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My Son by Motorbike Tour – Temples & Countryside
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor
4.9/5 [from 230+ reviews on Tripadvisor]
Travelers’ Choice 2025 and 2026
From$93per person
Depends on group size and travel dates.
Tour overview
Overview
This My Son Sanctuary motorbike tour from Hoi An is a relaxed and scenic way to explore central Vietnam’s countryside and one of its most important cultural sites. Riding pillion with an experienced local driver, you travel along quiet village roads toward the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary without worrying about navigation or traffic. The journey is just as enjoyable as the destination, with rice fields, rural life, and a peaceful countryside café stop on the return to Hoi An.
Tour highlights
Highlights
- Ride pillion through quiet backroads and rural landscapes around Hoi An
- Visit the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary, once the spiritual heart of the Champa Kingdom
- Enjoy a stress-free motorbike experience with an experienced local driver
- Learn about Champa history and temple ruins in a peaceful valley setting
- Relax with a countryside coffee stop surrounded by rice fields before heading back
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Step by step
Itinerary
Start :
Hotel pickup and briefing
You’re picked up from your hotel in Hoi An around 7:00 AM and meet your local driver for a short introduction. After a quick safety briefing and fitting your helmet, you hop on the back of the motorbike and leave the busy streets behind, heading out toward the countryside.
Morning :
Countryside motorbike ride
The ride takes you along quiet village roads, past rice fields, small houses, and daily rural life. Riding pillion means you can fully relax and enjoy the scenery while your experienced driver handles the route and traffic.
Stop 1 :
My Son Sanctuary visit
Arrive at the My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former religious center of the Champa Kingdom. Walk through the temple ruins set in a lush valley and learn about Champa history, architecture, and spiritual traditions as you explore the complex.
Late morning :
Scenic return ride
After the visit, you ride back toward Hoi An on a different scenic route, continuing through peaceful countryside landscapes and lesser-traveled roads.
Break :
Countryside coffee stop
Pause at a local café surrounded by rice fields for a relaxing drink. This is a chance to cool down, take photos, and enjoy a locally crafted beverage in a quiet rural setting.
End :
Return to Hoi An
The tour ends with a comfortable ride back to Hoi An, arriving around 1:00 PM. You’re dropped off at your hotel, having experienced both the cultural depth of My Son and the calm charm of the surrounding countryside — all without riding on your own.
Included and not included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An
- Motorbike ride pillion with an experienced local driver
- Helmet and basic safety equipment
- Visit to My Son Sanctuary
- Countryside coffee stop with a local drink
- Fuel and all riding-related costs
- My Son Sanctuary entrance ticket
Not included
- Personal expenses and additional drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips for the driver (optional)
From$93per person
Depends on group size and travel dates.
Tour information
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much walking is involved at My Son Sanctuary?
Expect light walking on mostly flat paths while exploring the temple ruins. It’s manageable for most travelers.
Is the tour suitable for travelers with back or knee issues?
Light mobility is needed for walking at My Son. If you have back, knee, or balance concerns, contact us to discuss whether this tour is right for you.
Guest reviews
What travelers say about traveling with us
Short summaries of reviews on Tripadvisor. Reviews in other languages are translated.
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Couple on day tours from Hoi An
Rated 5 out of 5
The long wait
After a four-year wait because of the pandemic, we booked two day tours from Hoi An. The army jeep tour over the Hai Van Pass was so much fun, and our guide showed us the best photo spots and shared the local history. At the crowded Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills our guide tried his best, but it was too noisy and I lost interest in listening. We enjoyed other parts of the park and the buffet lunch.
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Ydie & Petra
Rated 5 out of 5
Hoi An, a motorbike tour, the Hai Van Pass, a cool-off at a waterfall and the Marble Mountains
We enjoyed our motorbike day from Hoi An from the first minute: the Hai Van Pass, a cool-off at a small waterfall and the Marble Mountains. Our two drivers were such nice men to ride with, calm and safe on the road. Personal contact, very customer-focused and a super service. It was more than worth the money.
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Alison
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing half-day tour to Marble Mountains and Son Tra Peninsula
We loved the Marble Mountains and Son Tra Peninsula tour. Our guide was an excellent host, showing us the beautiful Marble Mountains and Monkey Mountain. He even stopped along the way to show us a family of monkeys. We would highly recommend it!
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Nicoline H
Rated 5 out of 5
Unburdened
The bike ride and the cooking workshop in Hoi An were amazing, like all our tours. One-on-one with a local makes the experience complete, with nice conversations with the English-speaking guide. I arranged the hotels myself, and our contact person arranged all tours, transfers and tickets. We were told the day before each activity.
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E. & C. Allard
Rated 5 out of 5
Don't hesitate, book an unforgettable trip with Local Vietnam
Hoi An is a cozy old town, with the river full of boats decorated with lanterns, the night market, the tailor shops, the beautiful countryside for a bike ride and the little eateries where the food is delicious. We also recommend tasting the many coffees, such as egg coffee and salted iced coffee.
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Jacco
Rated 5 out of 5
What security, quality and service!
Hoi An was one of the highlights of our three-and-a-half-week family trip. Great in every way! Even though it is extremely touristy, it was super fun. Our tip for Hoi An: Cham Island.
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Joost D
Rated 5 out of 5
Everything taken care of down to the last detail
Our tours were of good to very good quality, very informative and excellently organized. We had booked them all from the Netherlands, and the day before each tour we got a heads-up of the pickup time. For Hoi An, we highly recommend the private car transfer from Hue and the Hoi An street food tour.
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Two sisters on a four-week trip
Rated 5 out of 5
Book your dream trip in Vietnam with Local Vietnam
Hoi An was one of the highlights of our four-week trip through Vietnam (we are two sisters in our late fifties). We had clothes made there and went to the beach.
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