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 at 6h30 am to meeting point in Hoi An , there is an additional transfer fee of 300,000 VND for one-way , 4 or 7 - seater cars for pick-up 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 .

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!

Be taken on an action-packed day tour to My Son Sanctuary and the Marble Mountain, two of the most popular attractions in Central Vietnam. The first stop will be to the My Son Sanctuary, a unique collection of temples which were built by the Cham people in the 4th century. Following that is a trip to the majestic Marble Mountains, and Tam Thai Pagoda loom for miles around. We’ll discover dimly-lit cave temples, admiring colourful pagodas and gazing out over the Vietnamese countryside. The mountains themselves are made from limestone and marble (hence their name), which the locals use to carve impressive statues and shrines.

Discover the highlights of Vietnam on a day trip from Hoi An or Da Nang. Visit the Lady Buddha at Monkey Mountain, admire the beautiful views at the Marble Mountains, and take in rock formations in Am Phu Cave. Sample a typical Vietnamese lunch, visit the My Son Sanctuary, and take a river cruise. After pickup from your hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang, head to your first stop, Monkey Mountain. Admire the giant statue of Lady Buddha against the beautiful backdrop of mountains and huge bonsai garden. Get lost in the gripping stories while gently walking and enjoying a fresh breeze. Next, head to the Marble Mountains, where you will walk along the site to see stone sculptures made in the most impressive handicrafts village in Da Nang. Climb to the top of the Marble Mountains to admire beautiful pagodas made in the 19th century by the last dynasty of the Viet Nam monarchy. After visiting Huyền Không and Tàng Chơn caves, continue to see the biggest cave named Âm Phủ. Learn interesting Buddhism philosophies and take photos of amazing natural creations in this fascinating cave. Tuck into an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Hoi An city before heading to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend 2 hours discovering the site. Explore the landscapes, learn about the history from your local guide, and enjoy the traditional Cham dance show set to melodic music. Next, take a boat trip along the Thu Bon River to Hoi An. Enjoy the nice, cool breeze and beautiful river scenery as the sun sets on the biggest river in Central Vietnam. Capture photos of local people's activities along the river. After arrival in Hoi An, be dropped back at your hotel in the city.

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.

The early start is definitely worth it because you beat the crowds and get to enjoy a peaceful tour of My Son before it gets too hot. You will have a wonderful opportunity to take perfect photos with no one around. Our tour guide are the best in travel market. ***Tour Detail *** • 5.30 am- 6.00am: pick up at hotel and transfer to My Son • 7.00 am: Explore My Son • 9.30 am: Enjoy breakfast with Banh my and Vietnamese coffee at local coffee shop. Experience coffee culture • 10.00 am: Depart to Hoi An city • 10.30 am- 11.00 am: Tour ends. Drop off at Hotel note: This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

Get picked up from your hotel in Hoi An and depart for My Son Sanctuary. On the way, sip on a Vietnamese coffee. Arrive at the sanctuary and follow your passionate guide as they explain 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. 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. Be treated to the charming scenery and the warm glow of the setting sun before returning to your hotel in Hoi An.

Choose a morning or sunset tour. Then, meet the guide at your hotel and get into the van to travel to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO heritage site that dates back to the 4th century. Marvel at the towering mountains of the Duy Xuyen District that surround this magnificent archaeological site. Listen to interesting commentary about Champa culture from your guide during the drive. Explore these ancient temples, some of which are built to symbolize the purity of Mount Meru. Take many fascinating photos while you are there, and watch a Cham show before or after the visit to the temple. Eat noodles and fruit for lunch if you choose the morning trip, or Vietnamese banh mi on the evening tour. Board a boat to cruise along the Thu Bon River before you return. View the mountains as you float along. Finally, get off the boat and hop into the van to return to your hotel in Hoi An.