Da Nang, Vietnam
## 📌 Final Day-by-Day Central Vietnam Itinerary##
➡️ Monday, March 22: Landing & Custom Shoe Measurement
* Afternoon: Land in Da Nang, check into your My Khe beachside base hotel, and drop off your bags.
* 3:30 PM: Take a taxi straight to Hoi An. Go directly to a custom cobbler like Friendly Shoe Shop or NOA Leather to get your family's feet measured. This locks in the 48-hour window for them to craft the shoes. Enjoy an early dinner under the street lanterns before heading back to Da Nang to sleep.
## ➡️ Tuesday, March 23: The Heritage Train Day Trip to Hue
* 7:30 AM: Head to the Da Nang Railway Station.
* 7:50 AM – 11:00 AM: Board the HD2 Heritage Train to Hue. The train winds directly over the coastal edge of the Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Bay, offering incredible cliffside views from the windows.
* 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM: Your private driver meets you at Hue Station. Have a traditional Bun Bo Hue lunch, explore the massive ancient stone walls of the Hue Imperial Citadel, and see the tall Thien Mu Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River.
* 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Your driver takes you back to Da Nang via the mountain roads. Stop at the historic peak bunkers for afternoon photos before returning to your hotel.
## ➡️ Wednesday, March 24: Coastal Wonders, Basket Boats & Shoe Pick-up
* 9:00 AM: Take a short drive up Monkey Mountain to see the massive 67-metre Lady Buddha Statue and look out for wild monkeys in the trees.
* 11:30 AM: Head into the city centre to shop for local souvenirs at Han Market and take photos outside the bright-pink Da Nang Cathedral (Pink Church).
* 2:30 PM: Head south to the Cam Thanh Coconut Village for a Bamboo Basket Boat Ride through the water palms.
* 4:30 PM: Go into Hoi An Ancient Town straight to the shoe shop for your final shoe fitting and collection (saving you a return trip on Friday!).
* 5:30 PM: Walk to the riverfront for a magical Lantern Boat Ride to celebrate your child's birthday eve by releasing paper candles onto the water.
## ➡️ Thursday, March 25: 🎂 The Big Birthday Celebration at Ba Na Hills
* 11:00 AM: Leave your large suitcases with your Da Nang base hotel concierge. Pack a light overnight bag and head up the mountain.
* All Afternoon & Night: Check into the [Mercure Danang French Village Bana Hills](https://all.accor.com/hotel/8488/index.en.shtml). Spend the day playing on the indoor rides, multi-level arcades, and alpine coasters at Fantasy Park. Enjoy a castle-themed birthday dinner in the misty, quiet medieval streets after the day-crowds leave, followed by a warm evening swim in the heated indoor pool, La Piscine.
## ➡️ Friday, March 26: Sunrise Bridge & Friday Night Dragon Fire Cruise
* 6:30 AM: Walk out onto the Golden Bridge via the hotel's early access link for completely crowd-free birthday family photos.
* 11:00 AM: Head down the mountain, return to your Da Nang base hotel, and reclaim your room.
* Afternoon: A completely free, relaxed afternoon to rest up, nap, or play on My Khe Beach.
* 8:00 PM: Board your pre-booked Han River Night Cruise at the Da Nang pier. At 9:00 PM sharp, your boat will sit directly in front of the Dragon Bridge to watch it blast actual balls of fire and water right over the river!
## ➡️ Saturday, March 27: Caves & Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
* 9:00 AM: Check out of your hotel. On your way to the airport, stop at the striking Marble Mountains to take the glass elevator up and explore the massive hidden Buddhist caves inside the stone peaks.
* Afternoon: Head to the airport for your flight down to HCMC for your final shopping and relaxation day.