Climbing to Mang Den by Private Car from the Coast

The Da Nang / Hoi An to Mang Den route

Mang Den in Kon Tum sits at about 1,200 m, with an average temperature of 17.0 to 22.7 °C, and is about 240 km and 5 hours by car from Da Nang or Hoi An one way, before rest stops. The same price applies whether you start in Da Nang or Hoi An. Estimates vary with the road taken; the trip is priced on about 240 km.

A day trip or an overnight stay

There and back adds up to about 10 hours in the car before rest stops. If you only stop for a few hours and return, the time in Mang Den is very short; if the aim is to relax, walk in the pine forest or visit several places, plan an overnight stay from the start. The one-way price covers the drive up only; the return and the driver’s overnight stay are quoted separately. The round-trip programme of 2 days and 1 night has its own rate by vehicle size, including the driver’s overnight stay fee, with a day-by-day plan in the 2-day, 1-night private car itinerary from Da Nang to Mang Den. The guide to hiring a car from Da Nang to Mang Den sets out how to divide the trip, and the Da Nang, Mang Den and Kon Tum 3-day 2-night itinerary is a multi-day example.

Preparing for the highland climate

The average temperature is only a year-round figure and a particular day can be lower or higher; check the forecast before you go and bring a thin warm layer for early morning and evening, especially if you come up from the coast in summer clothes. The road climbs gradually toward the highlands, so anyone prone to carsickness should say so early to choose a start time and rest points. The vehicle size, a 16-seat van included, on the road up to the highlands we verify for each booking. Mountain routes along QL24 require careful timing during tropical storms; review our central Vietnam storm season planning tips for rescheduling advice.

The drop-off at a resort or hotel

The car drops you at your resort or hotel entrance in Mang Den. Send the name and address of your property in Mang Den and your expected check-in time. Local sights and the route are in the guide to a private car trip to Mang Den; stops on the way we will quote and confirm separately because the route rate is one way.

What is and is not included

• Fare inclusions: private vehicle transfer to Mang Den, fuel, highway tolls along QL14/QL24, and parking fees along the route.
• Not included: meals, the driver’s overnight stay, the drive back down and stops along QL14/QL24, all quoted separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

About how long does a private car take from Da Nang up to Mang Den?

About 240 km and 5 hours one way, excluding rest stops, rush hour and weather.

Does this entry also apply to a pickup in Hoi An?

Yes. Pickups in Da Nang and Hoi An share one price for the drive to Mang Den, about 240 km and 5 hours one way.

What should I wear when going up to Mang Den from the coast?

Bring a thin warm layer for early morning and evening and check the forecast for your date, because the 17.0 to 22.7 °C average is only a year-round figure.

Can I go one way and come back by other means?

You can. The car to Mang Den is one trip as listed; if you want the car to wait or collect you for the way back, send your return date and time so the waiting and the driver’s overnight stay can be quoted.

What about the deposit and cancellation if my Mang Den plan changes?

The deposit and cancellation terms for this long-distance trip are in the Trip terms section. If a storm on the mountain road changes your plan, tell dispatch as early as you can.