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From Hoi An: My Son Tour by Bus and Boat

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Activity provider: Hoi An Food Tour
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    From Hoi An: My Son Tour by Bus and Boat

    Activity provider: Hoi An Food Tour

    From US$ 19 per person

    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.

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    Duration 5 - 7 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Pickup 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.

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Discover the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site at My Son Sanctuary
    • Wander the sacred grounds of ruined temples and learn about their history
    • Learn of religious tradition and Vietnamese custom from your expert guide
    • Climb on board a cruise boat to take in the waters as you travel back to Hoi An
    • Enjoy a lunch of locally made Quang noodles on your tour
    Full description
    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.
    Includes
    • Pickup and drop-off service from your hotel
    • English-speaking tour guide
    • lunch (Quang noodles)
    • 45-minute river cruise
    • Entrance fee for My Son Sanctuary (150,000 VND per person)
    • Tips
    • Children under 4 years old: 30,000 VND (Electric car in M Son). and 30,000 vnd for lunch. Share seat. with parent
    • Public holiday: 1 Jan, 19- 26 Jan, 29-30 Apr, 1-2 May, 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 24-25 Dec, 31 Dec--> extra charge 100,000 vnd/1 pax
    Not suitable for
    • Wheelchair users

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Sun hat
    • Sunscreen
    • Water

    Know before you go

    •  Bring cash for the My Son Sanctuary entrance fee
    • Vegetarians can be catered to; please inform us in advance
    •  In the summer months, we recommend bringing a fan to stay cool
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    3.7 /5

    based on 144 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      3.4/5
    • Transportation
      3.7/5
    • Value for money
      4/5
    • Safety
      4.4/5

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    We got pick up from our hotel until Hoi An, where we got another bus to My Son Sanctuary. We had the opportunity after visiting the ruins to see a local show and we head to “Ganesa Restaurant” for lunch (vegetarian option available). Before the boat we had a small bus ride to the dock, where we got a boat. The boat tour I though was longer and until Hoi An. It was 30min and we still ride the bus a little bit until Hoi An. Amazing place to visit. They allowed us to explore the place before the dropoff to our hotel in Da Nang. Well Done!!!

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    January 14, 2023

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    GetYourGuide traveler – United Arab Emirates Verified booking

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    Great guide and driver. Great service. Make sure you are comfortable and stay hydrated. The lunch is very full. Plenty of rice, vege, pork chop, omelette and a bowl of soup. Each person have their own portion. Banana for dessert. But in terms of explaining, compare with other guides that I have overheard.. is a bit lacking. Or else we are having fun thru out the whole journey. Thanks Queen & Turtle!

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    August 13, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Malaysia Verified booking

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    You get what you pay for. You are picked up and taken directly to My Son and the guide briefly describes each temple as you go along. The only regret is that you don't get much time to explore on your own and only 30 mins. I opted for the boat ride at the end of the tour which was a bit of fun instead of sitting on the bus back to town. A light lunch was included (nothing fancy).

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    December 17, 2019

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    Krishan – Australia Verified booking

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