My Son UNESCO tour from Tien Sa or Chan May port: Private guide

Two hours exploring temple ruins built without mortar, guided through four centuries of Champa history

A private shore excursion from Tien Sa or Chan May port to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a licensed English-speaking guide, local lunch and guaranteed return before your ship departs. The guide meets you inside the port with a nameplate, drives you 90 minutes to the ruins, spends two hours walking the temples with you, and has you back at least an hour before departure. Minimum two passengers per booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit My Son Sanctuary from Port

• Meet guide at port
• Drive to My Son Sanctuary
• Explore My Son temples with guide
• Enjoy local lunch with noodles
• Drive back to port

The experience

Your guide meets you at the port entrance holding a sign with your name, then drives you 90 minutes inland to My Son. The route passes countryside and jungle views. You'll arrive at the sanctuary with roughly two hours to explore the temple complex. The site spans from the 4th to 13th century, built by the Champa Kingdom: towers of bas-relief stone constructed without mortar, a technique your guide explains as you move through the ruins. You'll learn how each temple was rebuilt and repurposed across centuries, and the guide helps you find angles for photographs among the valley views.

After the temple walk, you stop for local lunch (chicken or beef noodles), before the drive back to port. The timing is arranged so you arrive at least an hour before your ship departs, which means no rushing and no risk of missing departure. The tour includes entrance tickets, private transportation, and an English-speaking guide. Drinks and personal expenses are separate.

What’s included

• Private transportation from the port.
• English-speaking licensed guide for two hours at the ruins.
• entrance tickets to My Son Sanctuary.
• local lunch with chicken or beef noodles.
• port pickup and drop-off timed to your ship's schedule.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendly

Operated by Da Nang Hoi An Private Tours & Shore Excursion

Is this one for you?Book this if your cruise docks at Tien Sa or Chan May: pickup happens inside the port and the timing syncs with your ship's schedule, so you only need to tell us your departure time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 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.

How long does it take to drive from the port to My Son?

The drive from Tien Sa or Chan May port to My Son Sanctuary takes approximately 90 minutes each way, leaving you roughly two hours to walk and explore the temple ruins with your guide.

What will I see at My Son Sanctuary?

My Son is a UNESCO World Heritage site of Hindu temple towers built and rebuilt from the 4th to 13th century by the Champa people. You'll see bas-relief stone decorations, learn how the temples were constructed without mortar, and walk through the valley surrounded by jungle.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Yes, lunch with local noodles (chicken or beef) is included after you finish exploring the temples. Drinks and personal expenses are not included.

Will the guide speak English?

Your guide is a licensed, English-speaking professional who provides in-depth information on the history of each temple and helps you with photos throughout the two hours at the site.

How do I know the tour will get me back to the ship on time?

You provide your pickup and drop-off time when you book so the guide can plan the schedule around your ship's departure. The itinerary is designed to have you back at the port at least one hour or more before your ship leaves.