Hue to Danang & Hoi An: Private Car via Hai Van Pass

Hue to the Coast: A Winding Road Through Central Vietnam's Best Stops

You get picked up from your hotel and choose which stops to make on the drive between Hue, Danang, and Hoi An, whether that's the Hai Van Pass viewpoint, Marble Mountain, My Son temples, or quieter spots like An Bang Cemetery. The driver handles all driving, tolls, and parking while you decide the pace. You arrive at your destination hotel at the end of the day without arranging separate transport or timing yourself around a group schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private car transfer with sightseeing stops

• Pick up from hotel in Hue/Da Nang/Hoi An
• Drive via Hai Van Pass
• Stop at Lap An Lagoon for lunch and sightseeing
• Visit Lang Co Beach
• Explore An Bang Cemetery
• Visit Marble Mountain and stone sculpture village
• Stop at Lady Buddha Pagoda on Monkey Mountain
• Visit Ba Na Hills and Golden Hand Bridge
• Optionally visit My Son Sanctuary
• Continue transfer to destination city

The experience

"So we can stop at the pass, or skip it and grab lunch at the lagoon instead?" That's the kind of conversation you have with your driver before the car even leaves Hue. This isn't a fixed route where you're locked into a schedule. You're building the day as you go, picking which of the major stops between Hue, Danang, and Hoi An actually matter to you. The Hai Van Pass is the spine of the route, a thousand-meter climb through what locals call the Cloudy Pass, with views that drop straight down to the coast on both sides. The road itself is well maintained and mostly empty now that the tunnel handles the main traffic, so it feels less like a highway and more like a private road through the mountains.

Your driver picks you up from your hotel at whatever time works, and from there you're choosing the stops. Lap An Lagoon sits quiet with turquoise water and a fishing village on the edge. If you time it right around lunch, there are seafood restaurants right there where you can eat looking out at the water. Lang Co Beach is just below the pass, known as the Village of the Storks, and it's genuinely one of those bays that stops you mid-conversation. Marble Mountain near Danang has cave entrances and Buddhist sanctuaries built into the stone, plus a whole village at the base where craftspeople still cut and carve stone the way they have for generations. If you want something stranger, An Bang Cemetery (locals call it the City of Ghosts), sits about 20 kilometers east of Hue with hundreds of massive, colorful tombs scattered across a tranquil village. It's not a typical tourist stop, which is partly why it's worth the detour.

The longer options add more time but open up different parts of the route. Ba Na Hills, the old French hill station from 1919, has the Golden Hand Bridge and a cable car that holds the world record for longest single-track span, 5,801 meters. Monkey Mountain (Son Tra peninsula) sits northeast of Danang with the Lady Buddha Pagoda at the top, offering views over the bay. My Son Sanctuary, about 45 kilometers from Hoi An, is the Hindu-influenced temple complex from the ancient Champa Kingdom, and it's the kind of place that justifies its own half-day if you're interested in archaeology. You're not rushing through any of this. You're choosing what matters and skipping the rest.

The driver handles navigation, fuel, tolls, and parking, so you're not managing logistics or negotiating prices at the curb. You just tell them when you want to stop, how long you want to stay, and they adjust. The car is air-conditioned and comfortable for a full day of driving, and the whole transfer works whether you're heading from Hue to Danang, Hue to Hoi An, or any direction in between. Pickup happens at your hotel, and you arrive at your next one whenever you've finished the route.

What’s included

• Your transfer includes a comfortable air-conditioned car or minivan, an experienced and friendly English-speaking driver, all fuel costs, road tolls, and parking fees for your sightseeing stops.
• You arrange the pickup time and location when booking, and the driver adjusts stops based on your preferences.
• Entry fees to attractions like Marble Mountain, My Son Sanctuary, or Ba Na Hills are paid separately.

Options for this experience

8 options

Transfer between Phu Bai Airport and Hue31 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 21:00Duration: 30 minutes. Please send us your flight number when booking airport pickup so we can coordinate your pickup. Served by 4-, 7- or 16-seat cars, this is a one-way direct transfer between Hue City Center and Phu Bai International Airport at a best affordable price. Pickup is included.

