Why do you pick up outside Chan May Port gate instead of inside the port?

Outside-gate pickup is simpler, more practical and better value for most cruise passengers. Inside-port vehicle access can involve additional procedures and costs, while the outside-gate meeting point keeps the service straightforward and the published private car price clear.

Is the internal port shuttle included in Minh Vu Travel's service?

No. If a port shuttle, electric cart or internal port transport service is available, it is operated separately by the port or cruise arrangement. Minh Vu Travel is not connected with and is not responsible for any internal port shuttle service, shuttle fee or port-operated transport arrangement.

How do you plan the return timing before ship departure?

We plan the itinerary around your ship ETD with a realistic safety buffer. Please send your ship name, ETA and ETD when booking. The driver follows the agreed return plan and aims to bring you back to Chan May Port well before departure under normal operating conditions.

Chan May Port Shore Excursions — Private Car to Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang & Ba Na Hills

Q: What shore excursions are available from Chan May Port?

The main private shore excursion options from Chan May Port are Hue City Tour with Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and a royal tomb; Hoi An Ancient Town with Marble Mountains; Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge; and Da Nang City Tour with Son Tra Peninsula. All are private car excursions with pickup at the designated area outside Chan May Port gate and return timing planned around the ship departure schedule.

Q: How much is a private car shore excursion from Chan May Port?

Private car shore excursions start from 2,400,000 VND per car for Ba Na Hills or Da Nang City, and from 2,500,000 VND per car for Hue City or Hoi An with Marble Mountains. Prices vary by vehicle size and are per car, not per person. They include the private vehicle, driver, fuel, tolls and normal parking. Entrance tickets, meals, guide service, personal expenses and internal port transport are not included unless clearly confirmed in advance.

Q: How far is Hue from Chan May Port?

Hue city centre is approximately 50 km from Chan May Port, about 50 to 60 minutes by private car.

Q: How far is Hoi An from Chan May Port?

Hoi An is approximately 90 km from Chan May Port, about 80 to 100 minutes by private car via Hai Van Pass or the tunnel. A Hoi An and Marble Mountains excursion normally requires a long docking window.

Q: Can I visit Ba Na Hills from Chan May Port in one day?

Yes. Ba Na Hills is around 90 km from Chan May Port. The excursion can normally be arranged when the ship schedule provides enough time for the drive, cable car visit and safe return to the port.

Q: Can you pick us up inside the port near the cruise ship?

Our standard service starts at the designated private transfer meeting area outside Chan May Port gate. Minh Vu Travel does not normally arrange pickup beside the cruise ship.

Shore Excursions from Chan May Port — Which Route Fits Your Docking Window?

Chan May Port is positioned between Hue and Da Nang, making several Central Vietnam destinations possible within one port day.

Hue City Tour: around 50 km from the port — 7 to 8 hours, including the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and one royal tomb.
Hoi An Ancient Town & Marble Mountains: around 90 km to Hoi An — 8 to 9 hours total, combining sightseeing and walking time in the Ancient Town.
Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge: around 90 km from the port — 7 to 8 hours, including cable car time and the main Ba Na Hills attractions.
Da Nang City Tour & Son Tra Peninsula: around 80 km from the port — 7 to 8 hours, including Linh Ung Pagoda, Lady Buddha and Da Nang city highlights.

Hue is the closest major destination from Chan May Port and is usually the most practical choice when your time ashore is more limited.

Overview

Private transportation planned around your ship schedule, rather than a fixed group itinerary.

A private shore excursion gives you your own vehicle, flexible stop times and a route planned around your ship’s arrival and departure schedule.

Minh Vu Travel arranges pickup at the designated private transfer area outside Chan May Port gate. Your driver waits with a name board, follows the confirmed itinerary, and plans the return timing with a realistic safety buffer before your ship departs.

Chan May Port is around 50 km from Hue and lies north of Da Nang. This makes Hue the easiest major sightseeing destination, while Da Nang, Ba Na Hills and Hoi An can also be visited when the docking window is long enough.

Important Chan May Port Pickup Information

Please read this before booking so the meeting arrangement is clear.

