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Marble Mountains & Hoi An: Cultural Exploration
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12 Ratings
CHAN MAY PORT JOINT STOCK COMPANY- Công ty Cổ phần Cảng Chân Mây
Embark on a private tour from Chan May Port to explore the enchanting Marble Mountains and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An. Discover hidden caves, visit holy pagodas, witness traditional marble handicraft carving, and immerse yourself in the rich history and charm of Hoi An. Don’t miss out on experiencing the real Hoi An and its captivating allure.
Embark on a private tour from Chan May Port to explore the enchanting Marble Mountains and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An. Discover hidden caves, visit holy pagodas, witness traditional marble handicraft carving, and immerse yourself in the rich history and charm of Hoi An. Don’t miss out on experiencing the real Hoi An and its captivating allure.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Marble Mountains - Marble Mountains with five marble and limestone hills named after the five elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. The Marble Mountains where you can observe a great city & ocean , and explore the natural caves, visit the the holy pagoda
- Hoi An Ancient Town - Hoi An Ancient Town, the World Heritage Site located…
- The Marble Mountains - Marble Mountains with five marble and limestone hills named after the five elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. The Marble Mountains where you can observe a great city & ocean , and explore the natural caves, visit the the holy pagoda
- Hoi An Ancient Town - Hoi An Ancient Town, the World Heritage Site located along Thu Bon River. The ancient town has remained unchanged for centuries. Hoi An used to be the international trading port of Champa Kingdom to import and explore wood, gold, silk. At that time, Hoi An had some trade fairs that attracted lots of merchants from Holland, Portugal, Japan and China to come with their goods. After the river became shallow, Da Nang was the harbor replacing for Hoi An in 18th century.
The walking tour in the old town, the tour guide will show you and explain the whole history of the Japanese bridge, a traditional house, a Chinese Assembly Hall, a cultural and historical museum and the market.
- My Khe Beach - On the way back to the ship, we will stop at My Khe Beach (the R&R beach where US marines landed in and stayed during Viet Nam War.
We will then begin our drive back to the Port and we will have you back at least one hour or more before your departure.
What's Included
- Bottles of water & tissue
- Modern air conditioning car or minivan/bus with experienced driver
- Elevator tickets
- Authentic Vietnamese set menu lunch
- Outside gate port fees for pick up
- Professional English speaking licensed tour guide
- Entrance tickets
- Bottles of water & tissue
- Modern air conditioning car or minivan/bus with experienced driver
- Elevator tickets
- Authentic Vietnamese set menu lunch
- Outside gate port fees for pick up
- Professional English speaking licensed tour guide
- Entrance tickets
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Tips & gratuity
- Personal expenses
- Tips & gratuity
Additional Information
- Visit the holy pagodas and explore the natural caves where used to be a hospital to treat Vietnamese wounded soldiers and Viet Cong hiding during America war
- Enjoy the stunning views from summit of mountain and admire a cluster of 5 small mountains following 5 important elements of universe : water fire, wood, earth and metal.
- Visit the family…
- Visit the holy pagodas and explore the natural caves where used to be a hospital to treat Vietnamese wounded soldiers and Viet Cong hiding during America war
- Enjoy the stunning views from summit of mountain and admire a cluster of 5 small mountains following 5 important elements of universe : water fire, wood, earth and metal.
- Visit the family Traditional Marble Handicraft carving at marble village to experience how local people are so skillful.
- Walk around the ancient old town of Hoi An, which UNESCO World Heritage site, learning about the history of the buildings and the town with your knowledgeable tour guide
- Explore the back alleys and see the real Hoi An
- See why Hoi An is one of the most visited towns in Vietnam
Location
CHAN MAY PORT JOINT STOCK COMPANY- Công ty Cổ phần Cảng Chân Mây
The ship docks at Chan May Port, travellers will get off the ship as soon as they can walk straight a few minutes to the sign Chan May port in red color, then turn right and walk straight to the gate outside. Our tour guide holds the sign on A4 with full name to welcome.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Crystal_p
Feb 15, 2026
Wonderful Tour & Guide - Tien was an amazing tour guide! We saw and learned so much! History, culture, and some shopping too! A great lunch stop as well. I highly recommend this tour!
