My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An from Chan May: Private tour with lunch

Champa temples built without mortar, a UNESCO town frozen in centuries, and a swim at My Khe Beach in one day

A private tour from Chan May port to My Son Sanctuary explores the Champa Kingdom's temple ruins (4th–15th centuries) with a licensed English-speaking guide, then moves to Hoi An Ancient Town for a walking tour of the Japanese Bridge, traditional houses and museums. Lunch, entrance fees and return to the ship before departure are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. My Son Sanctuary2h · entry included
2. Hoi An Ancient Town3h · entry included
3. My Khe Beach5m

Visit My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An

• Drive from Chan May to My Son Holy Land
• Explore My Son Sanctuary with guide
• Drive to Hoi An Ancient Town
• Enjoy local lunch in Hoi An
• Walking tour of Hoi An landmarks
• Free time for shopping and strolling
• Stop at My Khe Beach for swim and beer
• Drive back to Chan May port

The experience

The drive from Chan May to My Son takes roughly an hour and a half. Once there, you spend about ninety minutes with your guide walking through the valley surrounded by jungle and mountains, examining how the Cham people built temples without mortar across centuries of rebuilding. Your guide explains the history of each temple and helps you frame photographs. This is not a rushed walk-through but time to actually look.

After My Son, the route heads to Hoi An, an hour's drive away. This former trading port sits on the Thu Bon River and has stayed largely unchanged for centuries: merchants from China, Japan, Holland and Portugal once came here to trade wood, gold and silk. You arrive for a local lunch, then walk the town with your guide. The Japanese Bridge, a symbol of Hoi An, gets explained in detail. You also visit a traditional house, a Chinese Assembly Hall and the cultural and historical museum, with free time afterward to wander, shop for paintings or browse the market.

On the return to Chan May, you stop at My Khe Beach for a swim in the South China Sea and a beer before the drive back to the port. The operator times the return so you arrive at least an hour before your ship departs. Water, tissue and an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver are provided throughout.

What’s included

• Bottles of water and tissue.
• licensed English-speaking guide (other languages available on request).
• authentic Vietnamese lunch.
• modern air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver.
• entrance tickets to My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An sites.
• outside gate port fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tommy Shore Excursions

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're docking at Chan May and traveling as a couple or small family: your guide adjusts the pace and depth at each temple based on your questions, rather than moving with a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long does it take to drive from Chan May port to My Son Sanctuary?

The drive takes approximately one and a half hours. Once you arrive, you have about ninety minutes to explore the temples with your guide before heading to Hoi An.

What can I see at My Son Sanctuary?

My Son Sanctuary holds the ruins of the Champa Kingdom, with temples built and rebuilt from the 4th to 15th centuries. The temples were constructed without mortar, and your guide explains the engineering and history of each one as you walk through the valley surrounded by jungle and mountains.

What does the Hoi An portion of the tour include?

In Hoi An, you walk through the Ancient Town with your guide, who shows you the Japanese Bridge and its history, a traditional house, a Chinese Assembly Hall and the cultural and historical museum. You also get free time to explore the market, buy souvenirs or look at paintings the town is known for.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, an authentic Vietnamese set menu lunch is included and served in Hoi An after you arrive from My Son.

Do I have time for a swim during the tour?

Yes. On the return to Chan May, you stop at My Khe Beach for a swim in the South China Sea and a beer before the final drive back to the port.

Will I make it back to the ship on time?

The operator times the return so you arrive at the port at least one hour or more before your ship's departure, giving a buffer for the drive back from My Khe Beach.