Chan May Shore Excursion Hoi An Day Tour provided by Phong Nha Private Car is a private guided tour for cruise passengers exploring Da Nang and Hoi An from Chan May Port. Your group travels in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver and a separate English-speaking tour guide.
The journey combines Central Vietnam’s coastal scenery with its cultural highlights. Depending on your confirmed itinerary, you can enjoy photo stops at Lang Co and Hai Van Pass, explore the caves and pagodas of Marble Mountains, and discover Hoi An Ancient Town’s historic streets.
While your driver handles transportation, your guide accompanies you at the attractions, sharing stories about local history, architecture and daily life. Lunch at a local restaurant and entrance tickets for the confirmed attractions are included.
Your pickup, sightseeing stops, and return journey are arranged around your cruise schedule. The itinerary can be shortened when necessary, with your timely return to Chan May Port remaining the priority.
Besides this tour, we offer some private car services from Chan May Port to other beautiful places in Central Vietnam that you may be referred to, such as:
- Chan May Port To Ba Na Hills By Car – 143 USD/Sedan
- Chan May Port To Hue Private Car – 124 USD/Sedan
- Private Car Chan May Port To Da Nang – 145 USD/Sedan
Quick Booking Summary
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Tour Type | Private shore excursion with a driver and a separate English-speaking guide |
| Duration | Arranged around your cruise arrival and all-aboard times |
| Pickup | Outside Chan May Port gate or inside the port by prior arrangement |
| Main Stops | Lang Co, Hai Van Pass, Marble Mountains, and Hoi An Ancient Town, subject to available time |
| Included | Private vehicle, driver, guide, lunch, confirmed entrance tickets, and bottled water |
| Pricing | Per person, based on the number of passengers in your private group |
| Return Target | At least 60 minutes before sailing, or earlier to meet your ship’s all-aboard requirements |
Chan May Port Pickup Options
Option 1: Pickup Outside The Port Gate
After leaving your cruise ship, please walk approximately 500 meters outside the Chan May Port gate. Our driver and English-speaking guide will wait at the confirmed meeting point with a welcome board displaying the lead passenger’s full name.
This pickup option is included in the tour price, with no additional port access fee. Please allow time for the walk when planning your departure from the ship.
Option 2: Pickup Inside The Port
For a shorter walk, request pickup inside the port near the cruise ship docking area. We will arrange a private vehicle with the required entry permit, together with your driver and guide.
An additional port access fee of 25 USD per passenger applies. Please request this option at least five days before arrival so we can complete the necessary port arrangements.
When booking, provide your cruise ship name, docking date, arrival and departure times, group size and lead passenger’s full name. Your confirmation will include the agreed pickup time and meeting location.
How To Book
Step 1: Send Your Cruise And Group Information
Contact Phong Nha Private Car through WhatsApp, email or the website booking form. Please provide:
- Cruise ship name and docking date
- Scheduled arrival, all-aboard and departure times
- Number of adults and ages of children
- Lead passenger’s full name
- Preferred pickup option: outside or inside the port
- Sightseeing preferences, dietary needs and mobility requirements
- Baby seat requests and details of any large luggage
Step 2: Review Your Tour Proposal
We will confirm the itinerary, pickup time, vehicle arrangement, planned return time and total price for your group.
Please review the included services, optional port fees, children’s pricing and payment and cancellation conditions. Notify us if any cruise details are incorrect or change before arrival.
Step 3: Pay The Deposit Or Full Amount
Follow the payment instructions provided with your quotation to secure the reservation.
The required deposit or full payment, any payment charges and arrangements for the remaining balance will be explained before you pay.
Step 4: Receive Your Pickup Confirmation
Once your booking is secured, we will send the confirmed pickup location, meeting time, welcome-board name and contact details for the tour day.
Keep this information available when leaving the ship. For inside-port pickup, complete your booking at least five days before arrival so we can prepare the port arrangements.
CHAN MAY SHORE EXCURSION HOI AN DAY TOUR
The journey from Chan May Port to Hoi An takes approximately two hours by car without sightseeing stops, depending on the route and traffic conditions. The scenic journey below takes longer because it includes visits along the way.
Your pickup time, sightseeing duration and departure from Hoi An will be arranged around your ship’s arrival, all-aboard time and scheduled departure. The order and number of stops may change to suit your available time ashore.
Pickup At Chan May Port
Your driver and English-speaking tour guide will meet you at the pickup location confirmed during booking. They will hold a welcome board displaying the lead passenger’s full name.
After welcoming you into the private air-conditioned vehicle, your guide will introduce the day’s itinerary and reconfirm your cruise schedule. The same vehicle and driver will serve your group throughout the road journey.
Lang Co Beach Photo Stop
Begin with a short photo stop around Lang Co, where the coastline, sandy beach and surrounding mountains offer a scenic introduction to Central Vietnam.
Your driver will choose a suitable stopping point according to road conditions, while your guide introduces the area. This is a brief sightseeing stop, with time to enjoy the views before continuing toward Da Nang.
Hai Van Pass
Continue over Hai Van Pass, a winding mountain road connecting the Hue area with Da Nang. Along the route, you can admire coastal scenery, forested slopes and views toward the sea.
