Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain, Lady Buddha Statue PRIVATE TOUR
Description
An exciting private tour in DA NANG with beautiful nature, rich history & culture. From hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An, drive to MARBLE MOUNTAIN to explore huge natural caves used by VC soldiers as hiding places & hospital in Vietnam War. Take in the views of river, ocean & islands. Admire the rustic beauty of old statues, historical pagodas, and Buddhist temples. See amazing sculptures in a 500-year-old marble carving village. We then drive along Da Nang coast to MONKEY MOUNTAIN (Also known as Son Tra peninsula). From the high points, you'll take in amazing views of Da Nang city, Pacific Ocean, Cham islands, endless beaches, hundreds of fishing boats... Visit the giant Lady Buddha Statue, she smiles upon the fishing village. Walking in the gardens of beautiful flowers and bonsai trees. You'll see common Macaque monkeys... IF LUCKY, you'll see the rare & endangered colorful Langur monkeys. You can choose Morning or Afternoon tour, With or Without a Meal at different Prices & Durations.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pickup from hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang, drive to Marble Mountain (in Da Nang), discover the stunning Âm Phủ cave inside Marble Mountain with your local guide to learn how Vietnamese soldiers used to hide and fight in the wars. The cave was also a secret hospital to save wounded soldiers. Walk 150 steps or take the elevator to the peak of Marble Mountain. A knowledgeable guide will show you the best highlights so you don't have to spend too much energy but still see the hidden beauty that most people miss. You will admire the rustic charms of historical pagodas, Buddhist statues, and shrines, which are a few centuries old. Local believers and monks pray here often. You will learn interesting local beliefs and Buddhism.
Continue to explore Marble Mountain, and enjoy the river views and ocean breeze at various points. Visit the huge Heaven Cave, you will take in the beauty of natural limestone formations. Take pictures with rustic statues of Lady Buddha, Happy Buddha... Visit the 500-year-old Carving Village to see amazing marble sculptures made by local people at the foot of Marble Mountain.
We then drive along Da Nang coast to MONKEY MOUNTAIN (Also known as Son Tra peninsula). You'll take in amazing views of Da Nang city, Pacific Ocean, Cham islands, endless beaches, hundreds of fishing boats... You'll see common Macaque monkeys... IF LUCKY, you'll see the rare & endangered colorful red-shanked douc langur monkeys.
At half way of Monkey Mountain, we spend a short while to visit the giant Lady Buddha Statue, standing at 68 meters 233 feet tall. She smiles upon the fishing village and blesses local people while fishing in the deep sea. There are beautiful flower and bonsai gardens, and viewpoints to capture amazing snap-shots of Da Nang city and its beaches.
After spending a morning or afternoon visiting Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain, and the Lady Buddha statue, we will have a delicious Vietnamese lunch or dinner with our local team in a nice restaurant. PLEASE NOTE: There are 2 options, please check and choose when booking: + Tour with lunch lasts 5,5 hours - at a higher price. + Tour without lunch lasts 4,5 hours - at a lower price. After a tasty meal, we will take you back to your hotel either in Hoi An or Danang or drop you off at Danang Airport.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pick-up & drop-off at any HOTEL in Hoi An or Da Nang city. If you're staying at Ba Na Hills (West of Da Nang) / Bliss Resort (South of Hoi An) / Tien Sa port of Da Nang / Chan May port of Hue, kindly meet our team at the designated meeting point. Or pay an extra charge as mentioned in EXCLUSION section. Thank you.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear sport shoes for best comfort when walking. Flip flops are not recommended.
- Wear sun protections and light clothes in summer.
Reviews(664)
We have had a wonderful experience with Kha (guide) and Lam (driver). It has been fabulous from start to finish. We took the car + lunch option. Highly Recommended.
Fantastic tour! Very informative and beautiful surrounds. Kha was very informative and funny. Local Buddy Tours are highly recommended. Ask for Kha.
My partner and I opted for a private jeep tour, and it was one of the most memorable activities of the trip. The guide was friendly, attentive, and provided fascinating information about nature and wildlife. We had the opportunity to see rare monkeys up close in their natural habitat. The scenery along the way was beautiful and unhurried, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in nature. If you love nature or are looking for a unique activity, I highly recommend this tour. It's well worth it and truly memorable.
This trip was a great experience. Thanh was a very knowledgeable and fun tour guide. He made sure everything was taken care of! The jeep ride was great. Fun to get off road and see some monkeys. Highly recommend this private tour.
Our tour guide, Quynh, and driver, Tam, gave my partner and I an excellent trip to Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain, and Lady Buddha. Quynh is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of each location and explained the significance and story behind everything we saw. Our driver, Tam, was very punctual, a smooth driver, and did an excellent job spotting the rare monkeys on Monkey mountain!
We had an amazing experience with this tour company! Our guide, Ben, was incredibly knowledgeable about Vietnamese culture, history, and local life, and he was able to answer every question my boyfriend had. They took us to some of the most beautiful scenic spots, and one of the highlights of the tour was getting to see the rare langur monkeys in their natural habitat. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an informative and memorable experience!
We had a great day visiting Monkey Mountain and Marble Mountains with Local Buddy Tours. Chicky and Tâm were an awesome team, super friendly, full of energy, and genuinely passionate about showing us the area. A special highlight was their determination to help us spot the rare red-shanked douc langur. We spent extra time looking for them and eventually got lucky! Even though the tour ran overtime because of this, we never felt rushed. It was clear that the company wants guests to enjoy the experience at their own pace. Along the way, we learned a lot about the history of Central Vietnam, Da Nang's development after the war, and life in the region today. We also had a fantastic lunch at a family-run local restaurant near Hoi An in the Vegetable Village with fresh, authentic food. And not to forget – Chicky is a fantastic photographer! He shared lots of great photos with us after the tour, which was a really nice bonus. A memorable day with wonderful people. Highly recommended!
We had an amazing experience on this tour! Ben and Sunny were awesome tour guides and provided us with historical information about our visits to the two different sites. Ben also provided us with additional insight about Vietnamese culture and history. Our tour guides were very informative, accommodating, friendly, personable and funny. We highly recommend this tour and Ben and Sunny!
Thanh was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Our family had a great time and we would highly recommend this tour!
Really lovely gentle tour, perfect for families. It was a sweltering hot day and the lovely air conditioned van was a godsend. The guide was very patient with us poor wilting flowers ;) The view from Monkey Mountain is spectacular and we even managed to find a troupe of Red-shanked Douc Langur, one of the most endangered monkeys in the world. The Marble Mountain was just breathtaking - we've done caves before but this was just incredible and a lovely break from the heat of the day. We finished the tour with a wonderful lunch at Vegetable Village. Friendly farmers who serve delicious food and offer cooking courses. The whole family loved it and were still raving and comparing photos at dinner.
