Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha PRIVATE TOUR
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Is Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha PRIVATE TOUR worth booking?
Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha PRIVATE TOUR is a 6-hour experience in Hoi An, Vietnam, from $42 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 32 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 76 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (32)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $42 per person
✅ John Lee Tours invites you to explore the Marble Mountains from Hoi An or Da Nang on this private guided morning tour, including comfortable round-trip transport. ✅ Discover highlights such as Am Phu Cave, Monkey Mount
What you get
- 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)
About this experience
✅ John Lee Tours invites you to explore the Marble Mountains from Hoi An or Da Nang on this private guided morning tour, including comfortable round-trip transport. ✅ Discover highlights such as Am Phu Cave, Monkey Mountain, and the iconic Lady Buddha — Vietnam’s largest statue of its kind — with an English-speaking guide offering insightful commentary. ✅ Enjoy a worry-free experience with all entrance fees, lunch, and bottled water included. ✅ Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off from Hoi An and Da Nang’s Son Tra District.
What's included
Included
- 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)
Not included
- Personal expenses and Services not mentioned above (such as Elevator to the first top)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Chan May Port (Hue): 40 USD / 1,000,000 VND per guest (cash on pickup)
- Tien Sa Port (Da Nang): 20 USD / 500,000 VND per guest (cash on pickup)
What you'll see and do
Hoi An
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.
60 minutes here
The Marble Mountains
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.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Son Tra Peninsula
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.
60 minutes here
Da Nang
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.
60 minutes here
Hoi An
2:00 pm: We will drop you at your hotel. The tour ends!
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
John Lee PRIVATE Tour + MEAL
✅ Private Car/Van Tour: Enjoy a fully private experience — only your group participates, allowing a flexible and comfortable travel pace. ✅ Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours, from hotel pickup to drop-off in Hoi An, Da Nang, or Da Nang Airport. ✅ Pickup & Drop-off: Available from hotels in Hoi An or Da Nang, with drop-off at your hotel or Da Nang Airport. ✅ Comfortable Transport: Travel in a modern, air-conditioned car or van with a professional driver and knowledgeable guide. ✅ Convenience: Complimentary bottled water is provided, and several stops feature clean restrooms. Pickup included
John Lee PRIVATE Tour -NO MEAL
✅ Private Car/Van Tour: Enjoy a fully private experience — only your group participates, allowing a flexible and comfortable travel pace. ✅ Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours, from hotel pickup to drop-off in Hoi An, Da Nang, or Da Nang Airport. ✅ Pickup & Drop-off: Available from hotels in Hoi An or Da Nang, with drop-off at your hotel or Da Nang Airport. ✅ Comfortable Transport: Travel in a modern, air-conditioned car or van with a professional driver and knowledgeable guide. ✅ Convenience: Complimentary bottled water is provided, and several stops feature clean restrooms. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- John Lee Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 32 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
32 verified traveler reviews for Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha PRIVATE TOUR. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great day all round
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
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing John Lee Tours! We are delighted to hear that you had such a great day with John and our driver. It's fantastic to know you enjoyed the local highlights, the informative commentary, and the delicious local lunch. We’re especially pleased that the conversations throughout the journey made your experience even more enjoyable. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us and will certainly encourage future travelers to explore Hoi An with us. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Vietnam for another unforgettable adventure in the future! For future bookings, please contact us directly via WhatsApp for the best price: +84 905 176699 (Mr. John) Warm regards, John Lee Tours Team
via Tripadvisor
Information easy going
John very welcoming & informative Made me feel at ease
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind review and for choosing John Lee Tours. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Your support means a lot to our team and helps our small local business continue to grow. We hope to welcome you back to Hoi An again in the future. For future bookings, please contact us directly via WhatsApp for the best price: +84 905 176699 (Mr. John) Best regards, John Lee Teams
via Tripadvisor
Book the tour, you won’t regret it
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.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing guide John
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
via Tripadvisor
What a wonderful trip with really good guides
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.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $42 to $129
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 76
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha PRIVATE TOUR: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hoi An.
How much does Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha PRIVATE TOUR cost?
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Prices start at $42 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hoi An 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 - Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha PRIVATE TOUR take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Hoi An is not rushed.
Is Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha PRIVATE TOUR worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 32 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hoi An, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha PRIVATE TOUR?
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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 - Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha PRIVATE TOUR suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha PRIVATE TOUR?
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Around 11 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 Hoi An 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 Hoi An and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain - Lady Buddha PRIVATE TOUR 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 Hoi An 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 Hoi An?
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On Outty we rank every Hoi An experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include HOI AN Hidden Gems in Rural Villages & River Islands PRIVATE TOUR, Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride, Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking. 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 Hoi An?
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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 Hoi An?
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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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