From Hoi An: My Son Tour by Bus and Boat
ID: GYG224112-385299
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Witness over 1500 years of history as you wander through a mystifying chain of ruined Hindu temples. Take in an indispensable portion of Vietnam’s history.
Rich with cultural and historic significance, My Son sanctuary is one of the most beautiful and important religious sites in Vietnam. Your tour starts early, with pickup from your expert English-speaking guide at 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM. After a stunning drive through amidst lush hills and rushing rivers, you’ll arrive at the My Son at 10:00 AM — still early enough to beat the heat.
Wandering through the ruins of ancient temples to the Hindu god Shiva, your guide will recount the fascinating history of the kingdom of Champa, whose religious leaders began the construction of My Son in the 4th-century. See the ornate towers, now covered with bright green grass, with ornate pillars still suggesting the beauty of the complex when it was built.
After 2.5 hours of exploring, you’ll hop on a colorful boat bound back for Hoi An, where you’ll gather more priceless insight from your guide while you enjoy a local vegetarian lunch. Drifting down the Thu Bôn River, you'll get a further taste of the verdant beauty of the Vietnamese countryside, flanked by mountains and jungles on either side. By 2:30 PM you’ll be back at Nguyen Hoang pier in Hoi An, ready to take on the rest of your day.
Highlights
- Discover the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site that chronicles the ancient Champa kingdom
- Wander the sacred grounds of ruined temples
- Learn of religious tradition and Vietnamese custom from your expert guide
- Relaxing river cruise
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A maximum of 40 people will be on the tour
• Transportation to your hotel after the tour not included
Hotels in Hoi An city center area. Please note that pickup is not available from Vinpearl Resort Golf Nam Hoi An, Koi Resort, hotels near /at Tra Que village, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, La Belhamy Resort, An Bang Beach Hideaway Homestay, and An Bang Garden.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.