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My Son Sanctuary & Rice Paper Making Morning Tour from Da Nang

  • Hoi An
  • Day trip
  • Small group
  • Hotel pickup

A morning at UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary with a local guide and an Apsara dance performance, then hands-on rice paper making and lunch at a family home – back in Da Nang by 1:30 PM.

Deep in a green valley inland from Hoi An, the brick temples of My Son were the religious heart of the Champa kingdom for centuries; today the sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This morning tour from Da Nang gets you there early, with about two hours to walk among the ruins with a local English-speaking guide and watch a traditional Apsara dance.

On the way back the day turns local: a hands-on rice paper workshop at a village house, where you try the craft yourself and snack on what you make, and then lunch cooked by another family nearby.

  • About 2 hours at My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a local English-speaking guide
  • A traditional Champa (Apsara) dance performance
  • Hands-on rice paper making at a village house
  • Authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local family home
  • Entrance fee (150,000 VND) and electric shuttle included

Day by day

  1. 1

    7:30–8:00 AM

    Setting off

    Pick-up in Da Nang

    Your English-speaking guide and driver pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang city and set off for My Son Sanctuary, with fresh countryside air along the way.

  2. 2

    9:15 AM

    Champa heritage

    My Son Sanctuary & Apsara Dance

    Apsara dance performance among My Son brick towers

    On arrival the guide helps with check-in; an electric shuttle takes you part of the way in, then you walk through green landscape to the ruins. Spend about 2 hours at My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a local English-speaking guide: learn the history and culture of the ancient Champa civilisation, stroll among centuries-old temples, admire their unique architecture and watch a traditional Champa dance performance (Apsara Dance).

  3. 3

    11:30 AM

    Hands-on

    Rice paper making at a local house

    Traveller making rice paper over a steaming wood stove

    Back in the minivan to a nearby local house for a hands-on workshop: learn how traditional rice paper is made, try it yourself and enjoy your own freshly made rice paper.

  4. 4

    12:30 PM

    Family table

    Lunch at a local home

    Bowl of Vietnamese noodles with herbs and dipping sauces

    Continue to another local home, where an authentic Vietnamese lunch prepared by a hospitable family is served – a chance to relax and taste real local flavours in a cosy atmosphere.

    Meals:
    Lunch (set menu)
  5. 5

    1:30 PM

    Homeward

    Back to Da Nang

    After a memorable morning, the team drives you back to Da Nang city and drops you at your hotel.

Moments you'll remember

  • Among the Champa towers

    Walking the last stretch through the green valley, the red-brick towers of My Son appear among the trees.

  • Your own rice paper

    At the village house you spread the batter, watch it set and taste the rice paper you've just made.

Why we love this trip

A calm, unhurried morning that pairs one of Vietnam's great heritage sites with two genuinely local experiences – and you're back in Da Nang for the afternoon.

— The AmGo team

What's included

  • Two-way hotel pick-up and drop-off (about 110 km round trip)
  • English-speaking guide
  • My Son entrance fee (150,000 VND) and electric shuttle fee
  • Lunch of traditional Vietnamese food
  • Rice paper making
  • A bottle of water

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses not mentioned above
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers

Good to know

Cancellation

Free cancellation with a full refund up to 1 day before the tour starts.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • A light rain jacket or umbrella
  • Camera or phone with a charged battery
  • Some cash for personal spending
  • Clothing that covers shoulders and knees for temples and pagodas
  • Insect repellent

Notes

  • Price shown: departure from Da Nang, adult 826,000 VND, child (5–9 years) 616,000 VND.
  • Group size: small group, 2–12 guests (minimum 2).
  • Staying in Hoi An? See our My Son morning tour from Hoi An, which returns by boat on the Thu Bon River.
  • Children 1–4 years travel free when sharing a seat and meals with their parents; children 5–9 years pay the child price; from 10 years the adult price applies.
  • Prices don't apply on Vietnamese public holidays and Tet; surcharge 100,000 VND per person on 1/1, 30/4, 1/5 and 20–21/02/2026.
  • No departures 15–19/02/2026 (Tet).
  • Pick-up and drop-off are free from hotels in Hoi An city and Da Nang city. Hotels in Thang Binh or Duy Xuyen district (e.g. Hoiana Resort, Bliss, Tui Blue) and other areas pay a transfer surcharge, quoted on request.
  • Pick-up details are confirmed when booking.

Meeting point

Pick-up at your hotel in Da Nang city, 7:30–8:00 AM.

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Frequently asked questions

What time do we leave and get back?

Pick-up is 7:30–8:00 AM at your hotel in Da Nang and you're back at about 1:30 PM.

How long do we spend at My Son?

About 2 hours, including the walk in from the electric shuttle and the Apsara dance performance.

Is the My Son entrance fee included?

Yes, the 150,000 VND entrance fee and the electric shuttle fee are both included.

What is lunch?

A set lunch of traditional Vietnamese food at a local family home. Drinks are not included.

Can I book alone?

This departure needs a minimum of 2 guests (up to 12).

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