Enjoy a fascinating day on this adventure filled full-day tour to My Son, home to the grand Champa Kingdom. Set off on a jeep from Hoi An, you will get a real insight into rural living and enjoy countryside views en route to the My Son Sanctuary. Visit vibrant morning markets, traditional and handicraft villages, enjoy a traditional dance performance and learn about the history of My Son temples. Travel in a Jeep and explore into the heart of the Vietnamese countryside.
Highlights
- Travel through quiet rural laneways of the countryside by a jeep
- Visit the ancient My Son sanctuary
- Avoid the crowds in the city and enjoy the fresh air and spectacular views
- Explore a special local market, reknowned for breeding piglets
- Discover a local bronze casting village and a village of traditional houses
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
| Day 1 | | Hoi An, My Son | Drive through the country-side, Stop at an ancient Banyan Tree, Visit... | L |
- Transfer:
- Activities:
Drive through the country-side, Stop at an ancient Banyan Tree, Visit local market, Walk to visit My Son Sanctuary and enjoy traditional dance performance, Visit local bronze casting village, back to Hoi An
07.30 Your Jeep and guide will meet you at your hotel in Hoi An . We start our jeep tour through the country-side where the small hamlets are alive with activity and the local people are busy with their daily business.
We stop at an ancient Banyan Tree which is the heart of a bustling morning market. Enjoy a real Vietnamese coffee and watch the thriving market activities. Please take a walk through the market and soak up the atmosphere.
09.00 We return to our Jeep and continue exploring the countryside before stopping to enjoy a very special market. The market is filled with little piglets. Your guide will explain the history and purpose of the fascinating market.
09.30 Leaving the piglet market we continue our scenic trip to My Son via small village roads lined with local houses and picturesque paddy fields.
10.15 We arrive at My Son Sanctuary and are greeted by the sounds of the haunting Cham music filling the air. Here we stop to take in the vibrantly dressed dancers enjoying a traditional dance performance before starting your walking tour of the ancient ruins. The tour begins with a short ascent along a track bordered by jungle. As we reach the top, the fascinating ruins appear. While you explore the area your guide will explain the history of the religious site which served as a burial place for the Cham monarchs many centuries ago.
11.30 After our exploration of My Son, we return to the Jeep to begin our return journey to Hoi An.
There is plenty to see, so it’s time to get moving again. Our first stop is a local bronze casting village. We stop at a local house in the village to learn about bronze casting and its uses in Vietnam and why it is so important.
12.45 Following our visit to the casting village, we take a short trip in the Jeep to a village that is home to a collection of traditional houses. Enjoying the history and architecture from another era of Vietnam, we stop for a delicious local lunch. Feel free to explore the village and take photos, and discover more of the rich and vibrant culture that has contributed so much to modern Vietnam.
14.00 After lunch we board our Jeep and begin our return journey to Hoi An. We continue through the countryside and its quaint villages and rice paddies where photo opportunities abound.
14.30 We return to your hotel and your tour concludes
My Son Hindu Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a great sample of the ancient Champa civilization located in the southern part of Vietnam. It was an independent state from around the 2nd to the 17th century, at which time it was occupied by Vietnam. The impressive Hindu-themed ruins feature many beautiful stone sculptures, temples and towers in tropical jungle surroundings.
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Inclusions
- Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nations list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details.)
- Transport in retro-style Jeep
- Private, experienced English-speaking guide
- Local licensed Jeep driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hoi An
- 2 bottles of water
- All entry fees
Exclusions
- International in/out flights
- Travel insurance
- Vietnam Visa Stamp fee
- Early check-in and late check-out surcharges at accommodations
- Single supplement surcharges
- Peak season surcharges: From Dec. 20 to Jan. 15
- Christmas Eve surcharges: Dec. 24
- New Year Eve surcharges: Dec 31
- New Year surcharges: Jan 01
- Lunar New Year surcharges
- Public Holidays surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification Day
- Weekend surcharges: Friday, Saturday (If required)
- Beverage
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Other services not mentioned above
Day 1:Hoi An, My Son
My Son Hindu Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a great sample of the ancient Champa civilization located in the southern part of Vietnam. It was an independent state from around the 2nd to the 17th century, at which time it was occupied by Vietnam. The impressive Hindu-themed ruins feature many beautiful stone sculptures, temples and towers in tropical jungle surroundings.
