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My Son Sanctuary: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning Guided Tour

1. From Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning Guided Tour

The early start is definitely worth it because you beat the crowds and get to enjoy a peaceful tour of My Son before it gets too hot. ***Tour Detail *** • 5.30 am- 6.00am: pick up at hotel and transfer to My Son • 7.00 AM: Explore My Son • Have breakfast • 9.30 AM: Depart to Hoi An city • 10.30 AM: Tour ends. Drop off at Hotel *** What to expect *** • Small group, min 2 pax, maximum 13 pax • Bring water and sunscreen as it gets seriously hot in the My Son sanctuary! • Bring your own umbrella or raincoat from Oct to Feb • Take food with you since you'll only get breakfast after the visit. Pick up policy Extra charge applied for hotels: hotels near Cua Dai beach, hotels near An Bang Beach area, hotels near Thanh Ha Area, hotels near Tra Que village, hotels located in small alleys, hotels in Cam Thanh Area, and hotels in Cam Nam Area —-> Extra pick up and drop off: 50,000 vnd/ 1 pax/ 1 way

Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary and Thu Bon River Cruise

2. Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary and Thu Bon River Cruise

One of the most stunning sights to see in Hoi An area is My Son, Viet Nam’s most important site of the ancient kingdom of Champa. Located in the heart of a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountain ranges, My Son was named a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples located in a dramatic site that was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence

Shuttle Bus Transfer to My Son from Hoi An/Da Nang

3. Shuttle Bus Transfer to My Son from Hoi An/Da Nang

Are you looking for an affordable way to access My Son from Hoi An? Then, you’ve come to the right place. This shared shuttle bus from Hoi An/ Da Nang to My Son offers a fast and affordable transport option. Take the morning to explore one of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites. In the Champa Dynasty between the 4th and the 12th centuries, My Son was an imperial city. It's now a UNESCO world heritage site and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Bus schedule of Da nang- my son- hoi an- da nang - 7:00- 7:15: Pick up at meeting points in Da Nang (Rơm coffee 99 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Bắc Mỹ An, Ngũ Hành Sơn) and head to Hoi An city to join a group - 8:15: Depart to My Son sanctuary - 9:15: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary. Free to explore 2.5 hours - 12:00: Meet the driver at My Son Ticket Booth and transfer to Hoi An - 13:30: Arrive Hoi An old town - Free to explore - 19:30: Meet driver at the meeting point in Hoi An (Highlands Coffee 6 Hoàng Diệu, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam) - 20:30 PM- 21:00: Drop off at drop off point in Da Nang Bus schedule of Hoi An- My son- hoi an - 8.00 AM - 8.15 AM: Meet driver at the meeting point in Hoi An (119 Tran Quang Khai St, Hoi An) and Depart to My Son sanctuary - 9.15 AM: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary. Free to explore 2.5 hours - 12.00 AM: Meet the driver at My Son Ticket Booth and transfer to Hoi an - 1.30 PM- 2.00 PM: Drop off location (119 Tran Quang Khai St, Hoi An) Bus schedule of Da nang- my son- da nang - 7:00- 7:15: Pick up at meeting points in Da Nang (Rơm coffee 99 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Bắc Mỹ An, Ngũ Hành Sơn) and head to Hoi An city to join a group - 8:15: Depart to My Son sanctuary - 9:15: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary. Free to explore 2.5 hours - 12:00: Meet the driver at My Son Ticket Booth and transfer to Hoi An - 13:30: Drop off at drop off point in Da Nang (Rơm coffee 99 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Bắc Mỹ An, Ngũ Hành Sơn)

Hoi An/Da Nang: Half-Day My Son Sanctuary & Sunset Cruise

4. Hoi An/Da Nang: Half-Day My Son Sanctuary & Sunset Cruise

Visit the ancient Champa Kingdom of My Son Sanctuary, a Unesco World Heritage Site surrounded by jungle and mountain. Wonder at beautiful Hinduism-inspired temples and learn how they came to exist in a Buddhist country. Afterwards, we will watch a fantastic Champa dancing performanced for centuries. From My Son, the boat will go slowly through Thu Bon river. Sitting on the boat, you can zoom in on the river and indulge in the relaxing beautiful surrounding landscape . Here, it's opportunity to get pictures of breathtaking beautiful with very casual scenes. Especially, emmerse in a spectacular sunset while relaxing on a cuise from My Son back Hoi An *** Tour Itinerary: Our guide will pick you up at hotel in Hoi An area and leaving Hoi An for My Son holyland You’ll walk around with our guide to see the historic and culture ruins of the 13th century, and be brought back to the glorious time of the Champa civilization. During your visit to My Son, the Guide will show you the remains of special brick tower, explain the origin and historical significance of the site including the meanings of each tower or monument. We also enjoy the traditional Cham dancing performance. They will show local costumes and sing with traditional instrumental accompaniment. Around 5pm, leaving My Son by minibus to riverside and take private boat to Hoi An. We will enjoy the sunset sightseeing from the boat. *** It will be sur-charged 50% by cash for booking on Public Holiday from 02 to 04 September, 2023

