This was my second tour with John and he is incredible. Easy to set up and makes the entire day built around you. The marble mountains and lady Buddha were spectacular! John is a great guide, he is knowledgeable and makes the experience very enjoyable! I loved his tours so much I cancelled my previous tour to book with John. I highly recommend if you have time during your visit to Hoi An that you book this tour with John!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- 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)
Excludes
- Personal expenses and Services not mentioned above (such as Elevator to the first top)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Port pickup/drop-off not included. Available upon request for an additional fee.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
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.
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.
11:00 am: The van will transfer you to Monkey Mountain. A giant statue of Lady Buddha with a beautiful background such as mountains and a huge garden of bonsai would draw your attention. You will definitely get lost in the garden of heaven with gripping stories when gently walking and enjoying a fresh breeze. Then we will return to the car and go a little further up to see the majestic and wonderful scenery of Son Tra peninsula.
12:00 am: Have lunch at a local restaurant with local and authentic Vietnamese cuisines. (The tour with Lunch) 1:00 pm : The guide and driver will take you back the hotel.
2:00 pm: We will drop you at your hotel. The tour ends!
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Reviews
Our guide was Quyen. She was very knowledgeable and super friendly. We leaned a lot and enjoyed what we saw. The tour was just the right amount of time. Quyen was very personable and it was very nice to get to know her. We are vegetarian and at the last moment Quyen arranged for us to eat at a vegetarian local restaurant. Without missing a beat she has it all taken care of. Truly enjoyed spending time with her.
We had a great day with John and his driver. Very informative and full of local highlights . The local lunch was great and we enjoyed the conversation while driving to each destination. Would genuinely recommend John Lee tours. Thank you again John. Bill and Kathy Berry
John very welcoming & informative Made me feel at ease
We 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.
I 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
John 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.
We 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
I 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.
We 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.
John 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.
We 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.
We 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.
John was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and made the day so much fun. Highly recommend booking with him!
John 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.
Once 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.
John 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!
John 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.
Our 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.
Amazing 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!
John 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.
John was an excellent guide with very good English and knowledge of everything vietnamese and a good sense of humour, would definitely recommend his services.
We were lucky enough to meet John on our family holiday to Vietnam and had a really fun day out with this tour. Highly recommended - we learnt a lot about the local area and history, and John can provide recommendations for other areas to visit and local eateries. As someone else posted - John can even organise bespoke tours to places that otherwise might go undiscovered. Our time with John was a highlight of our trip and we left with lifelong memories. Thanks John! Cheers Jeff.
John took us to Marble Mountain as part of a full day bespoke tour which I left a separate review for. John’s english is great and he’s a super knowledgeable and friendly tour guide.
Would highly recommend John as a guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and looked after us very well. We were a family of 4 and he took so many great photos of us and told us so much information during our tour. Thank you John for such a great tour.
John was an exceptional tour guide! His deep knowledge, friendly attitude, and passion for Vietnam made our visit to Marble Mountain and Lady Buddha truly unforgettable. He shared fascinating stories, ensured our comfort, and made every moment enjoyable. Highly recommend John for an enriching and well-organized experience in Vietnam!
Great tour by John the GOAT (greatest of all time). Made the tour interesting and has the best English skills in Vietnam. I would 100% recommend to any Westerners visiting Hoi An.
Our tour guide John was amazing! Planned a great half day in Da Nang for our family, with lots of great information about the area. He picked lunch spot with lots of options, all very tasty. Thank you for looking after us John!
John is a fabulous tour guide. He has interesting facts about each place and a great sense of humour too. The tour was fun and the lunch delicious.
This was a fabulous tour made all the better by our guide John. He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, friendly and spoke English very well. I recommend John for this or any other excursion in Hoi An.
What an amazing day with John as our guide! He has so much knowledge, enthusiasm and energy, and he ensured we had the best time and were well taken care of. His love of his country, culture and history is infectious, and we highly recommend him for this tour or any of his other ones as well!
We had a fun time with John! He is very friendly and full of good information. We enjoyed learning about Vietnamese culture through his interesting stories and descriptions of the sites we visited - Marble Mountain and the giant Lady Buddha.
Just a general great tour guide and goes above and beyond for you All tour where fantastic 10/10 People are so lovely Lanterns 🏮🏮🏮 everywhere 🏮🎈
We had a group of six so we had a private tour. John and his driver provided a great air conditioned vehicle and water for the trip. John provided great commentary all the way through and was excellent at catching some great family moments. The trip took us to Marble Mountain. north of Da Nang to the Lady Buddha and we were lucky enough to stop at a great restaurant for delicious lunch. I cannot recommend this tour enough
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