When weather and traffic conditions allow, stop at a suitable viewpoint for photographs. If visibility is poor or your time ashore is limited, the route may be adjusted to use Hai Van Tunnel.
Marble Mountains
Your next visit is Marble Mountains, a cluster of five limestone and marble hills in Da Nang. Accompanied by your guide, explore selected caves, Buddhist sanctuaries and viewpoints within the complex.
The visit involves steps and uneven surfaces, so please tell us about any mobility concerns before booking. If time permits and your group is interested, you can also visit the nearby Non Nuoc stone-carving village.
Lunch In Hoi An
Upon arrival in Hoi An, take a break for lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy local dishes and rest before beginning your guided walk through the ancient town.
Please share any dietary requirements or food allergies when booking so we can discuss suitable meal arrangements.
Guided Walk Through Hoi An Ancient Town
Explore Hoi An Ancient Town with your English-speaking guide, discovering its trading-port heritage through its historic houses, assembly halls and narrow streets.
Depending on the confirmed program and available time, visits may include Phuc Kien (Fujian) Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House, Japanese Covered Bridge and Hoi An Market. Your guide will explain the landmarks and help your group follow a comfortable walking route.
If time remains, enjoy a short break for photographs, coffee or souvenir shopping at your own expense.
Return To Chan May Port
Meet your driver at the agreed location and return to Chan May Port in the same private vehicle. The return route and departure time from Hoi An will account for traffic, your port drop-off arrangement 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. For outside-port drop-off, the plan also allows for the approximately 500-meter walk back toward the cruise ship area.
If the ship arrives late or sightseeing takes longer than expected, we may shorten or remove a stop to prioritize your return.
To discuss your cruise schedule or personalize this itinerary, contact Phong Nha Private Car at [email protected] or via WhatsApp/Zalo at +84343662242.
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Vehicle Options
We recommend your vehicle according to the number of guests, luggage and any special seating requirements. Each arrangement reserves separate seats for the driver and tour guide. The guest numbers below exclude both team members.
| Vehicle | Recommended Guests | Luggage Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–2 guests | Small day bags; confirm any suitcases in advance |
| SUV | 3–4 guests | Day bags and limited additional luggage |
| Minivan | 5–10 guests | Day bags; larger items require advance confirmation |
For larger groups, we will confirm a suitable vehicle with enough seats for all guests, the driver and the guide. Please provide details of suitcases, strollers or wheelchairs, as these affect usable space.
One complimentary baby seat is available upon advance request. It occupies a passenger seat and must be included when planning the seating arrangement.
Your group will use the same private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the road journey.
Why Choose Phong Nha Private Car?
- A Private Tour For Your Group: Enjoy a vehicle and sightseeing program reserved exclusively for your booking. Travel with your family or friends at a pace agreed with your guide.
- A Separate English-Speaking Guide: Your guide accompanies you at the attractions and explains their history and cultural significance. Your driver remains responsible for transportation and the vehicle.
- Clear Chan May Port Pickup Instructions: Receive a confirmed meeting location, pickup time, and welcome-board name. Choose outside-port pickup or arrange permitted inside-port access in advance.
- Sightseeing That Fits Your Available Time: The route can be adjusted around your cruise schedule and interests. Shorter port calls may require fewer photo stops or a more focused visit to Hoi An.
- Transparent Group-Based Pricing: Your quotation explains the price for your group, including services and any optional port fees. Review the full arrangement before making payment.
- Return Planning Around Your Ship: We calculate departure from Hoi An according to road conditions, port access, and your ship’s all-aboard time. Sightseeing may be shortened when needed to prioritize your return.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where Will We Meet The Driver And Guide At Chan May Port?
For standard pickup, 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. Pickup instructions will be sent before your arrival.
2. How Much Does Pickup Inside The Port Cost?
Inside-port pickup requires an additional fee of 25 USD per passenger. Outside-port pickup has no additional port access fee.
Please request inside-port pickup at least five days in advance so we can arrange a vehicle with the required entry permit and complete the necessary formalities.
3. Is The Tour Price Per Person Or Per Group?
The published rates are per person and depend on the number of passengers in your private group.
Your quotation will confirm the applicable rate and total group price, including any requested extras. Your group will have its own vehicle, driver and guide.
4. What Does The Tour Include?
The tour includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, an experienced driver, a separate English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance tickets for the confirmed attractions and bottled water.
Optional inside-port access, personal purchases, tips and travel insurance are excluded. One complimentary baby seat is available when requested in advance.
5. What Happens If Our Cruise Ship Arrives Late?
Please notify us as soon as your arrival or departure schedule changes. We will review the remaining time and may reduce scenic stops, shorten a visit or recommend a more direct route.
We aim to return to the confirmed drop-off point at least 60 minutes before sailing, or earlier to meet your ship’s all-aboard requirements. The plan also accounts for the walk back from the gate when using outside-port drop-off.
6. Does This Tour Involve Much Walking?
The tour includes walking through Hoi An Ancient Town and steps and uneven surfaces at Marble Mountains. Outside-port pickup also requires an approximately 500-meter walk in each direction.
Please tell us about mobility concerns before booking. We can discuss a slower pace, additional breaks or replacing a demanding stop, depending on your interests and available time.
