Marble Mountain and Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
- Explore Marble Mountain's five hills and learn their significance through your English-Vietnamese speaking guide
- Admire the exquisite stone sculptures created by the local artisans of Nuoc Nuoc Stone Sculpture Village
- Visit Hoi An - one of the oldest cities in Southeast Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999
- See the Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese cultural and architectural influence all over the ancient town
- Feast on local food for dinner and get to try Hoi An classics such as Cao Lau, Nem Lui, Banh Xeo, and more!
- Admire the scenic sunset on your seat in the air-conditioned vehicle
What to expect
Learn more about Vietnam's Buddhist origins and ancient history in this tour. Get to visit Marble Mountain and its complex of five marble and limestone hills that represent the five main elements of the universe - Iron Mountain (Kim), Wood Mountain (Moc), Water Mountain (Thuy), Fire Mountain (Hoa), and Earth Mountain (Tho). Explore these nature works and discover Buddhist pilgrimage sites and sanctuaries, such as Tam Thai Pagoda and Linh Ung Pagoda. Head down to the foot of the mountain and meet the skilled artisans of Non-Nuoc Stone Sculpture Village. After an educational interaction with the locals, head to Hoi An on foot. Fill up on local favorites for dinner and walk around the lantern-lit streets of the ancient town. End the tour with a ride back to your hotel.





Reviews
My spouse and I participated in this tour in May. The transportation for the day was the bus shown closest in the attached photo. Although we shared the bus with an English tour group (17 people), there was one guide assigned per language. On this particular day, we were the only two participants on the Japanese tour, so we were fortunate to have the guide to ourselves, which allowed us to sightsee at our own pace, and we were very grateful for that. Regarding Pickup: We were scheduled for a 3:00 PM pickup at our Da Nang hotel lobby, but about 30 minutes prior, we received a call in our room saying it would be 3:15 PM. However, around 2:55 PM, the front desk called again to say the guide had arrived, so we went to the lobby and met them. After that, we waited about 15 minutes for the bus to actually arrive and depart. Regarding the Tour Content and Guide: Our Japanese guide, Mr. Hoang, was very experienced, having even guided Emperor Akihito in the past. Marble Mountain: The guide efficiently purchased the extra elevator tickets for us, and we were able to navigate smoothly even on a crowded Saturday. Consideration: We appreciated that the guide frequently helped us with taking photos at good spots and directed us to free restrooms. Regarding Meals: Dinner in Hoi An was at a round table for 4-5 people, shared with the English tour group. While taste is subjective, the portions were so generous that we couldn't finish everything. Regarding Hoi An Exploration and Return: The townscape, with lanterns lighting up as it got dark, was very atmospheric. At the Japanese Bridge (Chua Cau), the guide explained historical points, such as the markers for flood levels during the rainy season. Afterward, we had nearly an hour of free time before meeting at the Hoi An market. On the way back, we had to wait about 20-30 minutes for the bus to arrive, but the guide thoughtfully arranged for us to wait in a place where we could sit, so it wasn't much of an inconvenience.
It's was a compact but excellent day trip. Had a great climb up the Marble mountain, visiting the deities in caves and summit view of the area. Hoi An old city was also spectacular with the quaint and traditional houses, lanterns and river rides. Our guide Mr Hoang did a splendid job in guiding and explaining the various aspects of areas at Marble Mountains & Hoi An old city.
We enjoyed our tour of Marble Mountains and Hoi An. However, the bus and tour guide arrived late. Our scheduled pick-up time on Klook was 15:00, but we were picked up at 15:40. We could have had more time to explore and enjoy the evening if the tour had started on time. Be ready for around 200 steps going up, and definitely wear comfortable shoes! 😅 Dinner was superb, and the night tour/free time in Hoi An was perfect. Overall, we still had a wonderful experience and really enjoyed the tour. ❤️
The entire trip was truly amazing. The driver picked us up at the hotel in Da Nang and drove us to the Marble mountain first, followed by Hoi An. Even the guide advised us on the pricing for the lantern boat, ensuring we wouldn't get scammed. He also advised us whether to ride a motor or a manual paddling boat, which helped us a lot. He gave us ample time in each destination to roam around, feeling free and easy, and was very clear with his instructions (I.e., meet up time and place). On the bus, he explained the history and culture of the place in great details.
I just arrived at Da Nang at noon, and this tour with hotel pick-up at 3:05 pm just made it efficient to have a great journey at the Marble Mountain and Hui An with dinner. The night view with lantern street and boat is gorgeous. I also enjoyed a cup of coffee with cake during walk around th e river. Thanks to the great tour guide Tea for his informative introduction and itinerary arrangement. l have a wonderful Day 1 in Da Nang.
This tour allows you to efficiently visit Marble Mountains and Hoi An. Climb the 200 steps of Marble Mountain, and a magical cave awaits you. After moving to Hoi An, you'll have a meal (included in the price) at a restaurant, mainly consisting of noodles and chicken rice, followed by about an hour and a half to stroll through the fantastically illuminated streets adorned with lanterns.
was picked up and dropped us directly from our hotel, visited marble mountain for an hour and hoi an for about 2-3 hrs only with yummy dinner to complete our tour. also our guide was able to explained clearly the history. highly recommended to take this tour if you have quick visit or limited time.
An excellent day tour from Da Nang! The guide was professional and engaging, and the itinerary was perfectly planned. Marble Mountain and Hoi An were both stunning. Transfers were smooth and comfortable. The included dinner was delicious and a lovely way to end the day.
Hoang was an awesome tour guide and was funny, kind and timely. He was very informative and pleasant to listen to and my group had a wonderful time at the Marble Mountains and Hoi An. Would recommend for sure if you are after a nice afternoon tour of both areas on a time restraint.
Originally, we had only planned to visit Marble Mountain and Hoi An, but we were very lucky to be informed at the last minute that we could add the Son Chan Peninsula as well, which was impossible. Our guide's English was very easy to understand and we learned a lot about Da Nang's history and culture. I was worried about how much free time we would have in Hoi An, but we had two hours and were able to fully enjoy the night in Hoi An. It was great.
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What To Wear:
- Comfortable shoes
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