Hue to Hoi An Jeep Tour via Hai Van Pass: US Army Jeep experience

Six hours crossing Vietnam's most scenic coastal road in a Jeep, with five limestone peaks and a lagoon along the way

A six to eight hour transfer from Hue to Hoi An by US Army Jeep via Hai Van Pass, with an English-speaking driver and all entrance tickets included. The route crosses the Hai Van Pass (a mountain road between the tropical south and subtropical north), and stops at Marble Mountains, Lap An Lagoon, Thanh Toan Bridge, and a fishing village. You travel in a private vehicle after the pass and see the countryside from the road itself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Thanh Toan Bridge30m · entry included
2. Marble Mountains2h 15m · entry included

Hue to Hoi An Jeep Tour Highlights

• Visit Thanh Toan Bridge
• Relax at Elephant Springs
• Drive to Lap An Lagoon
• Drive through Hai Van Pass
• Explore Marble Mountains

The experience

The day starts with a pickup in Hue and a drive to Thanh Toan Bridge, a 16th-century stone structure built by a villager's donation and set in open countryside. From there, the route heads toward the coast, passing through villages and farmland before reaching Lap An Lagoon, a brackish water body on Lang Co Bay where the temperature ranges from 18 to 31 degrees Celsius depending on the season. The lagoon sits at the boundary between Vietnam's two climate zones, making early morning or evening the ideal time to stop and take in the view.

The Hai Van Pass itself is the centerpiece of the journey: a winding mountain road that Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear called "a deserted ribbon of perfection" and one of the best coastal roads in the world. It serves as both a geographic and climatic divide, and the drive takes roughly twenty minutes to cross. On the far side, the route descends toward Marble Mountains, a group of five limestone peaks seven kilometers from Da Nang. The peaks are named after the five elements and hold caves, tunnels, pagodas, and shrines built over centuries by Buddhist monks and Vietnamese emperors. Vines hang from the stone, frangipani trees drop blossoms on the paths, and the pagoda roofs catch the light.

After Marble Mountains, you continue by private car with your driver to Hoi An. The full journey takes six to eight hours depending on how long you spend at each stop. You travel with an English-speaking driver, and all entrance tickets to the sites are included. Bring wet tissues for the road, and mineral water is provided.

What’s included

• Private car with driver after Hai Van Pass.
• US Army Jeep for the main route.
• all entrance tickets to the attractions.
• English-speaking driver.
• mineral water.
• wet tissues.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Vietnam Shore Excursions

Is this one for you?Choose this Jeep transfer if you want to stop at Marble Mountains, Lap An Lagoon, and Hai Van Pass during your journey between Hue and Hoi An. A car or motorbike won't offer the same flexibility for sightseeing stops.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

22 verified traveler reviews

5 ★22

4 ★0

3 ★0

2 ★0

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

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 Thanh Toan Bridge and why is it on this route?

Thanh Toan Bridge is a 16th-century stone bridge built in 1776 by a woman named Tran Thi Dao, who donated money for its construction and later became known for her charity work in the village. It sits in the Vietnamese countryside and is one of the most distinctive bridges in the country, so it is included as a stop to show the rural landscape between Hue and the coast.

How long does it take to drive across Hai Van Pass?

The Hai Van Pass crossing takes roughly twenty minutes. The road winds around a mountainside above the sea and marks the boundary between Vietnam's tropical south and subtropical north, as well as the divide between two ancient kingdoms.

What can you do at Marble Mountains?

Marble Mountains is a group of five limestone peaks with caves, tunnels, pagodas, and shrines built into them over centuries. You can walk through the network of structures and see the Buddhist temples and shrines that blend with the natural rock formations, vines, and flowering trees on the stone paths.

Is Lap An Lagoon a swimming stop or just a viewing point?

Lap An Lagoon is included as a stop on the route so you can see the brackish water and the natural scenery of Lang Co Bay. The lagoon sits at the boundary between the two climate zones of Vietnam, and the temperature varies from 18 to 31 degrees Celsius depending on the season and time of day.

What vehicle do you travel in for the whole journey?

You travel in a US Army Jeep for the first part of the route, including the crossing of Hai Van Pass and the stops at the attractions. After the pass, you continue in a private car with your driver for the remainder of the journey to Hoi An.