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Private Tour to Marble Mountains and Monkey Mountain

Marble Mountains

  • 6–7 hours
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour

Highlights

Explore the caves, tunnels, and sacred pagodas of Marble Mountains, discovering hidden underground chambers once used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Continue to Monkey Mountain (Son Tra Peninsula) for sweeping panoramic views of lush jungle, nearby islands, and the open sea. Admire the impressive Lady Buddha statue—the tallest in Vietnam—and watch for local wildlife such as playful macaques. Travel in your choice of a modern air-conditioned car or a classic US Army Jeep, and enjoy the flexibility of a private tour with personalized attention. An optional lunch can be included, making this scenic and history-filled experience comfortable, convenient, and ideal for photography lovers.

Inclusions

What's included

  • US Vintage Army Jeep / Modern Air-Conditioned Car & Experienced mountain driver
  • All taxes, entrance fees, and elevator fees are included, Bottled water during the tour.
  • Knowledgeable & friendly local tour guide with excellent English skills
  • Pickup & drop off hotel in Da Nang

What's not

  • All other expenses not mentioned above

Itinerary

  1. Pickup from hotel in Da Nang, drive to Marble Mountain (in Da Nang), discover the stunning Âm Phủ cave inside Marble Mountain with your local guide to learn how Vietnamese soldiers used to hide and fight in the wars. The cave was also a secret hospital to save wounded soldiers. Walk 150 steps or take the elevator to the peak of Marble Mountain. A knowledgeable guide will show you the best highlights so you don't have to spend too much energy but still see the hidden beauty that most people miss. You will admire the rustic charms of historical pagodas, Buddhist statues, and shrines, which are a few centuries old. Local believers and monks pray here often. You will learn interesting local beliefs and Buddhism.

    1 hAdmission included

  2. Continue to explore Marble Mountain, and enjoy the river views and ocean breeze at various points. Visit the huge Heaven Cave, you will take in the beauty of natural limestone formations. Take pictures with rustic statues of Lady Buddha, Happy Buddha... Visit the 500-year-old Carving Village to see amazing marble sculptures made by local people at the foot of Marble Mountain.

    1 hAdmission included

  3. We then drive along Da Nang coast to MONKEY MOUNTAIN (Also known as Son Tra peninsula). You'll take in amazing views of Da Nang city, Pacific Ocean, Cham islands, endless beaches, hundreds of fishing boats... You'll see common Macaque monkeys... IF LUCKY, you'll see the rare & endangered colorful red-shanked douc langur monkeys.

    1.5 h

  4. At half way of Monkey Mountain, we spend a short while to visit the giant Lady Buddha Statue, standing at 68 meters 233 feet tall. She smiles upon the fishing village and blesses local people while fishing in the deep sea. There are beautiful flower and bonsai gardens, and viewpoints to capture amazing snap-shots of Da Nang city and its beaches.

    30 minAdmission included

  5. Da Nang After spending a morning or afternoon visiting Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain, and the Lady Buddha statue, we will have a delicious Vietnamese lunch or dinner with our local team in a nice restaurant.

    1 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Before2
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Da Nang

  • Its from-price is 27% above the median of the 1053 day trips we list in Da Nang.
  • Its length is typical for the group.

About Da Nang

Da Nang is a breezy coastal city in central Vietnam, with long sandy beaches, the Marble Mountains and misty hill stations close at hand.

My Khe Beach stretches along the city's eastern edge, backed by seafood restaurants and a palm-lined promenade. The Han River runs through the centre, crossed by the Dragon Bridge, shaped like its namesake and lit up after dark, and the Son Tra Peninsula rises to the north with forested slopes, a towering Lady Buddha statue and rare red-shanked douc langurs.

Top-ranked sights in Da Nang: Marble Mountains, Ba Na Hills, Dragon Bridge (Cau Rong).

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