Bach Ma National Park Trek from Da Nang & Hoi An

10 Kilometers Through Bach Ma's Five Lakes and Highest Summit

You trek 10 kilometers through Bach Ma National Park to reach Hai Vong Dai summit at 1,450 meters, swim in the Five Lakes, and hike to Do Quyen Waterfall. Hotel pickup from Da Nang or Hoi An bookends the day, and your English-speaking guide handles the route while you handle the pace. Lunch and all park fees are covered, so you arrive back at your hotel in the evening with nothing left to organize.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Bach Ma National Park trekking

• Pick-up in Hoi An
• Pick-up in Da Nang
• Visit Bach Ma Exhibition House
• Transfer to Km12
• Ride motorbike to trailhead
• Trek to Hai Vong Dai summit
• Enjoy panoramic views
• Hike to Ngu Ho (Five Lakes)
• Relax and swim at lakes
• Have picnic lunch
• Hike to Do Quyen Waterfall
• Trek back to Km12
• Transfer to hotel
• Arrive in Da Nang
• Arrive in Hoi An

The experience

The altitude hits you faster than you expect. Hai Vong Dai sits at 1,450 meters, and the air thins as the forest opens into a panorama that stretches from Lang Co Beach all the way to the sea. You can see the Hai Van Pass cutting through the mountains below, the Cau Hai Lagoon glinting in the distance. It's not a gentle climb to get there. The trek from the trailhead at Km12 winds through dense forest, and the ground underfoot shifts between packed earth and slippery sections where tree roots cross the path like cables. Your guide (someone who knows Bach Ma's trails by feel) moves at a pace that lets you breathe but doesn't waste the daylight.

The day starts early. Pickup happens at 6:30 AM from Hoi An or 7:30 AM from Da Nang, and you'll spend the first hour in a vehicle heading inland toward the park. At the Bach Ma Exhibition House, the guide gives you the shape of the day: the summit first, then down to Ngu Ho, the Five Lakes, where you'll swim and eat lunch, then a final push to Do Quyen Waterfall before the long trek back. The motorbike ride to the trailhead takes another stretch of time, and then the walking begins. About 10 kilometers total, which sounds manageable until you're climbing through humidity and elevation, but the guide reads the group and adjusts. There's no rushing.

Ngu Ho is where the day shifts. After the summit push, the five lakes appear like a gift. The water is cool and clear, and you're allowed to swim. Lunch is a picnic spread by the water, nothing fancy but real food that tastes better at altitude. The waterfall comes after, Do Quyen dropping 300 meters through the forest canopy. By late afternoon, the trek back to Km12 feels long but doable, and the vehicle ride back to Da Nang (arriving around 6:30 PM) or Hoi An (7:30 PM) gives your legs time to stop shaking. The park entrance, the guide, the meals, bottled water, travel insurance. It's all included, so you're not stopping to arrange anything along the way.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Da Nang or Hoi An.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• Bach Ma National Park entrance fee.
• English-speaking guide.
• full-day trekking route to Hai Vong Dai summit, Five Lakes, and Do Quyen Waterfall.
• picnic lunch.
• bottled water.
• domestic travel insurance.
• return transport to your hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Connect Travel

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want a full-day mountain trek with swimming and waterfalls without arranging transport or park logistics themselves: the fixed schedule and included guide mean you show up ready to walk, not ready to navigate or negotiate.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the tour start?

Pickup is 6:30 AM from Hoi An or 7:30 AM from Da Nang. You return around 6:30 PM (Da Nang) or 7:30 PM (Hoi An).

How difficult is the 10-kilometer trek?

The route includes elevation gain to 1,450 meters and some slippery or uneven sections. Moderate fitness is needed. It's not recommended for travelers with knee problems, spinal injuries, or poor cardiovascular health.

What's included in the price?

Vehicle transport, park entrance fee, English-speaking guide, picnic lunch, bottled water, and domestic travel insurance.

Can I swim at the Five Lakes?

Yes. Ngu Ho (Five Lakes) is a swimming stop where lunch is also served.

Is the guide experienced?

Yes, guides have extensive knowledge of Bach Ma National Park and lead the trek with forest rangers or as professional guides.

What should I bring?

Comfortable trekking shoes, sun protection, and a change of clothes for swimming. The tour provides water and lunch.