Hai Van Pass (Deo Hai Van) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Hai Van Pass. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Easy Rider Motorbike Tour via Hai Van Pass From DaNang/HoiAn/Hue

• Hue: Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options

• HAI VAN PASS MOTORBIKE TOUR - Top Gear Experience

• Da Nang private car: Golden Bridge, My Son & Marble Mountains

• Chan May Shore Excursions: Visit Hue City or Danang & Hoi An

Technically, it’s free to visit the Hai Van Pass, but you’re probably not looking to bushwhack up those mountain slopes on foot and take a quick look at this famous hairpin route. The best way to experience it is via motorbike—if you don’t have your own, book a guided tour. Motorbike adventures along the pass start at around US$55.

Yes, the Hai Van Pass is definitely worth visiting. It's one of the most famous roads in Asia for a reason, combining hair-raising switchback turns with absolutely gorgeous views over the East Sea and Vietnam's jungle-y mountains. All in all, it's 13 miles (21 kilometers) of riding along the ocean, to the clouds.

Per one customer who booked the Easy Rider Motorbike Tour via Hai Van Pass From DaNang/HoiAn/Hue, "Easily the best activity we did on our holiday in Vietnam. The Hai Van pass is breathtaking and absolutely stunning. Our drivers Ngoc and Phi were the highlight; they were so much fun and took us to some of the most scenic and authentic places along the drive.

The Hai Van Pass is one of the most famous mountain passes in the world; it stretches for 13 miles (21 kilometers) along the Vietnamese coast, just north of the city of Da Nang. It offers zig-zagging views of jungle-clad mountains, cascading waterfalls, sandy bays, and a Nguyen Dynasty lookout post.

Often hailed as Vietnam’s most scenic stretch of road, the Hai Van Pass is popular for its wild switchbacks that climb up and down the Annamite Range, offering fabulous views of the coast, the jungle, and waterfalls. It also links the cities of Da Nang and Hue, two major stops on any central Vietnam itinerary.

Only three roads head north from Da Nang to Hue—so if you’re not on QL1A or CT01 (the main highways), you’re on the Hai Van Pass. From Hue, it’s the same story. A good rule of thumb: If you stick to the coast, you can’t miss the Hai Van Pass. If you don’t have your own wheels, plenty of tours can get you here.

Yes. You can drive a car or ride a motorbike along the Hai Van Pass. A motorbike is the best way to explore, as there’s nothing like experiencing it in the open air. However, it’s not recommended for beginner bikers, as the pass is used by large vehicles and has lots of blind curves.

While almost all of the Hai Van Pass is scenic, the best viewpoints include the Hai Van Gate, which marks the highest point of the Hai Van Pass; Hai Van Peak, just past the gate, for excellent panoramic views; Lap An Lagoon and its mangrove forests; and Lang Co Beach, famous for its white sands.

If you’re an early bird, you’re in for a treat—the Hai Van Pass runs mostly north–south, so you can catch exquisite sunrise views of the East China Sea. If that’s too much, aim for golden hour (about an hour before sunset) to catch the mountains and valleys awash in warm light and long shadows.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Hai Van Pass. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Da Nang:

• Marble Mountains

• My Son Sanctuary

• Dragon Bridge (Cau Rong)

• Lady Buddha

• My Khe Beach

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Da Nang.