**Da Nang and Hoi An make an efficient 4-day, 3-night getaway from Singapore**: a day on Da Nang's coast, a day and a half in Hoi An's UNESCO-listed Old Town with a half-day trip to the My Son ruins, and the first and last days built around the flight. As of September 2026, a mid-range land package (3-star hotels, local dining, transfers, the My Son half-day trip) typically runs roughly SGD 350–600 per person, with round-trip flights from Singapore commonly available in the SGD 200–450 range — treat these as rough bands, not quotes. Central Vietnam's dry season runs roughly February–August; its wet/typhoon season is concentrated September–December, worth avoiding if your dates are flexible. Confirm current entry requirements on Vietnam's official e-visa portal before booking — this guide sticks to what's independently verifiable.
## Before you go: entry requirements
Check the Vietnam National E-Visa Portal (evisa.gov.vn) directly for current entry requirements, fees and validity for Singapore passport holders (last checked July 2026). This guide does not restate specific eligibility or cost figures, since those change and must be confirmed on the official portal.
## Day 1: Singapore to Da Nang
Fly from Singapore into Da Nang, Vietnam's fifth-largest city, on the South China Sea coast roughly midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. It has a lower-key character than the country's two biggest cities, with its own share of coastal sights. Use the rest of the day to settle in near the coast. Night 1 of 3: Da Nang.
## Day 2: Transfer to Hoi An
Head about 30 km south to Hoi An, whose Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved historic quarter. Spend the afternoon and evening exploring it on foot — this is the heart of the trip. Night 2 of 3: Hoi An.
## Day 3: My Son ruins
Take a half-day trip west of Hoi An to the My Son ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage cluster of ancient Cham temples. Return to the Da Nang/Hoi An area in the afternoon to wind down before departure. Night 3 of 3: Da Nang.
## Day 4: Departure
Fly out from Da Nang back to Singapore. Keep this day light and plan for airport transfer time rather than further sightseeing.
## Practical notes
- **Currency:** Vietnamese dong (VND) — not the Singapore dollar.
- **Entry:** Check the Vietnam National E-Visa Portal directly for current Singapore-passport requirements before booking.
- **Food:** Vietnam is not a Muslim-majority country, so halal-certified restaurants are limited and concentrated mostly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City rather than in Da Nang or Hoi An — worth arranging ahead if halal certification specifically matters, since central Vietnam has fewer dedicated options.
- **Getting around:** Da Nang and Hoi An are connected by a short road transfer; Hoi An's Old Town itself is best explored on foot.
