Da Nang Shore Excursion with a History Guide: Hoi An, Marble Mountains & Lady Buddha

Your ship docks at Tien Sa, and Hoi An is a little over an hour away. This private day takes you to the old trading port and two of Da Nang's landmarks, and has you back at the port with time to spare. I am Ngoc, a licensed guide since 2013 with a degree in History. We start at Linh Ung Pagoda on the Son Tra Peninsula, where the Lady Buddha looks out over the bay, then visit the Marble Mountains, limestone peaks full of caves and shrines. In Hoi An we walk to the Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese assembly hall and an old merchant house, and I tell the story of the port that drew ships from Japan, China and Europe from the 16th to the 19th century. Lunch is Hoi An chicken rice. Private for your group only, in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver. Port fees, entrance tickets and lunch are included. I plan the day backwards from your all-aboard time and have you back at the port at least one hour before it.

08:00 Meet at Tien Sa Port My driver and I wait at the port gate; the port's buggy brings you from the ship. 08:20 Linh Ung Pagoda, Son Tra Peninsula The Lady Buddha and views over Da Nang Bay. 09:30 Marble Mountains About 45 minutes among the caves, shrines and viewpoints. 10:45 Hoi An Ancient Town About two hours on foot: the Japanese Covered Bridge, an assembly hall and an old merchant house. 12:45 Lunch Hoi An chicken rice at a local restaurant. 13:45 Return drive 15:00 Back at Tien Sa Port Times shown are for an 8:00am start. I adjust them to your ship's arrival and all-aboard time, always keeping at least one hour in hand.