Hoi An & My Son Sanctuary: Full-Day UNESCO Heritage Private Tour

My Son, Vietnam
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

- Start your tour as our friendly tour guide picks you up from your hotel.
- Walk through the lush jungle valley in the cool morning air, with birdsong and mist still lingering among the ruins.
- Sightsee the temples built from the 4th to 13th century by the Champa civilization
- Discover the unique brick-building techniques that still puzzle archaeologists today
- Learn about the Hindu symbolism behind the towers and carvings
- Understand why My Son became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999
- Watch a live Cham dance and music performance on-site
- Back to Hoi An and enjoy the Vietnamese lunch with some local specialties
- Cross the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge
- Visit an ancient merchant house and a Chinese assembly hall
- Step inside a traditional tube house to see how locals lived
- Learn how Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, and European influences shaped the town
- Understand why Hoi An became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999
- Back to hotel. Tour ends

Options

Private Tour From Hoi An

PICK UP FROM HOI AN
Pickup included

Private Tour From Da Nang City

PICK UP IN DA NANG CENTER
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. My Son Sanctuary
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Journey deep into a lush jungle valley to discover My Son Sanctuary, one of Southeast Asia's most remarkable archaeological sites. As you walk along shaded forest paths, your guide brings history to life at the ruins of temples built between the 4th and 13th centuries by the Champa civilization — a powerful kingdom that once flourished along Vietnam's central coast.

    Marvel at the surviving brick towers and learn about the ingenious construction techniques the Cham people used to build them, including their mysterious brick-laying and adhesive methods that continue to puzzle experts today. Along the way, you'll hear the stories behind the site's Hindu carvings, towers, and sacred rituals.

    Finally, discover why My Son was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 — from its outstanding cultural value and architectural significance to its role as a window into a lost civilization.
  2. Hoi An Ancient Town
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Step into Hoi An Ancient Town, a beautifully preserved trading port where Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, and European influences blend into one enchanting streetscape. Wander through narrow lanes lined with centuries-old tube houses, wooden shopfronts, and colorful lanterns, and feel the town's timeless atmosphere come alive.

    Visit iconic landmarks such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, ancient assembly halls, and merchant houses that tell the story of Hoi An's prosperous past as a bustling international trading hub from the 15th to the 19th century. Your guide will share how these structures have survived centuries of change while keeping their unique architectural character.

    Learn about the traditional crafts, local customs, and daily life that continue to thrive here, and discover why Hoi An was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 — a rare example of a well-preserved Southeast Asian trading town.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

This tour starts either from Hoi An or Da Nang, we can pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An. Please choose the correct option and inform your hotel name when you book the tour.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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