Explore Monkey Mountain, Marble Mountains, and My Son Sanctuary on a full-day tour with lunch, cave visits, Cham culture, and a sunset boat trip on Thu Bon River.

  Itinerary

  • 6 pickup location options:

    Điện Dương, Hải Châu District, Da Nang, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Hội An, Sơn Trà

  • Van

    (1 hour)

  • Marble Mountains

    Photo stop, Visit, Lunch, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (3 hours)

  • Van

    (1.5 hours)

  • My Son Sanctuary

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (3 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Van

    (1.5 hours)

6 drop-off locations:

Hội An, Sơn Trà, Da Nang, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Điện Dương, Hải Châu District

Highlights

  • Explore caves, pagodas, and viewpoints at Marble Mountains
  • Visit the iconic Lady Buddha on Son Tra Peninsula
  • Discover My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Enjoy a traditional Cham dance performance
  • Enjoy a sunset boat trip on Thu Bon River

Full description

Discover some of Central Vietnam’s most iconic cultural and natural attractions on this full-day tour from Hoi An or Da Nang. Explore sacred mountains, ancient caves, Buddhist pagodas, and the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary before ending the day with a relaxing sunset boat trip on the Thu Bon River.

Begin your journey with hotel pickup in Hoi An or Da Nang and travel to the scenic Son Tra Peninsula, home to the famous Monkey Mountain. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and admire the towering Lady Buddha statue, one of the tallest Buddha statues in Vietnam. Enjoy peaceful gardens, panoramic coastal views, and fresh sea breezes while learning about local legends and Buddhist culture.

Continue to the Marble Mountains, a cluster of limestone and marble hills known for their caves, tunnels, pagodas, and panoramic viewpoints. Walk through the traditional stone-carving village and discover how local artisans create marble sculptures by hand.

Climb the mountain steps or take the optional elevator to explore beautiful pagodas built during the Nguyen Dynasty, then visit Huyen Khong Cave and Tang Chon Cave. Continue to the fascinating Am Phu Cave, where dramatic natural formations are combined with Buddhist-inspired scenes representing heaven and hell.
Enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch before departing for My Son Sanctuary, the former spiritual center of the ancient Champa Kingdom and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Walk through the jungle valley surrounded by mountains while discovering centuries-old temple ruins with your English-speaking guide. Learn about Champa history, architecture, and culture, and enjoy a traditional Cham dance performance accompanied by local music.

In the late afternoon, head to the river wharf and board a wooden boat for a relaxing cruise along the Thu Bon River. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful countryside scenery, and views of local life along the riverbanks as the sun begins to set.

Arrive back in Hoi An in the evening and return to your hotel after a memorable day exploring the highlights of Central Vietnam.

Itinerary :
• Hotel pickup in Hoi An (~7:30 AM) or Da Nang (~8:00 AM)
• Visit Monkey Mountain & Lady Buddha
• Explore Marble Mountains & Am Phu Cave
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Transfer to My Son Sanctuary & guided visit
• Traditional Cham dance performance
• Boat cruise on Thu Bon River
• Drop-off at hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang

Please note: A public holiday surcharge of 100,000 VND per person applies on the following dates:February 4, 2027 – February 10, 2027 (Lunar New Year period). Please pay the surcharge directly to our guide on the tour date.This surcharge only applies during the public holiday period mentioned above.

  Includes

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off (Hoi An or Da Nang city center)
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Marble Mountains & Am Phu Cave entrance tickets
  • Vietnamese local lunch
  • Thu Bon River boat trip
  • My Son Sanctuary entrance & electric car
  • 150,000 VND/adult, 30,000 VND/child)
  • Personal expenses & additional drinks

  • Tips for guide and driver

  Important information

  Know before you go

  • Please note: A public holiday surcharge of 100,000 VND per person applies on the following dates:February 4, 2027 – February 10, 2027 (Lunar New Year period). Please pay the surcharge directly to our guide on the tour date.This surcharge only applies during the public holiday period mentioned above.
  • Marble Mountains involve many steps; elevator available at own expense
  • Please bring cash for My Son entrance tickets
  • After the tour to Marble mountains, you will return to Hoi An to pick up other customers then depart for My Son Sanctuary, you just stay on the van and continue the tour
  • Wear comfortable shoes and sun protection

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