Da Nang and Hoi An Private Tour: Marble Mountains & Beach

Marble Mountain's grottoes and pagodas, then Hoi An's UNESCO streets in one day with a guide.

A private full-day tour from Da Nang visits Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula, My Khe Beach, and Marble Mountain before heading to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your English-speaking guide leads you through historically significant landmarks, from pagodas and grottoes to ancient homes and the Japanese covered bridge. Hotel pickup, lunch at a local restaurant, and all entrance fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Linh Ung Pagoda1h · entry included
2. My Khe Beach30m · entry included
3. Marble Mountains1h · entry included

Explore Da Nang and Hoi An

• Pick up from Da Nang hotel
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
• Visit My Khe Beach
• Visit Marble Mountain
• Have lunch at local restaurant
• Explore Hoi An Ancient Town

The experience

Seven to nine hours gives you time to move through Da Nang's main sights without rushing. The day starts with an 8:00 am pickup from your hotel in Da Nang city center, then heads to Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula. The largest pagoda in Central Vietnam. From there, you stop at My Khe Beach, one of the nicest beaches in the region, with white sand and clear water. By 10:30 am you're at Marble Mountain, where the landscape shifts to fairyland scenery: pagodas, grottoes, and stone formations carved into the rock face.

Lunch comes at noon at a local restaurant, giving you a break before the drive south to Hoi An. Once there, you explore the Ancient Town on foot with your guide: Phuc Kien assembly hall, Tan Ki house, Phung Hung ancient house, and the Japanese covered bridge. These are the streets and structures that earned Hoi An its UNESCO designation, and your guide explains what you're seeing rather than leaving you to puzzle through a map. The route itself is the story: narrow lanes, lantern-lit shopfronts, and the way the town was built centuries ago.

You travel in a high-quality car with bottled water on hand, and the guide speaks English throughout. All entrance fees are covered, so there's no stopping at ticket windows or calculating what each site costs. The tour suits all fitness levels, though Marble Mountain involves climbing stairs to reach the pagodas and grottoes inside.

What’s included

• All entrance fees to each site.
• bottled water during the transfer.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• hotel pickup in Da Nang city center.
• an English-speaking guide throughout the day.
• and transportation in a high-quality car.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Youth (4 to 8 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Authentic Hanoi Homestay & Travel

Is this one for you?A private tour means no crowded bus and no fumbling through guidebooks on your own. Your guide handles the route and explains what you're seeing. This suits anyone who wants to cover Da Nang's main landmarks and Hoi An's ancient streets in a single day without the logistics of renting a car or navigating between sites.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 8 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Linh Ung Pagoda like, and why is it on this tour?

Linh Ung Pagoda sits on Son Tra Peninsula and is the largest pagoda in Central Vietnam. It's the first major stop after your hotel pickup, giving you a sense of the region's spiritual landmarks before you move on to the beaches and mountains.

Can I walk around Hoi An Ancient Town, or do I stay on the bus?

You explore Hoi An Ancient Town on foot with your guide, visiting specific landmarks like Phuc Kien assembly hall, Tan Ki house, Phung Hung ancient house, and the Japanese covered bridge. The guide walks you through the UNESCO-listed neighborhood rather than viewing it from a distance.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

All entrance fees to Marble Mountain, Linh Ung Pagoda, My Khe Beach, and Hoi An Ancient Town are included, along with lunch at a local restaurant, hotel pickup, bottled water during the drive, and your English-speaking guide. Beverages beyond water, travel insurance, personal expenses, and tips are separate.

How much time do you spend at each location?

The itinerary is structured around the main stops (Linh Ung Pagoda, My Khe Beach, Marble Mountain, lunch, and Hoi An Ancient Town) across the seven to nine hour day. Your guide manages the pace to fit the sights and travel time between Da Nang and Hoi An.