Da Nang Shore Excursion: Five Landmarks in One Day

Drive one of the world's top ten coastal roads, then walk through five marble hills and a clifftop pagoda

This eight-hour shore excursion from Chan May Port covers four major Da Nang landmarks with a local English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, lunch at a local restaurant, and entry to all sites. Pickup and drop-off happen at the port itself, timed to your ship's schedule. You'll cross Hai Van Pass (recognized as one of the world's most beautiful coastal drives) visit the five marble and limestone hills of Marble Mountain, stop at My Khe Beach, and end at Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula with views of the Lady Buddha statue.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Marble Mountains1h 30m · entry included
2. My Khe Beach30m · entry included
3. Linh Ung Pagoda1h · entry included

Explore Da Nang city highlights

• Pick up at Chan May Port
• Visit Hai Van Pass
• Visit Marble Mountains and sculpture village
• Admire My Khe (China) Beach
• Have lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and Lady Buddha statue
• Return to Chan May Port
• Drop off at Chan May Port

The experience

Hai Van Pass opens the day. The road climbs through zigzag turns and steep grades that earned it a place on global lists of dramatic coastal drives. The pass itself connects to decades of Vietnamese history and offers views across the coastline below. From there you move to Marble Mountain, a cluster of five hills named after the five elements and located just south of the city. The site combines natural formation with sculpture work: the marble village sits at the base, and the hills themselves are navigable on foot if you choose to explore them.

My Khe Beach comes next, a 30-kilometre stretch of sand that served as a rest-and-recovery site during the American presence and now draws both tourists and locals. The water stays calm year-round with a 60% salinity level and a reputation for safety. Lunch follows at a local restaurant before the final leg to Son Tra Peninsula and Linh Ung Pagoda, a spiritual site set against natural landscape. The tour ends with a return to Chan May Port, timed to meet your ship's re-boarding schedule.

The guide speaks English throughout and carries knowledge of each stop's history and geography. Transport is air-conditioned. Cold water and wet tissues travel with you. Every entrance fee is covered, so you move through each site without separate transactions. At booking, you'll provide your ship name, docking time and re-boarding time so the itinerary aligns with your departure.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at Chan May Port.
• English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned transport to all four sites.
• entrance tickets to Marble Mountain, My Khe Beach and Linh Ung Pagoda.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• cold water and wet tissues throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleInfant seats available

Operated by Vietnam Shore Excursions

Is this one for you?The tour runs in English with a local guide, so you follow the commentary without a language barrier. If your ship's schedule is tight, confirm your re-boarding time at booking and the operator will time the return to match it.

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Top questions

What is Hai Van Pass and why does the tour start there?

Hai Van Pass is a coastal mountain road recognized as one of the world's top ten most beautiful drives, famous for its zigzag turns and views across the coastline. The tour opens with it because the pass combines dramatic scenery with historical significance and sets the tone for the day's exploration of Da Nang's landmarks.

Can I walk around Marble Mountain or do I just see it from below?

Marble Mountain is a cluster of five limestone and marble hills named after the five elements. The tour includes time to explore the site. You can walk the hills themselves if you wish, though the marble sculpture village at the base is also part of the stop.

How long do we spend at My Khe Beach?

My Khe Beach is a 900-metre stretch and one of Da Nang's most popular beaches. The itinerary stops there around midday for roughly 30 minutes before moving on to lunch at a local restaurant.

What is Linh Ung Pagoda and where is it?

Linh Ung Pagoda sits on Son Tra Peninsula and is known as a spiritual destination with views of the Lady Buddha statue and the surrounding natural landscape. It is the final stop before the return to Chan May Port.

What happens if my ship's re-boarding time is earlier than the scheduled return?

At booking, you provide your ship's docking time and re-boarding time so the tour operator can adjust the itinerary to match your schedule. Inform the operator of any time constraints when you reserve.