My Son Sanctuary Tour by Van & Boat from Hoi An





Description
Highlights - Explore the UNESCO My Son Sanctuary with an expert local guide leading you - Enjoy a traditional Cham dance performance at the ancient temple complex - Relax on a scenic Thu Bon River cruise by motorized boat back to Hoi An - Learn authentic rice-paper making during a visit to a peaceful local village Discover the spiritual heart of the ancient Cham Kingdom on this immersive My Son Sanctuary Tour. Choose between a Morning or Afternoon departure, with pick-up and drop-off available from both Hoi An and Da Nang. Enjoy a perfect combination of culture, history, local traditions, and a scenic river cruise. Set among lush mountains and dense forests, My Son Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring centuries-old temples, moss-covered towers, and captivating stories of the Champa civilization. Your knowledgeable local guide will lead you through the most important temple groups and explain their historical significance.
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Itinerary
OPTION: MORNING MY SON SANCTUARY TOUR: 7:15 am – 8:00 am: Hotel pickup from Hoi An 8:50 am: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary; explore the temples and enjoy a Cham dance show 11:15 am: Visit a local village to learn how rice paper is made 11:45 am: Lunch at a local restaurant 12:30 pm: Board a motorized boat for a scenic cruise along Thu Bon River 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Return drop-off at your hotel in Hoi An OPTION: AFTERNOON MY SON SANCTUARY TOUR: 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Hotel pickup from Hoi An 3:00 pm: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary; explore temple groups & enjoy a Cham cultural music show 5:15 pm: Transfer to the boat pier; cruise along the Thu Bon River 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Return drop-off at your hotel in Hoi An NOTE: Afternoon Tour will not cover Rice Paper Workshop
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up and drop off from all hotels in Hoi An center,
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- People with mobility impairments
Reviews(6)
We had a fantastic day on this tour, My Son Sanctuary was fascinating, and the boat trip back was such a relaxing way to end the day. The lunch was also delicious and exceeded our expectations.Our guide, Diem, really made the experience special. She was friendly, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable about the temples and their history. It was a hot day, but she always found shaded spots for the group whenever possible, which we really appreciated. Everything was well organized from start to finish, and we learned so much while enjoying every part of the trip.
We had a really great day on this tour! Diem was an amazing guide,so friendly, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable. She explained the history of My Son and all the different structures in a way that was easy to understand and genuinely interesting. You could tell she was passionate about what she does. The tour was very well organized, with a good balance between guided explanations and free time to explore on our own. Diem was also kind enough to offer to take photos for everyone, which we really appreciated. Our driver was excellent as well and got us safely to every stop. We enjoyed watching how traditional rice noodles are made and getting to taste them fresh. Lunch at the local restaurant was delicious, and the boat ride along the Thu Bon River was a beautiful and relaxing way to finish the day. it was a fantastic experience and definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend this tour!
Hai was a really superb guide! She was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable and really made the tour a pleasure. The price for this tour is excellent considering we had private transport directly from our hotel, a guide with us all day, and the boat trip at sunset.
We had an incredible experience from start to finish! The tour was exceptionally well organized, and our guide was warm, friendly, and highly knowledgeable. He made everyone feel welcome while sharing fascinating insights into the local history, culture, and traditions. Visiting My Son Sanctuary was a true highlight. Thanks to our guide’s engaging explanations, we gained a much deeper appreciation of this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site. unforgettable experience was visiting a local family, where we watched traditional Vietnamese cooking and learned about their daily life. It felt genuine, personal, and offered a wonderful glimpse into authentic local culture. The scenic boat trip added the perfect finishing touch to a relaxed and enjoyable day filled with memorable experiences. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an authentic cultural adventure in Vietnam. Thank you for making our day so special!
Wonderful tour to explore the ruins of the My Son sanctuary. The tour was punctual, fascinating and entertaining. Our tour guide, John, was particularly professional, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable of all the details of the sanctuary. He complemented the excursion with interesting facts of Vietnamese history and culture, as well as of the Champa civilization. Highly recommended!
After I was picked up on time at 5am, I totally enjoyed the sunrise tour. My driver Kent was prudent and gave me a few pointers on points we passed on the way. I liked his welcoming manner and his English was clear and good understandable. Keep up the good work!



