Scooter Adventure On Monkey Mountain

An Amazing Experience in Son Tra Peninsula We did this scooter tour in August, starting at 5:00 AM, and we couldn’t have made a better choice! It was truly a wonderful morning and a very special experience. The guides were extremely kind, friendly, helpful, and always attentive to our needs. They made us feel comfortable from the very beginning and even invited us to eat together with them, which made the experience even more authentic and enjoyable. During the tour, we had the chance to see monkeys in their natural environment, visit the Lady Buddha, stop at the beach, and reach the highest point of the Son Tra Peninsula, where we enjoyed some spectacular views. Starting so early was definitely worth it. The atmosphere was peaceful and we were able to experience Son Tra at its best, away from the crowds. It was truly a beautiful morning, and we would happily do it all over again! Highly recommended to anyone who wants to discover Son Tra in an authentic, fun, and unforgettable way.

We did the scooter tour to monkey mountain and Hai Van Pass. Cillian and Allen were phenomenal guides and shared much about the history and local culture during the tour. We felt very safe on the motorbikes throughout and got to enjoy amazing breakfast and locally prepared lunch. We stopped at a fishing village, monkey mountain, rode through Hai Van Pass, had coffee at the top of the mountain, and had a locally prepared lunch at a hidden watering hole that we would’ve never discovered on our own. Throughout the trip, Cillian also took photos that he sent us afterwards. Highly recommend this tour and we absolutely loved our time with Cillian and Allen!

Had a great ride with Cillian and Luke. They took good care of us and we're excellent at spotting monkeys along the way. Great afternoon!

We had an excellent tour with Cillian and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Da Nang. Exploring the city by motorbike made the whole experience feel much more immersive. It allowed us to see the main sights while also enjoying the journey in between. Starting early was a big advantage as we avoided the crowds and had a more relaxed experience at each stop. The ride through the hills was a standout moment. The scenery was beautiful throughout and made the journey just as memorable as the destinations. We also stopped for avocado ice cream, which was a unique and delicious surprise that we really enjoyed. Cillian was a great guide. He was knowledgeable, professional, and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Overall, a well-organized and memorable experience. It is a great way to see Da Nang and left us wanting to explore even more.

I don’t write reviews often, but this one felt deserved. I joined the morning Culture & Hidden Gems tour in Son Tra, and Cillian genuinely made the experience. He’s extremely knowledgeable, especially about the red-shanked douc langurs, but what impressed me most was how natural and unforced everything felt. Nothing was scripted. He adjusted the pace based on our interests and took time to properly set up the binoculars and field scope so we could actually observe the langurs rather than just quickly spot them and move on. We began at a small fishing village at the base of the mountain, which added meaningful context about local life and traditions. From there we visited Linh Ung Pagoda, where he shared insights into Buddhist practices and local beliefs in a clear and balanced way. The hidden viewpoints were beautiful, especially in the softer morning light, and the quieter back roads gave us better chances to see wildlife. The motorbike ride felt safe and smooth throughout. Pickup was punctual, communication beforehand was clear, and water and snacks were provided. Everything was well organised without feeling overly commercial. I’m usually quite critical when it comes to tours, especially in popular destinations, but this one felt thoughtful, genuine, and well executed. If you’re exploring Son Tra and want more than just a scenic drive, I would definitely recommend this tour. Thank you Cillian!

Yesterday we did the Monkey Mountain Motorbike Adventure tour with Cillian and Leo, which lasted about 5 hours. And what an amazing afternoon it was. We started off at the Fishing Village/Navy Port, then to the Lady Buddha before making our way deeper into Monkey Mountain, looking out for the Red-shanked douc. The weather was with us, we saw some amazing views from the Peak, and were lucky enough to see 3 sets of Monkeys - and how beautiful they were. Cillian and Leo helped us to get some pictures through the binoculars (Cillian's are defintiely better than ours). Both Cillian and Leo knew so much about the area, the culture and the history - one of our best tours in Vietnam. We ended with dinner at a local vegetarian restaurant, which was delicious. I'd recommend this tour a thousand times over.

This motorbike tour was one of the highlights of my trip to Da Nang. Everything was perfectly organized and full of local charm. Riding through Da Nang on the back of a motorbike gave me a whole new perspective of the city — from bustling streets and colorful markets to peaceful coastal roads and hidden local spots I never would’ve found on my own. Bao was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He shared so many fascinating stories about Da Nang’s history, culture, and everyday life, and you could really tell how passionate he was about his city. I’d recommend this tour to anyone visiting Da Nang — whether you’re a solo traveler, couple, or small group. It’s the perfect way to experience the city like a local and learn from someone who truly loves what they do.

