My Son Sanctuary

Bus & minivan tours

Note before booking: + The experience is not for everyone, please consider all the aspects before booking. It's for those who want to avoid crowds, heat and take better pictures, and enjoy the tranquility. + It can be struggled to get up early while we require very precise pickup time. Guest's punctuation is important. + The tour is more expensive because we have to pay the service higher since it's early. No complain about price, please. + Breakfast and coffee is included. We eat at 9:15 am. + Entrance ticket not included. + Avoid the imitators. Tour Itinerary: • 5.30 am : Pick up at hotel and transfer to My Son. Along the way, guests get an included Vietnamese coffee. • 6:30 am: Arrive at My Son and explore in about 2 hours. • 9:15 am: Enjoy local special noodles My Quang (vegetarian available) (included), local mochi cake, seasonal fruits at a local home restaurant. • 10:00 am: Start to depart back to Hoi An city. • 10:30 am- 11:00 am: Tour ends at hotels in Hoi An. Pickup policy: + Free pickup and drop-off from town to the beach (Hoi An). If your hotel is far from the town, you can contact us to inquire before booking. + Customers staying outside the pickup area pay pickup fee or come to the meeting point (given upon booking made). + Customers staying in Da Nang pay 300,000 VND each way of transfer or can manage to Hoi An to the meeting point. Group size: Small group, min 1 pax, maximum 12 pax Beat the crowds and the heat with a morning walking tour of My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An. Immerse yourself in local Champa culture, learning about the sanctuary from your local guide. Taste local flavors with a noodle breakfast and coffee after the tour. Discover local Champa culture, history, and nature as you walk around the sanctuary's lush grounds. Learn all there is to know about the site from you guide who grew up near the sanctuary. Make the most of your early start, beating the crowds, enjoying the cool morning air, and capturing the morning glow in your photos. After visiting the sanctuary, head to a local home restaurant and taste Quang noodles and coffee for breakfast, truly immersing yourself in traditional Vietnamese customs. Head back to your hotel in Hoi An after a culturally-filled morning.

Your Itinerary & Experience Tour : * 7h30 am – 8h00 am Start your day by getting picked up from your hotel in Hoi An , Pickup is included . If you are staying in Da Nang we will pick up you at your hotel around 6h30 - 7h00 am to meeting point in Hoi An , there is an additional transfer fee of 300,000 VND for 4 or 7 - seater cars to pick up for per direction with group from 1 to 5 people or you can make your way to the meeting point at 143 Ly Thai To - Hoi An at 7h30 am to join your tour * 8h45 am Arrive at My Son Sanctuary and explore temples , hear about Vietnamese history and culture , admire the impressive ancient temples, take pictures at the best spots with professional English Tour Guide and watch a Champa show . Since the temples are located within a small valley you may even get the opportunity to see some wildlife . * 11h40 am you have lunch with noodles chicken, pork, shrimp , spring-rolls, drilled rice-dumplings or vegetarian/vegan options and fruit at the Restaurant in My Son. * 12h30 pm you leave My Son for Hoi An , on the way coming back Hoi An , Minivan will stop the local house for you to learn how to make rice paper , enjoy your own hand – making product later on . * 13h30 pm you will take boat trip back Hoi An with marvel and villages along Thu Bon River . * 14h00 pm we will return you to your hotel and tour ends .

13:15-13:45 Begin your adventure with pickup from your accommodation in the early afternoon in Hoi An then departs to My Son Sanctuary 14:45 - 15:00 On arrival, embark on a fascinating tour of its ancient ruins with our English speaking guide. Marvel at a traditional Champa dance performance as part of your experience. 17:00 - 17:15 Next, head to the Thanh Ha boat station for your boat trip. Cruise up the Thu Bon River enjoying scenic views of the lush greenery and tranquil waters. Make your way back to Hoi An and upon arrival enjoy transportation back to your accommodation at around 18:00 - 18:30.

