Coco Bus Tour Da Nang: open-top double-decker bus for city sightseeing

There is a way of "getting around" that is also a "sightseeing attraction" in itself: the open-top double-decker bus, where you sit on the open-air upper deck and ride around the city to take in the sights. In Da Nang, the name associated with this model is Coco Bus Tour — promoted as the first open-top double-decker bus route in Vietnam, selling hop-on hop-off tickets. In short: it's a great idea for newcomers to Da Nang who want an overview of the city — but its current operating status is uncertain. The latest sources are contradictory: some say it has been suspended/sold out, while others still describe 2 routes + a price of ~250,000 VND. Coco Bus Tour is tied to Cocobay (which has had financial troubles), so there is a real chance it could be suspended or scaled back. Don't plan your schedule around it before calling Cocobay or asking the airport ticket counter to confirm. 1. Read first: the current status is a question mark — most posts online are old (~2017). Recently: Tripadvisor (~3/2025) says it's suspended and advises not clicking the booking link; divui.com shows "Temporarily sold out" + describes a single-deck bus (inconsistent with "double-decker"); on the other hand, tourindanang.com + Cocobay still describe 2 routes + 250k. → Treat this as a reference only; call Cocobay or ask at the airport ticket counter to confirm 3 things: (1) whether it's still running, (2) the actual price, (3) single- or double-decker + which route. 2. What it is — an open-top double-decker bus with an open-air upper deck for sightseeing, hop-on-hop-off (1 ticket lets you get on and off at any stop as you like within the validity period). It's a sightseeing product, not a regular public transport route. Selling point = the views (the sea, the bridges over the Han River, Son Tra). Ideal for first-time visitors to Da Nang who want to quickly get a feel for the city. 3. Two routes (if currently running) — both depart from the airport area: Route 1 heads south (~25 stops), Route 2 heads north via Son Tra (~18 stops). The 24h ticket is valid on both routes. The number of stops/route is based on an old description — if service has resumed, it may have changed, so you need to ask about the current route. 4. Hours/frequency/price & why the numbers "jump" — description: ~7am–10pm, ~30 minutes/trip, ~250,000 VND/24-hour ticket. But an older source lists 170–175k and once had a 50% off promotion (no longer valid); + divui lists a single-deck bus → the product may have changed. → Don't take 250k as a guaranteed price; ask for the price at the counter + confirm how many rides the ticket includes and how long it's valid. 5. Who it suits / When NOT to choose it — Suits: first-time visitors, people who enjoy open-air sightseeing, and those who like to take things at a leisurely pace. Skip it if: you need to get from A→B quickly (use Grab); it's scorching midday sun or rainy season (the open top is brutal); you only have half a day (the 24h ticket isn't worth it); you already know Da Nang well. Most importantly: if the service is suspended and you don't check beforehand, you'll only find out once you get there. 6. Practical tips (after confirming it's still running) — ask clearly about the pickup point at the airport; bring a hat/sunglasses/water (the upper deck gets sunny); ask when your ticket expires; take a photo of the schedule at the stop (miss one bus and you'll wait a long time); keep a ride-hailing app handy for the last trip in the evening.