Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha PRIVATE TOUR
Overview
6 hours
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✅ John Lee Tours invites you to explore the Marble Mountains from Hoi An or Da Nang on this private guided morning tour, including comfortable round-trip transport.
✅ Discover highlights such as Am Phu Cave, Monkey Mountain, and the iconic Lady Buddha — Vietnam’s largest statue of its kind — with an English-speaking guide offering insightful commentary.
✅ Enjoy a worry-free experience with all entrance fees, lunch, and bottled water included.
✅ Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off from Hoi An and Da Nang’s Son Tra District.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Hoi An
8:00 am: We’ll pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to Danang city (around 30km). Starting a new day with the Marble Mountains morning tour will bring you a memorable spiritual experience. The tour will take you to Marble Mountains – one of Vietnam’s most famous tourist attractions, where the five mountains that symbolize the five basic elements of the universe converge. The Marble Mountains morning tour will give you a sense of peace and harmony between people and nature. This is an ideal opportunity to discover the unique cultural heritage and enjoy the fresh, fresh air of this sacred land.
The Marble Mountains
9:00 am : Discovery the Marble Mountains and stop for a walk along the site to see local factories of stone sculptures – the most impressive handicrafts village in Danang. Check in the Marble Mountains by climbing up to the top (elevator is optional). Here we will see beautiful pagodas which were made in the 19th century by the last dynasty of the Vietnam monarchy, and visit Huyền Không or Tàng Chơn Caves. Keep going to see the biggest fascinating cave named as Âm Phủ Cave. You will learn interesting philosophies of Buddhism and take photos with amazing natural creations. Then we will visit the 500-year-old Carving Village to see amazing marble sculptures make by local people at the foot of Marble Mountain.
Options
John Lee PRIVATE Tour -NO MEAL
✅ Private Car/Van Tour: Enjoy a fully private experience — only your group participates, allowing a flexible and comfortable travel pace. ✅ Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours, from hotel pickup to drop-off in Hoi An, Da Nang, or Da Nang Airport. ✅ Pickup & Drop-off: Available from hotels in Hoi An or Da Nang, with drop-off at your hotel or Da Nang Airport. ✅ Comfortable Transport: Travel in a modern, air-conditioned car or van with a professional driver and knowledgeable guide. ✅ Convenience: Complimentary bottled water is provided, and several stops feature clean restrooms. Pickup included
John Lee PRIVATE Tour + MEAL
✅ Private Car/Van Tour: Enjoy a fully private experience — only your group participates, allowing a flexible and comfortable travel pace. ✅ Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours, from hotel pickup to drop-off in Hoi An, Da Nang, or Da Nang Airport. ✅ Pickup & Drop-off: Available from hotels in Hoi An or Da Nang, with drop-off at your hotel or Da Nang Airport. ✅ Comfortable Transport: Travel in a modern, air-conditioned car or van with a professional driver and knowledgeable guide. ✅ Convenience: Complimentary bottled water is provided, and several stops feature clean restrooms. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Included or Excluded Vietnamese meal at different Prices and Durations
All taxes, tickets, entrance fees. Bottled water during the tour (Several stops have clean toilets)
English-speaking guide
A bottle of water
Pickup & drop off hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang (Check EXCLUSIONS if pickup at sea ports/ other areas)
Personal expenses and Services not mentioned above (such as Elevator to the first top)
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
Chan May Port (Hue): 40 USD / 1,000,000 VND per guest (cash on pickup)
Tien Sa Port (Da Nang): 20 USD / 500,000 VND per guest (cash on pickup)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Compass38593893064,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John very welcoming & informative Made me feel at ease
Book the tour, you won’t regret it
annettegZ6380YW,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic tour with John. Marble mountain was beautiful and John knows all the secret spots, including for lunch. Definitely do a private tour so you can go at your own pace and start early in the morning to beat the crowds and sun.
Amazing guide John
113julietc,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can’t recommend John any higher, he was funny, friendly, knowledgable and shared the best experience with us on our trip to Denang Accompanied by Strong, the driver nothing was too much trouble. Thank you both
What a wonderful trip with really good guides
942giop,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John and “strong” (driver) were really nice. We did the private tour from Hoi An and got dropped off to our hotel in Da Nang. John, our tour guide, is very knowledgeable with so many things. Throughout the trip, he explained a lot of things to us from buddhism, the temples, food, and all the good stuff. We enjoyed this trip very much and will gladly book it again the next time we go to Vietnam. Thank you so much, John.
Amazing tour with John
V6085BWmikel,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful Time with our tour guide John and our Driver Strong. John was so kind and thoughtful towards all of us throughout the day. He was very knowledgeable and had the answers to any questions we asked, We visited some great locations and his knowledge of the local area meant that he knew the best times to go to places ensuring that they weren’t too crowded or busy. I felt the tour was personalised and tailored to suit me and my family and John showed great care towards my Mum which I will always be grateful for. Thanks again John, you will be seeing us again for more tours when we return to Vietnam Mike
Comfortable buddha mountain with marble factory
Michael L,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recommend Lanh from Hoi An. He is relaxed and tells you everything in English you should know and even could answer to all my questions. It is a comfortable journey, without any hiking as they have a lift to the top. I maybe would have bought a tea service manually made by the marble factory for 80€ if the additional weight would not exceed my luggage limit.
Great morning with John!
sydneykaren10,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic morning with John. He designed a custom tour for us from Hoi An to Da Nang. Dealing with John prior to the tour via email was fantastic and he was very responsive. John was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed his company alot. He also took lots of photos and shared them with us at the end.
Fun custom tour
sydneykaren10,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was an amazing tour guide. He designed a custom half day tour for us including pick up in Hoi An and drop off in Danang. John was so easy to deal with via email and WhatsApp before the tour to arrange everything. We learnt a lot on the tour and John was friendly and knowledgeable. He took a stack of photos which he shared with us at the end of the tour. Definitely recommend.
So much better with an expert guide!
G2762HXandrewd,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had briefly visited Marble Mountains on our own a couple of years ago and this time it was a hundred times better with John an expert guide who is so knowledgeable. Also, after a short and pretty drive we arrived at Monkey Mountain with the adjacent giant Lady Bhudda Statue. Sadly, like most tourists, we never actually saw the fascinating looking 'red-shanked douc langurs' as they are quite rare - and it was a gorgeous, sunny day - and they prefer the cooler shade! Additionally, at the charming Lady Bhudda site we were fortunate to witness a large gathering of Monks for a religious event which made the day even better! Throughout the tour the blue skies really allowed some great views from the places visited and it was all so fun and relaxing. Finally, the tour ended with lunch in Danang at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant full of locals with John translating the menu and ordering food and drinks for us and providing lots of fascinating information about the tour and Vietnam. Overall, a great tour.
Hoi An/Da Nang Tour
kristap791,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have had an incredible private tour with John. We really really wanted to see the rare red-shanked douc at Son Tra and he agreed to pick us up early on the morning and make a tour just for us. We saw four groupings of these amazing monkeys. John is a wealth of knowledge about all things Vietnam. Highly recommend for any tour. He’s very personable. Excellent guide.
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