Private Tour
Private tour from Chan May port to Marble Mountains & Hoi An
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Highlight of the tour:
- Visit the holy pagodas and explore the natural caves where used to be a hospital to treat Vietnamese wounded soldiers and Viet Cong hiding during America war
- Enjoy the stunning views from summit of mountain and admire a cluster of 5 small mountains following 5 important elements of universe : water fire, wood, earth and metal.
- Visit the family Traditional Marble Handicraft carving at marble village to experience how local people are so skillful.
- Walk around the ancient old town of Hoi An, which UNESCO World Heritage site, learning about the history of the buildings and the town with your knowledgeable tour guide
- Explore the back alleys and see the real Hoi An
- See why Hoi An is one of the most visited towns in Vietnam
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottles of water & tissue
Licenced informative English speaking tour guide, other languages are available on request
Outside gate port fees for pick up
Elevator tickets
Authentic Vietnamese set menu lunch
Entrance tickets
Modern air conditioning car or minivan/bus with experienced driver
Personal expenses
Tips & gratuity
What To Expect
The Marble Mountains
Marble Mountains with five marble and limestone hills named after the five elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. The Marble Mountains where you can observe a great city & ocean , and explore the natural caves, visit the the holy pagoda
Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An Ancient Town, the World Heritage Site located along Thu Bon River. The ancient town has remained unchanged for centuries. Hoi An used to be the international trading port of Champa Kingdom to import and explore wood, gold, silk. At that time, Hoi An had some trade fairs that attracted lots of merchants from Holland, Portugal, Japan and China to come with their goods. After the river became shallow, Da Nang was the harbor replacing for Hoi An in 18th century. The walking tour in the old town, the tour guide will show you and explain the whole history of the Japanese bridge, a traditional house, a Chinese Assembly Hall, a cultural and historical museum and the market.
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Private tour from Chan May port to Marble Mountains & Hoi An
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had an amazing tour despite record flooding!
maryross2,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were on a cruise that docked in Chan May Port and only had a short amount of time to do a private tour. Unfortunately, there were torrential rains and the area experienced the worst flooding in 60 years. The flooding started the day we toured. Tommy and Destiny were able to negotiate the areas with calmness and efficiency! We were so happy that we cancelled our bus tour arranged through the cruise ship and booked last minute with Tommy Tours. Our first stop was Dragon Bridge in Da Nang for a photo opp. The Han River was starting to rise but not too bad (yet!). We then went to Marble Mountain (it's not really a mountain but an area where marble statues etc are made). We toured a marble sculpture factory (I don't recommend unless you're in the market to buy a sculpture for your house). We then went to the caves and temples which were interesting but the rain was like waterfall coming down the steps that lead to the temple. Our next stop was Hoi An. We tried Banh Mi Phuong which was made famous by Anthony Bourdain. Then began our tour of Hoi An. The ancient village provides subject matter for photographers. Within one hour of our visit, the streets were flooded. Our guide Destiny told us that the flood waters could rise to the roof lines by the evening (turns out that is what happened). Destiny finished up our visit with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Tommy safely drove us back to our port. The tour buses from the cruise ship were either cancelled or had to turn back because of the flooding (and no refund!). While the weather was a nightmare, we were able to have a positive experience thanks to Tommy's driving and expertise of the area. His collegue Destiny is an excellent ambassador for Vietnam. She is so knowledgeable of the area and it is because of her that we want to come back to Hoi An and experience more!! Next time, we will try to visit in April (not during the rainy season!).
Excellent tour and guide
Martyn P,
Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We could not fault this tour. Met at the port by our guide Kong and driver Lu. Travelled via Hai Van pass then stopped at Dragon Bridge. The marble mountains were amazing and Kong took great time explaining everything whilst keeping to itinerary. Lunch was excellent a walking tour around Hanoi followed by Coconut coffee then a local show finished the tour. As requested we were back to port 2 hours to gangway. Tommy tours and Kong cannot be faulted from contact on initial booking to the drop off back at port Highly recommended
Great day out with Kong!
