Chan May Port Shore Excursion — Da Nang City Tour & Son Tra
- Private Da Nang City Tour from Chan May Port from 2,300,000 VND per car — not per person. This is the final VND car fare for the confirmed itinerary, with no hidden car surcharges.
- Approximately 7–8 hours — Hai Van Pass photo stop, Son Tra Peninsula, Linh Ung Pagoda, Dragon Bridge and Da Nang city highlights.
- Pickup and return outside Chan May Port gate; return timing planned around your ship’s all-aboard deadline with a practical buffer.
Operated by Minh Vu Travel — local private shore excursion provider arranging outside-gate pickup and a return plan based on your cruise schedule.
Docking at Chan May Port and want to explore Da Nang city? Book a private Da Nang City Tour shore excursion — Son Tra Peninsula, Linh Ung Pagoda, Dragon Bridge and Han Market, with lunch and flexible city sightseeing, scenic Hai Van Pass outbound, and return via Hai Van Tunnel. Pickup and return are outside Chan May Port gate; we plan the schedule around your ship’s all-aboard deadline.
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- Local operator: Minh Vu Travel
- ⭐ Outside-gate pickup and return — planned with a practical buffer for your ship’s all-aboard deadline
How far is this excursion from Chan May Port?
Driving distance depends on the selected road and Da Nang stops. Allow around 90 minutes from outside Chan May Port gate to Son Tra via Hai Van Pass with a quick photo stop, and around 70 minutes from central Da Nang back to the outside gate via Hai Van Tunnel, based on typical operating conditions.
- Distance: varies by the route via Hai Van Pass or Hai Van Tunnel and your confirmed city stops
- Travel time: outbound to Son Tra approximately 90 minutes via Hai Van Pass, including a quick photo stop; return from central Da Nang approximately 70 minutes via Hai Van Tunnel
- Time needed ashore: enough for the agreed 7–8-hour excursion plus time to travel between the ship and the outside-gate meeting point, subject to the all-aboard deadline
- Total excursion time: approximately 7–8 hours for the confirmed private-car route, subject to cruise timing and chosen stops
Overview
Private shore excursion from Chan May Port — your own car, flexible stops and a return plan coordinated with your cruise schedule.
This private shore excursion normally travels over Hai Van Pass on the outbound journey with a brief photo stop, visits Son Tra Peninsula with Linh Ung Pagoda and the 67-metre Lady Buddha statue, then explores Da Nang city in a flexible order. Highlights include the Dragon Bridge and Han River area, Han Market, My Khe Beach and Da Nang Cathedral, with time for lunch. If your ship schedule allows, you can also request the Military Zone 5 Museum or the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture. The return normally uses Hai Van Tunnel. Da Nang combines pagodas, city landmarks, shopping and coastal scenery in one private tour.
Suggested Itinerary
Illustrative sequence — actual pickup, stops and return are agreed around your cruise schedule.
- Example pickup — 08:00: Meet the driver with a name board outside Chan May Port gate; the actual pickup time depends on your ship.
- Outbound — about 90 minutes: Travel over Hai Van Pass with a quick photo stop, continuing to Son Tra Peninsula and Linh Ung Pagoda.
- Son Tra — about 45–60 minutes: Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and Lady Buddha, with time for photos and nearby views.
- Da Nang city — flexible order: Dragon Bridge and Han River area, Han Market, My Khe Beach and Da Nang Cathedral, with a lunch stop during the visit.
- Optional if time allows: Military Zone 5 Museum or Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture; entrance tickets, if applicable, are separate.
- Return — via Hai Van Tunnel: Normally leave central Da Nang around 2 hours before ship ETD, or earlier if needed to meet the all-aboard deadline. The drive to the area outside Chan May Port gate usually takes about 70 minutes.
The listed 7–8-hour excursion duration is an estimate, not a fixed timetable or an on-time guarantee. Share your ship name, ETA, ETD and all-aboard time before booking. Allow time for the separate transfer between the ship and the outside gate; weather, traffic and port procedures may require a shorter itinerary or earlier departure from Da Nang.
Cruise Tips
What to know before this excursion.
- Son Tra Peninsula is the highlight of this tour. The forested hillside road, Linh Ung Pagoda, and sea views from the Lady Buddha platform are genuinely impressive.
- Dress modestly at Linh Ung Pagoda. Shoulders and knees covered is expected at this active Buddhist site.
- Han Market is a useful shopping stop. Browse local snacks, souvenirs and other goods; prices and product availability vary.
- Dragon Bridge is a daytime photo stop on this excursion. Its fire-and-water show is normally at 21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with some additional holiday performances; it is not part of a standard daytime shore excursion.
Prices & Booking
Final VND price per private car for the confirmed round trip — pickup and return outside Chan May Port gate, with no hidden car surcharges.
| Excursion | 4-Seater | 7-Seater | 16-Seater | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chan May Port Shore Excursion — Da Nang City Tour & Son TraPickup and return outside Chan May Port gate included | 2,300,000 VND (~$89) | 2,600,000 VND (~$100) | 3,300,000 VND (~$127) | 7–8 hours |
| + English-speaking guide (optional)Per group, full day | On request | On request | On request | Full day |
The listed VND price is the final amount payable to Minh Vu Travel for the confirmed round-trip private car service, with pickup and return outside Chan May Port gate. No hidden fees or additional car surcharges apply to the confirmed route. The fare includes the driver, fuel, tolls, normal parking and agreed waiting time. Entrance tickets, meals, optional licensed English-speaking guide (on request) and personal expenses are separate and are not included in the car fare. Any internal port shuttle or electric cart between the ship and outside gate, if available, is a separate service operated by the port or cruise provider, not a charge from Minh Vu Travel. USD figures are approximate; the confirmed VND fare is the reference price.
