Half-day MY SON SANCTUARY TOUR from HOI AN

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Hoi An, Vietnam

Half-day MY SON SANCTUARY TOUR from HOI AN

From $39.00

Price varies by group size

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Safety measures

4 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

Overview

Uncover the secrets of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed My Son Sanctuary during an exhilarating half-day excursion from Hoi An. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the landmarks that decorate the ancient capital of the Champa Kingdom. Select from a start time to suit your schedule and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel. Visit the magnificent monuments with a small group and receive personalized attention from your guide on this intimate tour, on which numbers are limited to eight people.

Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a knowledgeable guide
Marvel at the Hindu remains of tower-temples decorated in bas-relief
Round-trip hotel transport by minivan included
Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

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What's Included

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off

English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Entrance ticket

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City Center (Except South Hoi An area)

What To Expect

Depart from your hotel in Hoi An in the morning or afternoon, depending on which time you selected, and climb aboard a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle. Admire the lush scenery as you travel towards the atmospheric site of My Son Sanctuary and marvel at the picturesque position of the UNESCO World Heritage Site when you arrive at the entrance.

Follow your guide into the ancient enclave and listen as the prosperous past of tower-temples and colossal structures is brought to life. Visualize the original wooden material of the restored monuments and gain insight into the foundations of the Hindu religion as you explore. See sandstone bas-reliefs that depict mythological scenes and see physical devotions to deities like Krishna, Vishnu, and Shiva.

After your enriching exploration of the site, head back to your Hoi An hotel where the tour concludes.

Itinerary

Stop At:

My Son Sanctuary

Located in the heart of a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountains ranges, My Son is one of the most stunning sights to see in Central Vietnam and only around 80 kilometers from Da Nang city. Whilst excavating My Son, letters found revealed that this complex has been used for offerings and worship of the Hindu god since the 4th century. In 1999, UNESCO declared My Son a Unesco World Heritage Site. The My Son Sanctuary is a remarkable architectural ensemble that developed over a period of ten centuries. It presents a vivid picture of spiritual and political life in an important phase of the history of South-East Asia. Originally built with wood, the temples in My Son were completely destroyed by fire in the 6th century and restored in the 7th century by Sambhuvarman who rebuilt the temples with locally made bricks. Up to the 13th century, more than 70 similar temples were built, establishing My Son as a sanctuary of Hinduism in the Champa Kingdom.

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
Free for children 0-5 years old ; 50% off for children 6-10 years old
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
OPERATED BY Hoi An Express Travel

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Half-day MY SON SANCTUARY TOUR from HOI AN?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas

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Poor guide

Jamie-Anne H

, Aug 2019

Just driven to and dropped at there. Not real depth of explanation of anything. Shame, I bet there is lots to know about this place!

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Amazing tour!

nandnathalal

, Aug 2019

We really enjoyed the tour, service was great, very punctual and also informative. I would highly recommend it!

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Enriching experience!

Wanderer38464960661

, May 2019

Husband and I booked morning tour on May 2. Was hoping to start early as planned (7.30am) but was told the night before that pick-up time was to be pushed back to 8am to accommodate 2 additional persons in the group. The ride to My Son in the last row of the MPV was very uncomfortable with very limited headroom and legroom. However, fortunately or unfortunately, because the driver drove very fast, we were able to get there in about 45 minutes. It was a hair-raising ride with quite a few near misses when the driver kept driving on the opposite direction of the road. However, our guide "Thai" saved the day. He was most attentive and professional. The trip to My Son became a very enriching experience because of his in-depth knowledge of the place and history behind the ruins. He was also an excellent communicator. He literally made history come alive for us! We highly recommend this tour. Just a tip to share: We skipped the cultural show and went to the first ruins cluster to take photos before the crowd descended on the place after the show. Our guide joined us after that to give us the guided tour.

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Tour guide was an arrogant little turd...

Chris W

, Jun 2018

Tour guide was an arrogant little turd. Tour could have been done a lot better!

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Pick up in time. Nice walk in the...

Rka_B

, Apr 2018

Pick up in time. Nice walk in the ruins. Eric the tor guide was great. Short tour, but deserve to see My Son.

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The local tour agency is Hoi An...

Jason_W

, Apr 2018

The local tour agency is Hoi An Express. We found the guide to be informative and professional. We were picked up on time and there were a total of 8 people in the group.

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Excellent and very interesting...

Jeffrey_D

, Mar 2018

Excellent and very interesting excursion! I really enjoyed it. Keep your expectations in check if you've been to Angkor Wat. It's definitely not on that scale, but still worth seeing in my estimation.

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An interesting place to visit, but let...

David_A

, Mar 2018

An interesting place to visit, but let down by the poor English of the guide.

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Appalling service. Collected at 7:15...

Zoe E

, Mar 2018

Appalling service. Collected at 7:15 in Hoi An, driven to a Da Nang hotel and then on unwanted tour of marble shop - didn't arrive at My Son til 9:45! Only saw 2/7 sites and had to leave at 11. Paid £55 for a 3.5 hour minivan ride and

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Eric was a fantastic guide - he had...

Charlotte M

, Mar 2018

Eric was a fantastic guide - he had such a great sense of humour and has a lot of knowledge about My Son. Definitely reccomend the afternoon tour to avoid crowds and get uninterupted photos!

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