A Private Car to My Son Sanctuary: Hours, Shows and Pickup Timing
Your departure time against the opening hours and show times decides the plan; here are the hours and how to time the pickup.
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My Son Sanctuary is a World Heritage Site (UNESCO, 1999). From Da Nang the round trip is about 45 km and 1 hour each way, so what matters for planning is not the distance but your departure time against the opening hours and the performance times. Below are the site hours and how to work out the pickup time.
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 rate for the round-trip sightseeing trip Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary. It includes fuel, tolls and parking or gate fees. Entrance tickets to the site are not part of the car rate. Extra stops and waiting time beyond the programme are quoted and confirmed separately.
Opening hours and performances
My Son Sanctuary is open from 6:00 to 17:00 every day including holidays. The main performance hall has Cham dance shows at 9:45, 10:30, 11:15, 14:00 and 16:00; there is a separate schedule at the G group of towers, a programme on the 15th of each month and Cham folk singing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Performances can be adjusted for operational reasons, and some third-party listings quote 6:30 to 17:30, so verify the schedule before you go. Ticket prices are paid directly at the entrance counter on the day of your visit.
Working out the pickup time
With 1 hour in the car each way from Da Nang, to be there before the 9:45 show you need to leave your hotel at least 1 hour earlier, plus time to buy tickets and move around the site. To see the 14:00 show, you could use the morning for another stop and arrive after lunch. If you start from Hoi An, see the Hoi An to My Son car tour. To combine My Son with Hoi An in a day, see the Da Nang to My Son round-trip car tour.
This is a heritage site with a religious dimension; follow the management’s instructions on site. Bring a hat, water and comfortable shoes, since most of the time is outdoors.
Morning departure details to send when booking My Son tour
- The pickup point (the car can drive through the gates of hotels and resorts to pick up and drop off), the time you want to be at My Son and the show you want to see.
- Where you want to be dropped off afterwards: Da Nang or Hoi An.
- The number of passengers and suitcases and a 4, 7 or 16-seat vehicle.
See also the multi-stop day tours, the Hoi An to Ba Na Hills itinerary and the private car rates.
Frequently asked questions about a private car to My Son Sanctuary
How much is a private round trip from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary, by vehicle size?
Current starting rates for Da Nang ↔ My Son: 4-seat car from US$40, 7-seat car from US$42 and 16-seat van from US$61. 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 it take to reach My Son from Da Nang?
About 45 km and 1 hour each way. That is a reference; the real time depends on your departure time and traffic.
What are the opening hours and show times at My Son?
It is open 6:00 to 17:00 daily, and the main performance hall has shows at 9:45, 10:30, 11:15, 14:00 and 16:00. Performances can be cancelled for operational reasons, so check again before you go.
Does the car rate include the ticket to My Son?
No. The transfer rate covers vehicle fuel, expressway tolls and entrance parking fees. The site ticket is collected separately by the management.
Is it better to go in the morning or the afternoon?
It depends on which performance you want to see and when you want to be back. The morning has three consecutive shows from 9:45, and the afternoon has shows at 14:00 and 16:00; choose to suit your whole group.
Can we be picked up in Da Nang and dropped in Hoi An afterwards?
Yes. You can request customized pickup and drop-off points. Da Nang, My Son and Hoi An legs are priced separately; the drop-off and waiting time will be clearly itemized in our quote.
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