Marble Mountains and Monkey Mountain to My Son Holyland Full Day

Hoi An – Son Tra – Marble Mountains – My Son – Thu Bon River
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Marble Mountains and Monkey Mountain to My Son Holyland Full Day
Duration: 1 Day
Group Size: Max 20 pax
Price Type: per person
Style: Central Vietnam

Tour Overview

Visit Son Tra’s Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave, then explore My Son Sanctuary and return to Hoi An by Thu Bon River boat with banh mi.

Da Nang’s Mountain Temples & My Son’s Cham Heritage

Combine Son Tra Peninsula and Marble Mountains with an afternoon at My Son Sanctuary on a full-day tour from Hoi An. Begin with the Lady Buddha statue and gardens on Son Tra, then continue to the stone-sculpture workshops and mountain caves around Marble Mountains. Visit Huyen Khong, Tang Chon and Am Phu caves as described in the sightseeing program before lunch at a local restaurant.

Tour Highlights

• See the Lady Buddha statue on Son Tra Peninsula. • Discover stone carving and the caves of Marble Mountains. • Visit Am Phu Cave and learn about its Buddhist themes. • Explore My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide. • Take a Thu Bon River boat ride with a banh mi snack.

Pickup, River Return & Walking Requirements

Pickup in Hoi An is scheduled for 7:30–8:00 AM. After the morning visits and lunch, the vehicle passes through Hoi An to exchange passengers before continuing to My Son around 1:00 PM. The guided visit begins around 2:30 PM and lasts approximately two hours, with traditional performances subject to the operating schedule.

Transfer to the wharf around 4:30–5:00 PM for the river boat ride, with Hoi An hotel drop-off planned around 6:00–6:30 PM. Sunset views depend on conditions. Marble Mountains involves steps; an elevator is described as optional, so confirm its cost and suitability with the team. Wear comfortable shoes and advise the team of dietary or mobility needs before booking.

Highlights

  • A two ways hotel pick up and drop off (190km round trip distance)
  • English-speaking guide
  • All Entrance fees
  • Lunch with a Vietnamese local dish (My Quang with Frog / Shrimp/ Egg / Pork)

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Detailed Daily Itinerary

Marble Mountains and Monkey Mountain to My Son Holyland Full Day Meals: Lunch
Morning

Explore the unique and impressive sights around Da Nang with the Marble Mountains – Monkey Mountain – My Son Holy Land Full-day tour. Start the day by visiting the Marble Mountains, a unique natural heritage site with mysterious caves and temples. Next, you will visit Monkey Mountain, where many long-tailed monkeys roam freely. The tour will then take you to the My Son Sanctuary – an ancient architectural complex of the Champa culture. Delve deeper into the unique history and culture of this region. This journey will provide you with wonderful experiences about the natural, historical, and cultural aspects of this land.

7:30 – 8:00 am: We’ll pick you up at the hotel in Hoi An and transfer you to Da Nang city (around 35km).

8:30 am: Take you to the first stop – Monkey Mountain. A giant statue of Lady Buddha with a beautiful background such as mountains and a huge garden of bonsai would draw your attention. You will definitely get lost in the garden of heaven with gripping stories when gently walking and enjoying a fresh breeze.

10:15 am: Arrive in Marble Mountains and stop for a walk along the site to see local factories of stone sculptures – the most impressive handicrafts village in Da Nang.

Check in the Marble Mountains by climbing up to the top (elevator is optional). Here we will see beautiful pagodas which were made in the 19th century by the last dynasty of Viet Nam monarchy, and visit Huyền Không and Tàng Chơn caves.

11:30 am: Keep going to see the biggest fascinating cave named Âm Phủ cave. You will learn interesting philosophies of Buddhism and take photos of amazing natural creations.

Afternoon

12:00 pm: Have lunch at a local restaurant with local and authentic Vietnamese cuisines.

1:00 pm: Keep your moving to Hoi An city for drop off and pick up the travelers and depart to My Son Sanctuary. – The World Cultural Heritage. 

2:30 pm: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary and we’ll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking throughout the landscape, learning histories with our local English-speaking guide, and enjoying the Champa’s traditional performances.

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Get back to minivan the transfer to wharf for taking a boat trip to Hoi An with a nice and cool breeze on boarding, beautiful sunset river scenery on the biggest river in Vietnam Central named Thu Bon. Get your camera ready for the amazing moment of local people’s activities along the river. You will enjoy the Vietnamese Banh Mi on the boat trip.

Evening

6:00 pm – 6.30pm: Arrive at Hoi An, we will drop you at your hotel in Hoi An. Tour ends!

Services Inclusion & Exclusion

Inclusions

  • A two ways hotel pick up and drop off (190km round trip distance)
  • English-speaking guide
  • All Entrance fees
  • Lunch with a Vietnamese local dish (My Quang with Frog / Shrimp/ Egg / Pork)
  • Vietnamese Banh Mi on a boat trip.
  • Boat trip on Thu Bon River
  • A bottle of water

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses services not mentioned above.
  • Drop off in Danang city or outside Hoi An center.
  • Drinks
  • Tips for guide and driver

Pricing

Published price: $51 / person

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Frequently Asked Questions

The wet season in Central Vietnam typically runs from September to December, with October and November seeing the heaviest rainfall and occasional tropical storms. The best time for dry weather and beach activities is from February to August, with peak summer months (June to August) being very warm.
Yes. When visiting sacred places like the Hue Imperial Citadel, royal tombs, pagodas, or temples in Hoi An, you must dress respectfully. This means shoulders and knees must be covered. Avoid wearing tank tops, short shorts, or revealing skirts. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended as these sites involve walking outdoors.
Hoi An is only a 45-minute drive (30 km) south of Da Nang, usually done via private car or shuttle. Travelling from Da Nang to Hue takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (100 km). The most scenic option is by private car crossing the spectacular Hai Van Pass, or via the coastal train which offers wonderful ocean views.
Key highlights include the UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town (best explored on foot in the evening), the imperial tombs and Citadel in Hue, the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, the Marble Mountains in Da Nang, and the spectacular cave networks of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
Hoi An is incredibly safe and peaceful. The old town blocks motorized vehicles starting in the late afternoon, making it a pedestrian and cyclist paradise. Street lighting is gentle, supplemented by thousands of colourful silk lanterns. Normal travel precautions apply, but violent crime is virtually non-existent.
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