Highlight of the tour:
- Visit the holy pagodas and explore the natural caves where used to be a hospital to treat Vietnamese wounded soldiers and Viet Cong hiding during America war
- Enjoy the stunning views from summit of mountain and admire a cluster of 5 small mountains following 5 important elements of universe : water fire, wood, earth and metal.
- Visit the family Traditional Marble Handicraft carving at marble village to experience how local people are so skillful.
- Walk around the ancient old town of Hoi An, which UNESCO World Heritage site, learning about the history of the buildings and the town with your knowledgeable tour guide
- Explore the back alleys and see the real Hoi An
- See why Hoi An is one of the most visited towns in Vietnam
Port of Call: CHAN MAY
– Our professional tour guide and driver pick you up from CHAN MAY Port (INSIDE the port) ( Please give us Your Pick up & Drop off Time to pick up as your cruise ship schedule)
When you get off the ship walk past the guides holding names and walk past the line of buses. Our guide will be located at the port entrance marked by a building. They will be holding a sign with your name to welcome. Hope you can find your sign easily.
Once we have met you, we will depart for the Giant Lady Buddha Statue, the tallest one in Việt Nam, which is located at Linh Ung Pagoda on Sơn Trà Peninsula in Đa Nang. The statue sits on the mountains facing the sea with 17 floors in the statue lặp, each floor has an altar with 21 Buddha statues which have different shapes, facial expressions and postures.
Then, we will take you to visit Marble Mountains with five marble and limestone hills named after the five elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. The Marble Mountains where you can observe a great city & ocean , and explore the natural caves, visit the the holy pagoda.
Then, you enjoy the Vietnamese set menu lunch at local restaurant
And then you will visit Hoi An city, the World Heritage Site located along Thu Bon River. The ancient town has remained unchanged for centuries. Hoi An used to be the international trading port of Champa Kingdom to import and explore wood, gold, silk. At that time, Hoi An had some trade fairs that attracted lots of merchants from Holland, Portugal, Japan and China to come with their goods. After the river became shallow, Da Nang was the harbor replacing for Hoi An in 18th century.
The walking tour in the old town, the tour guide will show you and explain the whole history of the Japanese bridge, a traditional house, a Chinese Assembly Hall, a cultural and historical museum and the market.
On the way back to the ship, we will stop you at My Khe Beach (the R&R beach where US marines landed in and stayed in during Viet Nam War.
We assure that you will get back to the ship one hour before the ship leaves the port
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
- Modern A/C car or minivan, bus with experienced driver
- Licenced informative English speaking tour guide, other languages are available on request
- Port permits
- Entrance tickets
- Elevator tickets
- Vietnamese set menu lunch
- Bottles of water & tissue
- Wifi available
THE TOUR EXCLUDES:
- Personal tips
- Personal expenses such as shopping
TIPS TO BRING:
- Sun-protection creams
- Long pants & shirts or T – shirt with sleeves in need
- Fully charged cameras
- Caps/hat
- Proper shoes
- Sunglasses
Note:
- We highly recommend booking early for well arranged in advance.
- The tour is quite flexible about the time.
Tommy Dao tours prides itself on making your tours as rewarding as possible and without fuss, so please take the time to read what our previous guests have said about our tours, our service and our value for money:
We were picked up at the cruise port for a full day tour. Stopped at China beach, sure wish I had a surfboard and more time because the waves were pumping! At Marble Mountain, the guides bought the tickets and came along with us to narrate and show us the highlights. They also accompanied us into Hoi An, the old town. The tour was well organized and efficient, with good coordination between guide and driver to facilitate timely pickups. Overall, a very enjoyable trip! I will definitely use them again when I come back to go surfing!
I work on a cruise ship and have been to 77 countries. Today we arrived in Chan May, Vietnam and booked a private tour with Tommy Dao Tours… we even were able to book the day before but I would highly recommend contacting Tommy ahead of time as we were just lucky that he was available.
You will be picked up in a late model vehicle in perfect running order and Tommy is an excellent driver.
The biggest fear of those on a cruise ship is not getting back in time. You would miss the ship I not only would miss the ship I would lose my job…I want to assure you that are on cruise ships and worried about getting back in time. For other posts everyone has said there was never a problem getting back.
This will never be an issue with Tommy, he is extremely professional just tell him what time you want to get back, what time the ship leaves and you will be fine. I had to be back today at 7pm and I told Tommy to get us back by 6pm just to be safe and taking traffic, a flat tire anything that might hinder this taken into account. We arrived at 5:45.
