Da Nang to My Son Private Car
My Son is a group of ruined Hindu temple towers in a jungle valley in Quang Nam Province. The Champa kingdom built the towers between the 4th and 13th centuries as its religious centre, and UNESCO listed the site as a World Heritage Site in 1999. Many towers were damaged in wartime, and the group that survives stands in the open in the middle of that valley.
Everything about My Son depends on the hour you arrive. Reach the towers at 7 in the morning and you walk among them in cool air and soft light, with the paths almost empty. Reach them at 10 and the same towers are crowded, in the strongest heat of the day, in a valley with almost no shade. The towers do not change. The transport does.
A private car is the best way to make this trip. Our Da Nang to My Son private car picks you up at your hotel in Da Nang and drives straight to the sanctuary entrance, with no pick-ups on the way and no waiting for anyone else. You choose the time: 6:30 to 7:00 in the morning is best, and earlier is fine if you ask. From $59 for the whole car, one way, fixed and confirmed before you travel, it is the simplest way to arrive early, and early is the whole point of My Son.
Trip Overview
Quick Overview
Travel route: Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary, with drop-off at the My Son entrance.
Distance: About 40 to 45 km (about 25 to 28 miles).
Travel time: About 1 to 1.5 hours each way.
Price: From $59 for the whole car, one way, not per person. The fixed price is confirmed before you travel.
Pickup: Any hotel or address in Da Nang, or Da Nang Airport, where the driver waits at the arrivals exit with a name board.
Drop-off: The entrance of My Son Sanctuary.
Vehicles: Sedan, SUV medium, and Van (16 seats).
Passengers and luggage: 1 to 3 passengers in the Sedan, 1 to 4 in the SUV medium, and 1 to 12 in the Van, with the luggage allowance for each car in the price table below.
Service: A private, air-conditioned car with a local driver, for your group only, with no other passengers.
Trip options: One way only. This transfer is sold as a one-way trip.
Driver waiting: 30 minutes of waiting included.
Booking and payment: No deposit required. Pay the driver after the trip, or in advance if you prefer, and cancellation is free a few hours before departure.
Support: Message us on WhatsApp at +84 976 694 384 at any time, before or during the trip.
Route & Travel Time
My Son Sanctuary sits about 40 to 45 km from Da Nang. The drive takes 1 to 1.5 hours. Your driver chooses the best route on the day, based on traffic and road conditions.
From Da Nang Airport, the drive to My Son takes about 1 hour. Most visitors spend about 2 hours at the site, so the trip fits into half a day: leave Da Nang around 6:30 to 7:00 in the morning and you are back by midday.
What the Journey Is Like
Step 1: Pickup in Da Nang
Your driver comes to your hotel or address in Da Nang at the time you booked, and the trip starts at your door, with your group and your luggage together in one car. For an airport pickup, book the car for your landing time and send us your flight number when you book. We track your flight, and your driver waits at the arrivals exit with a name board. When a flight is delayed, we set the pickup to your new landing time, so the driver is there when you land. If you cannot find your driver, stay at the arrivals exit and message us on WhatsApp at +84 976 694 384, and we guide you to each other.
Step 2: The Drive to My Son
You ride in an air-conditioned car for the whole drive. At My Son, the driver shows you the entrance. If you booked the waiting option in advance, the driver waits in the parking area and meets you again at the point you agreed. On a standard one-way booking, your trip with us ends at the entrance.
Step 3: Arrival at My Son
You visit the ruins at your own pace, for about 2 hours. If you agreed the waiting option, your driver is at the meeting point when you come out. The driver helps you with your bags, checks the car with you so nothing is left behind, and drives you back to your address in Da Nang, or on to Hoi An if that is the plan you booked.
Suggested Itinerary
My Son was the religious center of the Champa kingdom, and it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A small museum near the entrance holds Cham stone carvings, and traditional Cham dance performances are held near the entrance during the day. These are the places most visitors plan their visit around:
The Sanctuary Tower
The tallest towers are the heart of the sanctuary: red brick shrines built by the Cham people many centuries ago, standing against the green valley. The brickwork was fitted so tightly that the towers still stand without visible mortar lines.
Between the Temple Towers
The tower groups stand close together along the valley paths, so you walk from one group to the next in a few minutes. Walking between them in the early morning, before the groups arrive, is the calmest part of the visit.