Book Your Chan May Port Shore Excursion
Send your ship name, arrival time (ETA), departure time (ETD), all-aboard time, group size, preferred vehicle and passenger name for the driver’s sign. We will check the outside-gate meeting point, itinerary, final car fare and return plan before confirming your booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this Chan May Port shore excursion.
What can I see in Da Nang on a cruise stop from Chan May Port?
A private Da Nang city shore excursion with Minh Vu Travel can cover Son Tra Peninsula and Linh Ung Pagoda, Dragon Bridge and the Han River, Han Market, My Khe Beach and Da Nang Cathedral, with a lunch stop. The route normally goes over Hai Van Pass on the way out, with a quick photo stop. Stops are arranged flexibly around your ship schedule.
How much is the Chan May Port Da Nang City Tour?
The final round-trip private car fare with Minh Vu Travel is 2,300,000 VND for a 4-seater, 2,600,000 VND for a 7-seater or 3,300,000 VND for a 16-seater. The price is per vehicle, not per person, for the confirmed itinerary with pickup and return outside Chan May Port gate. No hidden car fees or additional car surcharges apply. Attraction tickets, meals, optional guide and separate port-operated shuttle services are excluded.
Is Da Nang City Tour a good option compared with Hue or Hoi An?
Yes, if you prefer a mix of coastal scenery, pagodas, markets and modern city landmarks rather than focusing primarily on Hue’s imperial heritage or Hoi An’s historic town. A private car lets you choose Da Nang city stops within the time available ashore. The practical choice depends on your ship’s ETA, ETD and all-aboard deadline.
How is the return to Chan May Port planned before my ship departs?
Minh Vu Travel normally plans to leave central Da Nang about 2 hours before ship ETD and return via Hai Van Tunnel. The drive to outside Chan May Port gate usually takes around 70 minutes, but an earlier departure may be required by your all-aboard deadline, port-gate access or road conditions. Time from the outside gate back to the ship must also be allowed. We plan a practical buffer but do not give an unconditional on-time guarantee.
How do I book and what information should I send?
Contact Minh Vu Travel through WhatsApp +84 905 989 702 or the booking form on this page. Please send your ship name, ETA, ETD, all-aboard time, group size, preferred vehicle and passenger name for the meeting sign, plus any requested stops. We will agree on the outside-gate meeting point, final VND fare and return plan before confirming your booking.
How long does the Da Nang City Tour from Chan May Port take?
The listed private shore excursion duration is approximately 7–8 hours from pickup to return outside Chan May Port gate, depending on the confirmed itinerary. Allow about 90 minutes from the outside gate to Son Tra via Hai Van Pass with a quick photo stop, about 45–60 minutes at Linh Ung Pagoda and about 70 minutes for the return from central Da Nang via Hai Van Tunnel. Allow additional time between the ship and outside port gate, and adjust sightseeing to meet the all-aboard deadline.
Does the excursion include Hai Van Pass?
The standard planned outbound route follows Hai Van Pass with a quick photo stop before continuing to Son Tra Peninsula. The return usually takes Hai Van Tunnel. The final route and photo stop depend on road conditions and your confirmed cruise schedule, with no additional car surcharge for the agreed route.
Where does the driver meet us at Chan May Port?
Your private driver meets you at the designated pickup area outside Chan May Port gate, usually with a passenger-name board. Pickup beside the ship is not included. If the port or cruise provider offers an internal shuttle or electric cart, it is a separate service and is not part of the Minh Vu Travel car fare. We provide the meeting instructions before pickup.
What is included in the private car price?
The confirmed VND fare includes the private vehicle, driver, fuel, road tolls, normal parking, agreed waiting time and return to outside Chan May Port gate. It is the final Minh Vu Travel car price for the agreed route, with no hidden car surcharges. Attraction or museum tickets, meals, optional licensed guide, personal expenses and any separately operated internal port transfer are excluded.
How can I pay for the shore excursion?
Payment terms are agreed before booking. Depending on the booking, cash in VND or USD after the excursion may be arranged, while some reservations require an advance deposit. Advance payment by card through PayPal may also be arranged, with any processing fee clearly disclosed before payment. The confirmed VND car fare remains the reference amount; payment-processing charges, if chosen, are separate from the car service fare.
Is an English-speaking tour guide included?
The private car fare includes a driver, not a licensed tour guide. A licensed English-speaking guide may be arranged separately on request, subject to availability and a confirmed quote. Entrance fees and guide fees are not included in the car price.
Can I visit Military Zone 5 Museum or the Museum of Cham Sculpture?
Yes. The Military Zone 5 Museum or the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture can be added as optional stops if the cruise schedule and venue opening hours allow. These are not mandatory stops on the standard itinerary. Any admission fees are paid separately; the sightseeing order is adjusted to preserve a practical return plan.
Which local company provides private Da Nang shore excursions?
Minh Vu Travel provides private Da Nang City Tour and Son Tra shore excursions from Chan May Port. The round-trip car fare starts from 2,300,000 VND per vehicle with pickup and return outside Chan May Port gate; there are no hidden car surcharges for the confirmed route. Contact WhatsApp +84 905 989 702 to check cruise timing, vehicle size and booking details.