Chan May Port To Hoi An Tour 1 Day – Private Tour & Lantern Making

Chan May Port to Hoi An Tour 1 Day by Best Hue City Tour is a private shore excursion and a great Hoi An city tour for cruise passengers who want to explore the beauty of Hoi An Ancient Town, conquer the Marble Mountains, and learn how to make traditional Hoi An lanterns.

The distance from Chan May Port to Hoi An is approximately 73 kilometers, and the transfer takes around 2.5 hours each way, depending on traffic and road conditions. To make the journey more enjoyable, your private itinerary can include scenic stops along Central Vietnam’s coastline, including Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, and My Khe Beach when time allows.

Hoi An was an important international trading port of Vietnam and the world from the 16th century. Located along the historic Silk Road, the town welcomed merchants and cultural influences from many countries. Today, Hoi An is famous for its well-preserved ancient houses, temples, assembly halls, colorful lanterns, and custom tailors.

During this private tour, your English-speaking guide will introduce the history and culture of Hoi An as you walk through the ancient streets, visit selected landmarks, and explore the local market. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and join a lantern-making workshop, where you can learn about this traditional craft and take your handmade lantern home as a memorable souvenir.

Your pickup time, sightseeing pace, and return journey will be carefully planned around your cruise schedule. The vehicle, experienced driver and English-speaking guide are reserved exclusively for your group, with the return to Chan May Port arranged according to your ship’s all-aboard time.

After docking at Chan May Port, your cruise ship might choose Tien Sa, Halong, or Phu My Port for its next stops. Then, we can offer Vietnam Shore Excursions such as:

• Cam Ranh Port To Nha Trang By Car – 125 USD/sedan
• Halong Port To Hanoi Tour – 71 USD/pax
• Phu My Port To Saigon By Car – 160 USD/sedan
• Tien Sa Port To Ba Na Hills Private Car – 86 USD/sedan

Quick Booking Summary

Chan May Port Pickup Options

Please walk approximately 500 meters from the cruise ship area to the outside of Chan May Port gate. Your driver and English-speaking guide will wait at the confirmed meeting point with a welcome board displaying the lead passenger’s full name.

This option is included in the standard tour price, with no additional port access fee. Allow time to leave the ship and walk to the meeting point.

Vehicle Options

We select your vehicle according to your group size, luggage and seating requirements. The guest numbers below allow separate seats for both the driver and the guide.

For larger groups, we will confirm an appropriate vehicle and seating arrangement. Please tell us about suitcases, strollers or wheelchairs before booking.

One complimentary baby seat is available upon advance request. It occupies a passenger seat and must be included in the seating plan. The same private vehicle and driver serve your group throughout the road journey.

How To Book

Step 1: Send Your Cruise And Group Details

Contact Best Hue City Tour through the booking form, email or WhatsApp at +84343662242. Please provide:

• Cruise ship name and docking date
• Arrival, all-aboard and scheduled departure times
• Number of guests and children’s ages
• Lead passenger’s full name
• Preferred port pickup option
• Workshop preferences, dietary needs and mobility requirements
• Baby seat requests and details of large luggage

Step 2: Review Your Itinerary And Quotation

We will confirm your pickup time, sightseeing plan, vehicle, workshop arrangements and planned return time. Review the total group price, included services, additional charges and payment and cancellation conditions.

Step 3: Pay The Deposit Or Full Amount

Follow the payment instructions provided with your quotation to secure the booking. The required amount, any payment charges and arrangements for the remaining balance will be explained before you pay.

Step 4: Receive Your Pickup Confirmation

Once the reservation is secured, we will send your meeting location, pickup time, welcome-board name, and contact details. Keep the confirmation available when leaving your ship. Inside-port pickup should be arranged at least five days before arrival.

CHAN MAY PORT TO HOI AN TOUR

At the time that you arrange, our local guide and driver will pick you up at the Chan May Port Gate- from your Cruise Ship about 500m. Our tour guide will wait for you there with a Welcome Board showing your names. Then we will start our journey from Chan May Port to Hoi An. On the way from Chan May Port to Hoi An, we will stop to capture some photos such as Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, and My Khe Beach.

Around 10:30 am, we arrive at Marble Mountains, Da Nang. We will have a chance to enjoy the skillful hands of the artists in the Non-Nuoc Marble Carving Village at the foot of the Marble Mountains. From the big marble, under the hands and beautiful eyes of local artists, they become the masterpieces we have to say, “WOW!”

We will challenge ourselves to conquer the Marble of Water, climbing to Heaven Gate to enjoy the fabulous panoramic views of Da Nang City, Hoi An ancient town, and My Khe beach.

