The Monkey Mountain Sunset Tour is an excellent way to visit two well-known locations in the coastal city of Da Nang. This half-day tour allows tourists to view the stunning sunset over Monkey Mountain and Marble Mountains.
Ngu Hanh Son, also known as Marble Mountain, is a cluster of five marble and limestone mountains that symbolize 5 elements in Eastern Feng Shui. In addition, this location is famous for its sacred temples and natural caves harboring ancient and unique Buddha statues.
Monkey Mountain is located on Son Tra Peninsula, approximately 10 kilometers from Danang’s city center. This is a great spot for travelers to admire the big ocean and rolling green mountains. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to explore Son Tra Radar station, Ban Co Peak, and images of monkeys descending the mountain to beg for food.
Furthermore, Hue Private Taxi offers tours to other locations in Da Nang as well as private taxi services to other parts of Vietnam, including:
- Da Nang To Hue Day Trip – 64 USD/pax
- Private Golden Bridge Sunrise Tour – 78 USD/pax
- Da Nang To Hoi An Private Taxi – 15 USD/Sedan
- Private Taxi Da Nang To Lao Bao Border – 150 USD/Sedan
- Da Nang To Phong Nha Private Taxi – 142 USD/Sedan
SUNSET ON MONKEY MOUNTAIN TOUR
02:30 pm: Our driver and professional tour guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Danang. After taking you to the car, the driver will ensure the most comfortable seat for each person. After that, our journey to see the sunset at Marble Mountains and Monkey Mountain departs.
03:00 pm: The car stops at Ngu Hanh Son, where guests can explore spectacular natural caves and antique Buddhist monuments. The next step is to visit the Tam Thai pagoda to burn incense and pray for good fortune in life.
In addition, you will move to Heaven’s Gate to see the panoramic view of Non Nuoc Beach and the miniature image of Da Nang City. Not only that, but visitors will be able to explore and buy souvenirs at Non Nuoc Stone Craft Village with an age of more than 200 years.
04:30 pm: We visit Monkey Mountain to enjoy a stunning panorama of Danang’s green nature and wild monkeys. Linh Ung Pagoda is a must-see attraction here, featuring the highest Buddha statue in Vietnam, standing at 67 meters high.
The car will next take you to the Sea Observation Tower and the Son Tra Radar Station to take photos. This Radar station is known by the special name Indochina Eyes.
The final stop on the journey is Ban Co Peak, which stands at an elevation of around 700 meters. This is the best position to see the clouds and sky during the lovely sunset on the Son Tra peninsula.
06:00 pm: Finally, the car returns you to the hotel in Da Nang’s city center. Our Sunset on Monkey Mountain tour has ended. Hue Private Taxi hopes you have an enjoyable experience with our service.
Travel Tips
- Tickets to the Marble Mountains cost 40,000 VND per person. However, this cost is included in the tour price so you will not need to pay this fee.
- You will have to move a lot on this trip, so you should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
- The temple is a solemn and sacred place, so you must make sure to wear polite clothes.
- This is a half-day tour so visitors can bring food and drinks to avoid thirst during the trip.
- Please put trash in the right place to protect the environment.
