Stopping at the Marble Mountains on the Drive Between Da Nang and Hoi An
A one-way transfer does not include extra stops, so choose between a short stop, quoted separately, and the half-day programme.
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The Marble Mountains lie between Da Nang and Hoi An, so they are easy to stop at on the way, but a one-way transfer price does not include extra stops. Hoi An to the Marble Mountains is about 20 km and 30 minutes, and a half-day Da Nang, Marble Mountains and Hoi An programme of about 4 hours has its own price. Here is how to choose between a stop and the half-day programme, and what to ask at the site.
Starting rates only. Sun Travel checks the pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time before confirming the trip. Fuel, road tolls and parking are included in the listed route rate. Waiting at pickup is free for 30 minutes; waiting beyond 1 hour adds US$4. Extra stops need separate confirmation. This is the one-way rate for Hoi An to the Marble Mountains. The half-day Da Nang, Marble Mountains and Hoi An programme has its own rate item. It includes fuel, tolls and parking or gate fees. Waiting time and extra stops are quoted and confirmed separately.
Choosing between a quick stop and the half-day programme
- A stop on the Da Nang to Hoi An route: use the route rate (Da Nang to Hoi An about 30 km, 40 minutes) and add a stop at the Marble Mountains. Waiting time and the cost of the stop we quote separately.
- A half day including the Marble Mountains: use the Da Nang, Marble Mountains and Hoi An programme (about 4 hours); see the half-day car tour from Da Nang to the Marble Mountains and Hoi An. It suits you if you want more time on site.
- From Hoi An to the Marble Mountains: see the private car from Hoi An to the Marble Mountains.
What to know about the site
The Marble Mountains are five hills named Kim, Moc, Thuy, Hoa and Tho. At Thuy Son the east gate has 108 steps to Linh Ung Pagoda and the west gate has 156 steps to Tam Thai Pagoda; the lift rises about 43 m; the area is open from about 7:00 to 17:00. These are stone steps and caves, so choose suitable footwear. Some features such as the lift may charge separately; ask at the desk, along with current ticket prices.
If you leave luggage in the car, ask the driver where the car will park and how to reach them before you go in. Elderly travellers and young children should think about the number of steps when choosing an entrance.
Stopover timing to send when booking Marble Mountains car
- The pickup point and the final drop-off (the car can drive through the gates of hotels and resorts to pick up and drop off).
- How long you want at the Marble Mountains and the time you want to reach Hoi An or Da Nang.
- The number of passengers and suitcases and a 4, 7 or 16-seat vehicle.
See also the private car from Da Nang to Hoi An, the Bay Mau Coconut Forest guide and the private car rates.
Frequently asked questions about stopping at the Marble Mountains between Da Nang and Hoi An
How much is a private car from Da Nang to Hoi An with a stop at the Marble Mountains?
Current starting rates for Da Nang → Marble Mountains → Hoi An (half day): 4-seat car from US$30, 7-seat car from US$34 and 16-seat van from US$53. The listed price includes fuel, road tolls and parking; Sun Travel quotes the final fare based on your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.
How long does the driver wait at the Marble Mountains?
State the waiting time you want when you book and we quote it separately, because the transfer price is one way. For a half day, look at the Da Nang, Marble Mountains and Hoi An programme of about 4 hours, which has its own price.
Can we leave suitcases in the car while we visit?
Ask the driver and dispatch where the car will park and how to reach them before you go in. Carry documents and valuables with you and do not leave valuables in the car.
Does the car rate include the site ticket and the lift?
No. The transfer rate covers vehicle fuel, expressway tolls and entrance parking fees. The site ticket and the lift are collected separately by the site management.
How is a waiting surcharge calculated?
Free waiting and the charge for a long wait are listed under Trip terms on the route page. For time spent waiting at the site, we quote separately based on the plan you send.
Can elderly travellers or young children manage the climb?
There are stone steps at the gates (108 at the east gate and 156 at the west gate of Thuy Son), and the lift may charge separately. Choose the gate and features to suit everyone in your group.
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