Da Nang City Tour from Hoi An: Marble Mountains & Cham Museum

The Cham Museum holds the most complete collection of Cham sculpture in the world.

A full-day guided tour of Da Nang departing from Hoi An, 18 miles north along the coast, with hotel pickup, lunch and an English-speaking guide included. You climb Marble Mountains to explore limestone caves and pagodas built during the Nguyễn Dynasty, visit the Cham Museum to see rare artifacts of the Cham people, cross the Thuan Phuoc Bridge (Vietnam's longest suspension bridge), and stop at Son Tra Night Market before returning to Hoi An. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Marble Mountains2h · entry included
2. Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture30m · entry included
3. Son Tra Night Market1h

Full-day Da Nang sightseeing tour

• Hotel pick-up from Hoi An
• Drive along East Vietnam Sea coast
• Explore Marble Mountains caves
• Enjoy panoramic views from Thuy Son summit
• Visit Nguyễn Dynasty pagodas
• Meet artisans at Marble Mountains base
• Visit Cham Museum
• Cross Thuan Phuoc Bridge
• Visit Son Tra Peninsula pagodas
• Stop for photos at Dragon Bridge
• Visit Han Market for shopping
• Return to Hoi An

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Hoi An hotel and a drive north along the East Vietnam Sea coast to Marble Mountains, the limestone cluster just south of Da Nang. You'll climb to the summit of Thuy Son (the only one of the five marble mountains open to visitors) for panoramic views across the city and coast. The caves here are natural formations carved into the rock. You'll walk through them and see the pagodas built inside during the Nguyễn Dynasty. At the base of the mountains, artisans work in a crafts settlement producing handmade marble sculptures, and you'll have time to watch them work.

After the mountains, the tour moves to the Cham Museum, where you'll spend time with the most complete collection of Cham sculpture and artifacts anywhere. The Cham were a maritime kingdom that ruled parts of central Vietnam for centuries, and the museum's pieces (carved stone, ceramics, and religious objects) tell that history. Lunch is included and served during the day. Then you'll cross the Thuan Phuoc Bridge, a suspension bridge spanning the Han River that's the longest of its kind in Vietnam. The driver stops so you can photograph it and the Dragon Bridge, Da Nang's symbol. Before heading back to Hoi An, there's time to browse Son Tra Night Market if you want to shop.

Your guide speaks English throughout the day and travels with you in an air-conditioned minivan. The itinerary is fixed, so the timing holds. You're not building the day yourself, and the route and stops are already planned around the 6- to 7-hour window. Vegetarian meals are available if you request them when booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• transport in an air-conditioned minivan.
• lunch.
• entry to Marble Mountains and the Cham Museum.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dragon Travel Viet

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a structured day with all the logistics arranged: the guide, the route, the stops and the timing are set, so you're not planning anything yourself. It's shared with other travelers and runs on a fixed schedule, which is what fits the full itinerary (mountains, museum, bridge and market) inside a single afternoon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

What exactly is inside Marble Mountains that I'll see?

Marble Mountains are a cluster of five limestone peaks south of Da Nang. Thuy Son is the only one accessible to visitors. You'll explore natural caves carved into the rock and visit pagodas built inside them during the Nguyễn Dynasty, then see artisans at the base producing handmade marble sculptures.

How much climbing is involved at Marble Mountains?

You climb to the summit of Thuy Son for panoramic views, but the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The caves and pagodas are reached by walking through the mountain's interior passages.

What is the Cham Museum, and why is it worth a stop?

The Cham Museum in Da Nang holds the most complete collection of Cham sculpture and artifacts in the world. The Cham were a maritime kingdom that ruled parts of central Vietnam for centuries, and the museum's carved stone, ceramics and religious objects document their history.

Is lunch included, and what if I'm vegetarian?

Lunch is included in the tour price. Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know when you book if you need one.

How long is the drive from Hoi An to Da Nang?

Da Nang is located approximately 18 miles (28.5 kilometers) north of Hoi An along the coast. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An, and the full day runs 6 to 7 hours.

What is the Thuan Phuoc Bridge, and why does the tour stop there?

The Thuan Phuoc Bridge is Vietnam's longest suspension bridge, spanning the Han River. The driver stops so you can see it up close and photograph the Dragon Bridge, Da Nang's symbol, before returning to Hoi An.