Whilst Hai Van Pass attracts hundreds of tourists a day, Son Tra, an area of infinite beauty and blissfully-free of souvenir vendors appeals a few. A day trip of Monkey Mountain Explorer will take you from the lowlands to the mountains. This will be one spectacular day out, get your cameras ready!

You will depart Hoi An and indulge in the rich cultural and scenic diversity of this charming region. Your first stop is a stunning 1000 year-old Cham Tower. How it remains standing is one of life’s great mysteries!

Then, you will make your way towards Son Tra Peninsula to pay a visit to some significant Vietnam War sites and learn more about the history of life at that time. Heading up into Monkey Mountain, you will experience the lush tropical vistas of the peninsular and may meet one or two monkeys. You will stop for a gourmet picnic lunch with breathtaking views at the height of 642 metres above the coastline.

After that, you will descend along the other side of the mountain to observe the Vietnam’s biggest Buddha statue. Soaring to a height of 67 metres, the enormous statue called Guan Yin or just Lady Buddha, is a sight to behold.

Back on the road, you will make your own way towards the fishing villages where you can see the colourful wooden boats moored along the coast. Then, you will go back to Hoi An and enjoy time for the final stop at Marble Mountain, where thrill-seekers can take an optional abseil into the depths of Hell’s Cave. Otherwise, the less adventurous can take a ride up the interesting glass lift to the pagoda on top of the mountain.

In the early evening, you will reach Hoi An, end an unforgettable adventure in the Vietnam countryside.