Hoi An & My Son Sanctuary day trip: Champa temples tour

Fifty kilometers to ancient temple ruins, then the lanterns of Hoi An's old streets

This guided day trip from Hoi An travels 50km to My Son Sanctuary, a valley of Champa temples that served as a religious and burial site for the Champa civilization, then returns to explore Hoi An Ancient Town's 15th-to-19th-century streets, wooden houses and heritage sites. The tour includes private transportation, all entry tickets, lunch and a guide in English or French; you pick up from either Hoi An or Da Nang. Children from age 5 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An

• Travel from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary
• Explore Champa temple ruins at My Son
• Visit Tra Kieu Church en route back
• Return to Hoi An Ancient Town
• Walk through Hoi An old streets
• See Phung Hung Old House
• Visit Fukian Assembly Hall
• Explore Japanese Covered Bridge
• Visit tailor shops for custom clothing

The Experience

The day starts with a 50km drive from Hoi An into a valley ringed by two mountain ranges where My Son Sanctuary sits—a complex of Champa temples that once hosted royal ceremonies and served as a burial ground for Champa kings and national heroes. Though time has worn the structures, the ruins still stand across the valley floor, and the guide walks you through what remains of one of Southeast Asia's foremost Hindu temple complexes. On the return to Hoi An, you stop at Tra Kieu Church before heading back to town.

The afternoon shifts to Hoi An Ancient Town, a port settlement that survived from the 15th century through the 19th with its street plan and buildings largely intact. You walk the atmospheric old streets lined with colorful lanterns and traditional wooden houses, visiting landmarks like the Phung Hung Old House, the Fukian Assembly Hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge. The guide points out the tailor shops where custom-made clothing can be ordered to your specifications—a practical detail many travelers use to bring home something fitted exactly to them.

Lunch is included partway through the day. Private transportation means you travel in your own vehicle rather than joining a shared coach, and all admission tickets to both My Son and Hoi An's heritage sites are covered. Bottled water comes along for the drive.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang.
• all admission tickets to My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town.
• lunch during the day.
• bottled water.
• a guide in English or French.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to combine My Son's sprawling Champa temple ruins with Hoi An's old town in one day—the private vehicle lets you set the pace between the two sites 50km apart, while your guide navigates the history and logistics.

Top questions

How far is My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An, and what do I actually see when I get there?

My Son Sanctuary sits about 50km from Hoi An in a valley roughly two kilometers wide, surrounded by two mountain ranges. The site comprises many Champa temples—ancient ruins that once served as the religious center and burial ground for the Champa civilization. Though the complex has been damaged over time, the remaining temple structures still stand across the valley, and the guide explains their history and significance as you walk through them.

What are the main stops in Hoi An Ancient Town that we visit?

Hoi An Ancient Town includes the Phung Hung Old House, the Fukian Assembly Hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge, all representing the town's 15th-to-19th-century heritage as a Southeast Asian trading port. You also pass the tailor shops where custom-made clothing can be ordered. The guide takes you through the old streets with their colorful lanterns and traditional wooden houses.

Is lunch included, and when does it happen during the day?

Lunch is included in the tour and is served partway through the day as part of the itinerary. The timing fits between the My Son Sanctuary visit and the return to Hoi An.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation, or is it provided?

Private transportation is included—you travel in your own vehicle with the guide rather than sharing a coach with other groups. You choose pickup from either Hoi An or Da Nang at checkout, and the driver collects you from your hotel or the selected location.

Can I bring children on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 5 onward. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller if needed. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English or French, depending on which option you select at checkout.