NOTICE : THIS IS ONE-WAY TRIP . - IF YOU CHOOSE TO BE PICK UP IN HUE, YOU WIlL BE DROPPED OFF IN HOI AN _IF YOU CHOOSE TO BE PICK UP IN HOI AN, YOU WILL BE DROPPED OFF IN HUE WE OFFER MANY OPTIONS WITH PRODUCT. THE DESCRIPTION BELOW IS A ONE OF THE OPTIONS THAT WE OFFER . PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THEM WHEN YOU CHECK AVAILABLITITY AND PLEASE SELECT THE OPTION YOU WANT TO CHOOSE. ——————————————— After picking you up at your hotel in Hue ( or Hoi An ) , you will begin your coastal excursion with beautiful roadside scenery . You will have many stop points to sightseeing such as : - Lap An Lagoon - Surrounded by verdant trees and full of crystal-clear water, see the locals living their daily lives in harmony with the nature around them. At the lagoon , there are coffee shop where you can take a rest. - Lang Co Bay - the next town you’ll stop at is the serene fishing township of Lang Co. This village’s incredible beach was recognized in 2009 as one of the 30 most beautiful bays in the world. - Hai Van Pass - This is one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam. At the top of the pass, there are vestiges of an ancient fortified gateway. The American and French bunkers in Hai Van Pass provide views of the city. - Finally, visit the Marble Mountains, famous for the image of rocky peaks rising above city . You’ll see many beautiful caves and pagodas . You’ll then be dropped off at the location of your choice in Hoi An or Da Nang ( or drop off at Hue if you choose to pick up in Hoi An ) ———————————————. This is some attractions you can add to the itinerary described above when you choose Option 2 / Option 3 / Option 4 / Option 5 / Option 6/ Option 7/ Option 8 - Option 2: Monkey mountain ( Linh Ung pagoda ) - Linh Ung pagoda is now considered as the largest pagoda in Da Nang City . Linh Ung pagoda is considered as a work stamped development footprint of Buddhism in Vietnam - Option 3: An Bang Cemetery ( City of ghosts ) . It is considered the most luxurious and magnificent cemetery in Vietnam, with thousands of tombs of all colors and sizes, some of which are worth hundreds thousand US dollar. - Option 4: Golden Bridge. This bridge is located at the Ba Na Hills tourism resort complex and amusement park . The Golden Bridge is nested at the height of 1,414 meters from sea level. The Golden Bridge is no less than an iconic architectural wonder that envisages the sash-like route across heaven - Option 5: Option 2 + Option 3 (Monkey mountain- Linh Ung Pagoda + An Bang Cemetery - City of Ghosts). - Option 6: Visit 3 must - see attractions in Hue city (Imperial City - Khai Dinh tomb - Thien Mu pagoda) - Option 7: My Son Temple was recognized by World Heritage UNESCO in 1999. It is a complex with 70 constructions of Champa Kingdom monuments. My Son sanctuary contains the values of history, culture, architecture, and art in a long period of 9 centuries _ Option 8: Option 3 + Option 4 (An Bang Cemetery-City of Ghosts + Golden Bridge-Ba Na Hill)

Are you looking for an affordable way to access My Son from Hoi An? Then, you’ve come to the right place. This shared shuttle bus from Hoi An/ Da Nang to My Son offers a fast and affordable transport option. Take the morning to explore one of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites. In the Champa Dynasty between the 4th and the 12th centuries, My Son was an imperial city. It's now a UNESCO world heritage site and attracts thousands of visitors each year. *** Bus schedule of Hoi An- My son- hoi an *** - 8.00 AM - 8.15 AM: Meet driver at the meeting point in Hoi An and Depart to My Son sanctuary - 9.15 AM: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary. Free to explore 2.5 hours - 12.00 AM: Meet the driver at My Son Ticket Booth and transfer to Hoi an - 1.00 PM- 1.30 PM: Drop off meeting point in Hoi An *** Bus schedule of Da nang- My Son- da nang *** - 8.00 am: Pick up at meeting points in Da Nang and head to My Son sanctuary - 9:15: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary. Free to explore 2.5 hours - 12:00: Meet the driver at My Son Ticket Booth - 13:30: Drop off at the meeting point in Da Nang ***Bus schedule of Da nang- my son- hoi an- da nang*** - 8.00 am: Pick up at meeting points in Da Nang and head to My Son sanctuary - 9:15: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary. Free to explore 2.5 hours - 12:00: Meet the driver at My Son Ticket Booth and transfer to Hoi An - 13:00: Arrive Hoi An old town - Free to explore - 19:30: Meet driver at the meeting point in Hoi An (Highlands Coffee 6 Hoàng Diệu, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam) - 20:30 PM: Drop off at the meeting point in Da Nang

13:00-13:30 - Our guide picks you up at your hotel in Hoi An Area and departs for My Son Sanctuary - The World Cultural Heritage. 15:00 - Arrive at My Son and we'll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking through the landscape, exploring Champa cultures and the remaining structures with our local English-speaking guide, and enjoying the Champa's traditional performances. 17:15 - Get back to minivan then transfer to the 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 River. - Enjoy the Vietnamese Banh My - Get your camera ready for the amazing moment of local people's activities along the river 18:30 - Arrive at Hoi An and we will drop you at your hotel. Tour ends!

