Hoi An: Marble Mountain Caves & Monkey Mountain Private Tour

Two Mountains in One Day: Marble Caves and a 67-Meter Buddha Statue

You're picked up from your hotel and driven to Marble Mountain, where you explore stone-carving workshops and climb to three caves with Buddhist temples inside. After that, you head to Monkey Mountain to see the 67-meter Lady Buddha statue and panoramic views of Da Nang, with a chance to spot resident monkeys. Entry tickets and an English-speaking guide are included, and the whole day is private, so the pace is yours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Marble and Monkey Mountains

• Pick up from hotel
• Transfer to Marble Mountain
• Climb and explore Marble Mountain caves
• Visit Buddhist temples on Marble Mountain
• Travel to Monkey Mountain
• Enjoy panoramic views of Da Nang
• Observe local monkeys at Monkey Mountain

The experience

The stone workshops at the base of Marble Mountain are where you start, watching craftspeople shape blocks that have been quarried from the mountain itself for centuries. It's not a museum. It's active work, dust in the air, chisels hitting stone in rhythm. Your guide will walk you through the process, and then you climb. The caves open up as you go higher: Tàng Chơn, Huyền Không, Vân Thông. Each one a hollow in the mountain with Buddhist shrines tucked inside, some lit by shafts of light from openings in the rock. The climb takes time but it's steady, not technical, and the views down to Da Nang start appearing between the trees.

After Marble Mountain, the tour moves to Monkey Mountain, a peninsula about 10 kilometers away where the landscape flattens and opens toward the water. The Lady Buddha pagoda dominates the skyline here: a 67-meter statue that's visible from most of Da Nang on a clear day. You'll have time to walk around, take in the panoramic views of the city and the coast, and if the resident monkeys are active, you might see them moving through the trees. They're not guaranteed, but they're part of why people come. The whole day runs at a pace that lets you absorb each place without rushing between stops.

Your hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport yourself, and your guide speaks English throughout. Entry tickets to both mountains are covered in the price. Water is provided during the day. The private format means the group stays small and the timing is yours: no waiting for a bus to fill up or a group to assemble.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation to both Marble Mountain and Monkey Mountain, entry tickets to both sites, water throughout the day, and an English-speaking guide who will walk you through the stone workshops, lead you through the caves, and point out the Lady Buddha statue and views of Da Nang.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 to 75 years) · Child (7 to 10 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio 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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TC Hoi An Travel

Is this one for you?This works well if you want to see two distinct mountain sites in one day without arranging transport or buying tickets separately: the private pickup and included entry fees mean you can focus on exploring instead of logistics.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 10 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

Is the climb to the caves difficult?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The climb is steady but not technical. Infants and small children can be brought in a stroller or pram for the lower sections.

Will I definitely see monkeys?

Monkey Mountain is home to resident monkeys, but sightings are not guaranteed. They're most active at certain times of day, and your guide will know the best times to look.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation, entry tickets to both mountains, water during the day, and an English-speaking guide.

How far is this from Hoi An?

Marble Mountain and Monkey Mountain are located near Da Nang, about 30 kilometers from Hoi An. The drive is included in your private tour.

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes are essential for the cave exploration and climbing. Bring sun protection and light layers, as the caves stay cool but the exposed areas are sunny.