Full Day My Son Sanctuary Tour & Hoi An Old Town With Local

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Overview

This exploration stands out because of 2 Unesco world heritage sites, the My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town. Both won the title in the same year, 1999. While travelers have the chance to sightsee the best Hindu temples ever built by the Chams in My Son, the Old town showcases different Asian cultures. The melting pot is the busiest trading harbour of the region in the Maritime Silk Road for nearly 400 years. Nowadays, lantern streets, temples, old houses, assembly halls, bridges, markets and so on are familiar tourist spots. Hoi An also is known as the capital of tailors, and one of the most pedestrian friendly destinations.

*This tour departs from Da Nang or Hoi An

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One Day Car or Minivan English 2 Minimum (Private available)

Highlights

Learn about the history and culture of the Chams and fallen Champa Kingdom which ruled the Central coast from 2^nd to 19^th centuries, with an expert guide.
Stroll around lantern-lit Hoi An old quarter and explore its best historical attractions one by one. Stunning places to sightsee free, try local foods and beverages, buy souvenirs, and take epic pictures are recommended to fully enjoy.
Have the chance to visit Vietnam’s best tailors and get a custom-made suit or other fashion garments upon personal requirements.
Lots of photo opportunities and instagram spots.

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Departure & Return

Tour guide will be in the hotel reception at 8 a.m. Then, the driver rides to My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Old Town. In the end of the tour, he drops off travelers in the hotel or another place in Da Nang center if requested. Picking up and dropping off in Son Tra peninsula is charged a small extra fee.

Itinerary

Pick up

At 8 a.m in hotel reception in Da Nang or Hoi An.

My son sanctuary & CHam Show

After a quick ticket check, the My Son Museum is the first stop. From there, a short breezy ride on the buggy carries visitors further inside the sanctuary. The cement path under fully-shaded trees, leads to the most sacred area. Majestic ancient tower-temples dating from 4th to 13rd centuries then amaze viewers. Here, the tour guide explains deeper about the history and culture of the owners the Chams and fallen Champa kingdom. In the nearby stage, traditionalart performances can’t be missed.

See details in My Son Sanctuary Travel Guide

Lunch with local foods

Have lunch with a Vietnamese food set menu in Hoi An old town.

1 hour recommended • Vegetarian menu available if requested

Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour

By the Thu Bon River, Hoi An is the best-preserved trading town in South-east Asia. Thrived between 15th and 19th centuries, this international hub of commerce drew foreign merchants coming to trade whose nationality were Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese and more. Lost its important role in the end of the nineteenth century, architectural heritages and culture of local inhabitants in Hoi An today are still unchanged. Besides places included by the entrance ticket*, the guide also recommends other highlights to allow travelers to know different slices of the town. There are lots of opportunities to photograph, taste local street foods and buy souvenirs while wandering around lantern-lit streets.

(*) Picked sightseeing places for Hoi An old town ticket may be the Old House of Tan Ky, Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall, Traditional Art Performance House, and Museum of Trade Ceramics.

See details in Hoi An Old Town Travel Guide

hoi an memories show (optional)

This is the largest outdoor visual art performance in Vietnam, with a participation of around 500 actors and actresses. During an hour, the audience will catch up in flexible dancings, good songs, musics, lights, and the stories. The show is a part of the Hoi An Impression Theme Park, 1km walk from Hoi An central market.

See details in Hoi An Memories Show

Back to hotel

Additional Info

This experience is run with 2 travelers maximum but private one is still available. Chat with us to get the best price.
Confirmation may be received at time of booking.
If traveling with kids, an announcement in advance is necessary.
Free for childrens under 5 years old and 50% off for childrens from 5 to 10 years old, full fee for older ages.
A small extra fee will be surcharged to pick up in the Son Tra peninsula (Da Nang) and South Hoi An area (Hoi An)
Most travelers can participate, LGBT-friendly
No wheelchair accessible.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled by poor weather, an announcement in advance and full refund will be made.

How to Book & Pay

Text in whatsapp +84968009827

A reply will be made within a few hours

Confirmation

Meet up & Pay (in Day of departure)

Cash only, USD & VND accepted

On Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Should I Wear? - Hoi An & My Son Dress Code

Dress code is regulated in My Son Sanctuary and temples inside Hoi An Old Town but not strictly checked. Like any religious places across the country, travelers need to ensure that not too much skin are shown. Covering the airmpits, navel and knees is a must. There are no sarongs available there to use for free, so travelers need to buy in shops nearby if don’t cover enough.

In the dry season (from February to August), travelers should bring sun cream, sunglasses, lightweight and cool fabric clothings. In the rest of the year, known as the wet season, rain coats/umbrellas, waterproof shoes, and more layers are necessary to prepare once hitting the road. In addition, a nice pair of walking shoes is also important, because travelers will walk quite a long to explore both destinations.