An Easy Afternoon from the Marble Mountains to Hoi An

The Da Nang, Marble Mountains and Hoi An half-day programme

Moving from Da Nang to Hoi An, you can turn the Marble Mountains, which lie between the two cities, into a proper visit rather than a quick photo stop. The car collects you in Da Nang and drops you at your Hoi An accommodation within about 5 hours. Pickup time and the drop-off address are set when you book; the stop count and extra-stop charge are in the section Stops and the extra-stop charge below.

The Marble Mountains and how long to stay

The Marble Mountains are five peaks called Kim, Moc, Thuy, Hoa and Tho; on Thuy Son the east gate has 108 steps to Linh Ung pagoda and the west gate 156 steps to Tam Thai pagoda, with a lift of about 43 m that charges its own ticket, and the area is open from about 7:00 to 17:00. Hours and tickets are set by the managing body, so ask at the counter.

How long to stay depends on your group: count by the pace of the slowest person and divide the 5 hours into three parts: travelling, time on site and a buffer. Detail is in the guides to how long to spend at the Marble Mountains and the Marble Mountains stopover between Da Nang and Hoi An.

Pickup in Da Nang and drop-off in Hoi An

Cars can enter the gates of hotels and resorts to pick up and drop off; send the name and address of your accommodation in Da Nang and in Hoi An. Luggage can stay in the car while you sightsee, but ask the driver where the car will be parked and how to reach them, and keep valuables with you.

If your accommodation is in the pedestrian area of the old town, meet at a point outside the restricted area as in where to meet your car in Hoi An at night. Check-in time is set by the property.

Older travellers, young children and other options

There are stone steps at the gates, so older travellers or young children should consider the lift; say so when you send your request so rest time can be planned. To add Son Tra, see the Da Nang, Linh Ung and Non Nuoc half-day tour; to stop at the Marble Mountains during a one-way trip, see the car from Hoi An to the Marble Mountains.

Not included in the rate

• Not included: lift and cave tickets and other facilities charged separately at the Marble Mountains, personal meals; stops from a 5th stop on and time beyond the frame of about 5 hours dispatch will quote separately; a 4th stop adds a charge under the rule in the section Stops and the extra-stop charge below.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this half-day programme and where does it end?

About 5 hours; the car collects you in Da Nang and drops you at your accommodation in Hoi An. Time beyond the frame we will quote and confirm separately.

Can my luggage stay in the car?

It can. Ask the driver where the car will be parked and how to reach them before you go in, and keep documents and valuables with you.

How should older relatives handle the Marble Mountains?

There are stone steps at the gates (108 at the east gate and 156 at the west gate of Thuy Son) and a lift that charges its own ticket. Choose the gate and facilities by the whole group’s ability and say so when you send your request.

Are the lift and cave tickets in the car rate?

No. The tour price covers the car; the lift and cave tickets are charged separately by the managing body at the ticket counter.