Hai Van Pass
by Vintage Jeep M151
Vietnam's most dramatic coastal road — cresting the legendary Hai Van Pass in an open US Army Jeep, with the South China Sea far below and the Trường Sơn mountains behind. Marble Mountain, Lăng Cô Beach, a hidden waterfall and Lập An Lagoon along the way.
Seafood Lunch, Entrance Fees,
Everything on the Road.
One fixed price. Jeep + car combo, seafood lunch at Lăng Cô, entrance fees, water — all covered.
Jeep M151 + Transfer Car
A private car picks you up in Hội An/Đà Nẵng and drives to the pass. The open Jeep M151 takes over at Hải Vân — the section that matters. Both vehicles exclusively yours.
Hai Van Pass — Top Stop
Time at the summit — French bunker ruins, old military fortifications, 360° views of the South China Sea and the mountains. One of the great viewpoints in Asia.
Marble Mountain
The five marble and limestone hills south of Đà Nẵng — caves, pagodas and war history. Entry fee included.
Seafood Lunch at Lăng Cô
Fresh seafood at a restaurant on Lăng Cô Beach — one of Vietnam's most beautiful bays. Fully included in the tour price.
Swimming — Beach or Waterfall
Choose between Lăng Cô Beach or a hidden jungle waterfall with a natural swimming pool. Your guide knows both.
Lập An Lagoon
One of Vietnam's most photogenic spots — a glassy lagoon reflecting the Hải Vân mountains, with traditional stilt fishing huts. Time to explore and photograph.
155 km of the Best
Road in Vietnam.
The route from Hội An to Hải Vân Pass combines three landscapes in one day — ancient hills, dramatic mountain coast and a sheltered lagoon. The Jeep takes over where the road gets legendary.
A private car picks you up from your hotel and drives to Hải Vân Pass — the Jeep M151 doesn't have a permit for the full highway route. At the pass, you switch to the open Jeep for the summit section, then continue by Jeep to Lăng Cô and the lagoon.
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08:00
Hotel Pickup — Hội An or Đà Nẵng
Your private car and English-speaking driver collect you from your hotel. 2 bottles of cold water per person on board.
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09:00
Marble Mountain
Five marble and limestone hills rising from the coastal plain south of Đà Nẵng. Caves, pagodas, war history and panoramic views of the coast. Entrance fee included.
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10:30
Switch to Jeep M151 — Hải Vân Base
At the foot of the pass, the open Jeep M151 takes over. The roof comes off, the coast opens up — and the real drive begins.
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11:00
Hải Vân Pass — Summit
The top of the pass: 496m above the South China Sea, 360° views, French colonial bunker ruins, old military walls and one of the most dramatic panoramas on Vietnam's coast. Time to explore freely.
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12:30
Lăng Cô Beach — Seafood Lunch
Down from the pass to Lăng Cô Bay — one of Vietnam's most beautiful stretches of sand. Seafood lunch at a beachside restaurant, fully included.
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14:00
Swimming — Beach or Waterfall
Your choice: swim in the clear waters of Lăng Cô Beach, or take the jungle path to a hidden waterfall with a natural green pool. Your guide knows both. Most guests can't decide — so they do both.
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15:30
Lập An Lagoon
A glassy lagoon sheltered between the pass and the coast — fishing huts on stilts, reflections of the Hải Vân mountains, egrets. One of the most photogenic stops on the entire route.
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17:00
Drop-off — Hội An / Đà Nẵng or Huế
Return to your hotel in Hội An or Đà Nẵng (day tour, $89 USD). Or continue to Huế for a one-way transfer ($80 USD).
Six Stops.
One Legendary Road.
Every stop on this route is a landmark — not filler. From ancient marble caves to French military ruins to a lagoon that looks like a painting.
Hải Vân Pass
French colonial bunker ruins, old military walls and 360° views of the South China Sea. The Jeep M151 was made for roads exactly like this.
Jungle Waterfall
A natural waterfall tucked into the jungle above Lăng Cô — emerald pool, cool water, no crowds. One of the secret stops on this route.
Lập An Lagoon
A glassy sheltered lagoon with stilt fishing huts and perfect mountain reflections. The most photographed spot on the entire Hội An–Huế coastal route.
Lăng Cô Beach
Fresh seafood lunch at one of Vietnam's most beautiful bays — turquoise water, white sand, mountains on both sides. Lunch fully covered in the tour price.
Open Jeep M151
A restored US Army Jeep M151 on the most scenic stretch of the route — roof off, wind in, the whole Hải Vân Pass spread out around you.
Marble Mountain
Caves, pagodas and war history inside five marble hills south of Đà Nẵng. Entrance fee included. A dramatic start to a dramatic day.
Two Options.
Same Legendary Route.
Start and end in Hội An or Đà Nẵng. Full day round trip. Marble Mountain → Hải Vân Pass → Lăng Cô Beach → Waterfall → Lập An Lagoon → Return.
One-way transfer from Hội An to Huế. Same stops along the way — drop off in Huế city centre at the end. Perfect if you're travelling north.
Real Guests.
Real Photos.
What Guests Say.
Unfiltered.
"The Hai Van Pass on an open Jeep is one of those travel experiences that lives up to every word of hype. The views from the top were extraordinary. The waterfall swimming was unexpected and perfect. The whole day was just extraordinary."
"We did the Hội An to Huế option and it was the best way to travel between the two cities by a mile. Lập An Lagoon was something I didn't know existed and it was one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Don't skip it."
"The Jeep at the pass was the highlight — standing up through the mountains with that view of the coast. Seafood lunch at Lăng Cô was incredible. Our driver was brilliant. Easily the best day of our Vietnam trip."
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything guests ask before booking.
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The Jeep M151 doesn't have a permit to drive on certain highway sections between Hội An and the pass. So a private car picks you up and drives the highway portion, then you meet the Jeep at Hải Vân. You get the Jeep for the section that actually matters — the pass itself and the coastal road beyond.
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The Day Tour ($89/pax) starts and ends in Hội An or Đà Nẵng — you return to your hotel at the end. The Hội An → Huế transfer ($80/pax) uses the same route but drops you off in Huế city centre at the end. Ideal if you're already planning to travel north to Huế.
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Yes — a full seafood lunch at Lăng Cô Beach is included in the Day Tour ($89 USD). For the Hội An → Huế option ($80 USD), meals are not included — you'll stop at Lăng Cô and can order lunch at your own cost.
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Both are great. Lăng Cô Beach is wider, flatter and great for families. The waterfall has a natural pool in the jungle — cooler, more adventurous, fewer people. Most guests who ask end up doing both since they're close. Tell us your preference when booking and your driver will plan accordingly.
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Yes. The standard departure is 8:00 AM but this can be adjusted. Tell us your preferred start time when booking and we'll confirm.
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Day Tour: $89 USD per person, minimum 2 guests. Includes Jeep + car, seafood lunch, entrance fees and water. Hội An → Huế one-way: $80 USD per person, minimum 2 guests. Meals excluded on the one-way option.
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- Private car + Jeep M151
- Marble Mountain (entry incl.)
- Hải Vân Pass summit
- Seafood lunch at Lăng Cô
- Beach or waterfall swimming
- Lập An Lagoon
- 2 bottles water / pax
- Hotel pickup & drop-off