Marble Mountain & Basket Boat Ride- Buffalo Ride- Lantern Making
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Is Marble Mountain & Basket Boat Ride- Buffalo Ride- Lantern Making worth booking?
Marble Mountain & Basket Boat Ride- Buffalo Ride- Lantern Making is a 7-hour experience in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from $62 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (5)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $62 per person
TOUR PROGRAM : 8:00A.M :Our Guide Pick you up at hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang city,Then Transfer to Marble Mountain to visit tower,Linh Ung Pagoda,Tang Chon Cave, the amazing & breathtaking View Point to enjoy other beaut
What you get
- Basket Boat Rowing fee, Buffalo ride fee, Farming Activity fee, Water
- Private car or Minivan with safe Driver
- Entrance Tickets & Elevator Ticket st Marble Mountain
- Entrance Tickets for Visiting local Villages in Hoi An
- Lunch with Local Noodle
- Professional English Speaking Tourguide
About this experience
TOUR PROGRAM : 8:00A.M :Our Guide Pick you up at hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang city,Then Transfer to Marble Mountain to visit tower,Linh Ung Pagoda,Tang Chon Cave, the amazing & breathtaking View Point to enjoy other beautiful mountains with names Wood, Earth, Metal and Fire. HuyenKhong cave which was used during the war as a Viet Cong hospital. Next ,We Explore villages in Hoi An. Our guide will share many interesting aspects about each stop on the tour with you, and to make sure that you are having a great time. Our first stop at Local Family & learn how to Make a Lantern & you do by Yourself & keep as a Gift. Lunch at Local Restaurant .Then, We visit Tra Que Vegetable & involve in the growing of vegetables.work the soil,fertilise with seaweed sow the plants and water them with two watering cans in the traditional way. Next experience is to have a fun ride on a water buffalo .After That we goCoconut village to row bamboo basket boat, Finish the Tour & bring you back to your hotel
What's included
Included
- Basket Boat Rowing fee, Buffalo ride fee, Farming Activity fee, Water
- Private car or Minivan with safe Driver
- Entrance Tickets & Elevator Ticket st Marble Mountain
- Entrance Tickets for Visiting local Villages in Hoi An
- Lunch with Local Noodle
- Professional English Speaking Tourguide
Not included
- Drinks & Personal Expenses
What you'll see and do
The Marble Mountains
Marble Mountain is familiar to almost everyone who has been to Da Nang. It is so well known that many people consider it as the symbol of the area, one of the highlights on Central Vietnam’s tourist trail. An interesting journey to Ngu Hanh Son will be a most relaxing time for tourists. The mountain is a tourist wonderland with dreamlike scenery, pagodas, grottoes… Situated about 8km southeast of Da Nang City, it resembles five fingers rising out of the ground. It was named after the basic elements of the universe: water, wood, metal, fire and earth.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Bay Mau Coconut Forest
Coconut Forest where we will test the seafarer in you as you will take a ride in a bamboo basket boat giving you a chance to fish for crabs. You will learn how locals throw out the big fishing nets and you will get to try this for yourself. Your local guides will demonstrate their amazing skills at making watches, fish, and grasshoppers from coconut leaves which they will then give to you as souvenirs.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Tra Que Vegetable Village
Tra Que Vegetable village where we will meet a local family to see how they live. Enjoy drinks made by them whilst they share stories about their lives in the village. After our refreshment, they will demonstrate each task involved in the growing of vegetables. Then it is your turn to: work the soil, fertilise with seaweed, including stomping in the seaweed sow the plants, and water them with two watering cans in the traditional way.
40 minutes here · Admission included
Hoi An Lantern Making Class At Home
Learn how to make Lantern & keep as Gift
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Andy Private Tours and Transfers
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Marble Mountain & Basket Boat Ride- Buffalo Ride- Lantern Making. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best tour so far in Vietnam.
Such a fun day out. Mr Ken our guide was an interpreter for the US army during the war and he was full of interesting stories. He was kind and very helpful. All the activities we did were well planned and we enjoyed them all. Highly recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Good tour, Flexible guide and enjoyable experience
Mr T showed up on time. worked with us with patience on our custom preferences with time and things we needed to cover as this was our private tour. Marble mountain was viable only with with elevator access for us and he made sure that we made there in time and literally ran to get the tickets for the last elevator to come back. We wanted to visit some areas in Hoi An, including a tailor shop and other shops and he made sure that we cover everything we wanted. He showed flexibility and explained many things well. The tour was enjoyable!
via Tripadvisor
Fun filled day
Fantastic tour of Marble Mountain, so much history and information as your guided through the caves. We went to the countryside and Danced on basil to make it grow, spent some time with locals in the villages, made pottery, caught crabs, saw the coolest coconuts, came face to face with water buffalos and rode in boats. A truely wonderful experience like no other. Highly recommend and thoroughly enjoyed Mr Lei, our tour guide’s guidance, knowledge and jokes.
via Tripadvisor
Marble Mountain and Caves
Mr. T was truly outstanding and the entire experience was phenomenal and unforgettable! I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better tour for this area. After touring Halong Bay a few days ago up north I felt that was effectively it for Vietnam. I was obviously very wrong. He customized everything to our needs and even went so far as to take us to Marble Mountain first so any possible rain wouldn’t interfere. And boy, what a cameraman! Definitely do this private tour. It made my entire experience in Vietnam truly memorable and glorious!
via Tripadvisor
Your go-to for you Danang trip
Andy is very reliable and patient. Gives great information. Brought us to great places to eat. Also gave us additional tour which wasnt included in out package. Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $62 to $105
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Marble Mountain & Basket Boat Ride- Buffalo Ride- Lantern Making: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Playa del Carmen.
How much does Marble Mountain & Basket Boat Ride- Buffalo Ride- Lantern Making cost?
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Prices start at $62 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Playa del Carmen usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Marble Mountain & Basket Boat Ride- Buffalo Ride- Lantern Making take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Playa del Carmen is not rushed.
Is Marble Mountain & Basket Boat Ride- Buffalo Ride- Lantern Making worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Playa del Carmen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Marble Mountain & Basket Boat Ride- Buffalo Ride- Lantern Making?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Marble Mountain & Basket Boat Ride- Buffalo Ride- Lantern Making suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 7-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Marble Mountain & Basket Boat Ride- Buffalo Ride- Lantern Making?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Playa del Carmen can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Playa del Carmen and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Marble Mountain & Basket Boat Ride- Buffalo Ride- Lantern Making start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Playa del Carmen within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Playa del Carmen?
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On Outty we rank every Playa del Carmen experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour, VIP Tulum Private Tour, Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Playa del Carmen?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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