Da Nang & Hoi An shore excursion from Chan May port: 7 hours
Five sacred mountains, marble carving workshops and the Japanese Bridge in one port day
A seven-hour shore excursion from Chan May or Tien Sa port takes you through Da Nang and Hoi An with a professional English-speaking guide, private transport and lunch. You'll stop at My Khe Beach for photos, climb Marble Mountains to see five peaks representing the elements of the universe and explore the UNESCO-listed old town of Hoi An, including the Japanese Covered Bridge and historic assembly halls.
Step-by-step itinerary
Da Nang and Hoi An Shore Excursion
- Pick up at Chan May or Tien Sa port
- Stop at My Khe Beach for photos
- Visit Marble Mountains and handicraft village
- Explore holy pagodas and natural caves
- Enjoy views from Marble Mountains summit
- Stop at Dragon Bridge for photos
- Visit Hoi An Ancient Town and Japanese Covered Bridge
- Have lunch at riverside restaurant
- Return to cruise ship at port
- Hoi An Ancient Town Entry included 1h 30m
- My Khe Beach passing by
- Marble Mountains Entry included 1h 30m
- Dragon Bridge Entry included 15m
- Japanese Covered Bridge Entry included 10m
What’s included
- Private car, minivan or modern bus with driver.
- professional English-speaking guide.
- entrance tickets to all sites.
- lunch at a local riverside restaurant.
- cold water and tissues.
Times
- Every day 08:00
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The experience
Seven hours is tight for a port call, and this tour threads the day around the sites that matter most. You're picked up at the pier with a nameplate, then driven to Marble Mountains, where an elevator takes you to the summit cluster of five peaks: each one named for water, fire, wood, metal and earth. Below, you'll visit a family marble-carving workshop to watch local craftspeople at work, then explore the pagodas and natural caves that once sheltered wounded soldiers during the war. The views back toward the coast frame the whole landscape.
From there you head to Hoi An, the old town that draws visitors across Vietnam. The guide walks you through the back alleys and the main sights: the Japanese Covered Bridge (the symbol of the city), an old house, a Chinese Assembly Hall, and the Folklore Museum. Lunch happens at a riverside restaurant before the drive back to the port. You'll also stop at the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang on the way (a steel landmark shaped like a dragon, which local belief ties to power and good fortune), and pause at My Khe Beach (once called China Beach) for photos.
The guide speaks English and knows the history of each stop. Transport is a private car, minivan or modern bus depending on group size, and the driver stays with you the whole time. Cold water and tissues are provided. All entrance tickets are included in the price. Lunch is included but drinks are separate.
Is this one for you?Book this if your ship docks at Chan May or Tien Sa and you have seven hours to see both Marble Mountain's caves and pagoda plus Hoi An's old town in one trip. The itinerary is timed to fit port schedules, so confirm your ship's arrival and departure times when you book.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 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 inside Marble Mountains that makes it worth the climb?
Marble Mountains holds five small peaks representing the five elements (water, fire, wood, metal and earth) plus pagodas, natural caves and views across Da Nang and the coast. The caves were used as a hospital and hiding place for Vietnamese soldiers during the war.
Does the tour stop at My Khe Beach to swim or just for photos?
My Khe Beach is a photo stop during the drive between Da Nang and Hoi An. The tour is built around sightseeing and cultural sites rather than beach time.
What happens if the ship arrives late or needs to depart early?
Let the operator know your arrival and departure times when you book so they can arrange pickup and drop-off to match your ship's schedule. The guide will get you back to the port on time.
Is lunch included, and what about drinks?
Lunch at a local riverside restaurant is included. Drinks are not included and are your own expense.
Da Nang & Hoi An shore excursion from Chan May port: 7 hours
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