My Son Sanctuary Early Morning Tour to Beat the Crowds

Operated by HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD

Approx. 5 hours

Car/bus

From 2 people

From Da Nang, Hoi An

English speaking guide

Meals excluded

This tour shows you My Son Sanctuary in the early morning when there is no crowds of tourists. The sanctuary is known as a complex of over 70 Hindu temples and towers that are constructed from the 4th to 14th centuries. Here, Cham people and emperors of the Champa kingdom worshipped Shiva god. Until today, building techniques they used are not fully discovered yet. In 1999, My Son was inscribed by Unesco to be a world heritage site. It’s called ‘Angkor Wat of Vietnam’ by many travelers. The early morning is also the coolest and the freshest time in the day.

Highlights

Explore ancient Hindu temples before the sun is high
Know better about history & culture of Cham people who lived in the area hundreds of years ago
Avoid the crowds of tourists, enjoy the peacefulness & be one of the first visitors
Walk through a nature reserve with dense forests, small hills, streams & wildlife
Learn about the Vietnam War, the latest war happened in Vietnam (1954-1975)
Avoid the strong heat if visit in the dry season (February to September)

from

$55

pp

Adult 2
Child (5 - 10 years old) 0
If book for 4 or more people, please contact us directly to have a discount.

Total

$

Itinerary

Pick up

Pick up time: 6:00 AM (local time)

Our driver and guide will pick up you at your hotel. If it’s in the city center, our guide will be in the lobby, so please wait him/her here. 

*Tip: Request a breakfast box from your hotel in advance. After seeing temples, you can sit down at a cafe and enjoy your food with a nice Vietnamese coffee.

If want to depart later than 6:30 AM, please see My Son Sanctuary Half Day Tour 

My Son Sanctuary

Hidden away in the mountains, My Son Sanctuary is the holy land of Cham people who owned the Champa kingdom from the 2nd to 19th centuries. It has more than 70 buildings. The oldest one was constructed in the 4th century. Here, Shiva is the main deity. After the 14th century, My Son was abandoned and then invaded by forests. In the Vietnam War, it’s damaged by bombings from the USA air force. See more details

From the main entrance, visitors will take a transfer by buggy car to skip a 2-kilometers-long walk to the temple zone (still walk after this ride).

In My Son Sanctuary, visitors will see Temple B-C-D (the largest group), Temple A, Temple G, Temple E, Temple F and ruins along the trekking trail. See more details

Total walking distance is 2 kilometers.

Return & Drop off

Take the buggy car again to return to the main entrance and then walk to the parking lot.

In Da Nang or Hoi An, our guide & driver will drop you off in your hotel within city center.

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What's Included

Additional Information

What to bring/wear

Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes, hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain poncho/jacket (from October to January), cash. See full 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 WhatsApp number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.

Reviews

Highly recommend this tour

May 16, 2026

I had an amazing early morning tour that was very well organized. Booking this tour was a wise decision, as it allowed me to fully admire the majestic beauty of My Son Sanctuary and gain insights into the life and masterpieces of the Cham people. Our tour guide, Tram, was cheerful and experienced, making the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you!

Nombeko T

Excellent My Son sanctuary sunrise tour

May 16, 2026

Tommy is a great and knowledgeable guide – the fact that this is an early-morning tour made our visit quite relaxing and enjoyable. Overall, a nice and memorable experience.

They are very communicative, we got a confirmation about the pick-up place and time through WhatsApp a day before. And they are punctual! We will get back in town before noon, so we will have another half day to enjoy Hoi An. I highly recommended the trip!

Sandhya N

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