I had a trip with Cillian, he is so charming guide, talkative and has a tons of positivity! We drove through few spots that we available due to weather conditions, but in any case he made a trip unforgettable… Spotted a various monkeys that inhabit an island. Cillian told me a different history inputs during our tour. So I strongly recommend to book him as a personal guide!!!

Fantastic tour. Brandon was an amazing guide, couldn't have asked for better. The ride, the chats, his knowledge and the route. Would recommend to anyone. Thanks Brandon, you left me with some great memories.

Thank you very much for the amazing tour! Driver was prompt, informative & easy going to what I wanted with this tour. He worked out all the transportation and I had a wonderful time! Great English and a great personality! He was very organized and couldn't have asked for a better tour. Highly recommend and would not hesitate to book again! If you are wanting a knowledgable guide to help you create memorable memories definitely book this tour!

This is a great way to spend the morning, seeing much of the scenery outside of Da Nang, including a fishing village, stellar views and the Lady Buddha. Our guides were outstanding, giving excellent facts on history of the area and their insights. They were caring and attentive and made it very memorable. Water was supplied, fruit was tasty, and lunch was excellent at a small restaurant. Bikes were powerful (needed on those hills!) and proper helmets fit us all (2 adults + 1 ten-yr old) Many thanks to Brandon, Alan and Binh for their care and attention - we will remember this tour and wish you all the very best!

I had a fun and memorable experience exploring the Lady Buddha site, Monkey Mountain, and the surrounding areas with my Scooter Adventure guide. The guide was not only knowledgeable about the local history and landmarks but also very friendly and engaging throughout the afternoon. His enthusiasm made the tour even more enjoyable.

Truly amazing experience! My wife and I booked this tour as part of our honeymoon in Da Nang. Our guides, Brandon and Bao, were extremely knowledgeable about the red-shanked monkeys we saw on the mountain - this is one of the only places in the world to see them in the wild, and we saw plenty (couldn't get any photos since the move fast and avoid humans, but take my word for it)! They also took us to the Linh Ung pagoda and Lady Buddha statue, several gorgeous viewpoints, and out to lunch for Banh Cuon afterwards. If you're visiting Da Nang seeing the Son Tra peninsula is a must, and I can't recommend this tour enough to go see it!

Our tour was perfect. It was personalised to our interests. We got to see so many different viewpoints and saw the red shanked douc on several different occasions at a close distance. Our guides also provided us binoculars so we could see them in great detail. We got to explore the less busy roads of the peninsula and a short trail down to a rocky shoreline. Our guides were experts and were so enthusiastic when speaking about the wildlife, especially the langurs which they had worked on research projects studying at University. A truly unique experience.

I can’t believe I forgot to leave a review on this experience. My friend and I went in Dec 2019. Sorry my review came a little late but definitely one of the most memorable trip I’ve had. You will see many viewpoints and one of the guide can spot an animal from afar and point them to you. They were so accommodating - we saw someone paragliding and asked the guide if could do it. The guide patiently waited for us to finish. They also provided lunch. Definitely worth it!

Brilliant day. Bao was very knowledgeable. Nothing too much trouble. The local food we had was delicious. Bao took some awsome photos

We had the best time on our tour! Tam and his associate were great guides. Kind, funny. We never felt rushed. We got to see many of the red shanked douc langurs! Highly recommend this tour as a fun was to see some sights in Da Nang.

We were looking to see some wildlife whilst in Vietnam and this tour looked amazing (I love monkeys!). We had great communication throughout and the guides even manged to arrange for us to be picked up at My Son temples instead of heading back to Hoi An. The whole experience was amazing, sightseeing from the back of a motorbike was something else. The guides were brilliant, they really knew their stuff. We found about five different family groups of the Red Shanked Langurs! I had thought that we would've been lucky to see just one. They managed to get us in to some great situations to view the up close without causing them any upset. Got some good photos as a result. An amazing experience with a friendly group of guys. I'd highly recommend this tour. Felt completely safe from start to finish too. Can't thank you guys enough!

Very friendly, reliable and organised guides. They helped take great photos and showed us many spots we wouldn't have found by ourselves.

Great tour, its worth doing with someone who tells you the history, and brings you around while you can take in the views. Takes about 3hrs but you never get bored. The weather was sunny about 25 degrees and very comfortable, we finished up about 5pm, bring a back pack for jackets as by the end of the day the temperature drops. The team from scooter adventures also takes photos, brings snacks and you eat a traditional dish at the end of the tour which was very good. Highly recommended.

