Highlights
- Beat the crowds and enjoy the site for yourself with the early morning start
- Immerse yourself in local traditions with special Champa food and coffee
- Capture stunning photos in the soft morning light in a peaceful atmosphere
- Watch the Cham performance (afternoon option)
- Enjoy the boat trip on Thu Bon River (specific afternoon option)
Description
Our story:
We are a local business and our guides are very passionate about the Champa culture, it motivates us to introduce this special experience to true travelers. We avoid repeating touristy activities that are not related to this unique Champa culture, and we focus on creating an experience that helps travelers grasp deeper immersion into the cultural and historical contemplation.
This experience not only helps travelers gain a deeper understanding of Champa culture, religion, and architecture, but also offers the opportunity to experience the unique Champa food in a local restaurant. Travelers will learn from the guide about how much Champa culture still remains in the local community in cultural practices, cuisines, etc…
Early morning is the best time to visit this sacred sanctuary. The morning tranquility makes the experience more convenient, atmospheric, and enjoyable.
The crowds are kept away and travelers can enjoy the site entirely without worrying about noise or photobombers.
As the temperature is always hot in Central Vietnam, it's better to visit early before the temperature gets too intense.
Tour Itinerary:
• Around 5:30 am: Pick up at hotel and transfer to My Son. Along the way, guests get an included Vietnamese coffee.
• 6:30 am: Arrive at My Son and explore in about 2 hours.
• 9:00 am: Enjoy special Champa food lunch/brunch (vegan available) local mochi cake, seasonal fruits at a local restaurant.
• 9:45 am: Start to depart back to Hoi An city.
• 10:30 am- 11:00 am: Tour ends at hotels in Hoi An.
Highlights:
+ Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hoi An
+ Professional English speaking guide
+ Included coffee and breakfast with unique Champa food (early morning option only)
+ Boat trip (specific afternoon option only)
+ Cham Performance (afternoon option only)
Pickup policy:
+ Free pickup and drop-off from town to the beach (Hoi An).
+ Customers staying outside the pickup area pay pickup fee or come to the meeting point (provided after booking).
+ Customers staying in Da Nang pay 300,000 VND each way of transfer or can manage to Hoi An to the meeting point.
Group size:
+ Morning trip: Small group, min 2 pax, maximum 12 pax. There are always spots for solo travelers.
+ Afternoon trip: Small group, min 2 pax, maximum 14 pax. There are always spots for solo travelers.
Afternoon tour:
12:30 - 13:00: Guests get picked up from hotels around Hoi An.
14:00: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary and start exploring the complex. Walk around the ancient structures and learn about the resplendent history and mysterious constructional techniques of the Cham people.
Around 16:00: Guests start to get back to the vehicle and drive to a boat dock and cruise on Thu Bon river. (Or driver will take the guests back to Hoi An by bus if they take the afternoon option without boat).
17:30/18:00: Tour ends and we drop the guests back to their hotels
The private option (no food) flexibly offers pickup and drop-off from both Hoi An and Da Nang city.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hoi An
Round-trip transportation by van
Professional English speaking guide
Branded bottled water
Coffee (morning option)
Breakfast with Champa food and seasonal fruits (morning options, vegan available)
Banh mi (afternoon options)
Watch the Cham performance (afternoon options)
Boat trip (specific afternoon boat trip option only)
Excludes
My Son Sanctuary entry ticket (148,000 VND) (for all options)
Other fees not mentioned in the inclusions
Tips for guide and driver
Important Information
- It can be difficult to get up early, and we require a very precise pickup time. Guests’ punctuality is important
- The tour still takes place in most kinds of weather conditions
- This experience is ideal for travelers who want to avoid crowds, escape the heat, take better photos, and enjoy a tranquil atmosphere. Please consider if this suits your preferences before booking.
- A working WhatsApp number is required at pickup time for smooth communication.
- Precise timing is essential. Early pickup is required, so punctuality is very important
- The tour is best suited for guests who are comfortable communicating in English. It is not recommended for those with very limited or no English skills.
- Breakfast and coffee are included, served at 9:00 am (vegan/vegetarian available)
- Entrance ticket is not included in the tour price. Please prepare cash to buy (on the travel date)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