As you know, Marble Mountain is a cluster of 5 marble and limestone mountains representing the five fingers of Buddha and the five basic elements to create the Universe. Each Marble Mountain has a different color and beauty. We will explore the natural caves in Marble Mountain and admire the Buddha statues that have been eroded.

After that, we will have lunch at a beautiful local riverside restaurant. Enjoy the delicious food and enjoy the romantic views of the Hoai River.

After lunch, we will explore Hoi An ancient town, a famous international trading port in Vietnam as known as the Unesco World Heritage. We will check in some famous historical places such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, Phuc Kien (Fujian) Assembly Hall, etc.

Moreover, we will enjoy the Hoi An market– the biggest commercial center in Hoi An ancient town. This is a great place for us to learn more about local life, local culture, and customs. Plus, if you would like to buy something at the market, you should learn how to bargain!

Join the lantern-making session arranged for your group and learn about one of Hoi An’s best-known crafts. Follow the workshop instructor’s guidance and take home your finished lantern as a souvenir.

The session’s duration, crafting steps, materials, and pricing will be confirmed before booking. Please provide children’s ages so we can check suitable participation arrangements. If lantern making is a priority, tell us in advance so we can protect time for the activity by reducing other stops when necessary.

Rejoin your driver and return to Chan May Port in the same private vehicle. Your departure from Hoi An will account for traffic, the selected port drop-off location, and your ship’s all-aboard requirements.

We aim to reach the confirmed drop-off point at least 60 minutes before the ship’s scheduled departure, or earlier when required. Outside-port drop-off also requires time for the approximately 500-meter walk back toward the ship area.

If the available shore time is reduced, your guide will discuss shortening the program to prioritize your return. When we reach the

Why Choose Best Hue City Tour?

• A Tour Reserved For Your Group: Travel with your family or friends in a private vehicle, with a sightseeing pace agreed with your guide.
• A Separate Driver And Guide: Your driver handles the road journey while your English-speaking guide accompanies you at the attractions and explains their significance.
• Heritage And A Local Craft Experience: Combine guided sightseeing in Hoi An with a lantern-making session arranged around your interests and available time.
• Clear Port Pickup Arrangements: Choose outside-port or permitted inside-port pickup and receive the meeting details before arrival.
• A Detailed Group Quotation: Review the total price, sightseeing tickets, meal arrangements, workshop costs and optional port fees before payment.
• Return Planning Around Your Ship: We work backward from your all-aboard requirements to set a practical departure time from Hoi An and adjust stops when necessary.

Important Travel Notes

• Wear comfortable walking shoes. Marble Mountains has steps and uneven surfaces, while Hoi An involves walking between landmarks.
• Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees when visiting religious sites.
• Share mobility needs, dietary restrictions and children’s ages before booking.
• Bring a hat, sun protection and suitable rain protection according to the weather.
• Workshop participation for children and any required adult assistance will be confirmed in advance.
• Inform us promptly if your cruise schedule changes. A late arrival may require a shorter itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where Will We Meet The Driver And Guide?

For standard pickup, walk approximately 500 meters to the outside of Chan May Port gate. Your driver and guide will wait at the confirmed meeting point with a welcome board displaying the lead passenger’s full name.

Meeting details will be sent before your arrival.

2. Is The Tour Price Per Person Or Per Group?

The published rates are per person and depend on your private group size. The starting rate of 68 USD per person applies to groups of eight or more, subject to the final quotation. We will confirm the total for your group and any requested additional services before payment.

3. What Is Included, And Does The Price Cover Lantern Making?

The standard tour includes private transportation, a driver, a separate English-speaking guide, confirmed sightseeing tickets, lunch and bottled water. The lantern workshop’s participation fee, materials and take-home lantern will be itemized in your quotation. Please review whether they are covered by the total or payable separately.

4. What Happens If Our Cruise Arrives Late?

Please contact us as soon as the schedule changes. We will review the remaining time and may reduce photo stops, shorten a visit or suggest a more direct route.

If lantern making is your priority, tell us when booking so we can consider that preference when adjusting the program. Your return to the ship remains the priority.

5. Is The Tour Suitable For Guests With Limited Mobility?

Suitability depends on your walking ability and selected visits. Marble Mountains includes steps and uneven surfaces, and Hoi An requires walking.

Please describe your needs before booking. We can discuss a gentler itinerary, additional breaks or replacing a demanding visit. Outside-port pickup also involves an approximately 500-meter walk each way.

Inclusion

• English-speaking tour guide
• All entrance tickets
• A minivan with A/C
• Bottles of water
• Lunch

Exclusion

• Personal expenses, Tips.

Price