Private Jeep Tour Hue to Da Nang: Hai Van Pass & Marble Mountain

Thanh Toan Bridge, Hai Van Pass and Marble Mountain in one open-air Jeep day

A private full-day Jeep tour from Hue to Hoi An via Da Nang in a restored U.S. Army Jeep, with an English-speaking driver, all entrance fees and lunch included. The route crosses Hai Van Pass by open-air vehicle, stops at Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge and Lang Co Beach, and ends at Marble Mountain's cave system before hotel drop-off in Hoi An. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and departs at 8am. Children from age 2 are welcome, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Thanh Toan Bridge20m · entry included
2. Marble Mountains1h · entry included

Hue to Hoi An Jeep Tour

• Depart from Hue at 8:00 am
• Visit Thanh Toan Village and Bridge
• Swim at Nhi Ho Water Falls
• Have lunch at Lang Co Beach
• Drive through Hai Van Pass and stop for photos
• Continue by car from top of Hai Van Pass
• Explore Marble Mountain caves and tunnels
• Arrive and check in at Hoi An hotel

The experience

Thanh Toan Bridge sits 8 km east of Hue, a tile-roofed structure from the 18th century that spans an irrigation channel through Thuy Thanh commune. The bridge is a national relic site, and the approach takes you past green paddy fields and farmers working with buffalo: the kind of rural scene that disappears fast once you leave the city. You stop here early in the day when the light is still soft and the place is quieter than it becomes later.

From there the Jeep heads south toward Lang Co Beach, about 60 km away on the AH1 highway. The beach stretches over 10 km with white sand and sits inside Lang Co Bay, one of Vietnam's most natural bays. Lunch happens here with local food, and you have time to swim in the water before the afternoon push over Hai Van Pass. The pass itself is the centerpiece of the day: a winding mountain road that climbs to a viewpoint where the air clears and the coast spreads below. The Jeep takes you up the pass. At the top you switch to an air-conditioned car for the descent into Da Nang, a practical shift that keeps the open-air experience where it matters most.

Marble Mountain comes last, a limestone formation named after the five elements of oriental philosophy: metal, wood, water, fire and earth. The site holds a network of caves and tunnels that served as a base during the Vietnam War. You spend roughly an hour exploring the caves and the views from the summit before the driver takes you to your hotel in Hoi An. The whole day runs 7 to 8 hours, and the Jeep holds up to four passengers plus the driver.

What’s included

• Private restored U.S. Army Jeep with English-speaking driver.
• pickup at your Hue hotel and drop-off at your Hoi An hotel.
• all entrance fees to Thanh Toan Bridge, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass and Marble Mountain.
• lunch with local food at Lang Co Beach.
• air-conditioned car transfer over the descent from Hai Van Pass.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Child (2 to 7 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tour From Hue - Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book this private Jeep if you want to drive the Hai Van Pass route in an open-air vehicle with stops built in. The Jeep handles the mountain road itself, and the driver navigates the timing so you see Thanh Toan Bridge, swim at Lang Co, and reach Marble Mountain without building the day yourself. The switch to a car at the pass summit keeps the open-air part where it counts most and handles the steep descent safely.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 7 years).

What is Thanh Toan Bridge and why is it worth a stop on the way out of Hue?

Thanh Toan Bridge is an 18th-century tile-roofed structure spanning an irrigation channel in Thuy Thanh commune, about 8 km east of Hue. It was named a national relic site in 1990 and is considered one of Vietnam's most architecturally distinctive bridges. The approach passes through rural paddy fields and gives a sense of the countryside before the tour heads toward the coast.

How long does the tour take and what time does it start?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and departs at 8am from your hotel in Hue, ending with drop-off at your hotel in Hoi An in the late afternoon.

What happens at Lang Co Beach and how much time is there to swim?

Lang Co Beach is where lunch stops on the route south from Hue. The beach stretches over 10 km with white sand and sits inside one of Vietnam's most natural bays. You have time to swim in the water after eating before the Jeep climbs Hai Van Pass in the afternoon.

What is Marble Mountain and what will I see there?

Marble Mountain is a limestone formation near Da Nang with a network of caves and tunnels that served as a military base during the Vietnam War. You spend roughly an hour exploring the cave system and the views from the summit before heading to Hoi An.

Why does the Jeep switch to a car at the top of Hai Van Pass?

The Jeep takes you up Hai Van Pass for the open-air experience and the views from the top. At the summit you transfer to an air-conditioned car for the winding descent into Da Nang, a practical arrangement that keeps the Jeep experience where it is most enjoyable.