Top Central Vietnam Cultural Tours

Explore the UNESCO-listed temples of My Son in the cool of the early morning, before the crowds arrive, on a convenient small-group half-day tour. Learn all about the Hindu temples (some of which date back to the 4th century) and the local culture from your guide. Enjoy a breakfast of banh mi or noodles and a hot drink (included) after touring the historic sites.

Get familiar with the breathtaking Ba Na Hill Station on this day-long tour departing from your choice of Hoi An or Da Nang. Instead of haggling with a taxi operator or hiring a vehicle, enjoy convenient hotel pick up before jumping on a bus to the Ba Na Hills. See all of the major highlights of Ba Na, including the unusually-shaped Golden Bridge, remnants of colonial-era Indochina and the Linh Ung Pagoda with its colossal Buddha statue.

Uncover the secrets of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed My Son Sanctuary during an exhilarating half-day excursion from Hoi An. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the landmarks that decorate the ancient capital of the Champa Kingdom. Select from a start time to suit your schedule and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel. Visit the magnificent monuments with a small group and receive personalized attention from your guide on this intimate tour, on which numbers are limited to eight people.

Avoid the overpriced group tours on sale through your hotel and enjoy a private excursion to the imposing Marble Mountains, a short drive from both Hoi An and Da Nang. Discover cave grottoes and a Buddhist pagoda, take in the sights from the top of the mountain and see local craftspeople transform raw marble into handcrafted treasures.

Get away from the crowds and see the best of Ba Na Hills on this private tour. After pickup from your hotel, you’ll ride the famous cable car, wander across the famous Golden Bridge, explore Linh Ung Pagoda, Loc Uyen Garden, and Quan Am Pavilion, and feast on an authentic Vietnamese buffet. With your English-speaking guide leading the way, you’ll get so much out of this full-day adventure.

Combine two of the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park’s top natural attractions on a day trip to Paradise Cave and Dark Cave from Dong Hoi or Phong Nha. You’ll receive personalized attention and explore each cave at a relaxed pace in a small group limited to 15, as you admire magical stalactites and enjoy kayaking, mud bathing, and swimming.

On this Phong Nha Caves tour from Hue, you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed complex of 14 grottoes in the limestone mountains of Ke Bang National Park. Used by the Cham people in the ninth and 10th centuries as Buddhist sanctuaries, the caves still contain the remains of altars and inscriptions. You’ll receive plenty of personal attention on this small-group tour, which also includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Phong Nha cave is located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang national Park, 50km from Dong Hoi city. This national park was listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 2003 for its geological values. Phong Nha cave can be considered as the most famous cave in this Kingdom of the caves with several world cave records including the largest combined caverns and passageways as well as the longest underground the river. It is really an ideal place for tourists to learn about the rock formations. Taking a boat trip along Son river to discover Phong Nha cave will be a very interesting experience.

Admire some of the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha National Park’s most spectacular subterranean scenery on a day trip to Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave from either the Phong Nha or Dong Hoi. Explore at your own pace in a small group limited to 15 people, and skip the hassle of hiring your own transport by letting someone else drive.

Exploring exotic scenes of Nature and Human Marble Moutain is well-known as the most beautiful site not only among Vietnamese but also tourists. It carries an amazing value of combination between many mable and limestone caves. Monkey Mountain should be on religion/culture lovers’ checklist. Many exciting stories of history and culture based on Buddhism have been told when visiting this place. You could also see the giant statue of Laddy Buddha which set a new record in height.

Get an overview of Hoi An and Da Nang in just one day. This private tour is a must for first-time travelers to Vietnam and provides a wonderful introduction to the local culture, food, and sights. Visit the UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese coffee at a local shop, and feel free to customize your itinerary with your dedicated tour guide.

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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Our guide pick you up at your hotel and depart to My Son Sanctuary - The World Cultural Heritage. 3:00 pm: Arrive at My Son and we'll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking throughout the landscape, learning histories with our local English speaking guide, enjoying the Champa's traditional performances. 5:15 pm: Get back to mini van then transfer to the wharf for taking a boat trip to Hoi An with nice and cool breeze on boarding, beautiful sunset river scenery on the biggest river in the Central of vietnam named as Thu Bon River. Get your camera ready for the amazing moment of local people activies along the river 6:30 pm : arrive at Hoi An, we will drop you at your hotel. Tour ends!

