Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour: Marble Mountains & Elephant Springs

Six hours riding Hai Van Pass, swimming at Elephant Springs, trekking Marble Mountains

A full-day private motorbike tour from Da Nang takes you over Hai Van Pass, through Tam Giang Lagoon views, to Elephant Springs for swimming, and up Marble Mountains for trekking. The operator provides the bike, safety gear (helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads), lunch with seafood, all entrance fees and a live English-speaking guide. Children from age 8 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Motorbike tour with sightseeing and lunch

• Swim in fresh natural water
• Enjoy lunch with seafood
• View scenic landscapes
• Trek at Marble Mountains

The experience

The day starts with a motorbike and a guide who speaks English. You ride the Hai Van Pass (a winding mountain road between Da Nang and Lang Co Bay) with views across the coast and lagoon. The pass itself is the draw: steep switchbacks, clear sightlines and the kind of road that makes the ride the point, not just the way to get somewhere. Fuel and the bike are included, so you show up and ride.

After the pass comes Elephant Springs, where you stop to swim in fresh natural water. Then you head to Marble Mountains, where the day shifts from riding to walking. You trek the mountain trails on foot, moving through the landscape instead of past it. Lunch with seafood happens during the day, built into the stops so the hours hold together without you planning the breaks.

Safety gear comes with the booking: ABS helmet, Probiker gloves, knee pads and elbow pads. Travel insurance is included. The route covers roughly six to seven hours door-to-door, mixing the speed of the pass, the pause at the springs and the pace of the mountain walk. Pickup is arranged, so you don't coordinate the start yourself.

What’s included

• Motorbike and fuel.
• safety gear (ABS helmet, Probiker gloves, knee pads, elbow pads).
• lunch with seafood.
• entrance fees to Marble Mountains.
• coffee or tea.
• travel insurance.
• live English-speaking guide.
• pickup from your location.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MotorVina

Is this one for you?The day runs six to seven hours of riding and walking combined, with the Hai Van Pass as the centerpiece. It is not a sightseeing loop but a route built around the motorbike itself, so you need to be comfortable on two wheels for most of the morning and early afternoon. Children from age 8 can ride, though the operator does not recommend the tour for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 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 is the Hai Van Pass like to ride on a motorbike?

Hai Van Pass is a mountain road between Da Nang and Lang Co Bay with switchbacks and coastal views. The pass is known as one of the best motorbike routes in central Vietnam, and the day centers on riding it rather than just passing through.

What happens at Elephant Springs?

Elephant Springs is a stop where you swim in fresh natural water. It breaks up the riding portion of the day and gives you time in the water before moving on to Marble Mountains.

What does lunch include?

Lunch features seafood and is included in the tour price. It is built into the day's stops, so you eat during the route rather than making a separate arrangement.