Note before booking : There are 2 options in this tour . Visit My Son Sanctuary or Visit My Son Sanctuary Mix with Basket Boat at Bay Mau Coconut Jungle Hoi An so there are 2 different prices for these options . Have a look carefully before booking your tour please ! Your Itinerary & Experience Tour : * 7h30 am – 8h00 am Start your day by getting picked up from your hotel in Hoi An , Pickup is included . If you are staying in Da Nang we will pick up you at your hotel at 7h00 to meeting point in Hoi An , there is an additional transfer fee of 300,000 VND for 4 or 7 - seater cars to pick up for per direction with group from 1 to 5 people or you can make your way to the meeting point at 143 Ly Thai To - Hoi An at 7h30 am to join your tour * 8h45 am Arrive at My Son Sanctuary and explore temples , hear about Vietnamese history and culture , admire the impressive ancient temples, take pictures at the best spots with professional English Tour Guide and watch a Champa show . Since the temples are located within a small valley you may even get the opportunity to see some wildlife . * 11h40 am you have lunch with noodles chicken, pork, shrimp , spring-rolls, drilled rice-dumplings or vegetarian/vegan options and fruit at the Restaurant in My Son. * 12h30 pm you leave My Son for Hoi An , on the way coming back Hoi An , Minivan will stop the local house for you to learn how to make rice paper , enjoy your own hand – making product later on . * 13h30 pm you will take boat trip back Hoi An with marvel and villages along Thu Bon River 14h00- 14h30 boat will arrive at boat station in Hoi An old town . Minivan take you hotel if you choose My son sanctuary , rice paper making , boat trip and lunch tour . Tour ends if you choose My son sanctuary , rice paper making , boat trip , Basket boat ( coconut jungle ) and lunch tour . Following that minivan will take you join basket boat at the Bay Mau coconut forest village in Hoi An that is lovely addition to the your tour day : Spend around 45 minutes on the bamboo basket with a Local Boatman through the magnificent water coonut forest , navigate the small canals of the mangrove forest and coconut palms , join some interesting activities in the mangrove palm jungle: boat spinning and dancing; singing karaoke , try throw the fishing nets with the locals; enjoy the traditional folk song performance and fishing crabs along the river. 15h30 pm - 16h00 pm we will return you to your hotel and tour ends

One of the most stunning sights to see in Hoi An area is My Son, Viet Nam’s most important site of the ancient kingdom of Champa. Located in the heart of a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountain ranges, My Son was named a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples located in a dramatic site that was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence ***Tour Detail from Hoi An *** - 7.30 AM- 8.00 AM/ 12.30 pm- 1.00 pm: Pick up from Hoi An hotel center and depart to My Son sanctuary - 9.15 AM/ 2.15 pm: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary and explore the heritage site - Watch ChamPa dance show - Depart to Hoi An - 1.00 PM/ 5.30: Take a cruise trip on the way back to Hoi An - 1.30 PM- 2.00 PM/ 6.00 pm- 6.30 pm: Drop off Hotel in Hoi An center Note: Morning tour: lunch at local house Afternoon tour: Vietnamese Banh my

BBQ will be provided for BBQ option. Customers can also take the Banhmi option. Please read clearly. 12:30 Travelers get picked up from hotels in Hoi An and depart for My Son Sanctuary. On the way, sip on a Vietnamese coffee (BBQ option only). Arrive at the sanctuary and follow your passionate guide while he explains the historic and cultural value of the site. As you explore the sacred atmosphere, check out Hindu temples, get tips for the best photo shots, and have time to enjoy a Cham performance. 16:15 From the sanctuary, head to the pier to board your boat and begin your cruise. During the boat ride, savor a delicious BBQ of local fare, fruits, and wine (or just a banhmi if choosing the other option). Be treated to the charming scenery and the warm glow of the setting sun before returning to your hotel in Hoi An. 17:30: The tour finishes, guests could decide to stay in town or get back to hotels.

Join a full-day trip from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains. Start with an early morning hotel pickup to be the crowds. Be driven to the My Son Sanctuary, the religious center of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to the 13th century. Explore the historical and architectural wonder nestled in a lush green valley, with dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries. Gain insightful information about the history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the first half of the tour, have breakfast of local Mì Quảng noodles at a family-run restaurant with local noodles. Then, continue to Marble Mountains (literally known as "five elements mountains" in Vietnamese). Climb up the stone stairs carved into the mountain, visiting caves and pagodas on the way. Once at the top, admire the panoramic view of the sea and river that connected Da Nang and Hoi An City. One guests finish the visit on the mountains, they can walk down to visit the stone sculpture village. Wrap up your adventure with a descent, get some free time to rest, and return to your hotel. Notes: + Early morning trip begins with the visit to My Son Sanctuary first and then Marble Mountains. + 10:30 am trip starts for Marble Mountains first. + 8:00 am trip starts either with Marble Mountains, or My Son Sanctuary depending on weather, service availability, operational reason,...