the limited time frame of touring, a cultural show is going on, so one may feel bitter not having to see the show. This tour is only for people who need a quick photo op then scram (Jan'12).
For a sunrise tour, expect to leave Hoi An around 5AM. Most other tours leave around 8AM. A private driver and car runs about US$70 from Danang (My Son admission excluded) with return trip included.
Given the relatively small scale of the ruins — and how easily they're overwhelmed by crowds — you're much better off doing the trip on your own. A round-trip on a motorbike taxi from the center of Hoi An should cost about US$10 and 4 seater car about US$35. The rural scenery on the way to My Son is among the most beautiful in the country,
Most tour groups will have left My Son by 2PM and late afternoon when it is cooler in Summer is another good option.
If you'd like to drive yourself you'll see more foreigners on motorbikes here than anywhere else in Vietnam (but be aware that International Licenses are not valid in Vietnam and unless you have a Vietnamese motorcycle license you will be breaking Vietnamese law and there will be no insurance!). Motorbike hire should cost about US$4 to 5 for the day, which gets you the bike and about enough gas to reach the nearest filling station. As it is only a 43 km (26 mi) drive, you will need to buy at the maximum 2 liters of petrol which costs about 42,000 dong.
Directions: from Hoi An take Hung Vuong Street and keep following it towards the town of Vinh Dien for about 7 km until you pass under a highway. Take your first left after the curve and go straight for about 100 meters and at T junction on Route 1 (or 1A) turn left towards the South. Drive for 7 km (4 mi) to Nam Phuoc and take a right at a blue sign for My Son. From there, keep following the signs for 30 km (19 mi) until you reach the entrance for My Son.
Most tours sold as "My Son boat tour" actually go no further than about 10 km (6 mi)
