Experience the ancient Champa kingdom at My Son Holyland and explore the charming city of Hoi An on a private shore excursion from Chan May Port. Discover the rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture of these two iconic destinations.
- My Son Sanctuary - The drive from CHAN MAY to our first stop at My Son Holy Land takes approximately one and a half hours. Here, you will marvel at the ancient ruins which date back to the Champa Kingdom (4th-15th Centuries) After arriving at My Son you will have approximately one and a half hours to explore with your personal licensed guide, who will provide you with in-depth information on the history of each temple, as well as help you to take lots of stunning photos.
You will then depart for Hoi An, surely one of the most popular and picturesque destinations in Vietnam.
- Hoi An Ancient Town - Hoi An is a world heritage site located along the Thu Bon River. The Ancient Town has remained unchanged for centuries and was used as an international trading port of the Champa Kindom to import and export wood, gold and silk. At that time trade fairs were held, attracting merchants from Holland, Portugal, China and Japan but once the Thu Bon became too shallow, the port was moved to Da Nang sometime around the 18th Century.
The drive to Hoi An will take around one hour. On arrival you will enjoy a delicious local lunch. After lunch, you will begin an enjoyable walking tour of this pretty town, during which your guide will show you the Japanese Bridge explaining the history of this famous landmark. You will also visit a traditional house, a Chinese Assembly Hall and a cultural and historical museum. You will then have time to stroll around the town and buy souvenirs or some beautiful paintings for which Hoi An is famous.
- My Khe Beach - On the way back to the ship, we will stop you at My Khe Beach (former name by China Beach) in Danang where the US Base was located to take a swim in the South China Sea and a beer.
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.
- Licensed informative English-speaking tour guide (other languages available on request)
- Bottles of water & towels
- Modern air-conditioned luxury SUV car/minivan/bus with experienced driver
- Authentic Vietnamese set menu lunch
- Entrance tickets
- Port fees
- Tipping for guide and driver
- Personal expenses such as shopping
Key Points:
EXPLORING MY SON HOLYLAND:
- Explore the missing kingdom of Champa in Vietnam’s history, dating from the 2nd century to the 15th century, to learn about Champa civilization.
- Appreciate the valley’s beauty, surrounded by forests and mountains.
- Delve into temples that have been constructed and revamped from the 4th century to the 13th century.
- Understand how the Cham people were able to construct the temple without utilizing mortar.
TOUR OF HOI AN CITY:
- Tour Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the ancient Tan Ky Commercial House, the Japanese covered bridge (a symbol of Hoi An city), Cultural and Historical Museum, and the local market.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