T2784HZpatriciap,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fabulous! The only way to describe this trip! From the minute we booked, Tommy kept in touch, our driver Lu and tour guide Kong net us at the port and ensured we had a fantastic day! Kong is incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of this trip. A great journey up the Hai Ban pass ( Top Gear fans will know this) . On to Danang to view the Dragon Bridge, amazing structure. Real highlight at Marble Mountains where Buddhist Monks chanted and Kong explained the history of the caves and the Buddhist faith and belief. Next was the newly built pagoda, stunning and yet wonderfully serene. Lunch at the Green Chilli with chef Nando ( a real character) was superb. A guided walking tour around the old town, including entrance to Chinese temple ending with a traditional Vietnamese show made the day perfect and excellent value for money. Would highly recommend!
The Most Wonderful Day
esthersM5263AY,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most wonderful day with Kong our guide and Lu the driver. From the minute he picked us up from the port to the end of the day Kong was so informative and such a wonderful guide. Our day was packed full of interesting places and the food at the green chilli restaurant at lunch time with Nando was excellent. We drove up Hae Vin pass, visited marble mountain, 2 wonderful temples in Danang, The dragon bridge, a show in hoi an, a walking tour and much more. We could not of asked for a better day, thank you so much to Tommy Tours, Kong and Lu for making this day so special for us and showing us these beautiful places. I would 100% recommend this trip to anybody visiting the area.
Great Customer Service
346barney,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did this tour today from Chan May with our guide Kong and driver Lu. Started with a trip along the Hai Van Pass then stopped for photos at the Dragon bridge. Then onto Marble Mountain which was absolutely breathtaking . Followed by a brilliant lunch in Hoi An a walking tour of old town, coconut coffee and a 30 minute local show. I couldn't fault anything great value for money from a very knowledgeable guide. I would highly recommend this company.
Amazing experience
Michelle A,
Oct 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Marble Mountain and Hoi An. Ty and our driver (Phe) were excellent and did a great job of giving us a background of the sites we were seeing while graciously answering all of our questions. Ty also accommodated our lunch request and brought us to experience authentic Pho. Such a wonderful experience and an awesome introduction to Vietnam. Thank you!
Fun trip
euphemia s,
Mar 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Tommy and Tho were great tour guides. Tommy was always in touch with me, answered all my questions before our tour and worked with me to give my group of 28 people a great time. We went to marble mountains and although it was pretty rough terrain for some of us, Tho assisted one of us down the steps. Do not attempt this if you have health issues and/or physical restrictions. The steps are steep and uneven. The second part of our tour was to hoi an, coconut basket boat ride. It was a blast! Then we had lunch at a local restaurant with delicious food. We had 3 appetizers plus the main entree and drink. We could have been satisfied with just the 3 appetizers. It was a nice riverside restaurant. Unfortunately our group was too big to sit by the riverside, but fortunately we sat on the second floor with air conditioning. We then went to hoi an for some shopping and a wild ride around the streets in electric buggies. After a great tour, while driving back to the cruise ship, we were entertained by Tommy and Tho singing and getting to know them a little more on a personal level. It was a great day. My whole group enjoyed it very much.
Marble Mountains and Hoi An City - Ask for Henry
NYCBRONX,
Jan 25, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Henry our tour guide was warm, friendly, funny and excellent navigating the various sights of the day. He met us at the Chan May port early in the morning. Then he and his very capable driver drove us through Chan May to our first stop...a lovely beach area to look at the ocean. Then on to a full day of touring, including a delicious, authentic Vietnamese lunch, where Tommy Dao personally met us. Henry loves his country and it shows in every detail that he shares about its history and culture. Henry knew that we wanted to be return to the ship by a specific time and did so with ease, He is a hardworking young man who loves his country and wants to share his love to all who visit. Please ask for him, if you can.
From Chan May Port to Da Nang and Hoi An city
DannyHo0204,
Dec 24, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As my aged mother has mobility problem, to save any hassle, I decided to book a private day tour with Mr.Tommy Dao for my family with 10 members well before we boarded the "Spectrum of the seas" to Chan May Port of Vietnam. Upon arrival at the Port, Tommy and his colleagues were already there to greet us. The whole journey on that day was very pleasant and enjoyable. As such, I have to take this opportunity to write to thank Tommy and his colleagues for making our trip at Vietnam so memorable. Regards, Danny
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