Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Full-Day My Son and Hoi An Tour with Lantern Boat Ride

1 Day Round trip from Tp. Hội An Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO-recognized World Cultural Heritage site
  • 02 Explore Hoi An Ancient Town, including Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and the Japanese Bridge
  • 03 Experience traditional Champa performances at My Son
  • 04 Enjoy a boat trip on the Thu Bon River and an evening lantern release on the Hoai River

Visit My Son Sanctuary to admire the unique Cham architecture of this UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town to explore well-preserved old houses, traditional assembly halls, and local handicraft shops, while enjoying traditional arts and Hoi An specialty food. The experience also includes a hands-on rice paper-making activity, a boat trip on the Thu Bon River, and an evening boat ride on the Hoai River with flower lantern release.

6:00 pm: Enjoy a boat ride on the Hoai River and release flower lanterns to pray for the best luck for you and your family.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hoi An, Mỹ Sơn
Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town Experience

  • 7:30-8:00 am: Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hoi An and depart for My Son Sanctuary, a World Cultural Heritage site.
  • 9:30 am: Arrive at My Son, where you will have 2 hours to discover the site on foot through its beautiful landscape, learn about its history with our local English-speaking guide, and enjoy traditional Champa performances.
  • Then, return to the minivan and head to a local house to learn how to make rice paper. Later, you will enjoy the product you made by hand.
  • 12:30 pm: Return to the van and have lunch at another local house. Relax with cold herbal tea, delicious food, and fresh air. After lunch, take a boat trip to Hoi An along the Thu Bon River, the largest river in Central Vietnam.
  • 1:30 pm: Arrive in Hoi An and return to your hotel to rest, or relax at a coffee shop around the old town for about an hour before preparing for your next trip to Hoi An Ancient Town.
  • About 2:30 pm: Arrive in Hoi An Ancient Town, where you will visit:
    • Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall for ancestor worship and family altar viewing.
    • Well-preserved old houses such as Phung Hung Ancient House and Tan Ky Ancient House.
    • Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House to enjoy art shows.
    • The Japanese Bridge, a 400-year-old bridge connecting the Japanese and Chinese communities.
    • Hoi An's handicraft shops and artwork galleries.
    • Dinner featuring Hoi An specialty food.
  • 6:00 pm: Enjoy a boat ride on the Hoai River and release flower lanterns to pray for the best luck for you and your family.
  • Immerse yourself in the fanciful atmosphere of the lantern street.
  • Enjoy free time at the night market and take in the shimmering beauty of Hoi An.
  • 6:30 pm: Return to your hotel. End of our services.
My Son Sanctuary, Thu Bon River, Hoi An Ancient Town, Japanese Bridge

Where this trip takes you

My Son Sanctuary, Thu Bon River, Hoi An Ancient Town, Japanese Bridge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tp. Hội An 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip pickup from your hotel in Hoi An
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fee and lunch at a local restaurant
  • Dinner with Hoi An specialty food
  • Travel insurance
  • Mineral water

What's Not Included

  • Expenses not mentioned
  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hoi An, Quảng Nam, Việt Nam
Tour start
Tp. Hội An, Quảng Nam, Việt Nam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Tp. Hội An.

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