From Da Nang: Hoi An Ancient Town and Monkey Mountain Tour
ID: GYG861144-1358325
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain, and Hoi An on a guided tour from Da Nang. Visit the Linh Ung Pagoda, explore the Am Phu Cave, and release flower lanterns on the Hoai River.
Discover the highlights of Da Nang and Hoi An on a full-day tour with a local guide. Visit the Son Tra Peninsula, the Marble Mountains, and the Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc. Enjoy a local lunch and dinner, and take a boat ride on the Hoai River.
Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Da Nang and head to the Son Tra Peninsula, nicknamed "Monkey Mountain" by American troops. The national park stands 693 meters above sea level, and its location on a peninsula affords breathtaking views of the surrounding sea.
While there, visit Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy in Southeast Asia. The 67-meter-tall statue is located on top of a lotus-shaped platform and features 21 miniature Buddha sculptures.
Next, be impressed by the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave. Admire beautiful caves and historic Buddhist pagodas, spend time exploring and absorbing knowledge about religions, and gain insight into the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism.
Move to the Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc, where you can admire stone-fine art and buy some nice souvenirs.
Enjoy local cuisine at a local restaurant before visiting Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and Hoi An Ancient Town. Continue your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and spend your time enjoying the peaceful, green space of Coconut Forest and the hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing, especially basket boat rowing.
Then Hoi An Ancient Town welcomes you to visit Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung Ancient House, the Japanese Bridge, the Museum, etc. Walk around the historic old town and be amazed by the influences from China, Japan, and Vietnam. Have dinner with special food in Hoi An.
Enjoy your time with the boat ride on the Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for good luck for you and your family. Immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An. Finally, be transferred back to your hotel in Da Nang.
Highlights
- Visit the Marble Mountains and explore the Am Phu Cave
- Explore the Hoi An Ancient Town and see the Japanese Bridge
- Discover the Son Tra Peninsula and visit the Linh Ung Pagoda
- Enjoy a round net and cast net fishing experience in the Coconut Jungle
- Release flower lanterns on the Hoai River and pray for good luck
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun
A light jacket may be needed for the evening
Be prepared for a full day of activities
Cash for personal expenses and tips
Camera to capture your memories
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.