Standard pickup is outside Chan May Port gate at the designated private transfer meeting area, rather than beside the cruise ship.
Outside-gate pickup is our standard arrangement because it is simpler and more practical for most private shore excursions.
The walk from the cruise pier to the outside gate is usually around 500 metres, depending on the ship position and port operation on the day.
Minh Vu Travel does not normally arrange pickup directly beside the cruise ship.
Any internal port shuttle, electric cart or port-operated transport service, if available, is operated separately by the port or cruise arrangement.
Exact outside-gate meeting instructions are sent before the excursion after we receive your ship name, ETA, ETD and passenger name for the sign board.

Port access rules, walking arrangements and internal shuttle availability can change depending on the ship, port operation and local authority instructions on the day. Minh Vu Travel’s private car service starts from the confirmed outside-gate meeting area.

Service Highlights

What you can expect from a private Chan May shore excursion.

Driver waits at the designated pickup area outside Chan May Port gate with a name board.
Private vehicle reserved for your group only.
The same private car and driver remain with your group during the excursion.
Itinerary and return time planned around your ship ETD.
Four main excursion options, with custom adjustments possible depending on your docking window.
Licensed English-speaking guide available separately on request.
Child seats available on request, subject to availability.

Sample Itineraries

Four private shore excursion routes from Chan May Port.

Option 1 — Hue City Tour (7–8 Hours)

Pickup at the designated area outside Chan May Port gate
Drive to Hue city centre — approximately 50 to 60 minutes
Hue Imperial Citadel — royal palaces, gates, courtyards and imperial history
Thien Mu Pagoda — historic pagoda overlooking the Perfume River
One royal tomb — usually Khai Dinh or Tu Duc depending on preference and timing
Lunch in Hue
Return to Chan May Port with a safety buffer before ship departure

Option 2 — Hoi An Ancient Town & Marble Mountains (8–9 Hours)

Pickup at the designated area outside Chan May Port gate
Drive south toward Da Nang and Hoi An
Scenic stop along the Hai Van route if timing and conditions allow
Marble Mountains — caves, pagodas and viewpoints
Hoi An Ancient Town — walking time around the old streets, Japanese Covered Bridge and riverside area
Lunch or coffee in Hoi An
Return to Chan May Port with a safety buffer before ETD

Option 3 — Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge (7–8 Hours)

Pickup at the designated area outside Chan May Port gate
Drive to Ba Na Hills cable car station
Cable car to the mountain resort area
Golden Bridge
Le Jardin D’Amour
French Village and other attractions depending on available time
Cable car down and meet the driver at the confirmed pickup point
Return to Chan May Port with a safety buffer before ETD

Option 4 — Da Nang City Tour & Son Tra Peninsula (7–8 Hours)

Pickup at the designated area outside Chan May Port gate
Drive south to Da Nang
Son Tra Peninsula — Linh Ung Pagoda and Lady Buddha
My Khe Beach
Dragon Bridge and Han River area
Local lunch, café or shopping stop depending on your interests
Optional Marble Mountains if your docking window allows
Return to Chan May Port with a safety buffer before ETD

All itineraries are adjustable. Please send your ship ETA, ETD and preferred stops when booking. We will check whether the route fits your available time before confirming.

Cruise Passenger Tips

A few practical details can make your port day much easier.

Send both ETA and ETD. Your ship departure time is especially important because the return plan is built around it.
Hue is the closest major destination. It is usually the best option when your docking window is shorter.
Hoi An requires more time ashore. The longer drive means we only recommend this route when your ship schedule provides enough time for sightseeing and a safe return.
Ba Na Hills can be busy. Ticket queues, cable car queues and weather conditions can affect the amount of sightseeing time available.
Dress respectfully for Hue monuments and pagodas. Shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting religious sites.
If your ship or port provides an internal shuttle or electric cart, follow the port staff’s instructions to reach the outside-gate meeting area.

Chan May Port Shore Excursion Prices

Fixed price per private vehicle — not per person.

Prices for Chan May Port private car shore excursions
Excursion	4-Seater	7-Seater	16-Seater	Duration
Hue City Tour Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda & 1 royal tomb	2,500,000 VND	2,800,000 VND	3,800,000 VND	7–8 hours
Hoi An Ancient Town & Marble Mountains Private shore excursion with sightseeing stops	2,500,000 VND	2,800,000 VND	3,800,000 VND	8–9 hours
Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Cable car station return service	2,400,000 VND	2,700,000 VND	3,700,000 VND	7–8 hours
Da Nang City Tour & Son Tra Peninsula Linh Ung Pagoda, Lady Buddha & city highlights	2,400,000 VND	2,700,000 VND	3,700,000 VND	7–8 hours

Prices are per private vehicle, not per person. The listed price includes the private car, driver, fuel, road tolls, normal parking and return to Chan May Port according to the confirmed itinerary. Entrance tickets, meals, licensed tour guide, personal expenses and any internal port shuttle, electric cart or port-operated transport service are not included unless clearly confirmed in advance.

