Day trip from Hue
Hai Van Pass Day Trip
The Hai Van Pass is a 21-km coastal switchback between Hue and Hoi An, made famous by Top Gear and skipped by most tourists who take the highway tunnel. Do it as a one-way day trip with a private car or Easy Rider motorbike — stops at Lang Co beach, Elephant Springs, and Marble Mountains make it a full 8-hour journey.
The Hai Van Pass is a 21-km coastal switchback between Hue and Hoi An, made famous by Top Gear and skipped by most tourists who take the highway tunnel. Do it as a one-way day trip with a private car or Easy Rider motorbike — stops at Lang Co beach, Elephant Springs, and Marble Mountains make it a full 8-hour journey.
- Duration
- 8h
- From
- USD 65
- Departs
- Hue, Vietnam
- Updated
- April 2026
The classic stops
From Hue, heading south:
- Lang Co beach — lunch stop, empty white-sand crescent.
- Hai Van Pass — the 21-km ridge, 500 m above the sea. Pull off at the old French bunker for the photo.
- Lap An lagoon — shallow mirror-calm bay, oyster farms.
- Marble Mountains — 20-min climb, caves and pagodas.
- Lady Buddha (Linh Ung Pagoda) — sunset view over Da Nang.
- Drop-off in Hoi An around 6pm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Hai Van Pass drive take?
The pass itself is 45 minutes. As a full Hue–Hoi An day with stops at Lang Co, Elephant Springs, Marble Mountains, and Lady Buddha, allow 7–9 hours.
Car or Easy Rider motorbike?
Easy Rider if the weather is clear and you want the full experience — you ride pillion with a local guide. Private car if it's raining, you have luggage, or you prefer comfort.
How much is a Hai Van Pass day trip?
Private car with English-speaking driver: $65–90. Easy Rider motorbike one-way with luggage transfer: $55–75.