight-minute walk (~550 meters) to the famous My Khe Beach, with plenty of seafood spots and other restaurants lining the road to the beach. Our absolute favorite local shop was "Bread and Butter," where we had evening coffee and cake pretty much every afternoon after finishing our tours. Ordering food to the room using the Grab app was also super easy. We spent our second, third, and fourth days exploring the city. On our second day, our schedule was a full-day tour to Monkey Mountain, Marble Mountains, the Coconut Jungle, and Hoi An Ancient Town. Our guide, Ms. Lucy, was the best guide of the day..she is so funny made everyone laugh , knowledgeable, and caring. Since the day involved a lot of hiking, steps, and boat rides, she kept a close eye on everyone in our group at all times. She even gave extra care to an Australian senior citizen who was traveling with us, which we really appreciated. Our first stop was Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain), where we saw the massive Lady Buddha statue and loved looking at the very old bonsai trees, which are great for photos. You can also spot monkeys around the bike parking area when you walk down the steps, along with beautiful ocean views. The Marble Mountains caves are a must-visit if you travel to Da Nang. After lunch, we headed to the Coconut Jungle (water coconut palm) for a basket boat ride. The water was actually muddy and not very deep on the day we went, but it was still a fun ride. Our final destination was Hoi An Ancient Town. There are lots of shops where you can do shopping, but you definitely have to bargain for the goods. The prices are set for tourists, and we felt they were quite high. After having dinner around 5:30 PM, we enjoyed a serene boat ride on the Hoai River. The next day was a full-day tour to Hue City, Ms.Trang from Venues Travel done good job for us, which covered all the historic places in Hue. It was great for getting knowledge about ancient Vietnamese history, though there were not many active physical tasks on this tour. On our fourth day, we visited Ba Na Hills. Our guide was Mr. Bean, who is also from Venues Travel and was another amazing guide. He knew all the tips and tricks to move fast at the rides and skip the long queues, which we really appreciated throughout the day. You must visit Ba Na Hills at least once in your lifetime. When he noticed a senior citizen from the Philippines in our group, he arranged a wheelchair for her and placed our whole group on the fast track. He asked our group if we wanted to buy fast-track (silver wow pass) passes for quick access to avoid the queue for the longest cable car ride up the hills. We paid around 300,000 VND per person for the fast-track pass, for the rides he advised us to buy two rounds of tickets so we didn't have to stand in the regular line and put us in the fast-moving queue for the first ride, so quick. For lunch, we chose the Asian buffet restaurant, which had lots of options including seafood, chicken, beef, and vegetarian choices. Overall, we enjoyed good times and took lots of pictures with the flower gardens and rides. Ms. Hannah was wonderful at giving us all the information through WhatsApp about the next day's tour, and the guides we met on all three days were amazing, so big shoutout to the Venues Travel team. The food included during the tour for lunch and dinner was good, and we would rate it an 8/10. Just keep in mind that if you want to order additional food you have to pay for it, and drinks are not included with the free meals. We really enjoyed our 5 days in Da Nang.Thank you for everyone who made our Da Nang holiday so special.Show more
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  Traveled in August 2026
  

  Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam

  Thank you so much, Don, for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your 5-day Central Vietnam experience! We’re truly delighted to know that your time in Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue was enjoyable and stress-free. It’s wonderful to hear that Hannah’s daily WhatsApp updates helped everything run smoothly, and we’re especially happy that Lucy, Trang, and Bean made your sightseeing days so memorable. Your kind words about their professionalism, care, and local knowledge will be shared with them and the Venues Travel team. We’re also glad you enjoyed your stay, the local food, and all the beautiful places you visited—from My Khe Beach and Hoi An Ancient Town to Ba Na Hills and the Marble Mountains. Your appreciation of the small details, including the support provided to senior travelers, means a lot to us. Thank you again for trusting Up Travel Vietnam with your family holiday. We’re so happy we could help make your 5 days in Central Vietnam special, and we hope to welcome you back for another Vietnam adventure in the future! ❤️ — Up Travel Vietnam Team

