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Marble Mountains & Lady Buddha — a half-day
Limestone caves, Vietnam's tallest Buddha, and Son Tra coastal views. A gentle half with plenty left of your day for a beach swim or a tailor fitting.
5 hours Pickup: Hoi An From $89 / day all-in Free 24h cancellation
Highlights
- 5 sacred limestone peaks with hidden cave temples
- Lady Buddha — Vietnam's tallest Buddha statue (67m)
- Son Tra peninsula coastal views
- Optional My Khe Beach swim on the way back
What a day looks like
A sample timeline — your pace, your call. Skip, add, or reorder anything.
- 8:8:30 amHoi An hotel pickup20-minute drive up the coast road.
- 9:9:00 amMarble MountainsElevator to the summit, Huyen Khong cave, Am Phu (Hell) cave.
- 1111:00 amLady Buddha at Linh Ung PagodaVietnam's tallest Buddha, peaceful pagoda on Son Tra peninsula.
- 1212:00 pmSon Tra viewpointCoastal panorama over Da Nang Bay — weather permitting.
- 1212:45 pmMy Khe Beach (optional)Beach stroll or coffee with a sea view.
- 1:1:30 pmBack to Hoi An — or keep goingBack for a late lunch, or tell your driver to keep the day rolling.
What's included
- Your private car + driver for the full day
- Fuel, tolls, parking, driver lunch
- Pickup in Hoi An, drop wherever you like
- WhatsApp concierge
Not included
- Marble Mountains entry ($1.60) + elevator ($0.65)
- Optional on-site guide
- Your meals
- Driver tips
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes (cave steps)
- Modest dress for pagodas
- Sunscreen
- Cash for entrance
A day like this with Linh
Tailor's daughter. Will take you to a good one, not her brother's. Shoots 35mm on weekends.
Linh
6 years · Vietnamese, English, basic Mandarin
The only female driver on the team, popular with solo female travellers and families. Photography hobbyist — will pull over for golden hour without being asked. Her father made suits in Hoi An for thirty years.
Read Linh's full storyFAQ
How long do you need at Marble Mountains?
2 hours covers the main elevator-access caves and the Thuy Son summit. Add 45 minutes for Lady Buddha. A half-day fits both plus a beach stop.
Is the elevator worth it?
Yes if you have kids, mobility issues, or it's hot. The 156-step climb is doable but the elevator gets you to the cave temples in 2 minutes.
Can we add an airport drop?
Yes — popular combo: half-day Marble Mountains, then drop at DAD for a late flight.
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