Hoi An Tour: Marble Mountains, Boat Ride & Night Market

Sampan boat at sunset on the Thu Bon River, lantern-lit streets, and a 400-year-old Japanese bridge.

A six-hour private tour from Da Nang covers Marble Mountains, Hoi An's UNESCO-protected Old Town, a sampan boat ride on the Thu Bon River, and the night market. You travel in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, cross the Japanese Covered Bridge, and explore the lantern-lit streets of this 15th-century trading port. All entrance tickets are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Marble Mountains1h 30m · entry included
2. Hoi An Ancient Town1h 30m · entry included
3. Japanese Covered Bridge30m · entry included
4. Thu Bon River30m · entry included

Explore Marble Mountain and Hoi An

• Pick up from hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An
• Visit Marble Mountain attraction
• Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
• See Japanese Covered Bridge
• Take sampan boat ride on Thu Bon River
• Visit Hoi An night market

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Da Nang or Hoi An hotel and heads first to Marble Mountain, a cluster of five limestone peaks rising from a 2-kilometer square of land about 8 kilometers southeast of Da Nang's city center. From there, the drive takes you to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO-listed site on the Thu Bon River that has preserved its fusion of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and French influences from its centuries as a major Southeast Asian trading port.

Once in the Old Town, you walk the lantern-lit streets and cross the Japanese Covered Bridge, a 60-foot structure painted red-pink with a wooden pagoda roof that dates back to the 15th century and stands as an iconic symbol of Hoi An. The sampan boat ride follows, a candle-lit journey on the Thu Bon River where you watch local activity along the water and catch the sunset over Vietnam's largest river in the central region. The night market comes last, a lively scene of food stalls, lights, and vendors where the sensory experience (the smells, the crowds, the unidentifiable dishes on rice cakes) is part of the draw.

Your guide speaks English throughout and travels with you in a private air-conditioned vehicle, so the pace and stops are yours alone. All entrance fees for Marble Mountain and Hoi An are covered, as is bottled water. The tour runs six hours total, ending at the night market.

What’s included

• Sampan boat ride with candles on the Thu Bon River.
• entrance tickets to Marble Mountain and Hoi An Ancient Town.
• private air-conditioned car or minivan.
• English-speaking guide for the full six hours.
• bottled water.
• hotel pickup in Da Nang or Hoi An.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Youth (4 to 8 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for back problems

Operated by Authentic Hanoi Homestay & Travel

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English throughout, so the commentary and explanations are accessible if you're comfortable following a tour in English. The private vehicle and personalized pace suit anyone who wants to move at their own speed without waiting for a larger group.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

2 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 8 years). Under 4: they 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 the Japanese Covered Bridge and why is it famous in Hoi An?

The Japanese Covered Bridge is a 400-year-old structure, 60 feet long, painted red-pink with a wooden pagoda roof. Built in the 15th century and restored many times since, it is one of Hoi An's most iconic landmarks and a centerpiece of any walk through the Old Town.

What happens on the sampan boat ride?

The sampan boat ride takes you on the Thu Bon River at sunset with candles lit on the boat. You watch local people's activities along the water and take in the river scenery. It is designed as a photo opportunity and a moment to experience the river at dusk.

Does the tour include meals or drinks?

Bottled water is provided. Drinks and meals are not included, though the night market visit gives you the chance to buy food and drinks from the many vendors there.

How far is Marble Mountain from Da Nang, and what will I see there?

Marble Mountain is about 8 kilometers southeast of Da Nang's city center. It consists of five limestone peaks (Kim Son, Moc Son, Thuy Son, Hoa Son and Tho Son) rising from a 2-kilometer square of land, and is one of Da Nang's most famous tourist attractions.