One of Asia’s great coastal roads
The Hai Van Pass winds over the mountains between Da Nang and Hue, with the sea far below on one side and jungle on the other. Made famous by a television motoring special, it is now best enjoyed on a guided tour, a private car with stops, or on the back of an Easy Rider motorbike on the way to the imperial city of Hue.
Three ways to cross: a day trip to Hue, an Easy Rider motorbike, or a private car between the cities.
Ride pillion behind an experienced local driver over the Hai Van Pass between Hoi An, Da Nang and Hue, stopping at viewpoints, beaches and villages. Your luggage can go ahead by car. A perfect-scoring way to travel between the two cities.
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A full-day group tour from Hoi An or Da Nang over the Hai Van Pass to Hue: the Imperial Citadel, a royal tomb and Thien Mu pagoda, with photo stops on the pass and Lang Co lagoon. The most popular way to see Hue as a day trip.
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A private car and driver between Hue and Hoi An (either direction) with stops at the Hai Van Pass, Lang Co beach, the Marble Mountains or other sights you choose. A travel day that becomes a sightseeing day.
Check availability| Option | Best for | Time | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Rider motorbike | Adventure, photos, moving from Hoi An to Hue | About 8 hours | About $50 |
| Hue day tour via the pass | Seeing Hue without changing hotel | 8–11 hours | About $16 |
| Private car via the sights | Families, luggage, moving between cities | 5–9 hours | About $12 and up |
Rough “from” prices seen on GetYourGuide in November 2026.
Most traffic and lorries use the Hai Van tunnel below, so the road over the pass is quiet and scenic. Hue is about 130 km from Hoi An.
Going on to Hue? An Easy Rider or private car that drops you in Hue turns a dull transfer into the best day of the trip. Your luggage can travel ahead by car.
The pass itself is about 20 km, but with stops a crossing from Hoi An to Hue takes five to eight hours.
It has sharp bends and changeable weather, so riding it yourself requires motorbike experience. With an Easy Rider or a driver it is safe and relaxing.
Yes. Day tours leave early and return in the evening, crossing the Hai Van Pass on the way.
You ride on the back of a motorbike driven by an experienced local guide, stopping at viewpoints and villages along the way.
February to August usually has the clearest views. In the rainy season the top can be in cloud.
