Private Tour
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Options
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
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
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Amazing tour!
S2546XEsarahk,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and made the day so much fun. Highly recommend booking with him!
Marble mountain
elizabethwN7522RR,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was an amazing guide, he had a great sense of humour and was very passionate and kind. We learnt some language and saw amazing sights at the Marble Mountains.
Marble Mountain was marvellous!
daveaileenh,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Once again we had a fantastic day out with John. He is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humour. He takes wonderful photos so we have a lovely memory to look back on. We would highly recommend John for a fantastic experience.
Truly amazing tour!
L8535AFianm,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was our tour guide for marble mountain & caves, lady budda & monkey mountain. John was a fantastic guide & was very knowledgable with Buddism & Hindu. John explained Vitnamese cultures & taught us some minor Vietnames language that helped us to commincate & understand the locals. John was enthusiastic and left us with a strong impression that he is truly passionate about his culture, and to ensure his guests are well taken care of throughout the tour, highly recomend!
Great tour: exercise, history and culture
gillianbA2384NO,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was always punctual and speaks excellent English. He was friendly and open. We did several tours with him and the Marble Mountain was the best. He listened to our request to climb up rather than taking the lift, and provided an insight into the Buddhist and Hindu caves and the marble industry. We then journeyed to Hue through the Hai Van pass. He was good company.
A wonderful day
Craig P,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our trip with Peter was a wonderful experience. Myself and my friend are not in the greatest of shape and Peter was very understanding and patient waiting for us on all the stairs. The tour afforded us the ability to tour the Marble Mountains before all the crowds arrived and Peter's knowledge was A+. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Look no further for your Hoi An tour guide
garyi838,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with John. Friendly knowledgeable, and a great sense of humor! His English is amazing! He guided us around the Marble mountain and Monkey Mountain - with an incredible knowledge of the culture and history! Highly recommend!
Marble Mountains and more
cleantraveller14,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John is an amazing tour guide. He speaks English well and is very knowledgeable about sights, customs Vietnamese history. He has a good sense of humour and is empathetic. Highly r commend him.
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