My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An tour from Da Nang: Private guide

Walk temple ruins and silk gardens, then watch traditional Cham dancers perform

A private full-day tour from Da Nang combines Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary, with a dedicated guide, hotel pickup, lunch at a silk village, entrance tickets to both sites, and a Cham Apsara dancing performance. The guide speaks English, Korean or Chinese — your choice at checkout. The itinerary runs roughly nine to ten hours, starting with Hoi An's narrow lanes and centuries-old architecture, then moving to My Son's ruined temples in the afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hoi An and My Son Sanctuary

• Pick-up at hotel lobby
• Depart to Hoi An
• Explore Hoi An narrow lanes and historic sites
• Have Vietnamese set menu lunch at Silk Village
• Visit mulberry garden and silkworm museum
• Transfer to My Son Sanctuary
• Explore My Son ruined temples and Cham Museum
• Attend Cham’s Traditional Apsara Dancing show

The Experience

The day starts with pickup at your Da Nang hotel at 8am. You'll spend the morning in Hoi An Ancient Town, walking its narrow lanes past Chinese, Japanese, French and European-influenced houses that have stood for four centuries. The Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls and the local fish market are part of the route. At 11:30am you'll have a Vietnamese set menu lunch at Hoi An Silk Village, where a local guide walks you through the mulberry garden and silkworm museum to show how the silk cycle works.

After lunch, you transfer to My Son Sanctuary. You'll explore the ruined temples on foot, then visit the Cham Museum before the afternoon's main event: a live Cham Apsara dancing performance. Water is provided throughout the day, and your air-conditioned vehicle handles all the transport between sites. Entrance tickets to both Hoi An and My Son are included, so there's no stopping at gates or buying at the door.

You choose your guide's language—English, Korean or Chinese—when you book. The operator confirms your pickup time one day before the tour and offers 24/7 customer service if anything changes. Travel insurance is included in the package.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Da Nang.
• air-conditioned vehicle and driver.
• dedicated tour guide in your chosen language.
• entrance tickets to Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary.
• Vietnamese lunch at Hoi An Silk Village.
• Cham Apsara dancing performance.
• visit to the Cham Museum.
• water throughout the day.
• travel insurance.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

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Is this one for you?A private guide means the pace is yours—linger in Hoi An's silk village or move through the temples faster if you prefer—and the itinerary holds together without coordinating with other travelers or catching a shared departure time.

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Top questions

What is the Japanese Covered Bridge and why is it in Hoi An?

The Japanese Covered Bridge is a 400-year-old structure in Hoi An Ancient Town, built during the period when Japanese merchants lived and traded there. It's one of the town's most recognizable landmarks and reflects the Japanese influence on Hoi An's architecture and culture.

How much time do I spend at My Son Sanctuary itself?

You arrive at My Son around 2pm and spend the afternoon exploring the ruined temples and visiting the Cham Museum before the Apsara dancing show. The exact duration depends on your pace and interest, but the site is the second major stop after Hoi An.

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

Yes, lunch is included at Hoi An Silk Village at 11:30am. You'll have a Vietnamese set menu, and the meal is paired with a walk through the silk village's mulberry garden and silkworm museum.

Can I choose which language my guide speaks?

Yes. When you book, you choose between an English-speaking guide, a Korean-speaking guide or a Chinese-speaking guide. The operator will assign your guide based on your selection.

What should I bring or wear for a nine-hour tour in central Vietnam?

Comfortable walking shoes are essential, as you'll spend time on Hoi An's narrow lanes and exploring temple ruins at My Son. Sunscreen, a hat and light, breathable clothing suit the climate. Water is provided on the vehicle, but you may want to bring a refillable bottle.