Marble Mountain tour from Da Nang: Caves, pagoda, basket boat

Elevator to mountain caves, basket boat through coconut palms, lanterns in the old town

Full-day tour from Da Nang to Marble Mountain, Coconut Village and Hoi An ancient town with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. Start at the summit with an elevator ride to explore natural caves, visit Linh Ung Pagoda and the Huyen Khong cave used as a wartime hospital, then row a traditional basket boat through coconut jungle before a guided walk through Hoi An's Japanese bridge, Chinese Assembly Hall and historic streets, ending at the night market with sampan boat rides past lanterns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Marble Mountains1h 20m · entry included
2. Hoi An Ancient Town1h 30m · entry included

Marble Mountains and Hoi An tour

• Pick up from hotel
• Take elevator to Marble Mountains
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and Tang Chon Cave
• Explore Huyen Khong cave
• Enjoy mountain summit views
• Have lunch in Hoi An City
• Row basket boat in Coconut Village
• Walk around Hoi An Old Town
• See Japanese Bridge and cultural sites
• Ride Sampan boat to see lanterns
• Visit Night Market
• Return to hotel

The experience

The elevator takes you straight to Marble Mountain's Water Mountain section, where the guide leads you through natural caves and up to the summit for views across the city and ocean. Linh Ung Pagoda sits at the top. Below it, the Huyen Khong cave opens into a chamber the Viet Cong used as a hospital during the war, and your guide explains the site's role in Vietnamese history as you walk through it. The caves themselves are the main draw: carved by water over centuries, they're lit naturally through openings in the rock.

After lunch at a local restaurant, you head to Coconut Village to row a basket boat, a round woven vessel that sits low in the water as you paddle through narrow channels lined with coconut palms. The walk around Hoi An's old town follows, with the guide pointing out the Japanese bridge, traditional wooden houses, and the Chinese Assembly Hall while explaining how the town developed as a Southeast Asian trading port. The lanterns that line the streets come alive as evening sets in, and a sampan boat ride through the town's waterways lets you see them reflected in the water before the group visits the night market.

The full day runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off. Transport is by private car or minivan, bottled water is provided throughout, and entrance tickets to Marble Mountain and Hoi An's historic sites are included in the price. Children from age five can join. Specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What’s included

• Private car or minivan transport.
• English-speaking guide.
• bottled water.
• entrance tickets to Marble Mountain and Hoi An's historic sites.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• basket boat ride through Coconut Village.
• sampan boat ride past the lanterns in Hoi An.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: 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 or 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

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Golden Bridge Tour Da Nang

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want caves, pagodas, and Hoi An's old town in one eight-hour loop starting at 11am: the fixed route covers Marble Mountain and multiple sites without backtracking between locations.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: 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's inside the Huyen Khong cave on Marble Mountain?

Huyen Khong cave is a natural chamber that served as a Viet Cong hospital during the war. Your guide walks you through it and explains its historical significance and role in Vietnamese military history.

Do I row the basket boat myself or does someone else paddle?

You row the basket boat yourself through the coconut jungle channels at Coconut Village. It's a hands-on experience, though the boat is stable and designed for visitors of varying experience.

What time does the night market part of the tour happen?

The night market visit happens in the evening after the Hoi An old town walking tour, when the lanterns are lit and the market is active. The sampan boat rides through the town's waterways also occur at this time.