Photo: shankar s., CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Tower Courtyards
Each tower group opens onto a stone courtyard where ceremonies were held. The courtyards give you the wide view of the site: towers, jungle hills and open sky in one frame.
Photo: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Vehicle & Pricing
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Price (1 way) |
| Sedan | 1–3 | 2 luggages & 2 handbags | $59 |
| SUV (medium) | 1–4 | 3 luggages & 2 handbags | $69 |
| Van (16 seats) | 1–12 | 8 luggages & 6 handbags | $99 |
Prices are per car, not per person, for a one-way transfer. If you want your driver to wait at My Son and bring you back to Da Nang, tell us when you book: we agree the waiting plan and the return price with you in advance.
What's Included
Included in the Price
- A private, air-conditioned car for your group only.
- A local driver who knows the My Son road.
- Fuel, road tolls and parking at My Son.
- 30 minutes of free waiting time included.
- Pickup and drop-off at your address in Da Nang, door to door.
- Free bottled water in the car.
- Free cancellation a few hours before departure.
Not Included
- My Son entrance tickets (about 150,000 VND per adult).
- A tour guide inside the site.
- Meals and personal expenses.
Important Notes
- Start early if you can. The site is open-air with almost no shade, and the early afternoon is the hottest part of the day. An afternoon visit still works, but walk between the towers slowly and carry water.
- Your driver is a driver, not a tour guide. He stays with the car. Inside the site, the museum near the entrance and the information at the towers explain the history of the Champa temples. If you want a guide to walk the site with you, message us when you book and we will advise you.
- You pay for the entrance ticket at the gate. It costs about 150,000 VND per adult, and it is the only fixed extra on top of the car price. A guide inside the site, and food and drinks, are optional.
What Our Customers Say
Khai Ha
"The driver was very attentive and enthusiastic. We booked the ride for 12:30 PM, but he arrived at 11:30 AM because he didn't want us to wait"
rudollan (Tripadvisor)
"Used for two long distance trips one from Cam Ranh airport to Da Lat and another from Da Nang to Quy Nhon. Both times were easy, straight forward, minimal stress, professional, and a great price"
Yen Kim
"I found this company quite professional; they provided excellent customer service, new cars, and open, friendly drivers"
stacie C (Tripadvisor)
"Excellent service. Felt very comfortable as communication was excellent from start to finish. Great driver and clean comfy car. Would highly recommend"
Frequently Asked Questions
We are a group of 6. Which car do we need?
On this route, the Van (16 seats) takes groups of 5 to 12 people, with room for your bags. Groups of 4 or fewer fit the Sedan or the SUV. Tell us your group size and your bags when you book, and we confirm the right car and the fixed price.
What should we wear and bring?
Wear light clothes and shoes you can walk in: the site is open-air, the paths are stone and earth, and there is almost no shade. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water. In the rainy months the paths can turn muddy after rain, so an early start also helps you visit before the weather changes.
Can we stay longer than 2 hours at My Son?
Yes. Tell us when you book how long you would like at the site, and we set the plan around it. If your plan includes the waiting option, the length of your visit is part of what we agree in advance, not negotiated on the day.
Can we change the day after we book?
Yes. Message us as soon as your plans change, and we will move your trip to another day when we have a car free. Because cancellation is free a few hours before departure, changing the day early costs nothing.
Is My Son a good trip for children and older travelers?
Yes, with an early start. The walking is on open paths between tower groups, with rest stops in the shade near the entrance. Going early keeps the walk cool. If you book the waiting option in advance, the car is there whenever your group is ready to leave.
About Mui Ne Private Car
Mui Ne Private Car is a private transport company with more than 8 years of experience on routes across Vietnam. We run this trip every day with our own cars and local drivers. Message us on WhatsApp at +84 976 694 384 and we confirm your fixed price before you travel.
How to Book
Step 1: Message us on WhatsApp at +84 976 694 384 or email muineprivatecarservice@gmail.com with your travel date, pickup address in Da Nang, number of passengers, and luggage details.
Step 2: Tell us in the same message if you want your driver to wait at My Son and bring you back, or if you want to finish in Hoi An after My Son. We then agree the plan and the price in advance. For airport pickups, include your flight number so we can monitor delays and adjust the pickup time if necessary.
Step 3: We confirm your vehicle and fixed price before your journey. No deposit is required.
Step 4: Pay your driver after the trip, or in advance if you prefer. We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer, and Apple Pay.
Step 5: Meet your driver at the agreed pickup point.