Son Tra Peninsula Jeep Tour: Monkey Mountain & Pagoda

Drive the mountain's forgotten roads to a pagoda perched above the coast

A private Jeep tour from Da Nang climbs Son Tra Peninsula's challenging zigzag road to explore a former US Army helicopter port and reach Linh Ung Pagoda, where a white Goddess of Mercy statue overlooks the coast. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a professional guide in English or French and beverages. The tour runs four hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Son Tra Mountain30m
2. Linh Ung Pagoda30m

Jeep tour of Son Tra Peninsula

• Drive along the coast
• Head north to Son Tra Peninsula
• Drive challenging zigzag road
• Visit former US Army helicopter port
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda

The experience

The Jeep leaves from your hotel and heads north along the coast toward Son Tra Peninsula, which rises 693 meters above sea level and dominates the Da Nang skyline from every direction. Once you reach the foot of Monkey Mountain, the road turns steep and narrow: a series of tight switchbacks that climb into terrain most visitors never reach. The driver navigates these forgotten roads deliberately, slowing to show you the remnants of a former US Army helicopter port where supply runs once kept soldiers stationed on the mountain. The site sits quiet now, a piece of Cold War history tucked into the jungle.

The tour descends to Linh Ung Pagoda, a sanctuary built into the mountainside with a white statue of the Goddess of Mercy gazing out toward the sea. The pagoda draws both pilgrims and travelers seeking a tranquil spot away from the city. You'll have time to walk the grounds and take in the view before the Jeep returns you to your hotel. The entire route (coast, mountain, and pagoda) takes roughly four hours, with the guide providing context in English or French throughout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang.
• professional guide in English or French.
• beverages during the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (5 to 75 years) · Child (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by VJT Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose this private Jeep tour if you need a guide who knows the steep switchback roads to remote sites like the abandoned US helicopter port and Linh Ung Pagoda. The vehicle handles terrain that's difficult to navigate solo.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 5): free.

What is the zigzag road like on Monkey Mountain?

The road becomes challenging and narrow as it climbs Son Tra Peninsula, with tight switchbacks that make the drive deliberately slow and technical. It is passable in a Jeep but not a standard sedan, which is why the tour uses this vehicle.

What can I see at the former US Army helicopter port?

The site is a remnant from the Cold War era where helicopters once supplied goods to US soldiers stationed on the mountain. It now sits quiet and overgrown, accessible only via the mountain road.

What is Linh Ung Pagoda like?

Linh Ung Pagoda is a sanctuary built into the mountainside featuring a white statue of the Goddess of Mercy overlooking the coast. It is a quiet, tranquil place that draws both pilgrims and visitors seeking a peaceful moment away from the city.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang are included in the price. The guide will meet you at your accommodation and return you there at the end of the tour.