Marble & Monkey Mountains Tour: Lady Buddha & Caves

The Lady Buddha statue stands tall on Monkey Mountain, visible across the entire Da Nang coastline.

A guided tour from Hoi An to Da Nang covering Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain and Am Phu Cave, with an English-speaking local guide, lunch, entry fees and hotel pickup included. You explore ancient cave systems tied to Vietnamese Feng Shui beliefs, visit a marble sculpture village where artisans carve by hand, climb to the Linh Ung Pagoda to see the majestic Lady Buddha statue, and learn Da Nang's history and culture directly from your guide. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and includes bottled water and travel insurance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Marble Mountains and Monkey Mountain

• Pick up at Hoi An hotel
• Pick up at Da Nang city center hotel
• Explore Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave
• Visit Sculpture village at Marble Mountains foot
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and Lady Buddha statue
• Enjoy local lunch in Da Nang
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your guide picks you up at your Hoi An hotel at 7:30 and drives you to Da Nang, where the tour begins at the Marble Mountains. These five limestone peaks hold a network of caves steeped in Vietnamese spiritual tradition: Tang Chon Cave and others are still active pilgrimage sites where locals worship. You walk through the grottoes and learn how the mountains relate to Feng Shui principles that shape Vietnamese life. At the foot of the mountains sits a sculpture village where artisans carve marble by hand into statues and figurines. Your guide explains the craft and the cultural heritage behind it.

From there you head to Monkey Mountain (Son Tra Peninsula) and the Linh Ung Pagoda, the largest of three pagodas by that name in Da Nang. The Lady Buddha statue dominates the hilltop: a 67-meter figure carved in white stone that overlooks the city and the East Sea. Standing in front of it, you get panoramic views of the coastline and the whole city spread below. Your guide shares the stories and spiritual meaning of the site, and you have time to soak in the peaceful atmosphere and the details of the statue itself.

You also visit Am Phu Cave, a site organized around Buddhist philosophy: one section depicts the underworld and suffering, another shows paradise and rebirth. The cave holds Buddha statues and vivid carvings that illustrate the cycle of life and death. After lunch (Quang noodles or bánh xèo, a Vietnamese pancake), your driver takes you back to your hotel. The tour includes bottled water, all entry fees, travel insurance, and a driver trained in safe routes through Da Nang traffic.

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide.
• entry to Linh Ung Pagoda at Monkey Mountain, Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave.
• air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver.
• bottled water.
• lunch (Quang noodles or bánh xèo Vietnamese pancake, depending on your option).
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An or Da Nang city center.
• travel insurance.

Options for this experience

10 options

Morning tour from Da Nang, meals not includedGuide in English · 07:30The tour departs in the morning. Admission ticket included. Group tour with an English-speaking tour guide. Air-conditioned vehicle with a safe driver. This option does not include meals. Pickup is included.

Sunset tour with pickup in Da Nang (no meal)Guide in English · 13:30The tour departs in the afternoon. Pickup from Da Nang center. Admission ticket included. Duration: 5 hours. Air-conditioned vehicle with a safe driver. Pickup is included.

Morning tour with pickup in Da NangGuide in English · 07:30The tour departs in the morning. Admission ticket included. Pickup from Da Nang center. Duration: 5 hours. Light lunch with local food. English-speaking tour guide. Air-conditioned vehicle with a safe driver. Pickup is included.

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Morning tour from Hoi An, meals not includedGuide in English · 07:30The tour departs in the morning. Admission ticket included. Group tour with an English-speaking tour guide. Air-conditioned vehicle with a safe driver. This option does not include meals. Pickup is included.

Private tour from Da Nang, meals not includedGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:30English-speaking tour guide and admission ticket included. Private tour option: follows the same itinerary but is only for your group, giving a more personalized, comfortable and flexible experience. Morning or afternoon tour. Air-conditioned vehicle with a safe driver. This option does not include meals. Pickup is included.

Sunset tour with pickup in Hoi An (no meal)Guide in English · 13:00English-speaking guide and admission ticket included. Two-way pickup from hotels in the center. Duration: 5 hours. The tour departs in the afternoon. Air-conditioned vehicle with a safe driver. Pickup is included.

Morning tour with pickup in Hoi AnGuide in English · 07:30English-speaking guide and admission ticket included. Two-way pickup from hotels in the center. Duration: 5 hours. Light lunch with local food. The tour departs in the morning. Air-conditioned vehicle with a safe driver. Pickup is included.

Private tour from Hoi An, meals not includedGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:00English-speaking tour guide and admission ticket included. Private tour option: follows the same itinerary but is only for your group, giving a more personalized, comfortable and flexible experience. Morning or afternoon tour. Air-conditioned vehicle with a safe driver. Meals are not included in this option. Pickup is included.

Private tour from Da NangGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 21:30English-speaking tour guide and admission ticket included. Private tour option: follows the same itinerary but is only for your group, giving a more personalized, comfortable and flexible experience. Duration: 5 hours. Light lunch or dinner with Vietnamese local food. Morning or afternoon tour. Air-conditioned vehicle with a safe driver. Pickup is included.

Private tour from Hoi AnGuide in English · 08:30, 09:30, 13:30 and 14:30English-speaking tour guide and admission ticket included. Private tour option: follows the same itinerary but is only for your group, giving a more personalized, comfortable and flexible experience. Duration: 5 hours. Light lunch or dinner with Vietnamese local food. Morning or afternoon tour. Air-conditioned vehicle with a safe driver. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 21:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Youth (5 to 9 years) · Child (under 5): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dacotours Co.,Ltd

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure from Hoi An if you want to start early and spend the full afternoon exploring. Choose the Da Nang pickup if you are already staying in the city. If you want to skip lunch and eat on your own schedule, book a "no meal" option and add it at checkout. Private tours are available if you prefer a guide for your group alone instead of sharing with other travelers.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 9 years); Child (under 5): free.

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 on Monkey Mountain, and why is it important to Da Nang?

The Lady Buddha is a 67-meter white stone statue standing on the Linh Ung Pagoda grounds atop Monkey Mountain. It is a symbol of peace, compassion and protection in Vietnamese Buddhism, and it overlooks the entire Da Nang city and coastline, making it one of the most recognizable landmarks in the region.

What will I actually see inside the Marble Mountains caves?

The Marble Mountains hold ancient cave systems including Tang Chon Cave, where Buddha statues and shrines sit inside grottoes. The caves are still active pilgrimage sites, and your guide explains their connection to Vietnamese Feng Shui beliefs and spiritual practices that have shaped the region for centuries.

Does the tour include lunch, and what are the options?

Lunch is included in some tour options. You can choose Quang noodles or bánh xèo, a Vietnamese pancake made with shrimp and pork. If you book a "no meal" option, you can add lunch at checkout for an additional cost.

How long does the tour take, and what time does it start?

The tour runs 4 to 5 hours total. If you book from Hoi An, pickup is at 7:30 in the morning. If you book from Da Nang city center, the tour starts at 8:00.

What is the marble sculpture village, and will I have time to look around?

At the foot of the Marble Mountains sits a village where local artisans carve marble by hand into statues, figurines and decorative pieces. Your guide takes you through to explain the craft and the cultural heritage of the work, so you see how the pieces are made and what they represent.

Is this tour physically demanding, and are there stairs?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, but the Marble Mountains and Monkey Mountain both have many stairs. Consider your physical condition before booking, as you will be climbing to reach the caves and the pagoda. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.