My Son & Hoi An tour from Da Nang: Temples, lanterns, boat ride

See 70 temple ruins built without mortar, then watch Hoi An's lanterns light up at night

A full-day tour from Da Nang visits My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site of over 70 Hindu temples built by the Champa Kingdom between the 4th and 13th centuries, then moves to Hoi An's ancient old town for a walking tour of the Japanese Covered Bridge and Assembly Halls, a sampan boat ride, and dinner at the night market. Hotel pickup is included. Your English-speaking guide leads both the temple complex and the city exploration. The tour runs eight hours and ends with your return to your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. My Son Sanctuary1h 30m · entry included
2. Hoi An Ancient Town1h 30m · entry included
3. Japanese Covered Bridge20m · entry included

My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Tour

• Pick up from hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An
• Visit My Son Sanctuary temples
• Learn history of Champa Kingdom
• Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
• Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
• Walk through local market and assembly halls
• Enjoy Sampan boat cruise on river
• Dinner and visit Night Market
• Return to hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An

The experience

Pickup happens at noon from your Da Nang or Hoi An hotel, and the first stop is My Son Sanctuary. The site holds more than 70 architectural works (temples and towers connected by intricate red brick designs) built across nearly a thousand years. Your guide walks you through the history of each temple and explains how the Cham people constructed them without using mortar, then points out the Hindu bas-relief carvings and the valley views framed by jungle. This is the core of the day and where you spend the most time.

After My Son, the tour moves to Hoi An's ancient old town, also UNESCO-listed. You walk the narrow streets to see the Chinese Assembly Hall, the Japanese Covered Bridge (the symbol of Hoi An), and Vietnamese heritage houses tucked into the back alleys. The timing is deliberate: you arrive as the famous silk lanterns begin to light up the streets at night. A 20-minute sampan boat ride follows, drifting along the small river to see Hoi An life as the evening settles. Dinner happens at the night market, where you eat among the stalls and lanterns before the guide returns you to your hotel.

The tour includes entrance tickets to both My Son and Hoi An, bottled water throughout the day, and a private transfer with a safe driver. Children from age five are welcome, and infants can travel in a stroller or car seat. You'll need a moderate level of fitness to walk the temple grounds and the old town streets.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and private transfer with a safe driver.
• entrance tickets to My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An ancient town.
• an English-speaking guide for both the temple complex and the old town.
• a 20-minute sampan boat ride on the river.
• dinner at the night market.
• and bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 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 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Andy Private Tours and Transfers

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Da Nang without a car, the noon pickup from your hotel means you don't need to arrange transport to My Son. The guide handles both the temple ruins and the evening walk through Hoi An, so you see two UNESCO sites in one day without the logistics of getting between them.

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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 exactly is My Son Sanctuary and why is it worth a full morning?

My Son Sanctuary is a complex of over 70 Hindu temples and towers built by the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to 13th century, making it one of Southeast Asia's most important archaeological sites. The temples are connected by red brick designs and decorated with bas-relief carvings, and your guide explains the history and construction methods (including how the Cham people built without mortar) as you walk through the valley surrounded by jungle.

Does the tour include the Japanese Covered Bridge, or is that a separate visit?

The Japanese Covered Bridge is included as part of the Hoi An walking tour in the second half of the day. It's the most recognizable landmark in Hoi An's old town, and you'll see it as you explore the Assembly Halls and heritage houses on foot.

When does the sampan boat ride happen, and how long is it?

The sampan boat ride takes place in the early evening after the walking tour of Hoi An's old town, lasting about 20 minutes. You drift along the small river to experience Hoi An life as night falls and the lanterns light up the streets.

Is dinner included, and where do you eat?

Dinner is included and happens at Hoi An's night market, so you eat among the stalls and lanterns. This is part of the evening experience and gives you a taste of local street food and atmosphere.

What time does the tour end and how do I get back to my hotel?

The tour finishes after dinner at the night market and your private transfer returns you to your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An. The whole day runs eight hours from the noon pickup.