Hoi An · FULL-DAY
Good full-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet your English-speaking guide at 7:15 am in Hoi An, fit a quality bike, and ride about 25 km through lanes, rice fields, villages, and river crossings to My Son Sanctuary. Guides including Hán, Huy, Hoan, Tom, and Thani have earned praise for care and local insight.
“Despite rain it was the best tour i made:) got to see the country side and then the temple. Hoan is a great guide”
Travel from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue with an English-speaking guide such as Vi or Jeni. Visit Khai Dinh Tomb, the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Lap An Lagoon, with lunch and hotel transfers included.
“Good balance of information and guidance and free time to explore and take photos. Vi provided a fun and engaging tour, she had a great sense of humour and was also very helpful taking some photos for us. Thank you!”
Spend about nine and a half hours visiting Champa ruins at My Son, the caves and pagodas of Marble Mountains, and Son Tra’s Linh Ung Pagoda. Hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, bottled water, an English-speaking guide, and one Marble Mountains elevator ride are included.
“Pros: Guide was great, My Son Sanctuary is definitely worth seeing. Lunch was fantastic and exceeded expectations. Cons: Marble Mountain was not what I had expected, and was largely forgettable and a slight (but not complete) tourist trap. I would recommend doing the first half only for My Son.”
Travel from central Hoi An to Ba Na Hills with an English-speaking guide, riding the cable car to the Golden Bridge, French Village, Linh Ung Pagoda, and mountain viewpoints. The $85 price includes transport, entry, lunch, water, insurance, and hotel pickup in central Hoi An.
“excellent! our tour guide was so friendly and patient. I totally recommend this tour. It was a very foggy day but I didn't care in the end :)”
Travel 50 km from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary in a group of no more than nine. An English-speaking guide such as Phuoc, Patrick, or Nhung leads the temple visit, followed by a Cham dance performance and local lunch. Bring cash for entry and food.
“A wonderful trip for those who love ancient heritage”
This private eight-hour tour pairs Bay Mau Coconut Forest with Hoi An’s old streets. You’ll fish from a basket boat, cook banh khoai and fried spring rolls with a local family, enjoy lunch and a foot massage, then see the Japanese Covered Bridge, old houses, a theater show, the market, and make a lantern.
“Our family took a day trip to Hoi A with Mr Truong and Mr Tai, which was fantastic. From the bamboo boat and cooking experience to the tour through Ancient city, we had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Visiting Hai Van pass on the way was a highlight.”
Spend a full day with a private guide such as Eric, Dat, or Chi Nhi, visiting Cham temples at My Son, cave shrines at Marble Mountains, and Linh Ung Pagoda’s huge Lady Buddha statue. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance tickets, bottled water, and traditional noodles are included.
“The tour was incredible. Our tour guide Eric was awesome and made sure we had a great time. And the Son sanctuary was beautiful. It was an incredible experience.”
Spend about eight hours at Ba Na Hills, riding the Suoi Mo funicular and mountain cable car to the Golden Bridge, pagoda, gardens, French village, and Fantasy Park. Guides such as Turtle, Paul, Tuan, and Van are praised for keeping the day organized. Pickup is available from Hoi An.
“Our guide Van was great! Sunworld was a very good surprise once we were going there just because of the Golden Bridge but that place in the mountain is something wonderful. A ‘must visit’ in Vietname. Recommended!”
Travel from Hoi An to Hue in a small group of up to 15, stopping at Hai Van Pass, the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh’s tomb. Your English-speaking guide handles entry fees, lunch, a Perfume River boat ride, and hotel pickup.
“This tour was amazing. Good guide and best restaurant ever in a tour!”
Travel in a small group of up to 12 from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue with an English-speaking guide. See Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, Khai Dinh Tomb, the Imperial Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda, with a Hue-style lunch included.
“Dingh was a real great guide with a lot of knowledge. And he understand it to tell this in an interesting and funny way. So nobody was not bored. And the driver was a real good driver and always on time at the meeting points.”
Travel from central Hoi An to Ba Na Hills for a full day above the clouds. Ride the cable car, walk the Golden Bridge, see the French village, pagoda, Buddha, gardens, and castle areas. Small groups reach 15 people, with private upgrades available. Guides may include Abby, Snow, or Viet.
“Snow our guide was really nice and fun. She knew how to get ahead of the crowds, and was well able to answer any questions we had. Views are incredible, and amazing the most of the place is built in the last few years. The buffet restaurant we were brought to on the tour had all allergens clearly marked , which was great for gluten free options.”
Spend nine hours visiting My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town with an English-speaking guide such as Viet, Emily, or Snow. The small-group tour includes hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, lunch, and a walking tour of bridges, museums, ancient houses, and assembly halls.
“Tour guide was amazing and gave a lot of detailed information at each stop. The history of My Son and the city of Hoi An came alive.”
Start with Thom or Hoan at Hoi An Market, tasting fruit and learning about herbs, spices, and remedies. Then take a boat to a family home on an island, cook regional dishes with Grandma’s guidance, eat in the garden, and return by river. Groups are limited to 12.
“Incredible experience, best grilled eggplant of my life on the vegan menu!! Everyone was super friendly and helpful, delicious food and fun and informative experience.”
Travel from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills for the Golden Bridge, cable-car views, French Village, gardens, temples, and a buffet lunch. Your English-speaking guide handles transport and tickets, but the 9-hour day can feel rushed, and some departures may include an unadvertised jewelry stop.
“Was so annoyed about being taken to a jewellery presentation/ sales pitch prior to our departure. This is not mentioned anywhere in the description of tour and ment a latter arrival at our destination. Being picked up at 7:30am and then not aRead more”
Travel from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills with hotel pickup, a local guide, cable-car rides, the Golden Bridge, French Village, temples, Fantasy Park, and a buffet lunch. Guides may include Bean, Phong, or Tom. Expect a long, full day and a group of up to 25 people.
“This is a big day out, but so very worth it. Our guide for this small group tour was Bean, or Mr Bean, if you preferred. Bean was engaging, very mindful of keeping an eye on group members, and very attentive to everyone's needs. Bean also kepRead more”
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