My Son Sanctuary & Marble Mountains tour from Da Nang

Walk through 1400 years of temples, then climb five sacred mountains in one day

A full-day private tour from Da Nang visits My Son Sanctuary in the morning (ancient Cham Hindu temples and ruins set in a jungle valley), then moves to Marble Mountains in the afternoon, five limestone hills named after the elements where you explore caves, Buddhist grottoes and climb to the summit. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional English-speaking guide, local noodle lunch, entrance tickets and bottled water. It runs 7 to 8 hours and departs at 7:30 AM with a minimum of two people per booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. My Son Sanctuary2h · entry included
2. Marble Mountains2h · entry included

Visit My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains

• Explore My Son temples and ruins
• Visit Hindu museum
• Enjoy local lunch
• Discover Marble Mountains caves and temples
• Climb to Marble Mountains summit

The experience

The day starts at your hotel with pickup at 7:30 AM, then heads to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO-listed complex of brick and stone temples built by the Champa Kingdom over more than a thousand years. You'll wander the ruins and learn the history of this Hindu holy land from your guide, visiting the on-site museum to understand the Champa culture that built it. The site sits in a valley surrounded by jungle, and the temples (some intact, others weathered to fragments) tell the story of a civilization that flourished here centuries before the modern cities around it.

After lunch (a local noodle meal included in the tour), you move to Marble Mountains, a cluster of five limestone and marble hills in Ngũ Hành Sơn District, just south of Da Nang. Each mountain is named after one of the five elements: Kim (metal), Thuy (water), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire) and Tho (earth). You'll explore shadowy caves and hidden tunnels carved into the rock, visit Buddhist and Hindu grottoes tucked inside the hills, and climb to the summit for views across the city and coast. The caves and grottos are the main draw: some contain shrines and altars, others open onto sudden vistas of the landscape below.

The tour is private, meaning it's just your group, and your guide speaks English throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport yourself. If you want to add the Lady Buddha statue or extend into Hoi An's old town, those options are available at checkout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• entrance tickets to My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains.
• local noodle lunch.
• bottled water.

Options for this experience

3 options

Marble Mountains and My SonGuide in English or Vietnamese · 6 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 09:00Includes pickup

Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha and My SonGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 09:00Includes pickup

Hoi An Old Town and My Son, with Marble MountainsGuide in English or Vietnamese · 9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 09:00Lunch at a local restaurant is included, and pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

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 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TTP Henry Travel Hoi An

Is this one for you?The fixed 7:30 AM start and full-day structure pack two major sites into one outing, so you see both the ancient Cham temples and the limestone mountains without splitting the experience across separate days. If you want to add the Lady Buddha statue or extend into Hoi An's old town, you can choose those options at checkout.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

Can children come?

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

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 visiting?

My Son Sanctuary is a complex of ancient Cham temples and ruins built over 1400 years ago by the Champa Kingdom, a Hindu civilization that once ruled central Vietnam. The site is set in a jungle valley and includes a museum explaining Champa culture. Your guide walks you through the temples and their history during the morning portion of the tour.

Can I climb to the top of the Marble Mountains, or is it just caves?

You can climb to the summit of the Marble Mountains and enjoy views from the top. The tour includes exploring the caves and grottoes carved into the limestone hills, as well as visiting Buddhist and Hindu shrines inside them, so you get both the underground passages and the high-point views.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

The tour departs at 7:30 AM from your hotel and runs 7 to 8 hours total. My Son is visited in the morning, lunch happens midday, and Marble Mountains are explored in the afternoon before you're dropped back at your hotel.

Is the tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces at both sites are accessible, and transportation options accommodate wheelchairs. The operator notes the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay extra for?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance tickets to both sites, a professional English-speaking guide, local noodle lunch and bottled water are all included. Gratuities for the guide are not included and are left to your discretion.