My Son & Hoi An shore excursion from Chan May Port

Eight hours to walk Champa temples and a 15th-century town without arranging transport

This shore excursion picks you up from Chan May or Tien Sa Port and delivers you to My Son Sanctuary, where a licensed English-speaking guide leads you through Champa Kingdom temples dating from the 4th to 15th centuries, then to Hoi An Ancient Town for a walking tour of the Japanese Bridge, traditional houses and assembly halls. Entrance tickets, lunch and return transport timed to your ship are included. The drive to My Son takes one and a half hours. You have one and a half hours to explore the ruins with your guide before heading to Hoi An.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. My Son Sanctuary1h 30m · entry included
2. Hoi An Ancient Town1h 30m · entry included

Explore My Son and Hoi An

• Pick up from Chan May or Tien Sa Port
• Drive to My Son Holy Land
• Explore My Son ancient ruins with guide
• Drive to Hoi An
• Enjoy local lunch in Hoi An
• Walking tour of Hoi An landmarks
• Visit Japanese Bridge and traditional house
• Visit Chinese Assembly Hall and museum
• Drive back to port

The experience

Your guide and driver meet you at the port at a time you choose to match your ship's schedule. The drive to My Son takes ninety minutes through the valley, and the ruins themselves sit surrounded by jungle and mountains. The temples were built and rebuilt from the 4th century onward by the Champa people, who constructed them without using mortar. A detail your guide will help you understand as you walk the site. You get ninety minutes to explore with your personal guide, who explains the history of each temple and helps you photograph them.

After My Son, you head to Hoi An for a local lunch, then walk the ancient town with your guide. The Japanese covered bridge, the symbol of Hoi An, gets its history explained. You also visit a traditional commercial house, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and a cultural and historical museum. The walking tour covers the core of what makes the town recognizable, and your guide shapes the pace to fit the time left before you need to return to the port.

The tour runs eight hours total and ends with a drive back to Chan May or Tien Sa timed to your ship's departure. Air-conditioned transport, bottled water and tissue are provided throughout. Children from age one are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at Chan May or Tien Sa Port timed to your ship.
• air-conditioned transport by SUV or minivan with an experienced driver.
• licensed English-speaking guide for the full day.
• entrance tickets to My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town.
• lunch with local noodles in Hoi An.
• bottled water and tissue throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Child (1 to 17 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

Operated by My son Private Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a fixed itinerary, so the schedule is set, but that is what fits all the major sites into a single port day without you arranging separate transport or timing. If you want flexibility to linger at one site or skip another, a private car hire would suit you better. If you want the landmarks covered and the logistics handled, this tour delivers both.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 17 years).

How far is My Son from the port, and how much time do I spend there?

The drive from Chan May or Tien Sa Port to My Son Sanctuary takes one and a half hours. Once you arrive, you have approximately one and a half hours to explore the ruins with your licensed guide.

What exactly is the Champa Kingdom, and why are these temples important?

The Champa Kingdom ruled central Vietnam from the 2nd to 15th centuries. The temples at My Son were built and rebuilt between the 4th and 13th centuries and represent the architectural and cultural legacy of the Champa people, who constructed them without using mortar.

What do I see in Hoi An during the walking tour?

The walking tour includes the Japanese covered bridge (the iconic symbol of Hoi An), a traditional commercial house called Tan Ky, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and a cultural and historical museum. Your guide explains the history of each site as you walk.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food will I eat?

Yes, lunch is included. You'll have a delicious local meal featuring local noodles, eaten in Hoi An before the walking tour of the town.

Will the tour get me back to the ship on time?

Yes. You tell the guide and driver your pickup and drop-off time when you book, and the return drive to Chan May or Tien Sa Port is timed to your ship's schedule.

Are entrance fees to My Son and Hoi An included in the price?

Yes, entrance tickets to both My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town are included. You don't need to buy them separately.