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Omega11111
Jan 27, 2026
Transfer to Hoi An - Tommy was great to communicate with - clear, quick responses. He was waiting for us when we got off the ship and the transfer to Hoi An was in a comfortable van. We only booked a transfer (no tour) but Tommy gave us lots of tips of things to do and see. On our return Tommy got us close to the ship even though the drop off should have been at the port gate. A great day - thank you Tommy.
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X6002kymaryr
Nov 15, 2025
We had an amazing tour despite record flooding! - We were on a cruise that docked in Chan May Port and only had a short amount of time to do a private tour. Unfortunately, there were torrential rains and the area experienced the worst flooding in 60 years. The flooding started the day we toured. Tommy and Destiny were able to negotiate the areas with calmness and efficiency! We were so happy that we cancelled our bus tour arranged through the cruise ship and booked last minute with Tommy Tours. Our first stop was Dragon Bridge in Da Nang for a photo opp. The Han River was starting to rise but not too bad (yet!). We then went to Marble Mountain (it's not really a mountain but an area where marble statues etc are made). We toured a marble sculpture factory (I don't recommend unless you're in the market to buy a sculpture for your house). We then went to the caves and temples which were interesting but the rain was like waterfall coming down the steps that lead to the temple. Our next stop was Hoi An. We tried Banh Mi Phuong which was made famous by Anthony Bourdain. Then began our tour of Hoi An. The ancient village provides subject matter for photographers.
Within one hour of our visit, the streets were flooded. Our guide Destiny told us that the flood waters could rise to the roof lines by the evening (turns out that is what happened). Destiny finished up our visit with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Tommy safely drove us back to our port. The tour buses from the cruise ship were either cancelled or had to turn back because of the flooding (and no refund!). While the weather was a nightmare, we were able to have a positive experience thanks to Tommy's driving and expertise of the area. His collegue Destiny is an excellent ambassador for Vietnam. She is so knowledgeable of the area and it is because of her that we want to come back to Hoi An and experience more!!
Next time, we will try to visit in April (not during the rainy season!).
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Maryross2
Nov 2, 2025
We had an amazing tour despite record flooding! - We were on a cruise that docked in Chan May Port and only had a short amount of time to do a private tour. Unfortunately, there were torrential rains and the area experienced the worst flooding in 60 years. The flooding started the day we toured. Tommy and Destiny were able to negotiate the areas with calmness and efficiency! We were so happy that we cancelled our bus tour arranged through the cruise ship and booked last minute with Tommy Tours. Our first stop was Dragon Bridge in Da Nang for a photo opp. The Han River was starting to rise but not too bad (yet!). We then went to Marble Mountain (it's not really a mountain but an area where marble statues etc are made). We toured a marble sculpture factory (I don't recommend unless you're in the market to buy a sculpture for your house). We then went to the caves and temples which were interesting but the rain was like waterfall coming down the steps that lead to the temple. Our next stop was Hoi An. We tried Banh Mi Phuong which was made famous by Anthony Bourdain. Then began our tour of Hoi An. The ancient village provides subject matter for photographers. Within one hour of our visit, the streets were flooded. Our guide Destiny told us that the flood waters could rise to the roof lines by the evening (turns out that is what happened). Destiny finished up our visit with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Tommy safely drove us back to our port. The tour buses from the cruise ship were either cancelled or had to turn back because of the flooding (and no refund!). While the weather was a nightmare, we were able to have a positive experience thanks to Tommy's driving and expertise of the area. His collegue Destiny is an excellent ambassador for Vietnam. She is so knowledgeable of the area and it is because of her that we want to come back to Hoi An and experience more!! Next time, we will try to visit in April (not during the rainy season!).
