Vietnam · Archaeology

6-Hour Mỹ Sơn Sailing Trip from Hoi An with Thu Bồn River Cruise

6 Hours Round trip from Hội An Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Mỹ Sơn ruins, a vast religious complex with more than 70 Cham towers and temples
02 Wander through elaborate Cham carvings and sculptures at this ancient sanctuary
03 Cruise along the Thu Bồn River and observe local life from the water
04 Enjoy a light lunch on the boat before visiting Kim Bồng carpentry village

Scout through the Mỹ Sơn ruins, located 50 km from Hoi An, and explore a huge religious complex with more than 70 towers and temples of different architectural styles. Wander among the elaborate carvings and sculptures of the Cham people, then continue with a boat trip on the Thu Bồn River. Observe local life along the river, enjoy a light lunch on board, and visit Kim Bồng carpentry village before returning to Hoi An.

Scout through the Mỹ Sơn ruins, located 50 km from Hoi An, and explore a huge religious complex with more than 70 towers and temples of different architectural styles.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hoi An, Mỹ Sơn

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary and Thu Bồn River Boat Trip

At 7:30-8:00 am, pick up from your hotel in the Hoi An Ancient Town area.
At 8:30 am, leave for Mỹ Sơn Holy Land.
Arrive at Mỹ Sơn at 9:30 am. Surrounded by marvelous mountains, Mỹ Sơn was chosen as a religious center and was built in the late 4th century under the Cham King Bhadravaman. It was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty between the 4th and 12th centuries. Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics comprising more than 70 architectural works. These include temples and towers connected to each other with intricate red-brick designs. The main component of Cham architectural design is the tower, built to reflect the divinity of the king.
Spend 2 hours enjoying and discovering the beauty of the ancient buildings of the Champa Kingdom with our tour guide.
Arrive at Cầu Lâu boat station and take a boat trip on the Thu Bồn River.
Observe local people and enjoy the fresh air.
Enjoy a light lunch on the boat before visiting Kim Bồng carpentry village.
At 2:30 pm, the boat trip will finish at Bạch Đằng boat station.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hội An 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

A/C bus
English-speaking guide
Boat trip
Light lunch
Entrance fees
Bottle(s) of water

What's Not Included

Travel insurance and visa fees to Vietnam
Personal expenses
Tipping/gratuities

What to bring

Raincoat
Umbrella
Hat

Know before you go

Know Before You Book:
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- A minimum of 2 people is required per booking.
Cancellation Policy:
- If you cancel at least 7 calendar days in advance, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 3 and 6 calendar days in advance, you will be charged a 50% cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 2 calendar days in advance, you will be charged a 100% cancellation fee.