We had an amazing time. Our 3 bike riders were extremely professional, friendly and informative. We travelled in November, and it was raining - so we were unable to enjoy the views from the top of Monkey Mountain due to low visibility. However, the ride itself was a unique and wonderful experience for us. Highly recommend (go in the summer if you can :) )

We had an amazing time, our guides took very good care of us and, despite being nervous about being on a motorbike, we felt very safe throughout the journey. Our guides even stopped when they spotted some rare Monkeys and gave us binoculars to watch them. Highly recommend!

Best trip so far in Vietnam. First stop the fishing village, then up to the lady Buddha. Highlight of the trip through the jungle to witness the langur monkeys in their natural habitat and the most fabulous sunset of our visit to Vietnam Excellent guides in Bao and Chris 100% recommended

This bike road through the mountain is absolutely fantastic. The journey includes the unique experience of spotting Langurs and witnessing a stunning sunset from a breathtaking viewing point. Hary and Hai, our guides, were incredibly friendly and accommodating, taking us on their motorbikes through a route that felt refreshingly off the beaten path. This four-hour ride in Da Nang is a must-try for anyone seeking a memorable adventure away from typical tourist trails.

I appreciate the friendliness of the guides It was a very unique experience, i enjoyed it immensely. The route, history and info given by the guides are great Definitely a must do activity

Had the best time riding with great guides who were well educated and spoke great English. Riding scooters on mountains is one of the most thrilling and fun ways to be in nature. It was raining for most of the ride but that didn’t make it any less fun at all. Nothing but recommendations from me.

Had a great time with the tour guide, Chris. He really felt like he liked his job, and was always enthusiastic about sharing all he knew about the montains (which was a lot).

It was a really exciting and personalised adventure for me with my amazing guide, Bao! Bao was really easy going, knowledegable and went the extra mile always to ensure a great experience for me. Great itinerary, great views all around and my favourite part was finally spotting the langurs!

Incredible trip to the Peninsula! Got to see the main tourist attractions of the peninsula but also explore the smaller trails you can’t get to in a car, where we saw the rare endangered monkeys of the mountain up close, and amazing views of the ocean and city. Tour guides were very friendly, knowledge and extremely helpful. We felt very safe on the scooters and the meal was also delicious - would highly recommend!

This was hands down one of my favorite tours I’ve ever done! Such a memorable and unforgettable experience. My boyfriend and I had no idea this side of Da Nang existed. It was truly eye-opening and is now easily our favorite part of the city. Chris and Harry were the best guides ever! They were both so knowledgable, down to earth, and incredibly easy to get along with. They took us to hidden local spots and places we would never be able to reach on our own which made this experience that much more special! 100000/10 recommend if you are in Da Nang. You won’t regret it!

What a great time! Chris, the tour guide, did a phenomenal job of sharing interesting facts at each of our stops along this tour. We went solo, with me riding on the back of his motorcycle. He handles his bike very well, so you don’t need to worry about anything. Just hang on, and let him do the driving. Riding on a motorcycle is an excellent way to really see the scenery here, because everything is open. All of our stops (the fishing village, Lady Buddha, and all over Monkey Mountain) were very interesting, and he gives you plenty of time to ask questions, look around, or just soak in the beautiful scenery. I got lucky on this trip, because we saw at least 4 different of the endangered primates, and a couple of families of the smaller monkeys. A+

What a great tour we had. The guide " Chris" is such a nice guy. We could observe the 2 types of monkeys. He guided us through a small trial that it's just for local people where we saw the monkeys. Impresive views and scenery. I highly recommend the tour for anyone looking for a place full of nature.

Fantastic experience with great guides! We were picked up in Da Nang by our two guides, and jumped on their scooters. Fishing Village, view point, buddhist Temple with lady Buddha, then up to monkey mountain view point. We even saw the rare monkey 🤩 And topped it off with a fantastic local meal in Da Nang!

This is the best tour in Danang! We were told we'd be picked up from our hotel at 14.00, they were spot on time! The guide / riders are excellent, they're English is brilliant and they're subject knowledge outstanding. As we desended the mountain we saw 3 different groups of Langa primate, all expertly spotted by our guides. The tour was extended in length because we saw a group really close to the path and they stopped again and gave us all the time we needed to take photos. The tour was rounded off with a lovely meal at a very local restaurant. Highly recommended!

Loved this tour!! Such a memorable experience, we took lots of pictures of the sunset and the monkeys :) Thank you Chris <3

If you are looking for an interesting way to explore the Son Tra Peninsula and all of it's beauty, make sure that you book an afternoon tour with Dan Nang Scooter Adventures. Riding along on a motorbike was great fun and our tour guides, Bao and Duy were fantastic. They were such gentlemen! They made us feel very safe and looked after us from start to finish. The sunset views on the back of the bike were amazing 💕

The tour was very impressive to me. We were happy throughout all moments. It was the best when the guide explained to us about history, culture, and what we wanted to know. Thanks to all for it. If I have a chance to visit here again, I'd like to do it!