I have taken tours all over the world and this rates right up there with the best of them. Tommy was our driver and Lam was our guide both speaking perfect English.
As it was a private tour we were able to choose where we wanted to go and how much time we wanted to spend at the area. Of course we also listened to the suggestions that Tommy made. Lam gave excellent commentary along the way with filling in the history of the region.
First stop was China Beach in Danang where the US Base was located to take a swim in the South China Sea and a beer.
Then it was off to Hoi An for the day. We started at a great restaurant with very fresh and delicious food that Tommy recommend for appetizers, a shrimp and noodle dish and a fresh fruit drink for less then $10US. Then Lam took us on a walking tour of Hoi An to temples, shops and the waterfront before stopping to a musical review. Nothing was pushed on us, we were not led into stores just a nice leisurely walk through the ancient village. I really appreciated this as I am a photographer and I was given all the time I wanted to capture photographs.
On the way back we also stopped and beautiful bay outside Danang to relax for a bit and yes take more photos.
I cannot recommend Tommy with a higher eval…. please do yourself a favor and get in touch with him if you are coming to Chan May/Danang…
Thank You SO Much Tommy and Lam for the perfect day….
tommydaotours@gmail.com
www.tommydaotours.com
+84 905044564
Shore excursion from port chan may to hoi an
From the first enquiry tommy was responsive and attentive to our needs for the day trip we had envisaged. We were a group of 8 arriving to port and wanted a small group tour rather than the ones organised by the ship company. Tommy required a small deposit pre trip, fully refundable if the ship didn’t make it to port. Tommy with signage was there to meet us at port along with the driver Lu and guide ty. Our mini bus had air con and was modern and comfortable in the heat of vietnam. We spent a wonderful day travelling to Hoi an and back, stopping at sights along the way. Lu’s driving was very safe and ty’s narrative very informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and ty, lu and tommy made sure we were back to port in plenty of time for the ship sailing.
Friendly, trusted, well organized … THE BEST!
I booked Tommy Dao Tours for my Big Family group of 35 persons, a tour to Danang and Hoi An City from Cruise Terminal. Since the first time I contact Tommy, he was very friendly and cooperation with what I want. He also can arrange the tour with my budget and give a good price. The ittinerary was well organized and very clear direction of the meeting point. We all satisfied with the tour. I highly recommended Tommy Dao Tours!
- TOUR PROGRAM
-
Highlight of the tour:
- Visit the holy pagodas and explore the natural caves where used to be a hospital to treat Vietnamese wounded soldiers and Viet Cong hiding during America war
- Enjoy the stunning views from summit of mountain and admire a cluster of 5 small mountains following 5 important elements of universe : water fire, wood, earth and metal.
- Visit the family Traditional Marble Handicraft carving at marble village to experience how local people are so skillful.
- Walk around the ancient old town of Hoi An, which UNESCO World Heritage site, learning about the history of the buildings and the town with your knowledgeable tour guide
- Explore the back alleys and see the real Hoi An
- See why Hoi An is one of the most visited towns in Vietnam
Port of Call: CHAN MAY
– Our professional tour guide and driver pick you up from CHAN MAY Port (INSIDE the port) ( Please give us Your Pick up & Drop off Time to pick up as your cruise ship schedule)
When you get off the ship walk past the guides holding names and walk past the line of buses. Our guide will be located at the port entrance marked by a building. They will be holding a sign with your name to welcome. Hope you can find your sign easily.
Once we have met you, we will depart for the Giant Lady Buddha Statue, the tallest one in Việt Nam, which is located at Linh Ung Pagoda on Sơn Trà Peninsula in Đa Nang. The statue sits on the mountains facing the sea with 17 floors in the statue lặp, each floor has an altar with 21 Buddha statues which have different shapes, facial expressions and postures.
Then, we will take you to visit Marble Mountains with five marble and limestone hills named after the five elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. The Marble Mountains where you can observe a great city & ocean , and explore the natural caves, visit the the holy pagoda.
Then, you enjoy the Vietnamese set menu lunch at local restaurant
And then you will visit Hoi An city, the World Heritage Site located along Thu Bon River. The ancient town has remained unchanged for centuries. Hoi An used to be the international trading port of Champa Kingdom to import and explore wood, gold, silk. At that time, Hoi An had some trade fairs that attracted lots of merchants from Holland, Portugal, Japan and China to come with their goods. After the river became shallow, Da Nang was the harbor replacing for Hoi An in 18th century.
The walking tour in the old town, the tour guide will show you and explain the whole history of the Japanese bridge, a traditional house, a Chinese Assembly Hall, a cultural and historical museum and the market.
