My Son Sanctuary Sunset Trip from Hoi An with a BBQ Boat Cruise

Hindu temples in green hills, then a barbecue and a slow drift down the Thu Bon

Explore one of Southeast Asia's most impressive Hindu complexes, then cruise the Thu Bon River with a barbecue as the sun goes down. It is a guided sunset trip from Hoi An, with time for photos among the calm green surroundings of My Son.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit My Son Sanctuary and BBQ cruise

• Travel from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary
• Explore My Son Sanctuary with guide
• Enjoy Cham Performance
• Return to vehicle and travel to boat station
• Cruise on Thu Bon River
• Enjoy BBQ on boat during sunset
• Return to hotels in Hoi An

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• Professional experienced guide.
• Bottled drinking water.

Times

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• Every day 13:00

Information

Walk through My Son's Hindu temples with a guide, then cruise the Thu Bon River for a barbecue and sunset photos on this Hoi An trip.

Group Up to 15

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Ages Adult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Pets welcome

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The experience

Your guide leads you through the Hindu complex at My Son and tells the story of the Champa civilization and the building methods of the Cham people, which experts have not fully worked out. Calm green surroundings wrap the temples, and your guide points out the spots where the light makes the best photos. Keep your eyes open, because squirrels, lizards and butterflies may show up along the way.

During your time at the site, an included Cham performance gives you a highlight of the day. Afterward you head to the boat station, and the cruise on the Thu Bon River begins. The barbecue comes out while the sun slips lower, and the river is the perfect place to take your sunset photos.

The boat brings you back close to the night market in Hoi An, where the day ends. By then you have seen the temples, tasted the barbecue and watched the light change over the water, all in one afternoon and evening.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

Is the Cham performance included in this My Son tour?

Yes, an included Cham performance takes place during your time at the My Son site, and it is one of the highlights of the tour.

Can you see animals at My Son Sanctuary?

You may see some wildlife, such as squirrels, lizards and butterflies, in the green surroundings of the My Son complex.

Is there a barbecue on the boat during the sunset?

Yes, the barbecue is served during the cruise on the Thu Bon River while you enjoy the sunset from the boat.

Will a guide explain the temples at My Son?

Yes, a professional, experienced guide explains the history and cultural values of the My Son site and points out photo spots.

Is there time for photos at My Son Sanctuary?

Yes, there is time for photos, and your guide points out the nice angles for the best shots at the complex.

Operated by My Son Sanctuary Tours with Locals. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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