Da Nang · MY SON SANCTUARY DAY TRIPS FROM DA NANG
The Cham towers stand in a valley an hour inland, and the heat there is unforgiving by ten. The 15 below cover the sunrise departures, the boat return down the Thu Bon and the combined Hoi An days, with prices and start times.
Visit My Son Sanctuary in a small group, hear the story of Champa temples from an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Sherlock, or Tony, then return to Hoi An by boat with a Banh Mi and sunset views.
“Michael was a great tour guide and really knew his subject. He also made the whole trip fun and had us in stitches.”
Travel from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide, then make and taste rice paper in Dien Ban before lunch at a local home. The six-and-a-half-hour tour serves small groups of up to 12 and includes hotel pickup, transport, water, and food.
“The trip is great. Tuan is a good driver. Ty is a good guide. He explained the story and history with details. Thought it was a rainy day, we both enjoyed a lot. The lunch is nice too.”
Travel 50 kilometers from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide such as Nhung, Vinh, Trinh Le, or Patrick. Expect temple ruins, Cham history, a short traditional dance show, photo time, and a local lunch break. Groups are limited to nine.
“Very good atmosphere and tour guide caring very very much about customers :)”
Travel 75 minutes from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary, then spend two hours walking among Champa temples with an English-speaking guide. You’ll learn about Hindu worship, brick construction, and the site’s long history. Private and small-group tours are available, with guides such as Hang, Michael, Eric, Snow, and Merk praised for friendly explanations.
“We had the morning tour and cause of the temperature is was just right. Our guild was nice and has told as a lot about everything. You could ask him anything. Our driver took our live seriously ;) A half day trip was plenty of time. We could watch the dance and the musician from Vietnam and than went on. My son isn't that awesome. Only if you have spar time I would take the trip”
Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Da Nang or Hoi An to My Son, Marble Mountains, and Monkey Mountain. Choose a four, six, or nine-hour route, with guides such as Vinh, Quang, Sue, or Mr Bean sharing local history, Cham culture, and practical help on the climbs.
“Vinh was an incredible guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and communicative! We had a great day exploring and learning about both Marble and Monkey Mountain. I would recommend this to everyone!”
Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting My Son Sanctuary and the Marble Mountains from Hoi An or Da Nang. Guides such as Henry, Thanh, Patrick, and Michael lead the day, with transport, entrance fees, noodles, and bottled water included. Expect temple ruins, Hindu art, Buddhist caves, and plenty of stairs.
“This was a fantastic tour. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and humorous. This was by far the best tour I’ve had in Vietnam. This was actually two tours in one - so in the morning I went with one group and in the afternoon it was Read more”
Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to My Son Sanctuary, then continue to Hoi An Ancient Town. Your guide, possibly Simon, Dat, Hung, or Jordan, explains the sites and can adjust the day to your group. Lunch is not included.
“For a solo traveler, I would not say the price was worth the experience. The driver and tour guide were not bad, but I expected more value-wise. The total length of the trip is eight hours. You only get to spend an hour or two at My Son and Hoi An. Meals are not included at all.”
Travel by private vehicle from Hoi An or Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary, where your guide explains Cham culture, Hindu temples, restoration, and the site’s mortar-free construction. Choose a 7am or 1:30pm departure, enjoy about two hours at the ruins, and see an Apsara dance performance.
“Our tour guide Kan was awesome. He was very informative not o ly about My Son Sanctuary but about Vietnam history. He made our visit there very special. Our driver was also very good and professional.”
Travel from central Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary for a five-hour morning outing through Champa history, Hindu temples, war damage, and mountain scenery. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, entrance fees, and hotel transfers are included. Private upgrades are available.
“The weather was scorching hot on the day, but the transfers were comfortable in an air conditioned van. The guide was english speaking and very resourceful. She gave a lot of information on the way and also at the site. The historical site itsRead more”
Travel from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary in an air-conditioned vehicle, then spend about two hours among ancient Hindu temples with an English-speaking guide. Private options offer flexible start times and personal attention. Guides such as Vu, Tai, Menh, and Dũng have earned special praise.
“We had a great trip to My Son Sanctuary. Dũng was an excellent driver and very friendly. A half day trip is the perfect amount of time to visit this UNESCO site.”
Travel from Da Nang to My Son’s ancient Champa towers, then continue to Hoi An for lunch and a guided walk through old houses, assembly halls, the market, silk workshops, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Small groups, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide keep the long day simple.
“Had an amazing time at My Son Sanctuary and got a chance to experience the complimentary traditional dance. Also, loved the quick tour of Hoi An Ancient Town.”
Visit Le Duc Ha Terra Cotta Workshop, ride through rural Quang Nam by vintage army jeep or car, and spend 90 minutes at My Son Sanctuary with a private English-speaking guide. Pickup is available from Da Nang or Hoi An, with optional Vietnamese meal plans.
“We had an amazing day with our guide John. My Son and the pottery village is definitely worth a visit and John was a very knowing and friendly guide, who made the tour so much more enjoyable. Doing the tour in the jeep is a fun twist that makes the transportation an experience itself. We would definitely recommend this tour.”
Travel from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary for ancient Cham temples and an Apsara dance, then spend free time in Hoi An Ancient Town. Guides such as Minh, Duy, Long, and Hung are praised for clear English, local insight, and adapting the day to your needs.
“Minh was a very good and knowledgeable tour guide. I was picked up promptly at 11am, the car was comfortable and air conditioned. They supplied plenty of water along the way. My Son is very historic and well preserved. Be warned that it is Read more”
Travel from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary, where red-brick Champa towers sit in a green mountain valley, then enjoy lunch and walk Hoi An’s old town. English-speaking guides such as Emily and Be bring extra local context, while included transport, entry fees, water, and lunch simplify the day.
“Awesome activity! I really recommend this tour and the guide was super helpful and passionate. Lovely service. Would book it again.”
Spend 9.5 hours exploring Champa temples at My Son, caves and pagodas in the Marble Mountains, and Son Tra’s Linh Ung Pagoda. Your small group, capped at 15, travels by air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide, lunch, water, admissions, and hotel transfers included.
“Great tour for anyone wanting to see more of DaNang than just the beach. The MySon sanctuary is a fascinating site not only for its past history but also for its more recent ... they are still finding unexploded bomb on the site although around tRead more”
Pick a mountain, a cave, a kitchen or a boat.
