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My Son Sanctuary & Rice Paper Making Afternoon Tour from Da Nang

  • Hoi An
  • Day trip
  • Small group
  • Hotel pickup

An afternoon at UNESCO-listed My Son with a local guide and an Apsara dance, then rice paper making and a traditional dinner at local homes – entrance fee included.

Not a morning person? This afternoon version from Da Nang reaches My Son Sanctuary in the softer light of the afternoon. An electric shuttle takes you part of the way in, then a walk through the green valley leads to the Champa temples, where you have about two hours with a local English-speaking guide and a traditional Apsara dance performance.

On the way back you stop at a village house to try your hand at making rice paper, then sit down to a traditional Vietnamese dinner at another local home.

  • About 2 hours at My Son Sanctuary with a local English-speaking guide
  • A traditional Champa (Apsara) dance performance
  • Rice paper making at a village house
  • Traditional Vietnamese dinner at a local home
  • My Son entrance fee (150,000 VND) included

Day by day

  1. 1

    1:00–1:30 PM

    Setting off

    Pick-up in Da Nang

    Your guide and driver pick you up from your hotel in Da Nang city and head for My Son Sanctuary, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, with countryside views along the way.

  2. 2

    2:45 PM

    Champa heritage

    My Son Sanctuary & Apsara Dance

    Apsara dance performance among My Son brick towers

    On arrival the guide helps with check-in; an electric shuttle takes you part of the way in, then you walk through green landscape to the ruins. Spend about 2 hours at My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a local English-speaking guide: learn the history and culture of the ancient Champa civilisation, stroll among centuries-old temples, admire their unique architecture and watch a traditional Champa dance performance (Apsara Dance).

  3. 3

    5:00 PM

    Hands-on

    Rice paper making at a local house

    Traveller making rice paper over a steaming wood stove

    Back in the minivan to a nearby local house for a hands-on workshop: learn how traditional rice paper is made, try it yourself and enjoy your own freshly made rice paper.

  4. 4

    5:30 PM

    Family table

    Dinner at a local home

    Bowl of Vietnamese noodles with herbs and dipping sauces

    Continue to another local home for a traditional Vietnamese dinner – a chance to relax and enjoy real local food in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

    Meals:
    Dinner (set menu)
  5. 5

    6:00 PM

    Homeward

    Back to Da Nang

    Your guide and driver take you back to your hotel in Da Nang city.

Moments you'll remember

  • Afternoon at the temples

    With the day cooling, you walk through the valley to the brick towers of the Champa kings.

  • Dinner with a family

    The day ends around a local family's table with a traditional Vietnamese dinner.

Why we love this trip

It keeps your morning free and ends the day at a family table – the temples, the craft and a home-cooked dinner in one easy afternoon.

— The AmGo team

What's included

  • Two-way hotel pick-up and drop-off (about 110 km round trip)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Rice paper making
  • Dinner of traditional Vietnamese food
  • My Son entrance fee (150,000 VND)
  • A bottle of water

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses not mentioned above
  • Tips for 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 walking shoes
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • A light rain jacket or umbrella
  • Camera or phone with a charged battery
  • Some cash for personal spending
  • Clothing that covers shoulders and knees for temples and pagodas
  • Insect repellent

Notes

  • Price shown: departure from Da Nang, adult 826,000 VND, child (5–9 years) 616,000 VND.
  • Group size: small group, 2–12 guests (minimum 2).
  • Staying in Hoi An? See the My Son sunset tour from Hoi An, which returns by boat on the Thu Bon River.
  • Children 1–4 years travel free when sharing a seat and meals with their parents; children 5–9 years pay the child price; from 10 years the adult price applies.
  • 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 and drop-off are free from hotels in Hoi An city and Da Nang city. 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.
  • Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Chainwit. (CC BY 4.0).

Meeting point

Pick-up at your hotel in Da Nang city, 1:00–1:30 PM.

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Frequently asked questions

What time do we leave and get back?

Pick-up is 1:00–1:30 PM at your hotel in Da Nang; the tour ends with drop-off in Da Nang (the program lists 6:00 PM).

Is the My Son entrance fee included?

Yes, the 150,000 VND entrance fee is included.

Is dinner included?

Yes, a set dinner of traditional Vietnamese food at a local home. Drinks are extra.

Can I book alone?

This departure needs a minimum of 2 guests (up to 12).

How much do children pay?

Children 5–9 pay 616,000 VND; children 1–4 are free; from 10 years the adult price of 826,000 VND applies.

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