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Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain & Am Phu Cave Sunset Tour

  • Da Nang
  • Day trip
  • Small group
  • Hotel pickup

An afternoon tour of Da Nang's sacred mountains as the day cools: the Lady Buddha on Monkey Mountain, the Marble Mountains' pagodas and caves, and Am Phu Cave, back at your hotel by early evening.

The afternoon light is kind to Da Nang's mountains. This tour sets off after lunch for the Son Tra Peninsula, where the giant Lady Buddha stands in her bonsai garden above the sea, then heads south to the Marble Mountains.

Ngu Hanh Son – the Five Elements Mountains – are five limestone and marble hills lying close to the sea like five fingers. Climb to pagodas from Vietnam's last dynasty, slip into the Huyen Khong or Tang Chon caves and finish deep in Am Phu Cave before heading back to your hotel for the evening.

  • An afternoon start, back by early evening
  • The giant Lady Buddha and bonsai garden on Monkey Mountain
  • Stone sculpture workshops at the foot of the Marble Mountains
  • 19th-century pagodas and the Huyen Khong or Tang Chon caves
  • Am Phu Cave, the largest and most fascinating cave in the complex

Day by day

  1. 1

    14:00–14:30 (Da Nang) · 13:30–14:00 (Hoi An)

    Afternoon start

    Hotel pick-up

    We pick you up at your hotel. From Hoi An it's around 30 km to Da Nang.

  2. 2

    14:40

    Sea breeze

    Monkey Mountain and the Lady Buddha

    Lady Buddha statue on Son Tra Peninsula at sunrise

    On the Son Tra Peninsula, known as Monkey Mountain, a giant statue of the Lady Buddha stands against a backdrop of mountains and an extensive bonsai garden. Take a gentle walk through this 'heavenly garden', listening to the stories behind it while the fresh sea breeze comes up from below.

  3. 3

    15:40

    Carved in stone

    Marble Mountains and the stone-carving village

    Ngũ Hành Sơn nhô lên giữa Đà Nẵng nhìn từ trên đỉnh

    Stop first at the stone sculpture workshops at the foot of the mountains – one of Da Nang's most impressive traditional handicraft villages. Then climb the Marble Mountains (the elevator is optional) to beautiful 19th-century pagodas built under Vietnam's last dynasty, and explore Huyen Khong or Tang Chon Cave. The Marble Mountains, also known as Ngu Hanh Son, are a group of five limestone and marble hills lying close to the sea like five fingers, with caves, pagodas, stairways and viewpoints. Home to Buddhist sanctuaries and Hindu grottoes, they are still a popular place of worship for locals.

  4. 4

    Into the underworld

    Am Phu Cave

    Hell cave statues inside Am Phu Cave, Marble Mountains

    Continue to Am Phu Cave, the largest and most fascinating cave in the complex. Your guide explains the Buddhist philosophy behind it while you photograph its remarkable natural rock formations.

  5. 5

    About 18:00 (Da Nang) · 18:30 (Hoi An)

    Evening

    Back to your hotel

    Back to the van at about 17:45. Drop-off at your hotel or the meeting point around 18:00 in Da Nang and 18:30 in Hoi An.

Moments you'll remember

  • Five fingers by the sea

    From the stairways of the Marble Mountains you see how the five hills sit together near the coast.

  • Cool of the cave

    After the climb, the stillness of Am Phu Cave, where the stories of Buddhist philosophy are carved into the rock.

Why we love this trip

Mornings at the beach, mountains in the afternoon: the timing is easy, and the stone steps are gentler when the midday heat has passed.

— The AmGo team

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off both ways (about 90 km round trip)
  • Entrance fees for the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • A bottle of water

Not included

  • Meals (no meal on this tour)
  • Personal expenses and services not mentioned above (such as the elevator to the top)
  • Tips for the guide and driver

Good to know

Cancellation

Free cancellation with a full refund up to 1 day before the tour starts.

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes with good grip for the stone steps and caves
  • Clothing that covers shoulders and knees for the pagodas
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • A light rain jacket – the tour runs rain or shine
  • Camera or phone with a charged battery
  • Some cash for the elevator, drinks and souvenirs

Notes

  • Price shown – From Da Nang (pick-up 14:00–14:30): adult 490,000 VND, child 364,000 VND.
  • From Hoi An (pick-up 13:30–14:00): adult 490,000 VND, child 364,000 VND.
  • Children 5–9 years pay the child price; from 10 years the adult price applies. Children 1–4 years travel free, sharing a seat and meals with their parents.
  • Group size: small group of 1–12 guests.
  • No meals are included.
  • Prices don't apply on Vietnamese public holidays and Tet; surcharge 100,000 VND per person on 1/1, 30/4, 1/5 and 20–21/02/2026.
  • No departures 15–19/02/2026 (Tet).
  • Pick-up is from hotels in Hoi An city and Da Nang's beachside hotels (not past Tho Quang); guests staying between the bridges and the city centre meet the group at a convenient beachside point. Hotels in Thang Binh or Duy Xuyen district (e.g. Hoiana Resort, Bliss, Tui Blue) and other areas pay a transfer surcharge, quoted on request. Pick-up details are confirmed when booking.
  • Marble Mountains: there are 146 steps from the foot of the mountain to the first stop (Xa Loi Tower), then 136 steps to the second stop (the cave system). You can take the elevator for the first 146 steps at your own expense.
  • The tour runs rain or shine.

Meeting point

Pick-up at your hotel: 14:00–14:30 in Da Nang (beachside hotels), 13:30–14:00 in Hoi An city.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is pick-up and when do I get back?

Pick-up is 14:00–14:30 in Da Nang or 13:30–14:00 in Hoi An. You're back around 18:00 in Da Nang or 18:30 in Hoi An.

Is a meal included?

No, this tour has no meal.

How many steps are there at the Marble Mountains?

146 steps from the foot of the mountain to the first stop (Xa Loi Tower), then 136 steps to the cave system. You can take the elevator for the first 146 steps at your own expense.

Where can I be picked up in Da Nang?

From Da Nang's beachside hotels (not past Tho Quang). If you're staying between the bridges and the city centre, you meet the group at a convenient point by the beach.

How much does it cost, and what are the options?

Prices are per person: From Da Nang (pick-up 14:00–14:30): adult 490,000 VND, child 364,000 VND. From Hoi An (pick-up 13:30–14:00): adult 490,000 VND, child 364,000 VND.

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