Discover the ancient wonders of My Son Sanctuary on a captivating day tour from Da Nang. Explore UNESCO-listed Hindu temples and delve into the fascinating history of the Champa Kingdom.
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore My Son Sanctuary: Visit a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, preserving ancient Champa historical and cultural relics.
- Witness Apsara Dance: Enjoy traditional Champa art performances right within the ancient ruins.
- Learn Rice Paper Making: A unique hands-on experience visiting a local house and learning to make traditional Vietnamese rice paper.
- Savor Local Cuisine: Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local’s home.
- Professional Guided Tour: Explore the historical site with the companionship of an English-speaking guide.
Full description
Option 1: Morning Tour Schedule
- 07:30 – 08:00 AM: Our van and guide will pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang.
- 08:00 AM: Depart for My Son Sanctuary.
- 09:15 AM: Arrive at My Son, where you’ll transfer to an electric car to enter the complex.
- 09:30 – 11:30 AM: Spend two hours exploring the ancient structures, delving into the magnificent culture and history of the Champa Kingdom with your English-speaking guide. A special highlight will be enjoying the traditional Apsara Dance performance right within the sanctuary grounds.
- 11:30 AM: We’ll then head to a local house to participate in a rice paper making activity. This is a wonderful chance to hand-make this traditional Vietnamese craft and savor your freshly made product.
- 12:30 PM: You’ll be served a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local house to refuel after your exploration.
- 01:30 – 02:00 PM: Our vehicle will drive you back to your hotel in Da Nang, concluding your exciting morning tour.
Option 2: Afternoon Tour Schedule
- 01:00 – 01:30 PM: Our van and guide will pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang.
- 01:30 PM: Depart for My Son Sanctuary.
- Approx. 02:30 PM: Arrive at My Son, where you’ll enter the complex.
- 02:45 – 04:45 PM: Spend two hours exploring the ancient structures, learning about the magnificent culture and history of the Champa Kingdom with your English-speaking guide. You’ll also enjoy the traditional Apsara Dance performance within the sanctuary.
- 05:00 PM: We’ll then head to a local house to participate in a rice paper making activity.
- 05:30 PM: You’ll be served a Banh Mi to recharge after your exploration.
- 06:45 PM: Our vehicle will drive you back to your hotel in Da Nang, concluding your memorable afternoon tour.
Includes
Includes
✅ Transportation: Round-trip transfer from your hotel in Da Nang (approximately 110km total).
✅ Guide: English-speaking tour guide.
✅ Entrance Fees: Includes My Son Sanctuary entrance fee (150,000 VND).
✅ Internal Transfer: Electric car fee within the sanctuary.
✅ Lunch:
– Traditional Vietnamese dishes at a local house for morning tour
– Banh Mi for after noon tour
✅ Activity: Rice paper making experience.
✅ Drinks: One bottle of mineral water.
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Tips (optional)
Important information
What to bring:
- Hat
- Camera
- Food and drinks (snacks)
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Comfortable clothes
- Flip-flops
- Cash
Not allowed:
- Pets
- Drinks in the vehicle
- Alcohol and drugs
- Explosive substances
Know Before you go
- Tour Duration: Enjoy a delightful half-day experience, with the morning tour concluding around 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM and the afternoon tour wrapping up around 6:45 PM.
- Flexible Pick-up Times: We’ll pick you up from your hotel lobby in Da Nang/Hoi An around 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM for the morning tour, or 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM for the afternoon tour.
- Minimum Requirement: To ensure the best experience for everyone, a minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate.
- What’s Not Included:
- Your personal expenses (like additional drinks or souvenirs).
- Tips/gratuities for your friendly guide and driver (though greatly appreciated if you’re happy with the service!).