Hoi An to Monkey Mountain by Car
Escape the city’s hustle on this half‑day private journey from Hoi An to Son Tra Peninsula, affectionately known as Monkey Mountain. With your own air‑conditioned car and English‑speaking driver, explore mountainside shrines, ancient banyan trees, historic radar stations, and sweeping coastal panoramas all at your pace and comfort.
Highlights Hoi An to Monkey Mountain by car
From 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the driver will pick you up at your hotel, and then begin the journey from Hoi An to Monkey Mountain.
Monkey Mountain
Discover the largest pagoda in central Vietnam, featuring the majestic Lady Buddha statue overlooking the sea a vital spiritual and photo spot
Start conquering the road to the top of Monkey Mountain with majestic landscapes and interesting stops.
Your first stop is Linh Ung Pagoda, this is one of three Linh Ung Pagodas in Da Nang City. At Linh Ung Pagoda you will admire many bonsai trees and massive statues with many different shapes. The most prominent is the 67m high standing Buddha statue, its back leaning against Monkey Mountain, facing the sea. With the height of the statue, equivalent to 17 floors, each floor worships Buddha statues, and a total of 21 Buddha statues are being worshiped. Following the direction of the statue, you will admire the wonderful natural scenery with a panoramic view of the entire city of Da Nang.
Ban Co Peak (Chessboard Peak)
Continue your journey to Ban Co Peak with an altitude of 700m above sea level and the highest place in the entire Da Nang city area. From the top of the mountain, you will have the opportunity to fully admire the sparkling city of Da Nang from a completely new perspective.
At the top of the chess board, you will see the statue of De Thich and the stone chess board, along with an interesting legend about two fairies.
Next, the car will take you to the Thousand Year Banyan Tree, the banyan tree was found in 1771, this banyan tree is considered one of the great trees of Vietnam. In June 2014, the banyan tree was determined to be about 800 years old. During the resistance period, the location of the banyan tree was chosen by the Vietnamese army and militia as a place to hide and gather to exchange information.
After sightseeing, the driver will drop you off at your hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang.
FAQs
Is entrance required to Son Tra?
No, it’s a public nature reserve with free access
Can families with kids join?
Yes—car seats available; minimal walking required for viewpoints.
Are meals included?
Meals not included. We can arrange stops at local cafés en route.
Can we combine with Marble Mountains?
Yes, easily added (+$5–10). Just tell us in advance .
How to Book Hoi An to Monkey Mountain by car
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Choose date, time (AM/PM), and vehicle size
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Provide pickup address in Hoi An or Da Nang
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Confirm any add-ons (Marble Mtn, café stop, sunset timing)
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Book online or via WhatsApp/Hotline
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Receive driver and itinerary details
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WhatsApp/Hotline: +84 35 249 5501
Email: samtourvietnam@gmail.com
We recommend booking 24–48 hrs ahead to secure your preferred time, esp. for mornings and sunsets.
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