Day trip from Hoi An
My Son Sanctuary Day Trip
My Son is a UNESCO-listed cluster of 70+ Hindu temple ruins built by the Cham kingdom between the 4th and 13th centuries, an hour west of Hoi An. Go at sunrise (5:00am pickup) to have the ruins to yourself — by 9am tour buses turn the site into a queue.
My Son is a UNESCO-listed cluster of 70+ Hindu temple ruins built by the Cham kingdom between the 4th and 13th centuries, an hour west of Hoi An. Go at sunrise (5:00am pickup) to have the ruins to yourself — by 9am tour buses turn the site into a queue.
- Duration
- 5h
- From
- USD 18
- Departs
- Hoi An, Vietnam
- Updated
- April 2026
Why sunrise
My Son is in a humid jungle bowl with very little shade. By 9am it's 32°C and full of tour buses; by sunrise it's 22°C, empty, and the light is spectacular on the brick towers.
Frequently asked questions
Is My Son worth visiting from Hoi An?
Yes if you like history or archaeology, at sunrise. By 9am the heat and crowds make it a harder sell, and the ruins — while impressive — are heavily damaged from American bombing.
Sunrise tour or standard My Son tour?
Sunrise, without question. You're walking through 1,500-year-old ruins in golden light with almost no one else there. Pickup is 5:00am; back in Hoi An by 9:30am.
How much does a My Son day trip cost?
Group tour with transfer: $18–30. Private car with driver: $60–80. Entrance fee 150,000 VND (~$6) is usually included.