Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour: Ride 21 km of legendary curves
Eight and a half hours on the most famous mountain pass in Southeast Asia, plus five limestone peaks, a lagoon, and a waterfall
A motorbike tour from Hoi An (or Da Nang or Hue) riding the legendary Hai Van Pass and stopping at Marble Mountains, Lang Co Beach, Lap An Lagoon, and Suoi Mo Waterfall, with a professional guide, helmet and safety gear, entrance fees, and the choice to ride your own bike or sit as a pillion passenger. You pick a one-way route to another city or a loop that returns you to where you started, and you choose your own drop-off location anywhere in your destination city.
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Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour Highlights
- Pick up from preferred location
- Visit Marble Mountains and explore caves
- Stop at Dragon Bridge for photos
- Ride through Hai Van Pass and stop at Hai Van Quan Gate
- Enjoy coffee with mountain and ocean views
- Lunch at Lang Co Beach
- Visit Lap An Lagoon and watch oyster farms
- Relax at Suoi Mo Waterfall
- Visit Tam Giang Lagoon and observe fishing life
- Explore Abandoned Water Park in Hue
- Drop off at chosen location
- Marble Mountains Entry included 1h 30m
- Dragon Bridge 15m
- Linh Ung Pagoda 30m
- Tam Giang Lagoon 30m
What’s included
- Professional guide in English or Spanish.
- pickup and drop-off at any location in Hoi An, Da Nang, or Hue.
- helmet, protective safety gear, and rain poncho.
- entrance fees to Marble Mountains, Hai Van Pass sites, Lang Co Beach, Lap An Lagoon, Suoi Mo Waterfall, and either Tam Giang Lagoon and Abandoned Water Park (one-way to Hue) or Linh Ung Pagoda (loop tours).
- luggage transfer.
- complimentary water, soft drinks, and coffee at Marble Mountains.
- professional photographer guide.
Times
- Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00
Before you book
Operated by Hue Touring
Prices and times updated 4 days ago
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The experience
The ride starts with pickup from your hotel or preferred location in Hoi An, then heads straight to the Marble Mountains: five limestone peaks named after the five natural elements, rising from the coast near Da Nang. You spend around 90 minutes here walking through Water Mountain, the only accessible peak, where ancient stone stairways lead into hidden caves, Buddhist pagodas carved into the rock, and viewpoints over the city and coastline. Water and soft drinks are included before you ride on to the Dragon Bridge, Da Nang's 666-meter golden dragon spanning the Han River, where you stop to photograph the city before the real adventure begins.
The Hai Van Pass is the centerpiece: a 21-kilometer winding mountain road climbing to around 500 meters, famous worldwide after the Top Gear Vietnam Special. You'll ride past dramatic cliffs, endless ocean views, and misty peaks, stopping at the Hai Van Quan Gate, a historic gateway built in 1826 during the Nguyen Dynasty, and at abandoned French and American bunkers. The operator stops frequently for photos and one of the most striking coffee breaks in Vietnam, where mountains and ocean stretch in front of you. After the pass, you reach Lang Co Beach, a quiet golden-sand bay tucked between mountains and sea, where lunch is freshly prepared with vegetarian and vegan options available. A few minutes further along the coast sits Lap An Lagoon, framed by Bach Ma Mountains and famous for its traditional oyster farms. You can walk the waterfront, watch local fishermen, and photograph the wooden oyster racks stretching across the water.
The final stop before your drop-off is Suoi Mo Waterfall, a hidden natural pool deep in the mountains where crystal-clear water flows into natural swimming holes surrounded by dense forest. This is where you slow down and cool off after the coastal ride. Depending on which route you chose (one-way to Hue, one-way to Da Nang, or a loop back to Hoi An) your ending changes: the one-way to Hue continues through Tam Giang Lagoon, Southeast Asia's largest lagoon system, and the Abandoned Water Park, a jungle-reclaimed complex with a giant dragon-shaped structure you can climb into for views over a pine-forested lake. Loop tours return via Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula, home to Vietnam's tallest Lady Buddha statue at 67 meters, with panoramic views of the coastline and East Sea. You can ride your own motorbike or sit as a pillion passenger with an experienced guide. Helmets, protective gear, and rain ponchos are provided, and luggage is transferred for you.
Is this one for you?Choose the self-ride option if you want to control the bike through the Hai Van Pass curves yourself. Choose pillion passenger if you'd rather sit back and let an experienced guide handle the technical sections while you focus on the views and photography. One-way tours work best if you're moving between cities. Loop tours suit travelers staying in one place who want the full day without repositioning.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).
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.
Can I ride my own motorbike on this tour, or do I sit with a guide?
You choose at checkout: self-ride your own motorbike, or ride as a pillion passenger with one of the professional Easy Rider guides. If you book solo and choose self-ride, an additional US$16 fee covers the motorbike and fuel. There's no extra charge for the pillion option.
What is the Hai Van Pass and why is it famous?
The Hai Van Pass is a 21-kilometer winding mountain road connecting Hue and Da Nang, rising to around 500 meters above sea level with dramatic cliffs, ocean views, and curves that feel like riding through the sky. It became world-famous after the Top Gear Vietnam Special and is considered one of Southeast Asia's most unforgettable riding experiences.
Do I get to choose where to start and finish the tour?
Yes. You can start in Hoi An, Da Nang, or Hue and pick a one-way route to a different city, or choose a loop tour that returns you to where you started. Drop-off is at any location you choose in your destination city: hotel, airport, train station, or anywhere else.
What stops are included on the tour?
The tour includes Marble Mountains (with 90 minutes for cave exploration and trekking), Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, the Hai Van Pass with stops at the historic Hai Van Quan Gate and abandoned bunkers, Lang Co Beach with lunch, Lap An Lagoon with its oyster farms, and Suoi Mo Waterfall for swimming. One-way tours to Hue add Tam Giang Lagoon and the Abandoned Water Park. Loop tours include Linh Ung Pagoda with its 67-meter Lady Buddha statue instead.
Is lunch included, and can you accommodate dietary needs?
Lunch is freshly prepared at Lang Co Beach and is not included in the tour price, but vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian options are available. Tell the operator any dietary requirements when you book.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The operator states you'll feel safe and be looked after whether the day is sunny or rainy. Helmets, protective safety gear, and rain ponchos are provided for all riders.
Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour: Ride 21 km of legendary curves
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