Exploring Danang: Monkey Mountain, Marble Mountains, and Local Cuisine
This tour offers a captivating exploration of Danang's natural beauty and cultural heritage. Starting with a visit to Monkey Mountain, you’ll marvel at the giant Lady Buddha statue and stroll through a stunning bonsai garden. Next, discover the Marble Mountains, a group of limestone hills home to Buddhist sanctuaries, caves, and breathtaking views. Explore the fascinating Âm Phủ Cave and local stone sculpture factories. Afterward, enjoy a delicious, authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. The tour concludes with a comfortable return to your hotel, offering a perfect blend of culture, nature, and local flavors.
Highlights
Inclusions
- Round-trip hotel transfers (pick-up and drop-off)
- Entrance fees for Marble Mountains and Âm Phủ Cave
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Lunch featuring a local specialty, My Quang (choose from frog, shrimp, egg, pork, or vegetarian)
- One bottle of water per person
These inclusions ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, offering you all the essentials for a memorable day in Danang.
Exclusions
- Personal expenses and services not mentioned above (e.g., Elevator to the top of Marble Mountains)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
Essential Information
Booking Process
Our tour offers hotel pickup and drop services. Please note the process flow:
- You select the number of adults and children for the tour and book your tour
- We gather your email and phone contact details during the booking process
- Post your booking our customer care reaches you by email and WhatsApp app and we gather your hotel address and other details
- We communicate your approximate pickup time
- Our customer care number over WhatsApp supports you all the time
- Upon our pick-up arrival, please present your voucher to our driver/guide to help with identification and avoid any wrong pick-ups
- You are ready to enjoy your tour
Infant / Child Policy
- Aged Under 3 years, infants are free and need not be entered in the count to calculate your tour price.
- Children Aged 3 years and above till the age of 11 are allowed a discounted price, if applicable. If you have accompanying children that fit this criteria please include their count as Children while calculating your price and you may get a lower price if applicable
- Children over the age of 11 years, would be counted as adults. Please include their count as adults while calculating your tour price.
Additional Hotel Pickup/drop Surcharge for non-central hotels
- If you are outside a 3-mile (5-km) radius of Da Nang City Center area, an additional surcharge for hotel pickup is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Also, Note
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Sunglasses
- Bring a Hat and Sun Protection
- Keep local currency to buy street food or local souvenirs
- Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located hotels.
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.
Itinerary
8:00 - 8:20 AM: Hotel Pickup
- Pick-up from your hotel in Danang City.
8:30 AM: Transfer to Monkey Mountain
- Travel to Monkey Mountain, home to the impressive Lady Buddha statue surrounded by mountains and a beautiful bonsai garden. Enjoy a leisurely walk while learning about the fascinating stories of the area and taking in the fresh breeze.
9:30 AM: Visit Marble Mountains
- Explore the Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son), a group of five limestone and marble hills with Buddhist sanctuaries and Hindu grottoes.
- Climb to the top or take the elevator for stunning views.
- Visit local stone sculpture factories to see skilled artisans at work.
10:45 AM: Discover Âm Phủ Cave
- Explore the largest cave in the Marble Mountains, Âm Phủ Cave, known for its impressive natural formations and fascinating Buddhist philosophies.
11:45 AM: Vietnamese Lunch
- Enjoy a delicious, authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, offering a taste of traditional cuisine.
12:30 - 1:00 PM: Return to Hotel
- After lunch, return to your hotel in Danang, where the tour concludes.
Notes: There are 146 steps up from the foot of Marble Mountain to the first stop (Xa Loi Tower) and then 136 steps up to the second stop (the cave system)
You can use the elevator for the first 146 steps (at your own expense)
This tour will take place rain or shine.
This itinerary offers a perfect mix of nature, culture, and local flavors, with visits to iconic landmarks and the chance to learn about Danang’s rich history and craftsmanship.
Terms and Conditions
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Cancellation Policy:
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour departure for a full refund.
- Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour departure will be charged 100% of the tour price.
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Tour Modifications:
- Modifications to the tour date or participant numbers can be made up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour. Subject to availability.
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Pick-up and Drop-off:
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available from most centrally located hotels in Danang.
- Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time to avoid delays.
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Health and Safety:
- Participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing and footwear, as the tour involves walking and some climbing.
- If you have any medical conditions or special requirements, please inform us in advance to ensure proper arrangements.
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Weather Conditions:
- The tour operates in most weather conditions. In the case of extreme weather, the tour may be postponed or canceled at the discretion of the operator.
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Responsibility:
- The tour operator is not responsible for any loss, injury, or damage that occurs during the tour, except where liability is required by law.
- Participants should follow the guide's instructions at all times to ensure safety and enjoyment.
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Child Policy:
- Children aged under 3 years can join for free but must be included in the booking.
- Children aged 3-11 years may receive a discounted price (if applicable), and children over 11 years are considered adults.
By confirming your booking, you agree to abide by the above terms and conditions.