Marble Mountains Private Tour with Am Phu Cave – Hell to Heaven
Approx. 3 hours
Car/bus
From 2 people
From Da Nang, Hoi An
English speaking guide
Meals excluded
Highlights
Hike up to the top of the highest mountain of Marble Mountains
Visit Linh Ung Pagoda & Tam Thai Pagoda, the oldest and the holiest temples
Climb to one of the highest peaks, enjoy the view & cool breeze from the sea
Learn about local tradition of stone carving & see big marble sculptures
from
$30
pp
Itinerary
Pick up
Pick up time: 8:00 AM or 1:00 PM (local time)
Our driver and guide will pick up you at your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An city center.
Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village
Around the foot of the Marble Mountains, this village has a tradition of stone carving that started 300 years ago. Here, visitors will see lots of marble items made by hand of local craftmen, from small accessories to huge Buddha statues. For a very long time, the locals use the stone taken from the Marble Mountains, each one providing the stone with a different color. See more details
Am Phu Cave (Hell Cave)
Explore the longest cave in the area. During the war, it served as the hiding place and field hospital for communist guerillas. While visiting, you will have the chance to learn about local Buddhist culture (the hell, the heaven, the death, karma, etc) as well as to hike down to the bottom or up to the top of the cave. See more details
Linh Ung Pagoda
Visit/photograph in the most famous Buddhist temple in the mountain. It’s constructed in 1826 by request of Minh Mang king and then titled by him as ‘national temple of Vietnam’. In Vietnamese, its name means ‘wishes answered miraculously’. In the area, you will see two more Linh Ung pagodas, one in Ba Na Hills and one in Son Tra Peninsula. See more details
Tang Chon Cave
Visit/photograph a group of caves with a small and secret entrance. Each cave here has one Buddha statue or remains of Hindu temple. There are numerous bats living in dark spots in the caves. See more details
Xa Loi Tower
Visit/photograph the tallest building in the mountain. It rises up to a height of 28 meters, and has 7 stories, symbolizing seven steps that the Buddha took after his birth. One of Buddha’s relics has been preserved in the top of this tower, giving it a great importance for local monks and Buddhists. See more details
Van Thong Cave
Between two rocky gates, in the highest terrace of the mountain, this cave has 2 chambers. The second one opens to the sky because of no ceiling. Here, visitors will find a secret hole which leads to a hidden trail to one of the highest peaks. See more details
'Heaven Gate'
Conquer and have a break at one of the highest peaks in the mountain. Here, visitors will see a pretty panoramic view to the Facific Ocean. The breeze blowing from there is extremely cool and fresh. See more details
Huyen Khong Cave
Visit/photograph the biggest cave in the mountain. Its entrance is also a cave that is known as Hoa Nghiem Cave. If go in a sunny day, visitors will see amazing beams of light falling from the top of the cave, providing a perfect opportunity for taking pictures. Temples here honor Buddha, gods and goddesses. See more details
Tam Thai Pagoda
Visit/photograph another important temple in the mountain. It’s constructed in 1826 by request of Minh Mang king because his father promised to do it many years before. Later, it’s titled ‘national pagoda of Vietnam’. In the past, a sister of the king also lived here as a nun. Not far away, the River Watching Pavilion offers a stunning view to all mountains in the Marble Mountains. See more details
Return & Drop off
Go down the mountain by stairs to see the car/bus. In the city, our guide & driver will drop you off in your hotel.
Traveler's Photos
What's Included
- Roundtrip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up at the hotel within city center
- English speaking guide
- Entry to Marble Mountains (Water Mountain)
- Entry to Am Phu Cave
- Bottled water
- Pick up at the hotel outside city center (see the map & surcharge below)
- Meals
- Elevator tickets
- Tipping & gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (shopping, rain poncho, photography, etc)
- Extra charge of 100,000 VND per person on public holidays in Vietnam (New year from 25/01/2025 to 02/02/2025, Independence day, Reunification day, Hung kings festival, International Labour day)
Additional Information
– Our driver & guide will pick you at your hotel in Da Nang city center (including Hai Chau District, Son Tra District except Nai Hien Dong ward & Tho Quang ward, Ngu Hanh Son District except Hoa Hai ward & Hoa Quy ward) or Hoi An city center.
– In the end of the tour, our driver & guide will drop you off at your hotel.
– Pickup surcharge is required to visitors staying NOT in Da Nang city center or Hoi An city center.
– All surcharges are payable in cash directly to your tour guide.
– No pick up & drop off service in Tan Hiep area of Hoi An (Cham Island).
– Children above 1,4 meters height OR 10 years old will be charged same to adults.
– Children from 1 to 1,4 meters height OR from 5 to 10 years old, will have a discount.
– Children under 5 years old OR 1 meter height, will be free of charge.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1,4 meters and above (and you booked a children ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1 meter and above (and you booked a free ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
If you are a group of 4 people and bigger, please contact us directly by WhatsApp number +84968009827 to have better price and better support. We kindly provide free tourist information to make your trip easier and smarter.
For daily tours:
– Any cancellation before 7 days of departure date will be free of charge.
– Any cancellation before 6 days of departure date will be charged 30% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 5 – 4 days of departure date will be charged 50% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 3 – 2 days of departure date will be charged 75% selling price.
– Any cancellation within 24 hours or no-show: non-refundable.
For others tour:
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What to bring/wear
Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes, hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain poncho/jacket (from October to January), cash. To visit historical places, visitors should wear respectively. In other words, wear long pants to cover the upper knees, wear the shirt to cover shoulders, navel and armpits. See more details
Contact for reservation/support
If you can not book/pay online OR want to reserve first and pay later OR process a cancellation. Please contact us by WhatsApp number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
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