Itinerary
4 pickup location options:
Há»™i An, Hoi An, Da Nang, Há»™i An
Van
(1 hour)
My Son Sanctuary
Coffee (15 minutes)
Optional
My Son Sanctuary
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (2.25 hours)
Extra fee
My Son Sanctuary
Breakfast (30 minutes)
4 drop-off locations:
Há»™i An, Há»™i An, Hoi An, Da Nang
Highlights
- Beat the crowds and enjoy the site for yourself with the early morning start
- Immerse yourself in local traditions with special Champa food and coffee
- Capture stunning photos in the soft morning light in a peaceful atmosphere
- Watch the Cham performance (afternoon option)
- Enjoy the boat trip on Thu Bon River (specific afternoon option)
Full description
Our story:
We are a local business and our guides are very passionate about the Champa culture. It motivates us to introduce this special experience to true travelers. We avoid repeating touristy activities that are not related to this unique Champa culture, and we focus on creating an experience that helps travelers gain a deeper understanding of its cultural and historical significance.
This experience not only helps travelers better understand Champa culture, religion, and architecture, but also offers the opportunity to enjoy unique Champa cuisine at a local restaurant. Travelers will also learn how much Champa culture still remains in the local community through cultural practices, cuisine, and daily life.
Early morning is the best time to visit this sacred sanctuary. The peaceful atmosphere makes the experience more enjoyable and convenient.
The crowds are minimal, allowing travelers to explore the site without noise or photo interruptions.
As Central Vietnam is often very hot, visiting early also helps avoid the intense midday temperatures.
Tour Itinerary
- 5:30 AM: Hotel pickup and transfer to My Son. Along the way, guests enjoy an included Vietnamese coffee.
- 6:30 AM: Arrive at My Son and explore the sanctuary for approximately 2 hours.
- 9:00 AM: Enjoy a special Champa breakfast/brunch (vegan available), local mochi cake, and seasonal fruits at a local restaurant.
- 9:45 AM: Depart for Hoi An.
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Tour ends with hotel drop-off in Hoi An.
Tour Highlights
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hoi An
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Included coffee and breakfast featuring unique Champa cuisine (morning option only)
- Boat trip (specific afternoon option only)
- Cham performance (afternoon option only)
Pickup policy
- Free pickup and drop-off within Hoi An (from town to the beach area).
- Guests staying outside the pickup area must either pay an additional pickup fee or travel to the designated meeting point (provided after booking).
- Guests staying in Da Nang can arrange a transfer for 300,000 VND per way, or travel independently to the Hoi An meeting point.
Group size
Morning tour
- Small group
- Minimum: 2 guests
- Maximum: 12 guests
- Solo travelers are welcome.
Afternoon tour
- Small group
- Minimum: 2 guests
- Maximum: 14 guests
- Solo travelers are welcome.
Afternoon tour
- 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Hotel pickup in Hoi An.
- 2:00 PM: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary and begin exploring the ancient temple complex while learning about the history and construction techniques of the Cham civilization.
- Around 4:00 PM: Return to the vehicle and transfer to the boat dock for a cruise along the Thu Bon River. (Guests choosing the afternoon option without the boat trip will return to Hoi An by bus.)
- 5:30 PM: Tour ends with hotel drop-off in Hoi An or near the town center.
Private option: Flexible pickup and drop-off in both Hoi An and Da Nang.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hoi An
- Round-trip transportation by van
- Electric car transfer at My Son
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Branded bottled water
- Coffee (morning option)
- Breakfast with Champa food and seasonal fruits (morning option, vegan available)
- Bánh mì (afternoon options)
- Cham performance (afternoon options)
- Boat trip (specific afternoon boat option only)
- My Son Sanctuary entrance ticket (150,000 VND) (all options)
Not included
- Other fees not mentioned in the inclusions
- Tips for the guide and driver
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Cash
Not allowed
- Alcohol
- Drugs
Know before you go
- Early pickup is required, so punctuality is very important.
- The tour operates in most weather conditions.
- This experience is ideal for travelers who want to avoid crowds, escape the heat, take better photos, and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.
- A working WhatsApp number is required for smooth communication on the day of the tour.
- The tour is best suited for guests who are comfortable communicating in English. It is not recommended for travelers with very limited or no English proficiency.
- Breakfast and coffee are included and served at 9:00 AM (vegan and vegetarian options available).
- Entrance ticket is not included in the tour price. Please prepare cash to purchase the ticket on the travel date.
Image from our customers:
