Marble Mountains & Hoi An Sunset Tour from Da Nang: Local Guide

Five limestone hills, ancient temples, and a sunset over Hoi An's lantern-lit streets: all in one afternoon with a local guide.

This is a six-hour guided tour from Da Nang that combines the Marble Mountains (a cluster of five limestone hills with caves, pagodas and ocean views) with Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll visit a stone carving village, explore the Japanese Covered Bridge and Cantonese Assembly Hall, walk through the Phung Hung Ancient House, and have free time at the night market. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang city center are included, along with dinner, bottled water, and entry to both sites. Your guide speaks English and the tour runs six hours total. You can choose pickup from Da Nang or Hoi An city center, and some options exclude dinner if you prefer to eat separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Hoi An Ancient Town2h · entry included
2. Japanese Covered Bridge20m · entry included
3. Cantonese Assembly Hall20m · entry included
4. Phung Hung Ancient House20m · entry included

Explore Marble Mountains and Hoi An

• Pick up from Da Nang hotels
• Visit local Stone Carving Village
• Explore Marble Mountains caves and pagodas
• Tour Hoi An Ancient Town streets and temples
• Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
• See Cantonese Assembly Hall
• Visit Phung Hung Ancient House
• Free time at Hoi An Night Market

The experience

The tour picks you up from your Da Nang hotel at 3pm and heads first to a stone carving village: over 600 workshops where artisans shape rare stone into Champa statues, Buddha figures, and jewelry. Your local guide walks you through the process and explains how the craft has passed down through centuries, giving you a chance to buy souvenirs or simply watch the work happen. From there, the route moves to the Marble Mountains themselves, five limestone hills rising from the coast with caves, pagodas, and a panoramic view of the ocean and the city below. You'll visit the Xa Loi tower and Tang Chon cave, where the guide shares the spiritual and historical weight these sites carry in Vietnamese culture.

The second half of the day is Hoi An Ancient Town. You walk the narrow streets under colored lanterns, past the Japanese Covered Bridge (a 17th-century structure that appears on Vietnam's 20,000 VND banknote and blends Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese design), and through the Cantonese Assembly Hall, built in 1885 with intricate dragon motifs and sculptures dedicated to Thien Hau, the goddess of the sea. The Phung Hung Ancient House, over two centuries old, shows the same fusion of styles in its dark wooden beams and antique furnishings. Dinner of Vietnamese local cuisine (vegetarian available) is included, and you'll have free time to explore the night market by the riverside before the drive back to your hotel.

The tour operates daily with an English-speaking guide, a modern air-conditioned bus, and a driver. Bottled water is provided. Weather can affect the schedule. If conditions are poor, the operator will offer a different date or a full refund. Pickup is available from either Da Nang or Hoi An city center depending on which option you choose at checkout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang or Hoi An city center.
• entry to the Marble Mountains and Hoi An Ancient Town.
• dinner of Vietnamese local cuisine with vegetarian options available.
• bottled water.
• an English-speaking local guide.
• modern air-conditioned transport with a safe driver.

Options for this experience

4 options

From the center of Da Nang (no meal)Up to 15 people · Guide in English · 14:30Pickup from the city center of Da Nang; a friendly, enthusiastic guide; entry and admission tickets included for the Marble Mountains and Hoi An Ancient Town; pickup is included

Pickup from the city center of Da NangUp to 15 people · Guide in English · 14:30Pickup from the city center of Da Nang: pickup and drop-off at your residence in the Da Nang city center; a friendly, enthusiastic English-speaking tour guide; entry and admission tickets included for the Marble Mountains and Hoi An Ancient Town; dinner with local specialities; pickup is included

From the center of Hoi An (no meal)Up to 13 people · Guide in English · 14:30Pickup from the city center of Hoi An: pickup and drop-off at your residence in the Hoi An city center; a friendly, enthusiastic English-speaking tour guide; entry and admission tickets included for the Marble Mountains and Hoi An Ancient; pickup is included

Pickup from the city center of Hoi AnUp to 13 people · Guide in English · 14:30Pickup from the city center of Hoi An: pickup and drop-off at your residence in the Hoi An city center; a friendly, enthusiastic English-speaking tour guide; entry and admission tickets included for the Marble Mountains and Hoi An Ancient Town; dinner with local specialties; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

Book up to3h before

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

GroupUp to 22

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dacotours Co.,Ltd

Is this one for you?Choose the option with dinner included if you want the meal and cultural stops bundled into one afternoon. Pick the no-meal option if you'd rather eat at your own pace or have dietary preferences beyond what's offered. Either way, pickup from your hotel means you don't coordinate transport separately. Just confirm the time with the operator after booking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

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 exactly is inside the Marble Mountains that I'll see?

The Marble Mountains are five limestone hills with caves, pagodas, and spiritual sites. You'll explore Tang Chon cave and visit the Xa Loi tower, which holds significance in Vietnamese Feng Shui and religious practice. The hills also offer panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding landscape.

Is the dinner included in every option, or do I choose?

Two of the four options include Vietnamese dinner with vegetarian choices available. The other two options exclude the meal, so you can eat separately if you prefer. You select which option at checkout.

How much free time do I have in Hoi An?

The itinerary includes free time to visit Hoi An night market, where you can shop for handicrafts, sample local food, and enjoy the riverside views. The exact duration depends on the day's pace, but it's built into the six-hour tour window.

What is the Japanese Covered Bridge, and why is it significant?

The Japanese Covered Bridge was built in the 17th century by the Japanese community to connect with the Chinese quarters. It's a symbol of Hoi An's history as a major trading port and appears on Vietnam's 20,000 VND banknote. The design blends Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese architectural styles.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the meeting point?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang city center (or Hoi An city center, depending on your option) are included. The operator will contact you via WhatsApp or phone to confirm the pickup time and location after you book.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have specific accessibility questions, the operator offers 24/7 support. Contact them directly after booking.