Driver or Licensed Tour Guide?

The private car price includes a driver, not a licensed guide.

Your driver provides transportation, route coordination and practical assistance during the excursion. The driver is not a licensed tour guide.

If you want detailed historical or cultural explanations inside Hue monuments, Hoi An or other attractions, a licensed English-speaking guide can be arranged separately on request.

Guide prices vary depending on the route, schedule and availability, so please contact Minh Vu Travel for a current quote.

What to Expect

Private transport planned around your cruise schedule.

Clear outside-gate meeting instructions — Your driver waits at the confirmed meeting area with a name board. We send the meeting instructions before the excursion.

Your own private vehicle — No unrelated passengers and no group-tour timetable. Sightseeing time can be adjusted within the agreed schedule.

Return planning based on your ship ETD — We build a realistic return buffer into the itinerary so the excursion remains practical for cruise passengers.

Book Your Chan May Port Shore Excursion

Send your ship name, ETA, ETD, group size, preferred excursion route, vehicle size and passenger name for the meeting sign. We will confirm the private car price, outside-gate meeting instructions and return plan before your excursion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from cruise passengers docking at Chan May Port.

What shore excursions are available from Chan May Port?

The main private shore excursion options are Hue City Tour with the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and one royal tomb; Hoi An Ancient Town with Marble Mountains; Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge; and Da Nang City Tour with Son Tra Peninsula. All are private car excursions with outside-gate pickup and return timing planned around your ship departure schedule.

How much is a private car shore excursion from Chan May Port?

Private shore excursions start from 2,400,000 VND per car for Ba Na Hills or Da Nang City, and from 2,500,000 VND per car for Hue City or Hoi An with Marble Mountains. Prices vary by vehicle size and are per car, not per person.

What is included in the private car price?

The listed price includes the private vehicle, driver, fuel, road tolls, normal parking and return to Chan May Port according to the confirmed itinerary. Entrance tickets, meals, licensed guide, personal expenses and internal port transport are not included unless clearly confirmed in advance.

How far is Hue from Chan May Port?

Hue city centre is approximately 50 km from Chan May Port, usually around 50 to 60 minutes by private car. Hue is the closest major sightseeing destination from the port.

How far is Hoi An from Chan May Port?

Hoi An is approximately 90 km from Chan May Port. Travel time is normally around 80 to 100 minutes depending on the route and traffic. Because of the longer journey, a generous docking window is recommended.

Can I visit Ba Na Hills from Chan May Port in one day?

Yes, when your ship schedule provides enough time. The excursion normally requires around 7 to 8 hours including driving, cable car travel, sightseeing and return to Chan May Port.

Where does the driver meet us at Chan May Port?

The standard meeting point is the designated private transfer pickup area outside Chan May Port gate. The driver waits there with a name board. The walk from the cruise pier to the outside gate is usually around 500 metres, depending on the ship position and port operation on the day.

Is the internal port shuttle included?

No. Any internal shuttle, electric cart or port-operated transport service, if available, is operated separately by the port or cruise arrangement and is not part of Minh Vu Travel’s private car service.

Can you pick us up beside the cruise ship?

Our standard service starts from the designated private transfer meeting area outside Chan May Port gate. Minh Vu Travel does not normally arrange pickup directly beside the cruise ship.

How do you plan the return time before ship departure?

We plan the excursion around your ship ETD and include a realistic safety buffer for the return journey. Please send your ship name, ETA and ETD when booking so the route can be planned correctly.

Can you arrange an English-speaking tour guide?

Yes. A licensed English-speaking guide can be arranged separately on request. Guide prices vary depending on the route, schedule and availability, so please contact Minh Vu Travel for a current quote.

What should I send when booking?

Please send your ship name, arrival time (ETA), departure time (ETD), group size, passenger name for the meeting sign, preferred excursion route and any specific stops you want. Message Minh Vu Travel on WhatsApp at +84 905 989 702.