Hue to Da Nang via Hai Van Pass16 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:30Duration: 3 hours, with flexible timing and no set limit on sightseeing. Available in 4-, 7- or 16-seat cars or vans, this sightseeing transfer between Hue and Da Nang (in either direction) visits Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach and Hai Van Pass, led by an experienced driver at a best price. Pickup is included.

Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:30Duration: 5 hours, with flexible timing and no set limit on sightseeing at each stop. Available in 4-, 7- or 16-seat cars or vans, this sightseeing transfer between Hue and Hoi An (in either direction) visits Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass and Marble Mountain. Entry to Marble Mountain costs 40k per person, with an optional elevator ticket at 15k per person. Pickup is included.

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Hue to Da Nang via Tombs City14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:30Duration: 5 hours, with flexible timing and no set limit on sightseeing. Travel in a 4-, 7- or 16-seat car with sightseeing stops at An Bang Cemetery (known as Tombs City of Ghosts), Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach and Hai Van Pass. Pickup is included.

Hue to Hoi An via Monkey Mountain11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Duration: 8 hours, with flexible timing and no set limit on sightseeing. Travel in a 4-, 7- or 16-seat car with stops at Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, Linh Ung Pagoda (Monkey Mountain) and Marble Mountain. Entry to Marble Mountain costs 40k per person, with an optional elevator ticket at 15k per person. Pickup is included.

Hue to Hoi An via Ba Na Hills9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:00Duration: 9 hours, with flexible timing and no set limit on sightseeing. Available in 4-, 7- or 16-seat cars or vans, this sightseeing transfer stops at Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass and Ba Na Hills, including the Golden Hand Bridge and cable car. Entry to Ba Na Hills, which you pay separately, starts from 950K per person and covers the cable car ride and fees for some activities. Pickup is included.

Hue to Hoi An via My Son Holyland11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Duration: 9 hours, with flexible timing and no set limit on sightseeing. Travel in a 4-, 7- or 16-seat car with stops at My Son Sanctuary, Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach and Hai Van Pass. Entry to My Son costs 150k per person. Pickup is included.

Hue to Hoi An via Tombs City11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Duration: 7 hours, with flexible timing and no set limit on sightseeing. Travel in a 4-, 7- or 16-seat car with sightseeing stops at An Bang Cemetery (Tombs City of Ghosts), Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass and Marble Mountains. Entry to Marble Mountain costs 40k per person, with an optional elevator ticket at 15k per person. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day31 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 21:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Youth (7 to 11 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Adventure Journey

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're moving between Hue, Danang, and Hoi An and want to see the major sights along the way without renting a car or joining a group: the flexibility to pick your own stops and pace is what makes a long transfer feel like a day of travel instead of just getting from one place to another.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 11 years); Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3).

Can I customize the stops on this transfer?

Yes. You choose which attractions to visit on the route: Hai Van Pass, Marble Mountain, My Son Sanctuary, Ba Na Hills, Monkey Mountain, or others. You can also do a direct transfer with no stops.

How long does the transfer take?

It depends on which stops you choose. A direct transfer is shorter. Adding multiple sightseeing stops extends the day. Your driver adjusts the itinerary based on your preferences.

What's included in the price?

The car, experienced driver, fuel, road tolls, and parking fees for your chosen stops. Entry fees to attractions are separate.

Is the car air-conditioned?

Yes, the vehicle is a comfortable air-conditioned car or minivan suitable for the full day of travel.

Can I do this transfer with luggage?

Yes. The car accommodates luggage, and you can make sightseeing stops along the way before arriving at your final hotel.

What time does pickup happen?

You arrange the departure time when you book. The driver picks you up from your hotel at the agreed time.

Is the Hai Van Pass safe to drive?

Yes. The road is well maintained. The pass is mostly used by tourists now since the main traffic runs through a tunnel at the base of the mountain.

Can I do a one-way transfer without stops?

Yes. You can choose a direct transfer between Hue, Danang, and Hoi An with no sightseeing stops if you prefer.