Originally Posted by
jiejie
If you dispense with the beach bit, then I'd put an intermediate stop between HAN and SGN--probably Hoi An for 2-3 nights (airport is DAD-Danang), then fly on to SGN and pick things up.
I have read and been told repeatedly that cab drivers out of DaNang Airport to Hoi An are very cunning rip-off artists and in many cases, dangerous. Many many reports of stopping on the side of the highway to pick up men who get in the back seat with you and relieve you of your belongings.
What is the best way, and contact, to arrange for a safe and pre-booked ride to Hoi An whereby no stops are made to pick up criminals...as described repeatedly to me. My wife and I are visiting Hoi An in November.