From Hoi An: My Son Tour by Bus and Boat

5. From Hoi An: My Son Tour by Bus and Boat

Rich with cultural and historic significance, My Son sanctuary is one of the most beautiful and important religious sites in Vietnam. Your tour starts early, with pickup from your expert English-speaking guide at 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM. After a stunning drive through amidst lush hills and rushing rivers, you’ll arrive at the My Son at 10:00 AM — still early enough to beat the heat. Wandering through the ruins of ancient temples to the Hindu god Shiva, your guide will recount the fascinating history of the kingdom of Champa, whose religious leaders began the construction of My Son in the 4th-century. See the ornate towers, now covered with bright green grass, with ornate pillars still suggesting the beauty of the complex when it was built. After 2.5 hours of exploring, you’ll hop on a colorful boat bound back for Hoi An, where you’ll gather more priceless insight from your guide while you enjoy a local vegetarian lunch. Drifting down the Thu Bôn River, you'll get a further taste of the verdant beauty of the Vietnamese countryside, flanked by mountains and jungles on either side. By 2:30 PM you’ll be back at Nguyen Hoang pier in Hoi An, ready to take on the rest of your day.

Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary and Sunset River Cruise with BBQ

6. Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary and Sunset River Cruise with BBQ

My Son Sanctuary Sunset Tour is a great chance to admire the mysterious beauty of My Son Holy Land in the afternoon. Taking this tour, you will immerse your soul in the sacred atmosphere, avoid the heatt of the day, admire the mysterious Hinduism temples and have a chance to take beautiful pictures without “photo’s bombs”. Along the way back to Hoi An, travelers have an opportunity to take more sunset photos with the subtle beauty of the Thu Bon river while enjoying light BBQ before arriving in the ancient town of Hoi An. An experienced local tour guide who has a good background about the site and a perfect command of English will accompany visitors on the trip. Highlights: Visit UNESCO World Heritage site, grasp the history of the site with your knowledgeable tour guide Best time for taking photos and avoiding crowds Learn how the Cham people built the ancient Hindu temples Having a boat trip and BBQ on Thu Bon river An abstract about My Son sanctuary and Champa civilization: My Son comprised 70 architectural works ranging from small to large monuments (only 20 temples remain due to the destruction of time and wars). My Son sanctuary was the most important religious center of the royal Cham from the 4th to 13th century. Tower-temples were erected to commemorate great victories and conquests, also where the souls of kings after death gathered with the Hindu gods, especially Shiva God. Nowadays, My Son Sanctuary is the remaining cluster of ruined temples but it still attracts a lot of tourists in the world who love ancient architecture as well as the mysterious history of the Champa Kingdom. TOUR ITINERARY: 5-6 hours 13:00 – 13:30: Pick up guests from hotels in Hoi An and depart to My Son. On the way, guests get their included Vietnamese coffee. 14:30 – 16:15: Arrive at My Son sanctuary and the experienced and passionate guide with a great command of English explains the historic and cultural values of the site while pointing out nice angles for the best photo shots. During the visit, guests have some time to enjoy an included Cham Performance which is also a highlight of the tour. 16:15: Visitors start to get back to the car/van and drive to the boat station where the group starts their cruise and BBQ time. The beautiful sunset is believed to make the tour even more enjoyable while the scenery and the fishing activities along the river are also interesting. At around 18:00, travelers get back to the old town of Hoi An and are taken back to hotels.

Hoi An: Early Morning Guided Tour of My Son Sanctuary

7. Hoi An: Early Morning Guided Tour of My Son Sanctuary

This tour is a great offer to help guests BEAT THE CROWDS, ENJOY THE WILDLIFE, AVOID THE HEAT, and the risks of covid 19 from large groups, A professional English speaking guide who grew up near the sanctuary as a local will deliver most interesting stories and cultural values of the site. Early morning is the best time to capture the most stunning photos at the sanctuary, enjoy the nature surrounding and encounter some wild animals... Guests will not only learn about Champa culture but also local lives, traditional and cultural practice of Vietnamese and Cham, Vietnam war, etc... This can not be achieved by any other suppliers. After visiting, taking the best photos and listening to historic stories of the ancient temples from the unique guide, visitors will take a rest in a local home restaurant and have breakfast and coffee (included). Then travelers will be dropped back to the hotels and save much time for other activities.

