Illustration 4-seat car
Suits small groups; the number of bags still needs checking.
- Petrol car with driver
- Electric car with driver
Multi-stop journey
Da Nang ↔ Hai Van Pass summit · Half day
A Morning Above the Clouds on the Hai Van Pass
A five-hour private car trip up to the Number One Gateway Under Heaven, with sweeping views over Da Nang Bay and Lap An Lagoon. The price applies to the direction stated.
The driver stops at Hai Van Quan and at the best pass-side viewpoints so you have time to take photos.
Journey summary: Da Nang → Hai Van Pass → Da Nang
- Da Nang
- to Hai Van Pass
- to Da Nang
- Direction covered
- Da Nang → Hai Van Pass → Da Nang
- Reference distance and time
- Half day (5 hr)
- Journey type
- Half day
- Rate table effective from
Starting rates by vehicle size
- 4-seat car
- From US$30
- 7-seat car
- From US$34
- 16-seat van
- From US$53
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Illustration 7-seat car
An option with more space; passengers and luggage need checking together.
- Petrol car with driver
- Electric car with driver
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Illustration 16-seat van
For larger groups; the pickup point and road access need confirming.
- Petrol car with driver
- Electric car with driver
The current rate table only has columns for 4-, 7- and 16-seat vehicles. A petrol or electric car choice needs its own availability and rate confirmation before you book.
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Choose 4, 7 or 16 seats by passengers and luggage. The form shows the source rate for the listed direction.
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Give your travel date, pickup point in Da Nang, drop-off point in Hai Van Pass summit and back and a flight number for airport pickups.
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The Hai Van Pass half-day programme
About 5 hours from Da Nang and back, this half day is about the Hai Van Pass itself rather than crossing it on the way to Hue: the car takes the old pass road, about 21 km long and about 500 m high, and leaves time to stop. The pass is the natural boundary between Da Nang and Hue and between two climate zones. Pickup time and stops are confirmed on request; the stop count and extra-stop charge are in the section Stops and the extra-stop charge below.
The pass or the tunnel
The Hai Van tunnel is 6.28 km long, opened in 2005 and cuts the time across the range to about 10 to 15 minutes against nearly an hour on the old pass road. Because this programme is a scenic trip it takes the pass road; whether to use the tunnel for one section or to change stops is discussed for your travel date. Detail is in the guide to a scenic drive over the Hai Van pass by private car.
Stops to check beforehand
The Hai Van Gate, built in 1826 under Emperor Minh Mang at about 496 m, is a historic monument at the top of the pass; check the opening hours and the areas open to visitors as information stands on your travel date. From the pass you can look down on Lang Co bay and Lap An lagoon, but the view depends on cloud and wind. Stop only where it is permitted and the car can park safely; see also Lap An lagoon and Lang Co if you want to stop at the foot of the pass.
Weather decides the plan
Because the pass is the boundary of two climate zones, the weather on either side can differ. In rain, fog or strong wind, taking the tunnel or changing stops is discussed for the day; the final decision follows real conditions. See planning a car trip in the central Vietnam storm season. To go on to Hue in the same day, see the Da Nang, Hai Van, Lang Co and Hue day tour.
Not included in the rate
- Not included: personal meals; stops from a 5th stop on and time beyond the frame of about 5 hours dispatch will quote separately; a 4th stop adds a charge under the rule in the section Stops and the extra-stop charge below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the half-day Hai Van Pass trip take?
About 5 hours from Da Nang, over the pass and back. The real time depends on the number of stops and the weather.
How is the pass different from the tunnel?
The tunnel is 6.28 km long and cuts the time across the range to about 10 to 15 minutes, while the old pass road is about 21 km. A scenic trip needs the pass road and has extra time to stop.
Can visitors go to the Hai Van Gate?
Opening hours and the areas open to visitors change, so check them for your travel date.
What happens in fog or heavy rain?
Taking the tunnel or changing stops is discussed for the day.
Does a photo stop on the pass cost extra?
Photo and check-in stops follow the stop rule in the section Stops and the extra-stop charge below; waiting time outside the programme is stated before the trip, and you stop only where it is permitted.
What is the starting private car fare for Da Nang → Hai Van Pass → Da Nang?
Starting rates for Da Nang → Hai Van Pass → Da Nang are US$30 for a 4-seat car, US$34 for a 7-seat car, and US$53 for a 16-seat van (including fuel, road tolls and parking on the listed route). Sun Travel quotes the final fare based on your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.
Included stops and extra-stop fees
The fare stays the same for up to 3 stops. A 4th stop adds US$6 for 4-seat cars and US$8 for 7 and 16-seat vehicles, because stopping for photos and sightseeing runs the trip longer than planned. From a 5th stop on, dispatch quotes separately.
Send the list of places you want to stop at when you request the trip, so dispatch can count the stops and confirm the final fare before your travel date.
Trip terms
- The base rate includes: the private car per the rate table, fuel, road tolls/BOT and parking or terminal fees for the listed route or programme.
- Deposit: 20% of the trip value. How and when the deposit is collected, and when the balance is paid, is set out in the quote or trip confirmation.
- Cancellation: Free if Sun Travel receives notice at least 2 hours before pickup. For later notice, the terms for refunding or keeping the deposit are set out in the quote or trip confirmation.
- Waiting: The first 30 minutes of waiting at pickup are free. Waiting beyond 1 hour adds a surcharge of US$4. Waiting between 30 minutes and 1 hour, and how any further hours are charged, is set out in the quote or trip confirmation.
- The form on this page only sends a request; it does not collect a deposit or hold a vehicle, and how and when the deposit is collected is confirmed for each trip.
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