Top Qui Nhon Historical Tours

The coastal town of Mahabalipuram makes an ideal day trip from bustling Chennai, but organizing admission fees and transportation to explore independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, reach Mahabalipuram in comfort by private vehicle—with entry fees and round-trip transportation from your Chennai hotel included. Explore the cave temples and rock sculptures with your guide to lead the way, and gain insight into Mahabalipuram’s fascinating 7th-century history.

Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram are located an easy drive from Chennai, but sights are spread out and public transportation options are limited, so it’s hard to get around without your own vehicle. Ideal for time-pressed travelers looking to avoid an overnight stay, this private full-day tour ticks off highlights such as the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and French Quarter, utopian Auroville, and Krishna’s Butterball, and whisks you back to Chennai by dinnertime.

This private half-day tour offers an exclusive experience, beginning with a convenient pickup from your hotel or a meeting point in Quy Nhon. Your first stop is the Banh It Cham Tower (Thap Banh It), a hidden gem where you’ll explore ancient Cham architecture and enjoy panoramic countryside views. Next, you’ll visit Con Chim, a pristine eco-tourism site. Board a private motorboat to cruise through the mangroves, experience birdwatching, and visit the local fishing village to see the daily life of fishermen. A highlight of the tour is a local meal served in the heart of the mangroves, where you’ll savor authentic dishes amidst serene natural surroundings. Finally, unwind with a peaceful sunset cruise on Thị Nại Lagoon, taking in the beautiful scenery and watching birds return to their nests as the day ends. This private tour offers a personalized and intimate experience, complete with a unique local meal in nature.

Travelers interested in Indian culture, history, art, and architecture will love this private 14-day tour through Tamil Nadu and southern Kerala. Starting in Chennai, you’ll visit many of South India’s highlights. Admire the temple rock carvings at Mamallapuram, experience the French-inspired culture in Pondicherry, see the meeting of two oceans at Kanyakumari, relax on the beach at Kovalam, and more.

Devote a day to visiting two of the most important ancient sites near Chennai with this private tour. Visit the temple town of Kanchipuram and the sea-facing Mahabalipuram, both celebrated for their ancient temples and monuments hewn from stone, with a local guide to explain their history. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Kanchipuram's oldest temple is its most impressive, not for its size but for its weight of historical presence and the intricacy of its stonework. As much monument as living temple, Kailasanatha is quieter than other temples in town, and has been heavily restored. Dedicated to Shiva, it was built in the 8th century by Pallava king Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha), who also created Mamallapuram's Shore Temple.

Experience a bit of France in the heart of coastal Tamil Nadu with this day tour to the seaside city of Pondicherry. You'll visit popular attractions such as the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the seaside Promenade, with time left over to pay a visit to Auroville, an international intentional community best known for its gold-hued Matrimandir meditation dome.

This unique tour offers guests a rare opportunity to learn traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship from a 93-year-old master artisan with over 75 years of experience. Unlike other activities, this tour provides an intimate, hands-on experience in creating two iconic Vietnamese cultural items: the conical hat (nón lá) and the tuồng mask. Guests not only learn the rich history behind these crafts but also get the chance to make their own, under the direct guidance of a local artisan in a peaceful, authentic village setting. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deeply connect with Vietnam’s cultural heritage and leave with a unique handmade souvenir.