Tien Sa Port Da Nang Private Car Shore Trip: Son Tra, Hoi An

Tien Sa port sits at the foot of the Son Tra peninsula, about 10 km from Linh Ung Pagoda and 12 km from the Dragon Bridge. Its advantage is that you can start your day on Son Tra before heading into town. Hoi An's old town is about 37-42 km away and suits a full-day call.

Distances from Tien Sa port to each stop

Times are approximate, from free-flowing to busy traffic, and only a guide; traffic, weather and time of day can change them.

Traffic around Tien Sa port: from our drivers' on-the-road experience

From our drivers' on-the-road experience picking up and dropping off guests here, these are the points to keep in mind. Distances and times in this guide are approximate, and real conditions can differ.

• From the port into town you follow the peninsula along Yet Kieu - Ngo Quyen or the coast, over the Thuan Phuoc or Han River bridge; little congestion outside the evening rush.
• The road up to Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra is winding but short.
• To Hoi An you take the coastal road past the Marble Mountains; evenings get busy with old-town visitors.
• Central Vietnam's rain and storm season is usually about September to December, which can affect ships and outdoor stops.

The stops

City stops, measured from the port: Vincom Plaza Ngo Quyen (10 km), Son Tra Peninsula - Linh Ung Pagoda (10-11 km), Dragon Bridge and Han River (12 km), Cafes along the Han River (11-12 km), My Khe Beach (12-13 km), Museum of Cham Sculpture (12 km), Marble Mountains (18 km), Hoi An Ancient Town (37-42 km), Giong coffee Hoi An (37-42 km), Tra Que herb village or Cam Thanh coconut forest (33-34 km), Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge (42-43 km).

Suggested itineraries built on real distances

Each plan below allows 45 minutes for disembarking and returns 90 minutes early, as we advise. Times count from the ship docking.

About 6 hours (suggested)

Left out for time: Vincom Plaza Ngo Quyen.

About 8 hours (suggested)

About 10 hours (suggested)

About 12 hours (suggested)

Left out for time: Giong coffee Hoi An.

Mix by interest

• Food and coffee: Dragon Bridge and Han River (12 km), Hoi An Ancient Town (37-42 km), Giong coffee Hoi An (37-42 km)
• Families: My Khe Beach (12-13 km), Vincom Plaza Ngo Quyen (10 km), Tra Que herb village or Cam Thanh coconut forest (33-34 km)
• Photography: Son Tra Peninsula - Linh Ung Pagoda (10-11 km), Hoi An Ancient Town (37-42 km), Dragon Bridge and Han River (12 km)
• Relaxed: Cafes along the Han River (11-12 km), My Khe Beach (12-13 km), Giong coffee Hoi An (37-42 km)

Running late: what to drop first

1. Museum of Cham Sculpture
2. Marble Mountains
3. Son Tra Peninsula - Linh Ung Pagoda

Local tips for Tien Sa port

• Early morning on Son Tra is cool and quiet.
• Bring a hat and sunscreen as many stops are outdoors.
• The Marble Mountains have many stone steps; wear shoes with grip.

Frequently asked questions

Where do drivers pick up at Tien Sa cruise port?

Your driver meets you in the area the port allows; we confirm the meeting point once you send the ship name and date.

How long from Tien Sa port to Hoi An?

Hoi An is about 37-42 km away, usually 45-75 minutes each way; it suits a call of about 8-10 hours or more.

Is Tien Sa port far from Da Nang city centre?

From Tien Sa, Linh Ung Pagoda is closer than the centre, so plans usually start on Son Tra; from the airport the centre is closer.

Related guides

• Overview: Vietnam cruise ports

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