Hoi An · MY SON SANCTUARY DAY TRIPS
The Cham towers sit in a jungle bowl an hour inland, and the site has almost no shade. These 15 sort the dawn departures, the afternoon runs and the ones that come back down the Thu Bon by boat, with prices, start times and how long you actually get at the towers.
Leave Hoi An at 5:30 am for My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide such as Lin, Han, or Bruce. Explore the Cham temples in cool morning light, then enjoy coffee, mi quang or other Champa-style dishes, mochi cake, and fruit. Hotel pickup is included within Hoi An.
“we were there before all other visitors which was great”
Travel by private car from Hoi An or Da Nang with an English-speaking driver such as Bao, Johny, Vy, or Trung. Visit My Son’s Cham temples, Ba Na Hills’ Golden Bridge, and the caves of Marble Mountains. The day is flexible, but entrance fees and meals are extra.
“A packed but greatly satisfying trip to some of the highlights of the da nang and hoi an area. my son sanctuary was a journey into ancient history and it was interesting to note the similarities between Vietnamese and Indian culture and religion. My favorite part was the part where we went to Sun world to see the Golden bridge. It's an entire town built on top of a mountain! Amazing food, ambiance and lots of activities and things to do. unfortunately we weren't able to do the alpine rollercoaster or the cabaret show so please do allot about 5 hours to see all of sun world. marble mountain was…”
Travel from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide such as Philip, Ben, Lee, or Tu. Explore Cham tower temples, watch an Apsara performance, enjoy lunch or banh mi, then cruise back along the Thu Bon River.
“everything was perfect & nicely organized but the highlight was our guide (bruce) lee. he was such a knowledgeable, cool & fun guy that made everyones trip worthwhile”
You’ll visit My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Yen, Vu, or Vo, then eat local noodles, make rice paper in a local home, and return to Hoi An by boat. Choose the 5:30am start for cooler weather and fewer people.
“Tony was an outstanding guide at Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary. His historical explanations were extremely accurate and thoughtfully presented, especially when discussing the Champa Kingdom, Hindu influences, and the significance of ShivRead more”
Leave Hoi An at 5:30 am in an air-conditioned vehicle for My Son Sanctuary. A guide such as Linh, Van, Han, or Lin leads you through the ancient temple towers before the heat and crowds arrive. Afterward, enjoy Champa-style breakfast, local mochi, fruit, and coffee or tea.
“Definitely worthwhile . We did the 5.30am tour. While it was early we were able to skip the crowds . A unique insight into the Champa period of Vietnam’s history. Our guide was friendly and informative.”
Travel from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary in a small group of up to 12. Your English-speaking guide explains Cham history and Hindu temples, then you make rice paper, eat a Vietnamese lunch at a local home, and return by boat on the Thu Bon River.
“The temple was what was expected so nothing wrong with that. The guide knew a lot of history and you could understand him. The boat experience was mid, the ride was short and not really pleasant. The rice paper thing was as exRead more”
Visit My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide, see a Champa Apsara dance, and enjoy banh mi and a short Thu Bon River cruise toward Hoi An. The small group holds up to 12 people. Guides such as Michael, Luan, Thien, Haw, and Tran have earned especially strong praise.
“The entire day was fun and exciting! Michael taught us a small piece of the history and culture of the Champa people on the drive to My Son. Once at the sanctuary, we learned more; brick and building creation, writing, beliefs, and more. Michael kindly, and hilariously offered to take photos so my friend and I weren't left w a bunch of selfies. Even getting stuck for a while in a torrential was fun! We then made our way to the boat and enjoyed fresh bahn mi sandwiches (so good and filling)!”
Visit My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide such as Hai, Ellie, or Tin, watch a Cham dance, and cruise back toward Hoi An on the Thu Bon River. This small-group, five-hour tour includes hotel pickup, a snack, water, and air-conditioned transport.
“Our tour guide, Ellie, was incredibly knowledgeable, with excellent English. She gave us an in depth understanding of the My Son area in a very short period of time. I would highly recommend this tour and Ellie as the guide.”
You’ll visit My Son Sanctuary with guides such as Thao, Tin, Van, or Lam, hear stories of Cham culture and local life, watch a traditional performance, then cruise the Thu Bon River at sunset with BBQ or banh mi.
“Lam was excellent, having grown up and still living close to My Son he knows the history so well. Right amount of time at the sanctuary and excellent cruise on the river with bbq bits. Thoroughly recommend.”
Travel from Hoi An to Champa-era My Son Sanctuary and the cave temples of Marble Mountains. The early option includes local food, water, and guides such as Van, Lam, Linh, and Thao. You can also choose a Marble Mountains and Monkey Mountain trip with Linh Ung Pagoda and sunset views.
“We are a family of five and the trip was only for us in a seven seater car. The travel was smooth and easy and the driver, Tien, was very punctual - always waiting for us on the right spot in the right time. Our guide, Li, was excellent. He had a lot of interesting details about My Son and the Marble mountains. During our travel we also had interesting conversations with him about Vietnamese culture and history. Recommend this a lot.”
Travel from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide, see a Champa performance, make rice paper, eat lunch, and return by boat. Add the Bay Mau Coconut Forest option for a 45-minute bamboo basket ride with local activities.
“Knowledgeable guide very informative. A nicely balanced day trip with combination of car and boat transport. Excellent value for money. Thank you Tuon and Tien for a great experience.”
Travel in a small group of up to 13 from Hoi An or Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary. Guides such as Ben, Philip, Mr Toàn, and Mr Lee explain Champa history before a dance show, local meal, and short cruise back toward Hoi An.
“Great tour. Small group. All activities flowed. Some walking to MySon. Tu was a great guide with interesting information about history of My Son.”
Leave Hoi An early for My Son Sanctuary with a private English-speaking guide such as Tai, Emma, Han, or Nic. Expect hotel pickup, transport, entry, water, temple history, Cham culture, and a traditional dance performance before the heat and crowds build.
“We had an amazing time with Tai. Arriving early not only allows you to discover the place with few tourists, but also to take the time to fully appreciate its explanations. Without it, we wouldn’t have understood the full importance and peculiarities of these sites. A big thank you to Tai for sharing with us all the riches!Auto-translated”
Leave Hoi An at 7:30 am with an English-speaking guide such as Thuy, Caspar, or Misa, then visit My Son Sanctuary before the heat and crowds. You’ll learn about Champa culture, make fresh phở noodles, eat lunch, and return by wooden boat on the Thu Bon River.
“Caspar was an excellent tour guide that gave us historical information about Vietnamese culture as history as it related to the sites we visited. Enjoy the My Son Champa historic site, live dance/music performances, a traditional family lunch, rice noodle making demo, and a boat ride on the river.”
Travel in a small group from Hoi An or Da Nang to Monkey Mountain, Marble Mountains, and My Son Sanctuary. Guides such as Michael, Luan, and Tony bring the temples and caves to life, while lunch, a Thu Bon River cruise, and sunset banh mi round out this long but rewarding day.
“Guide Michael just executed his task wonderfully -he arrived on time, clean bus and super pace with all sights. He was informative interesting and funny. The kids loved him. He had a lovely way about him and shared information and knowledge really well. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour”
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