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  Teo5.0•July 2026
  Coffee Workshop: Learnt a lot about history of coffee and the technical details of what makes a good coffee. The host...
  Coffee Workshop: Learnt a lot about history of coffee and the technical details of what makes a good coffee. The host was very helpful and informative - highly recommended tour!Show more
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  Traveled in July 2026
  

  Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam

  Dear Teo Shao Wei, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Coffee Workshop and found it both informative and engaging. Vietnam has a rich coffee culture, and we're so pleased that you were able to learn about its history, as well as the techniques behind brewing a great cup of coffee. We're especially happy to know that our host made the experience enjoyable with their knowledge and enthusiasm. Your recommendation means a great deal to us and will certainly help future travelers. Thank you again for choosing Up Travel Vietnam. We hope to welcome you back to Vietnam for more unique and memorable experiences in the future. Warm regards,

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  Waishnavy5.0•July 2026
  I had a wonderful experience. Our guides Lucy, Candy and Quang Thomas are super good. Even the organizer Hannah is...
  I had a wonderful experience. Our guides Lucy, Candy and Quang Thomas are super good. Even the organizer Hannah is giving do much information and organizing everything very well. She was always available via WhatsApp. I will definitely recommend it 👍Show more
  Traveled in June 2026
  

  Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam

  Thank you so much, Waishnavy, for your wonderful review! 💙 We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience exploring Central Vietnam with us. It means a lot to know that Lucy, Candy, and Quang Thomas helped make your journey enjoyable and memorable. Hannah will also be thrilled to hear your kind words. She always strives to provide detailed information and seamless support, so it's wonderful to know you felt well taken care of throughout your trip. Thank you for your recommendation—it truly means the world to our team. We hope to welcome you back to Vietnam for another unforgettable adventure in the future! 🇻🇳✨

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  J5.0•April 2026
  It was an excellent trip, enjoyed Vietnam and the activities it offered. Special thanks to Hannah whose support was...
  It was an excellent trip, enjoyed Vietnam and the activities it offered. Special thanks to Hannah whose support was wonderful, always happy to help.Show more
  Traveled in March 2026
  

  Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam

  Janet, thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review of your central Vietnam adventure! We are so thrilled to hear the journey and its activities left such a wonderful impression, and we will absolutely pass your kind words along to Hannah, whose consistently enthusiastic and devoted support truly makes all the difference for our guests. The whole team is delighted to have had you with us, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back to explore even more of this beautiful country very soon. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warmly, Up Travel Vietnam

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  Karina5.0•April 2026
  This was one of the best tours I’ve ever participated in. Hannah did an outstanding job with everything related to...
  This was one of the best tours I’ve ever participated in. Hannah did an outstanding job with everything related to communication and organization. On our side, there were constant changes, and she was always there to help us organize everything perfectly.Show more
  Traveled in April 2026
  

  Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam

  What a fantastic review to receive, Karina! We are so glad to hear that your 5-day journey through Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue left such a strong and lasting impression, and it warms our hearts to know that Hannah's remarkable communication and organizational skills kept everything running flawlessly even through the unexpected changes on your end. The team is truly proud to have hosted you, and we would absolutely love to welcome you or your loved ones back for another exceptional Vietnam experience! ???? A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warmly, Up Travel Vietnam

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  Tri4.0•March 2026
  I like the 2nd dậy (monkey mountain and other destinations) and 4th day (Hue) of my tour. The third day to Bà Na...
  I like the 2nd dậy (monkey mountain and other destinations) and 4th day (Hue) of my tour. The third day to Bà Na Hills is a joke!Show more
  Traveled in March 2026
  

  Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam

  Hi Tri, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for traveling with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed Monkey Mountain and your time exploring Hue. We also appreciate your thoughts about Ba Na Hills, and we will take this into consideration to better match experiences with different preferences. We are truly glad you joined this journey with us. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Best regards, Up Travel Vietnam