On the way back to the ship, we will stop you at My Khe Beach (the R&R beach where US marines landed in and stayed in during Viet Nam War.
We assure that you will get back to the ship one hour before the ship leaves the port
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
- Modern A/C car or minivan, bus with experienced driver
- Licenced informative English speaking tour guide, other languages are available on request
- Port permits
- Entrance tickets
- Elevator tickets
- Vietnamese set menu lunch
- Bottles of water & tissue
- Wifi available
THE TOUR EXCLUDES:
- Personal tips
- Personal expenses such as shopping
TIPS TO BRING:
- Sun-protection creams
- Long pants & shirts or T – shirt with sleeves in need
- Fully charged cameras
- Caps/hat
- Proper shoes
- Sunglasses
Note:
- We highly recommend booking early for well arranged in advance.
- The tour is quite flexible about the time.
Tommy Dao tours prides itself on making your tours as rewarding as possible and without fuss, so please take the time to read what our previous guests have said about our tours, our service and our value for money:
We were picked up at the cruise port for a full day tour. Stopped at China beach, sure wish I had a surfboard and more time because the waves were pumping! At Marble Mountain, the guides bought the tickets and came along with us to narrate and show us the highlights. They also accompanied us into Hoi An, the old town. The tour was well organized and efficient, with good coordination between guide and driver to facilitate timely pickups. Overall, a very enjoyable trip! I will definitely use them again when I come back to go surfing!
I work on a cruise ship and have been to 77 countries. Today we arrived in Chan May, Vietnam and booked a private tour with Tommy Dao Tours… we even were able to book the day before but I would highly recommend contacting Tommy ahead of time as we were just lucky that he was available.
You will be picked up in a late model vehicle in perfect running order and Tommy is an excellent driver.
The biggest fear of those on a cruise ship is not getting back in time. You would miss the ship I not only would miss the ship I would lose my job…I want to assure you that are on cruise ships and worried about getting back in time. For other posts everyone has said there was never a problem getting back.
This will never be an issue with Tommy, he is extremely professional just tell him what time you want to get back, what time the ship leaves and you will be fine. I had to be back today at 7pm and I told Tommy to get us back by 6pm just to be safe and taking traffic, a flat tire anything that might hinder this taken into account. We arrived at 5:45.
I have taken tours all over the world and this rates right up there with the best of them. Tommy was our driver and Lam was our guide both speaking perfect English.
As it was a private tour we were able to choose where we wanted to go and how much time we wanted to spend at the area. Of course we also listened to the suggestions that Tommy made. Lam gave excellent commentary along the way with filling in the history of the region.
First stop was China Beach in Danang where the US Base was located to take a swim in the South China Sea and a beer.
Then it was off to Hoi An for the day. We started at a great restaurant with very fresh and delicious food that Tommy recommend for appetizers, a shrimp and noodle dish and a fresh fruit drink for less then $10US. Then Lam took us on a walking tour of Hoi An to temples, shops and the waterfront before stopping to a musical review. Nothing was pushed on us, we were not led into stores just a nice leisurely walk through the ancient village. I really appreciated this as I am a photographer and I was given all the time I wanted to capture photographs.
On the way back we also stopped and beautiful bay outside Danang to relax for a bit and yes take more photos.
I cannot recommend Tommy with a higher eval…. please do yourself a favor and get in touch with him if you are coming to Chan May/Danang…
Thank You SO Much Tommy and Lam for the perfect day….
tommydaotours@gmail.com
www.tommydaotours.com
+84 905044564Shore excursion from port chan may to hoi an
From the first enquiry tommy was responsive and attentive to our needs for the day trip we had envisaged. We were a group of 8 arriving to port and wanted a small group tour rather than the ones organised by the ship company. Tommy required a small deposit pre trip, fully refundable if the ship didn’t make it to port. Tommy with signage was there to meet us at port along with the driver Lu and guide ty. Our mini bus had air con and was modern and comfortable in the heat of vietnam. We spent a wonderful day travelling to Hoi an and back, stopping at sights along the way. Lu’s driving was very safe and ty’s narrative very informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and ty, lu and tommy made sure we were back to port in plenty of time for the ship sailing.
Friendly, trusted, well organized … THE BEST!
I booked Tommy Dao Tours for my Big Family group of 35 persons, a tour to Danang and Hoi An City from Cruise Terminal. Since the first time I contact Tommy, he was very friendly and cooperation with what I want. He also can arrange the tour with my budget and give a good price. The ittinerary was well organized and very clear direction of the meeting point. We all satisfied with the tour. I highly recommended Tommy Dao Tours!
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