A full day of historical and architectural wonder; from the natural beauty of a mountain made of marble to classic oriental architecture dating back hundreds of years.
Highlights:
- Visit Marble Mountains, one of the former king's favorite spots for its wonderful panoramic views of the Eastern Sea
- Climb stone steps to discover stunning caves, grottoes and a Buddhist pagoda
- Am Phu Cave which heads down to a very mysterious trip to hell
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
- Watch skilled sculptors create marvelous marble products
- Wander around the perfectly preserved ancient town (dating back to the 15th century) of beautiful Hoi An.
- Enter some of the old houses and community halls for a wonderful glimpse into the traditional past of Vietnam
- Watch tradition come to life
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transportation with air-conditioning
✔ Travel insurance
✔ Entrance fees
✔ Bottled drinking water
✔ One way elevator at Marble Mountains
✔ Lunch
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City Center
✔ English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
✖ Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
✖ Tips and gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. La An Central Boutique Villa & Spa
2. Hoi An Sea Village Homestay
3. Golden Rice Villa Hoian
4. Ancient Terracotta Villa
5. Summer Holiday Villa
6. OYO 469 Ly's Villa Hoi An
7. Hoi An Riverside Resort & Spa
8. The Palm Tree Top Eco Retreat Hoi An
9. My Anh Boutique Villa Hoi An
10. Tra Que Mansion
11. Hoi An TNT Villa
12. Thanh Van Hotel
13. Bonsai Villa Hoi An
14. Orchids Homestay
15. Horizon Homestay Hoi An
16. Senvila Boutique Hoi An Resort & Spa
17. Long Life Riverside Hotel
18. Pho Hoi Riverside Resort
19. Muong Thanh Holiday Hoi An Hotel
20. Hoi An Holiday Villa
Additional Info: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City Center (Except South Hoi An area)
Itinerary
1
The Marble Mountains
The Marble Mountains (Vietnamese: Ngu Hanh Son; literally "five elements mountains") is a popular sightseeing location in Da Nang because of its alluring beauty. Upon arrival, we will take many steps up to visit the caves and pagodas as well as admire the beautiful panoramic view.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Linh Ung Pagoda
You will then go to visit Son Tra Linh Ung Pagoda. Built under the reign of King Minh Mang during the Nguyen Dynasty (the 19th century), legend has it a Buddhist statue drifted downstream to the area and got anchored at a sandy embankment. Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Hoi An Ancient Town
Then discover the city of Hoi An on foot. While walking through the city, we will make a few stops to visit Hoi An Museum, many of the town’s renowned Ancient Houses which boast remarkable architecture, Assembly Halls of Chinese influence; Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop and of course the must-see Japanese Covered Bridge. These spots are considered as typical architecture styles in Hoi An and reflect clearly the cross culture among France, Japan, China and Vietnam. Used to be a prosperous seaport city in the 16th century, passing over hundreds of years and withstanding the severity of the weather, Hoi An still exists and keeps the ancient and quiet beauty.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price
• Free for children 0-5 years old ; 50% off for children 6-10 years old
