Da Nang and Hoi An Full Day Tour – Monkey Mountain, Marble Mountains, Coconut Jungle & Old Town
Duration : 12 Hours
Price From : $ 70
Start Location : Hotel pick-up in Hoi An or Da Nang
This Da Nang and Hoi An full day tour links the best of both cities in one day: Linh Ung Pagoda and the Lady Buddha on Monkey Mountain, the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave, basket boat rowing in the Cam Thanh coconut jungle, then Hoi An Ancient Town, the night market and a lantern boat ride.
Highlights of the Da Nang and Hoi An full day tour
- Son Tra Peninsula: views from 693 m and the 67 m Goddess of Mercy statue, the tallest in Southeast Asia
- Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave: caves, Buddhist pagodas and the Non Nuoc stone carving village
- Cam Thanh coconut jungle: basket boat rowing among the palms
- Hoi An Old Town: a folk performance, heritage houses and the Japanese Covered Bridge
- Lantern evening: the night market, a Hoi An dinner and a flower lantern boat ride
Hoi An Ancient Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Price: US$70 per adult, US$53 per child (5–9 years). The price is all-inclusive: every service, ticket and meal listed below, with no hidden fees. To book, message us on WhatsApp at +84 981 286 066 or +84 343 431 858, or email booking.amgotravel@gmail.com.
Departure times
- From Hoi An: pick-up 7:30–8:00 AM, back at about 7:30 PM
- From Da Nang: pick-up 8:00–8:30 AM, back at about 8:00 PM
What is included in the Da Nang and Hoi An full day tour
- Transport
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch (one local dish) and set menu dinner with Hoi An cuisine
- Mineral water (500 ml per person)
- Elevator ticket at the Marble Mountains (first 146 steps)
What is not included
- Personal expenses and services not mentioned
- Tips for guide and driver
Children
- Children 5–9 years: US$53.
- Children under 5: free (sharing a seat and meals with parents), except the lantern boat ride ticket of US$3.
- Children 10 years and older pay the adult price.
Good to know
- There are 146 steps from the foot of the Marble Mountains to the first stop (Xa Loi Tower), then 136 steps to the cave system.
- The elevator ticket for the first 146 steps is included.
- The tour runs rain or shine; the schedule depends on the weather.
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hoi An city and Da Nang city; other areas on request.
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Schedule Details
MONKEY MOUNTAIN – MARBLE MOUNTAINS – COCONUT JUNGLE – HOI AN (L/D)
07:30 – 08:00: The driver and tour guide pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Da Nang.
Son Tra: First stop: the Son Tra Peninsula, known as "Monkey Mountain", with views from 693 m above sea level. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the tallest Goddess of Mercy statue in Southeast Asia: 67 m high on a lotus-shaped platform, surrounded by 21 smaller Buddha sculptures.
Marble Mountains: Explore the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave, with their caves and historic Buddhist pagodas, and learn about Buddhism and Hinduism. Then visit the Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village to see fine stone art and shop for souvenirs.
12:00: Lunch with local food at a local restaurant.
13:30: Continue to the Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and enjoy the peaceful green coconut forest and basket boat rowing.
14:30: Visit Hoi An Old Town. Enjoy a traditional art performance at the Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House, a glimpse of local folklore, music and culture. Then walk to the Museum of Trade Ceramics, Tan Ky Ancient House and the Cantonese Assembly Hall, and stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge.
Evening: As evening falls, enjoy free time at the Hoi An Night Market: soak up the lantern-lit atmosphere, shop for handicrafts and take photos. Dinner with Hoi An specialty food.
18:30: Take a boat ride on the Hoai River and release a flower lantern to wish good luck for you and your family.
19:00: Transfer back to your hotel. End of services.
