My Son Sanctuary Tour with Cham Dance & Thu Bon Boat Ride
Chamonix
Discover My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An or Da Nang, watch a Cham dance show, learn Cham culture, and enjoy a relaxing wooden boat ride along the Thu Bon River.
My Son Sanctuary Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang
This guided tour explores My Son Sanctuary, an ancient Hindu temple complex in Vietnam, ideal for history and culture enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Explore the ancient Hindu temples of My Son Sanctuary
- Watch an authentic Cham dance performance
- Learn Cham history and temple symbolism from your guide
- Enjoy a relaxing wooden boat ride on the Thu Bon River
Description
My Son Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the spiritual and political center of the Champa Kingdom for over 1,000 years. Nestled in a lush valley surrounded by mountains, it features temple clusters built between the 4th and 13th centuries.
Your tour begins with hotel pickup in Hoi An. Guests staying in Da Nang will be transferred to Hoi An to join the group. At My Son, walk along stone pathways guided by an expert who explains how the Cham used special fired bricks and natural adhesives to build the temples. Discover the rituals, Hindu worship practices, and symbolic meanings behind the towers.
Experience a traditional Cham dance performance with colorful costumes and ancient music reflecting the region’s cultural heritage.
Afterward, unwind on a wooden boat along the Thu Bon River, passing fishing villages and rural scenery. The tour concludes at Bach Dang Harbor in Hoi An, where you will be transferred back to your hotel. Da Nang guests will meet the driver at the harbor.
Both group and private tour options are available.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hoi An or Da Nang center)
- English-speaking guide
- Thu Bon River wooden boat ride
- Local lunch
- Transportation by minibus
Excludes
- My Son entrance ticket: 150,000 VND
- Electric car inside My Son: 30,000 VND
- Personal expenses
- Services not mentioned
- Tips (optional)
Important Information
- The tour runs in morning and afternoon sessions
- Expect approximately 2 km of walking inside My Son Sanctuary
- Bring sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable walking shoes
- Pickup times vary depending on your hotel location
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance and bring suitable sun protection. Morning tours offer cooler temperatures for exploring the sanctuary.