Spend the day touring Hue's culture, heritage and traditions on this memorable tour that showcases the best of the city's top attractions. In addition to checking out historic landmarks, religious temples and city streets, you'll savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch as part of this all-inclusive tour.

Feast your senses on the delectable tastes and enticing aromas of Hoi An’s Old Town on an evening walking tour. Immerse yourself in a vibrant maze of bustling markets and narrow alleyways while a knowledgeable guide offers insight into Vietnam’s fascinating food culture. Savor the explosive flavors of local delicacies at market stalls or within restaurants and enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to 12 fellow food lovers.

History and culture enthusiasts will love this fun day out, which includes a visit to the Hindu temples of My Son, a cooking class and lunch at a local home, and a boat ride. Travel to My Son easily in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Learn all about the town's Hindu heritage on a guided walking tour, then learn to make typical Vietnamese food, before relaxing on a peaceful boat ride back to Hoi An.

- Taking the trip with Dacotours, you will see how enthusiastic and passionate our tour guides are as we always try our best not only to bring the happiness and to deliver great stories about culture to our customers but also to devote to sustainable tourism development. - You will have the chance to discover Marble Moutain - where you can find several ancient Buddhist sanctuaries and maybe you try yourselves with a stairway of 156 steps leads to the top of Water Moutain and experience the beautiful cave system within. - After discovering Marble Mountain, we continue our journey to Hoi An Ancient Town - Unesco World Heritage. You will be surrounded by thousand of colorful laterns everywhere. Besides, you also improve your knowledge about the culture and history of Hoi An from the past, immers your mind with fresh air nearby peaceful Hoai river.

Up to four passengers can travel between destinations in air-conditioned comfort with this one-way private transfer from Hue to Hoi An (or the reverse direction). Skip the hassle of navigating Hai Van Pass and have more time to focus on sightseeing. En route, your driver stops at the Lap An fishing lagoon, Lang Co Beach, Tho Quang fishing village in Da Nang, Son Tra Peninsula sites, and Marble Mountain.

See the UNESCO-listed Imperial City on a full-day sightseeing tour of Hue. The former imperial capital on the banks of the Perfume River offers visitors a glimpse of royal palaces and tombs. Visit Dong Ba Market; take a dragon boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda; and tour the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum and kings’ tombs with your guide. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport by minivan included.

Discover the fascinating history of the ancient Champa culture during this 4-hour trip to the My Son archaeological site from Hoi An. This UNESCO World Heritage site was a key center of the Champa kingdom as early as the 3rd century, with building and activity continuing until the 14th century. During your visit you’ll have a chance to admire the collection of tower-temples that dot this ancient site, learning about the history and culture of the now-defunct civilization. Your visit to My Son also includes site entrance fees, a guide, round-trip hotel transport and bottled water.

Make the most of a short time in the Da Nang and Hoi An area with this private guided tour of these neighboring cities. Starting in either Da Nang or Hoi An, you’ll tour a number of cultural and natural attractions in the area, including Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge and Marble Mountains, and Hoi An’s old town and night markets. An easy way to see a lot in one day.

Travel back in time to the Champa Kingdom and the third century on this half-day tour of the My Son Sanctuary from Da Nang. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and tour the sanctuary to Hinduism that has been attracting travelers for decades.

Tour some of Hue’s remarkable ancient monuments without getting rushed around by a guide on this private driving tour. Explore Hue’s ancient tombs at your own pace; set your own departure time with your private driver and spend as much time as you want at each site. Walk around tombs to ancient Vietnamese emperors like Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, and Tu Duc, and visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda.

Rich with cultural and historic significance, My Son sanctuary is one of the most beautiful and important religious sites in Vietnam. Your tour starts early, with pickup from your expert English-speaking guide at 8:00 AM / 1:30 PM. After a stunning drive through amidst lush hills and rushing rivers, you’ll arrive at the My Son at 9:00 AM / 2:30 PM — good time to beat the heat. Wandering through the ruins of ancient temples to the Hindu god Shiva, your guide will recount the fascinating history of the kingdom of Champa, whose religious leaders began the construction of My Son in the 4th-century. See the ornate towers, now covered with bright green grass, with ornate pillars still suggesting the beauty of the complex when it was built.