Chan May Port: Private My Son & Marble Mountains Tour

Ancient temples, five sacred mountains, and a swim at My Khe Beach in one day from the port

A private guided tour from Chan May Port to My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains, with hotel pickup and return timed to your ship's schedule. The drive to My Son takes about ninety minutes. You'll have ninety minutes to explore the UNESCO-listed temple ruins with your guide before lunch. Afterward, you visit the five Marble Mountains to walk their caves, see the Buddhist pagoda, and take in views over Da Nang and the coastline. The route ends with a stop at My Khe Beach for a swim before the drive back to port, with return guaranteed at least an hour before your re-boarding time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. My Son Sanctuary2h · entry included
2. Marble Mountains2h · entry included
3. My Khe Beach10m

Visit My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains

• Drive from Chan May to My Son Sanctuary
• Explore My Son Sanctuary with guide
• Enjoy authentic Vietnamese lunch
• Travel to Marble Mountains
• Explore caves and Buddhist pagoda
• Enjoy panoramic views of Da Nang
• Stop at My Khe Beach for swim and beer
• Return to Chan May Port

The experience

The tour leaves Chan May Port and heads inland to My Son Sanctuary, the most important religious center of the ancient Champa Kingdom between the 4th and 13th centuries. The ninety-minute drive gets you there by mid-morning. With your licensed English-speaking guide, you'll spend ninety minutes exploring temple ruins built and rebuilt over nearly a thousand years: Hindu tower-temples decorated with detailed bas-relief carvings, constructed without mortar using techniques the Cham people developed over centuries. Your guide explains the spiritual role of My Son in Champa culture and points out how the jungle valley surrounding the sanctuary shaped the site's history.

After lunch, an authentic Vietnamese set menu, the route turns to Marble Mountains, five limestone hills named after the five elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. You'll explore natural caves, some of which sheltered people during the Vietnam War, visit a Buddhist pagoda, and climb to viewpoints overlooking Da Nang and the South China Sea. The guide walks you through the history and cultural meaning of each mountain as you move through them.

On the return to Chan May, you stop at My Khe Beach (historically known as China Beach, where a US military base operated) for a swim in the South China Sea and a beer. The driver ensures you're back at the port at least an hour before your ship's departure time. The tour includes bottled water, towels, entrance tickets to both sites, and elevator access at Marble Mountains.

What’s included

• Licensed English-speaking guide (other languages available on request).
• modern air-conditioned car or minivan with experienced driver.
• entrance tickets to My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains, including elevator access.
• authentic Vietnamese set menu lunch.
• bottled water and towels.
• hotel pickup and return to Chan May Port timed to your ship's schedule.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Tommy Dao Local Private Tours and Transfers

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so the pace and stops are yours alone: ideal if you want to linger at the temples or caves without waiting for a group. The timing is locked to your ship's departure, which is what makes an eight-to-ten-hour inland journey possible on a port day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How long is the drive from Chan May Port to My Son Sanctuary?

The drive takes approximately ninety minutes each way. You'll have ninety minutes to explore the temple ruins with your guide before returning for lunch.

What are the five Marble Mountains named after?

The five Marble Mountains represent the five elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. Each mountain has caves, viewpoints, and cultural significance tied to its element.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, lunch is included: an authentic Vietnamese set menu served after your time at My Son Sanctuary and before heading to Marble Mountains.

Will I have time for a swim before returning to the ship?

Yes. The tour stops at My Khe Beach on the return route, where you can swim in the South China Sea and have a beer before the final drive back to Chan May Port.

What happens if my ship arrives late or I'm delayed disembarking?

At booking, you'll provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time. The driver plans the return to guarantee you're back at least an hour before your re-boarding time, but confirm your actual schedule when you reserve.