We went to monkey mountain with ten, hi and another guy who is doing paragliding instructor. They're so kind and tried to give reply whenever i asked alot of the questions. One the way, scheduled plan was changed due to military reason so don't have choice but to go different road. But they don't upset about it at all and take us to another adventurous place! Thank you for your kindness and I'll recommend this to my colleagues in the future.

This was such a nice day. We Saw everything We could have wished for. We visit places, that you nerver will see on your own. We saw stunning wievs and monkeys and ended up with some delicious lokal food 😍 Bao took a lot of Photos of us everywhere, so that We could remember the trip. He was also a very safe driver. We Can recomend this trip, if you are in Danang.

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Chris and Binh were our wonderful riders who took us up onto the mountain allowing us to get a great overview of Da Nang and the surrounding mountains at sunset. There were great chances to see the common monkeys on the hill, paragliders and along with a few sightings of the more shyer and critically endangered Red-shanked douc. Our guides were extremely kind and knowledgeable of the history and the area. They also provided a wonderful dinner at the end. Greatly recommend this adventure

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this amazing biking experience on Monkey mountain. Our guide communicated well with us, and the day was easy to book and organise pick up from our hotel. We rode on the back of the bikes and our drivers explained things about the local area on the way. We stopped first at the fishing village and then were taken with a small group up to see the Lady Buddha. Our guides were extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and took time to answer our questions and take photos. The best part of the day was riding further up the mountain and seeing lots of Langurs (monkeys). Thank you to Bao and team for a wonderful day. This was one of the highlights of our trip.

Big thanks to Bao and Tam! This experience was pure magic. The motorbike ride to Monkey Mountain was a safe thrill, and the views of the city and ocean from the hidden spots they brought us to were unreal. Their stories about local history and culture also added so much depth. But what really blew us away was their willingness to go above and beyond - from the delicious food and water they prepped for us to the cinematic photos that they took of us and even editing them afterwards. This experience will be a cherished memory in the years to come :) Weather permitting, you are in for a once-in-a-lifetime journey, complemented by stunning photos capturing every moment. We’d highly recommend this experience to everyone in a heartbeat! :)

I went on the scooter adventure on Monkey Mountain with Bao on 4th November 2023. He was an incredible tour guide with deep knowledge about the various places that I was brought to and always goes above and beyond to make sure that you feel comfortable throughout your time with him. The tour was very well-paced and structured as well. The meet-up location was easy to find and he kindly offered to send me to my next destination in the city area after the tour. We were lucky enough to spot a few brown-shanked douc langurs during the tour and have generally good weather despite it being the rainy season. Definitely recommend trying it!

Bao was my guide for the day and he went above and beyond to provide an amazing experience for me, especially as a solo traveller. I really hoped to see the red-shanked douc. Alas, we couldn’t find any but that’s okay, as I knew they were very rare and critically endangered. So instead Bao took me on a detour to a secluded camping spot where we saw fishing boats, which was very special. Anyway, on our way back we made a quick pit stop to enjoy the views and then suddenly we see a family of 10+ red-shanked doucs! I’m so so grateful, and I think it was because earlier in the day Bao showed me how to pray to Laddy Buddha… and she made my wish come true!

It was the first motorbike experience for me and my husband, and we loved every second of it! Our tour guides, Bao and Dom took us for a trip to the Monkey Mountain which has absolutely stunning views. We also got really lucky and saw a very rare species of Douc Langur monkeys in their natural habitat, which was a cherry on top of this fantastic trip. We had a lovely meal (homemade burgers!) high up in the mountains and listened to our guides' stories about the local nature and life.

Everything about this trip was amazing! The tour guides, Bao and Dom, were so friendly and knowledgeable - we had so much fun with them! The tour took us around to a diverse amount of views and they were all so beautiful. We even saw the rare monkeys along the way :)

This is a great tour with lots of stops for amazing scenic pictures. I had a personal tour and it was really great to get some history and also explanations around the temple ceremonies. Tam (tour guide) really is a great photographer too! You will also have the best home made burgers in Vietnam by Tam's mother. Really recommended!

Truly amazing tour. Guides were very kind and knowledgeable, and also great autobike drivers! The amazing landscape we got to see was even better with the guide's interesting and fun explanation. Definitely worth the fee. Highly recommend!

This is a great tour of Da Nang’s peninsular covering the many site seeing locations and some locally known spots. My scooter guide Khanh was the perfect host; enthusiastic, knowledgeable, fun yet professional. I can’t recommend this tour enough! Also big shout out to Tam’s mum who prepared the burgers for our picnic.