The Hai Van Pass is perhaps the most legendary stretch of road in Vietnam, and for good reason. The scenery is truly incredible! The team at Top Gear declared it: “A deserted ribbon of perfection – one of the best coast roads in the world.”
To take this breathtaking route on the back of a bike, or an open-top jeep is an experience you will be talking about for years to come.
About the Hai Van Pass
Linking two of Vietnam’s most important historical cities, Hue and Hoi An, the pass crosses over a spur of the Truong Son (Annamite) range that emerges from the West and just into the South China Sea, forming the Hai Van Peninsula and the adjoining Son Tra Island. The pass, which once formed the boundary between the kingdoms of Dai Viet and Champa also forms a boundary between the climates of Northern and Southern Vietnam, sheltering the city of Da Nang from the “Chinese Winds” that blow in from the Northwest.
Hai Van Pass Tour Options
Option 1. Jeep Tour:
Time: 9:30 – 16:30
Open-top jeep + cooler box + new friends = the best possible transfer between Hue and Hoi An!
Features:
- Seaside lunch
- Waterfall
- Local beaches
- Lagoon
- Breathtaking coastlines
- The impressive Hai Van Pass
- Ancient Champa Temples
- Banh Xeo cooking class*
*Note on the cooking class on the Hai Van Pass Tour: The cooking class is not a full cooking class, but rather a short introduction about how to cook the famous Vietnamese Pancake, Bánh xèo, that originates from Hoi An. It’s a sizzling, crispy rice pancake that’s stuffed with pork, prawns, diced green onion, mung bean, and bean sprouts (vegetarian options available). And of course, you get to eat what you have cooked – delicious!
Included:
- Pick-up from your hostel in Hoi An/Hue*
- Transportation
- Lunch
- All entrance fees
- English speaking guide
- Ingredients & tuition on cooking class
- Drop-off at your hostel in Hoi An/Hue
*Also pick-up/drop-off in Danang is possible.
Not included:
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Luggage transfer (Luggage transfer is extra 50,000 VND /bag)
Option 2. Top Gear Experience (Solo or Easy Rider) 🏍
Time: 9:00 – 16:00
Experience the breathtaking Vietnamese coastline drive by motorbike. This once-in-a-lifetime experience, allows you to take your motorbike through stunning landscapes and awesome stop-offs, all at your own leisure. If you’re an experienced driver (these roads are windy!) you can choose to drive the bike yourself, or if you prefer, you can ride pillion and let one of the experienced drivers navigate the curves as you sit back, relax and take in the views on the back seat!
Features:
- Several photo-stops
- Lunch at the beach
- Pause to take in the beautiful views of the Hai Van Pass
- Drive to Marble Mountains.
Included:
- Pick-up from your hostel in Hoi An/Hue*
- Easy rider (optional)
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Luggage transfer
- Drop-off at your hostel in Hoi An/Hue
*Also pick-up/drop-off in Danang is possible.
Not included:
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
John Rayner –
Fabulous way to travel from Hue to Hoi An Excellent service from the tour company and drivers. Tony and Nguyen were excellent tour guides, friendly and they both looked after us.
The weather was not kind too us, however Tony and Nguyen provided us with waterproofs and strapped our cases on and we were off. It is a must way to transfer from Hue to Hoi An or via Versa. The Hoi van pass is beautiful, you have regular stops for photos, food and drinks. The guides really do look after you and are very friendly. You also visit Marble mountain which is Beautiful. Thank you for making wonderful memories.