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  Narelle5.0•January 2026
  Hannah was brilliant in planning and managing our tour, with every detail perfect. The tour highlights for us were...
  Hannah was brilliant in planning and managing our tour, with every detail perfect. The tour highlights for us were Monkey mountain, Hoi An old town river boats with candles and the citadel in Hue. We felt completely looked after every moment with each tour guide and would highly recommend this to those who want to see central Vietnam.Show more
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  Traveled in January 2026
  

  Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam

  Hi Narelle, Thank you so much for joining us and for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear Hannah took great care of every detail, and that moments like Monkey Mountain, the lantern-lit river in Hoi An, and the Hue Citadel made the journey special. It means a lot that you felt well supported throughout the trip, and we’re so glad to have had you travel with us. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warmly, Up Travel Vietnam

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  trevor1.0•January 2026
  This is sold as a trip where you are likely to be in a group of like minded people for the duration- this simply...
  This is sold as a trip where you are likely to be in a group of like minded people for the duration- this simply isn’t true. What happened in my case was I was expected to join a different group each day and do day tours. NONE of my group could speak English and they were in family units. For there sakes as much as mine (Can you imagine how challenging the group meals would be when they are trying to communicate with me- so as a solo I don’t feel like an outsider) I withdrew from the five day experience after one hour when it became clear that I would be joining another entirely different group tomorrow and the same the day after! It is marketed and sold as ‘a chance to make real lasting friendships’ - this cannot be true given you are simply pushed into one group then another day after day. I spent a significant amount of money joining this trip outside of the cost of the trip itself. All wasted. Reading the website they celebrate being a customer focused ethical organisation. If they were they would make it clear that the tours are simply day trips bolted together with no thought into the potential compatibility of those you may be sharing the experience with. On top of this …the first day was marred by quite significant lateness and a tour guide whose grasp of English was more limited than you would expect. No wonder I stayed just an hour. Avoid at all costs if you are expecting a group tour for a number of days- it really isn’t that- honestly. I am surprised the feedback is so strong. I can only put this down to Hannah who is genuinely really good, she is just working for leaders who are driven by profit as opposed to honesty and customer care.Show more
  Traveled in January 2026
  

  Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam

  Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not align with your expectations. We would like to clarify an important point: cohesive multi-day group composition is not an industry standard for land-based or modular itineraries. Many reputable operators deliver multi-day experiences by combining daily departures, which is operationally necessary and fundamentally different from fixed-cohort expeditions or cruises. Our tour follows this widely accepted model, and it is not advertised as a single, socially fixed group traveling together for the entire duration. Our focus has always been on providing a high-quality, authentic experience for our guests while supporting the local communities we work with. We do not believe that a cohesive multi-day group composition is a requirement for achieving those goals, and many of our travelers value the flexibility and local interaction this format allows. That said, we understand how this structure may not suit every traveler, particularly those seeking a socially continuous group experience. Your feedback highlights an expectation mismatch rather than a failure to deliver the product as designed, and we appreciate the opportunity to improve how we communicate this clearly to future guests. We also take note of your operational comments and will review them internally. Thank you as well for your kind words about Hannah. We’re glad her efforts stood out. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, as it helps us refine our communication and ensure travelers choose the experience that best fits what they are looking for.

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  Anna5.0•September 2025
  Really appreciated Jessie's class. He was really helpful and knowledgable in the content of the class.
  Traveled in September 2025
  

  Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam

  Hi Anna, thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you found Jessie’s class insightful and appreciated his guidance throughout. It was wonderful making memories with you! Warm regards, Up Travel Vietnam

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  yashwant5.0•September 2025
  Led by Jesse
  Great tour by Jesse. Amazing
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  Traveled in September 2025
  

  Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam

  Hi Yashwant, Thank you for joining us and we're glad you loved the experience! We'd love to have you back again whenever you visit Hanoi! Best, Dine With Locals

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