Da Nang City, Marble Mountains & Lady Buddha tour by Jeep

Climb to three peaks and see Da Nang from above

A half-day tour from Da Nang combining three mountain sites by jeep and private car: Son Tra Mountain for city views, the Marble Mountains with caves and a Buddhist temple, and the Lady Buddha statue on the peninsula. Hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, entrance and elevator tickets, and bottled water are included. Children from age 5 are welcome. Moderate fitness is needed for the climbs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Son Tra Mountain1h 10m · entry included
2. Marble Mountains1h 30m · entry included
3. Lady Buddha40m · entry included

Da Nang city and Son Tra mountain tour

• Pick up from hotel
• Drive to Son Tra Mountain
• Ride Army Jeep to Son Tra peak
• Enjoy panoramic city view
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
• See Da Nang Beach and fishing boats
• Explore Marble Mountains caves and pagoda
• Learn about local history and culture
• Return to hotel

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Da Nang, then transfers to the base of Son Tra Mountain where you board an Army Jeep for the drive to the peak. From the top you see the whole city laid out below, the bay, and the East Sea. The mountain is also a nature reserve where endangered red-shanked douc langurs live. After the panorama, you visit the Linh Ung Pagoda and the 67-metre Lady Buddha statue on the peninsula, with views back across the water to Da Nang and the fishing boats along the shore.

The second stop is the Marble Mountains, five limestone and marble hills named after the five elements. You take an elevator partway up, then explore the natural caves and visit a Buddhist temple inside the mountain, with your guide explaining the history and culture of Central Vietnam. The marble sculpture village at the base shows local artisans carving statues by hand. The whole route covers rugged jungle roads and takes about four hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return in Da Nang.
• Army Jeep to Son Tra Mountain peak and private car for the rest of the route.
• English-speaking guide.
• entrance tickets to the Marble Mountains and Lady Buddha statue.
• elevator ticket at the Marble Mountains.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 13:30

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

Operated by Andy Private Tours and Transfers

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to cover Da Nang's main sights (mountain peaks, pagoda, beach views) in one morning or afternoon without switching between transport types. The jeep handles the steep climbs to Son Tra peak.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: 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 the Lady Buddha statue and where is it?

The Lady Buddha is a 67-metre statue of Guanyin, the goddess of mercy, located on Son Tra Peninsula overlooking Da Nang city and the ocean. You visit it as part of the tour after climbing Son Tra Mountain.

Can I do this tour if I'm visiting Da Nang for just one afternoon?

Yes. The tour runs at 8:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., so you can book the afternoon departure if you arrive in the city earlier in the day. The whole tour takes about four hours.

What are the Marble Mountains and what do you do there?

The Marble Mountains are five hills made of marble and limestone, each named after an element: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. You take an elevator partway up, then walk through natural caves, visit a Buddhist temple inside the mountain, and see the views from the summit. An elevator ticket is included.

Is the jeep ride rough, and what kind of vehicle is it?

You travel by Army Jeep on rugged jungle roads up to the Son Tra Mountain peak, then by private car or minivan for the rest of the tour. The jeep ride is part of the experience. Moderate physical fitness is recommended for the climbs and cave exploration.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang, the Army Jeep and private vehicle, English-speaking guide, entrance tickets to the Marble Mountains and Lady Buddha site, elevator ticket at the Marble Mountains, and bottled water are all included.