Visit My Son Sanctuary as a Pilgrim

Our story:
As we are a local business and our guides are very passionate about the Champa culture, it motivates us to introduce this special experience to true travelers. We avoid repeating touristy activities that are not related to this unique Champa culture, but we focus on creating an experience that helps travelers grasp deeper immersion into the cultural and historical contemplation.
This experience not only helps travelers understand deeper into Champa culture, religions and architectures, but also offers the opportunity to experience the unique Champa food in a local restaurant. Travelers will learn from the guide about how much Champa culture still remains in the local community in cultural practices, cuisines, etc…

Highlights:

• Visit My Son Sanctuary with a knowledgeable guide
• Enjoy the Cham Art Performance
• Savor the unique Champa food (morning option)

Itinerary:
Option 1: Early Morning Pilgrimage:
• 5.30 am : Pick up at hotel and transfer to My Son. Along the way, guests get an included Vietnamese coffee.
• 6:30 am: Arrive at My Son and explore in about 2 hours.
• 9:15 am: Enjoy special Champa food (vegetarian available) (included), local mochi cake, seasonal fruits at a local restaurant.
• 10:00 am: Start to depart back to Hoi An city.
• 10:30 am- 11:00 am: Tour ends at hotels in Hoi An.

Option 2: Daily morning trip:
7:30 - 8:00 am, we collect all the guests from different hotels around Hoi An.
8:00 - 9:00 am, our driver and guide take you through the beautiful country roads to My Son Sanctuary.
9:00 - 11:00 am, guests will visit the ancient ruins and enjoy watching a Cham Folklore Art Performance
At 11:30, guests will enjoy another significant part of the tour - a lunch with Cham food lunch (morning options) (prepared by local chefs, vegan food even available).
Around 12:15, guests will return to the vehicle and get back to Hoi An.

Afternoon tour: My Son Sanctuary and Sunset Boat Trip:
12:30: The guide and driver pick guests up from hotels around Hoi An.
14:00 Arrive at My Son Sanctuary and listen to interesting commentary about Champa culture from your guide during the drive. Explore these ancient temples, some of which are built to symbolize the purity of Mount Meru. Take many fascinating photos while you are there, and watch a Cham show before or after the visit to the temple.

16:30 Board a boat to cruise along the Thu Bon River before you return. View the mountains as you float along.
Eat noodles and fruit for lunch if you choose the morning trip, or Vietnamese banh mi on the afternoon tour. Finally, get off the boat and hop into the van to return to your hotel in Hoi An.