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Martyn_p
Mar 5, 2025
Excellent tour and guide - We could not fault this tour.
Met at the port by our guide Kong and driver Lu.
Travelled via Hai Van pass then stopped at Dragon Bridge.
The marble mountains were amazing and Kong took great time explaining everything whilst keeping to itinerary.
Lunch was excellent a walking tour around Hanoi followed by Coconut coffee then a local show finished the tour.
As requested we were back to port 2 hours to gangway.
Tommy tours and Kong cannot be faulted from contact on initial booking to the drop off back at port
Highly recommended
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T2784hzpatriciap
Feb 22, 2025
Great day out with Kong! - Absolutely fabulous! The only way to describe this trip! From the minute we booked, Tommy kept in touch, our driver Lu and tour guide Kong net us at the port and ensured we had a fantastic day!
Kong is incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of this trip. A great journey up the Hai Ban pass ( Top Gear fans will know this) . On to Danang to view the Dragon Bridge, amazing structure. Real highlight at Marble Mountains where Buddhist Monks chanted and Kong explained the history of the caves and the Buddhist faith and belief. Next was the newly built pagoda, stunning and yet wonderfully serene.
Lunch at the Green Chilli with chef Nando ( a real character) was superb. A guided walking tour around the old town, including entrance to Chinese temple ending with a traditional Vietnamese show made the day perfect and excellent value for money. Would highly recommend!
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Esthersm5263ay
Feb 22, 2025
The Most Wonderful Day - We had the most wonderful day with Kong our guide and Lu the driver. From the minute he picked us up from the port to the end of the day Kong was so informative and such a wonderful guide. Our day was packed full of interesting places and the food at the green chilli restaurant at lunch time with Nando was excellent. We drove up Hae Vin pass, visited marble mountain, 2 wonderful temples in Danang, The dragon bridge, a show in hoi an, a walking tour and much more. We could not of asked for a better day, thank you so much to Tommy Tours, Kong and Lu for making this day so special for us and showing us these beautiful places. I would 100% recommend this trip to anybody visiting the area.
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346barney
Feb 22, 2025
Great Customer Service - Did this tour today from Chan May with our guide Kong and driver Lu.
Started with a trip along the Hai Van Pass then stopped for photos at the Dragon bridge.
Then onto Marble Mountain which was absolutely breathtaking .
Followed by a brilliant lunch in Hoi An a walking tour of old town, coconut coffee and a 30 minute local show.
I couldn't fault anything great value for money from a very knowledgeable guide.
I would highly recommend this company.
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Michelle_a
Oct 26, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Marble Mountain and Hoi An. Ty and our driver (Phe) were excellent and did a great job of giving us a background of the sites we were seeing while graciously answering all of our questions. Ty also accommodated our lunch request and brought us to experience authentic Pho. Such a wonderful experience and an awesome introduction to Vietnam. Thank you!
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Euphemia_s
Mar 4, 2024
Fun trip - Tommy and Tho were great tour guides. Tommy was always in touch with me, answered all my questions before our tour and worked with me to give my group of 28 people a great time. We went to marble mountains and although it was pretty rough terrain for some of us, Tho assisted one of us down the steps. Do not attempt this if you have health issues and/or physical restrictions. The steps are steep and uneven.
The second part of our tour was to hoi an, coconut basket boat ride. It was a blast! Then we had lunch at a local restaurant with delicious food. We had 3 appetizers plus the main entree and drink. We could have been satisfied with just the 3 appetizers. It was a nice riverside restaurant. Unfortunately our group was too big to sit by the riverside, but fortunately we sat on the second floor with air conditioning.
We then went to hoi an for some shopping and a wild ride around the streets in electric buggies.
After a great tour, while driving back to the cruise ship, we were entertained by Tommy and Tho singing and getting to know them a little more on a personal level.
It was a great day. My whole group enjoyed it very much.
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