Marble Mountains Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Hue to Hoi An (Hoi An to Hue) Top Gear with Lefamily Riders Tours (1-way)
• Hue to Hoi An or Hoi An to Hue by Car via Hai Van Pass, Monkey Mountain, Beaches
• Easy Rider Private Tour via Hai Van Pass from Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (1-Way Loop)
• Morning Small Group to Marble Mountains - Am Phu Cave - Monkey Mountain
• Marble Mountains - Am Phu Cave - Monkey Mountain Sunset Tour

The admission price for the Marble Mountains is 40K Vietnamese dong, while children under 6 years old enter for free. It costs an extra 15K Vietnamese dong if you choose to take the elevator to the top of the mountain, rather than climbing the stairs.

The highlights of the Marble Mountains are Huyen Khong Cave, where the sun shines through an opening onto a Buddha statue, and Am Phu Cave, which depicts the Buddhist version of hell. Other must-see sights include the 17th-century Tam Thai Pagoda and the Xa Loi Tower, with its seven tiers and 200 statues.

Yes, within easy reach of the Marble Mountains are several more Central Vietnam attractions. My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed archaeological site dating back to the 4th century, is around a 1-hour drive south, while the Hai Van Pass, one of Vietnam’s most scenic stretches of road, is also only an hour away.

Central Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate that’s hottest from mid-January to mid-August. If you’re visiting the Marble Mountains during this time, arrive as soon as it opens to avoid the worst of the heat. The rain is heaviest in October and November.

The Marble Mountains is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, so it’s important to balance staying cool with wearing modest clothing. It’s advisable to wear loose long trousers and something to cover your shoulders, while sturdy shoes are recommended for climbing the steep steps up the mountain.