Easy Rider Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary - Marble Mountain PRIVATE TOUR: Automatic scooter tour

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ID: GYG882850-1387947
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Country: Vietnam

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Discover the spiritual center of the former Champa Kingdom - the ruins of the My Son temples. Enjoy a full-day private Scooter from Hoi An to the top of Marble Mountain to explore caves, pagodas...
From Hoi An, we'll drive about an hour on quiet country roads in rural villages. We'll have several stops en route to see fishing communities, rice paddies, vegetable farms, cattle herds, wave "hello" to local farmers...

After an hour driving through countryside villages on Scooter, we'll reach My Son sanctuary and spend about 90 minutes walking at slow pace. The Hindu temples were built from the 4th to 13th centuries. The temple complex was recognized as world heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. Walking at slow pace with our local tour guide, you'll learn the history of ancient Champa Kingdom and Khmer Empire. With local guide's commentary, you'll understand more interesting facts of the Hindu temples. You'll learn how the Champa people made the bricks from clay to built such a unique temples that are still standing strong after a thousand years. You'll also learn why the temples were abandoned, how they were discovered. Local guide will tell you more about the impact of Vietnam War, show you the bomb shells and craters... Many temples and sculptures survived the bombing. You'll learn about the Hindu gods and deities.

Afternoon, you will discover Marble Mountain (Ngu Hanh Son, meaning 'five elements mountain'). Here, you will have the opportunity to explore the stunning natural caves of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful view from the peak. Stone steps carved into the mountain lead to a Buddhist pagoda.
Da Nang is famous for three pagodas having the same name: 'Linh Ung', the first on Son Tra Peninsula, the second on Marble Mountain and the other on Ba Na Hill. The Linh Ung Pagoda at Marble Mountain has been designated a national historical and cultural site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
You will also visit Am Phu cave where there is a replica of heaven and hell in the eerie underground tunnels, before you return to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Wander around the ancient towers and temples and lush green valley of My Son
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of My Son Sanctuary
  • Enjoy the Eastern Sea's most tremendous views from atop of Marble Mountain
  • Climb stone steps to discover stunning caves, grottoes and a Buddhist pagoda
  • We'll drive through countryside villages to have a glimpse of the real Vietnam.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • Pickup and drop off hotel in and around Hoi An, maximum 8 km/5 miles radius from Hoi An old town
  • English-speaking local tour guide, knowledgeable and Automatic scooter 125cc-150 cc
  • Experienced local drivers (All guests are pillion passengers, guests don't drive)
  • All taxes, tickets, entrance fees (Guarantee no hidden fees)
  • Bottled water during the tour
NOT INCLUDED
  • Lunch
  • Travel insurance

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.