Hoi An: Marble Mountain & My Son Guided Day Trip with Lunch

8. Hoi An: Marble Mountain & My Son Guided Day Trip with Lunch

Learn more about Vietnam's Buddhist origins and ancient history while visiting Marble Mountain and its complex of five marble and limestone hills that represent the five main elements of the universe - Iron Mountain (Kim), Wood Mountain (Moc), Water Mountain (Thuy), Fire Mountain (Hoa), and Earth Mountain (Tho). Explore these nature works and discover Buddhist pilgrimage sites and sanctuaries, such as Tam Thai Pagoda and Linh Ung Pagoda. My Son Sanctuary is an architectural ensemble of unique tower-temples and many beautiful stone sculptures in tropical jungle surroundings. It supposedly is the religion center and culture of the Champa Ancient Kindom. *** Tour Itinenrary: we will visit Marble Mountain, also known as Ngu Hanh Son, is the group of five hills, made of limestone and marble. There are many beautiful caves, pagodas, temples... All of the mountains have cave entrances and numerous tunnels. Several Buddhist sanctuaries can also be found within the mountains. The marble mountain has become one of the must-see destinations for those who enjoy the beauty of nature and want a respite from the busy urban areas. We will come back local family for Vietnamese lunch. After marble mountains, we will come back Hoi An and pick up other tourist and then we leave Hoi An for My Son sunset tour in the afternoon. Then, the bus will take you to visit My Son. You’ll walk around with our guide to see the historic and culture ruins of the 13th century, and be brought back to the glorious time of the Champa civilization.During your visit to My Son, the Guide will show you the remains of special brick tower, explain the origin and historical significance of the site including the meanings of each tower or monument. We also enjoy the traditional Cham dance . They show local costumes and song with traditional instrumental accompaniment. At 5pm leaving My Son by minibus to riverside and take private boat to Hoi An. You will enjoy Banh My (Vietnamese bread) and sunset sightseeing from the boat. *** It will be extra-charged 50% by cash for booking on Public Holiday from 02 to 04 September, 2023

Hoi An: Full-Day Small Group Trip to My Son Sanctuary

9. Hoi An: Full-Day Small Group Trip to My Son Sanctuary

The adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in Hoi An then travels the 50 km journey to the captivating Cham temples of My Son Sanctuary. A must-see for history buffs, the sanctuary dates back from the 4th to the 13th century and owes its spiritual origins to the Hinduism of India. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the temples and learn about the site's headless statues, whose upper bodies are currently on display behind glass at The Louvre in Paris. Unlike a half-day tour, this full-day experience allows you plenty of time to explore the complex and see everything that the sanctuary has to offer. After your tour of the temple, stop by a local restaurant for a traditional lunch to replenish your energy. Later, enjoy an incredible cultural performance practiced by the Cham people for many centuries. At the end of an unforgettable day, sit back and relax on the return journey to your hotel in Hoi An.

My Son Sanctuary Tour from Da Nang

10. My Son Sanctuary Tour from Da Nang

Discover the scenic sanctuary of My Son, one of the most important sites of the ancient kingdom of Champa. Join a guided tour from Da Nong and experience a uniquely beautiful location, surrounded by tall mountain ranges. Learn about the fascinating history of this majestic site. Get picked up from your hotel and drive toward My Son, only around 80 kilometers from Da Nang city. Admire a remarkable architectural ensemble that developed over a period of ten centuries. It presents a vivid picture of spiritual and political life in an important phase of the history of South-East Asia. Originally built with wood, discover the temples that were completely destroyed by fire in the 6th century and restored in the 7th century. Up to the 13th century, more than 70 similar temples were built, establishing My Son as a sanctuary of Hinduism in the Champa Kingdom.

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4.2 / 5

based on 422 reviews

Barry is the best tour guide in Hoi An. He told us many interesting things on our way to and in My Son. He took care of us and I had a wonderful time. As the cream on the top He sang great karaoke for us.

Really great day, our guide Barry was amazing, really nice and knew loads about the sanctuary. The food you get is also beautiful. Overall great half day trip and excellent value for money!

My Son Sanctuary is definitely worth the visit! It’s very beautiful and also its history is very interesting.

I hope we could stay longer at the sanctuary. Other than that, everything was great!

Well organized tour and knowledgable guides! Must do if in the area.