Scenic Coastal Loop and Expressway Return: Cua Dai Bridge, Tam Thanh Mural Village, and Sa Ky Port

Travelling the 110 to 140 km corridor between Da Nang / Hoi An and Sa Ky Port gives you a choice between two parallel highways with completely different personalities: the breezy Vo Chi Cong coastal boulevard (DT129) sweeping over Cua Dai Bridge past Tam Thanh Mural Village, and the high-speed four-lane Da Nang – Quang Ngai Expressway (CT01) slicing straight through the inland plains. By pairing both corridors into a non-backtracking loop with a Sun Travel private car—taking the coastal road on one leg and the expressway on the other—your group enjoys coastal photography without sacrificing travel speed when it matters most.

Comparing the Two Halves of the Loop: Vo Chi Cong Coastal Road vs. CT01 Expressway

Under the post-2025 administrative boundaries, Cua Dai Bridge, Tam Ky, Tam Thanh Beach, and Chu Lai Airport sit in the southern sector of expanded Da Nang City, while Sa Ky Port (Tinh Ky Commune) and My Khe Beach in Quang Ngai belong to Quang Ngai Province. Compare both corridors below to match each leg to your Ly Son ferry schedule:

Comparison Factor	Eastern Coastal Leg: Cua Dai Bridge – Vo Chi Cong (DT129) – Tam Thanh – Sa Ky	Western Inland Leg: Da Nang – Quang Ngai Expressway (CT01) – Sa Ky
Exact Routing	Da Nang / Hoi An → Cua Dai Bridge → Vo Chi Cong Coastal Boulevard → Tam Thanh Beach → Chu Lai → Sa Ky Port	Sa Ky Port → Highway 24B → North Quang Ngai Interchange → CT01 Expressway → Tuy Loan (Da Nang)
Distance & Driving Time	115 – 138 km (roughly 2 hours 20 minutes – 2 hours 40 minutes excluding sightseeing stops)	135 – 140 km (only 2 hours 00 minutes – 2 hours 15 minutes at steady 100–120 km/h highway cruising)
Scenery & Sightseeing Stops	Thu Bon River estuary from Cua Dai Bridge, white sand dunes, Tam Thanh Mural Village, An Hoa Lagoon	Green inland valleys and pine hills; grade-separated highway with zero traffic lights or town crossings
Best Time to Use This Leg	Mid-morning outbound trips (08:30 AM – 02:00 PM) or late-morning return transfers (09:30 AM) off the island	Early-morning 04:30 AM outbound runs for the 07:30 AM ferry, or late-afternoon returns (03:00 – 07:00 PM)

If your journey begins in Hue or spans a two-day coastal excursion, review our Hue to Sa Ky Port and Ly Son ferry private car and Hoi An – My Son – Tam Thanh – Sa Ky Port 2D1N private car tour.

Two Smart Ways to Pair the Coastal Boulevard and the Expressway

Depending on whether your family is catching a morning or afternoon ferry to Ly Son Special Zone, our friendly local drivers can flip the loop in either direction:

1. Scenario A (Morning 07:30 AM Outbound Ferry → Return Ferry Docking Around 10:00 AM):
   • Outbound via Expressway: Depart Da Nang at 04:45 AM on the smooth CT01 Expressway so everyone sleeps comfortably and arrives at Sa Ky Port by 07:00 AM with time to spare.
   • Return via Coastal Road: On your return day from Ly Son Island, your private car meets you at Sa Ky Port at 10:00 AM and takes the coastal route north, stopping for Tam Thanh herring salad or Tam Ky chicken rice lunch, photographing the painted basket-boat path, and crossing Cua Dai Bridge into Hoi An or Da Nang.
2. Scenario B (Departing Hoi An for Sightseeing En Route → Fast Expressway Return):
   • Outbound via Cua Dai Coastal Boulevard: Leave Hoi An at 08:00 AM directly over Cua Dai Bridge onto Vo Chi Cong Road, visit Tam Thanh Mural Village and the Heroic Mother Statue, and reach Sa Ky Port or My Khe Beach (Quang Ngai) in the afternoon.
   • Return via Expressway: On your final afternoon—when passengers are tired and the trunk is loaded with Ly Son garlic and seafood cooler boxes—your driver hops straight onto the CT01 Expressway for a fast, direct ride to Da Nang International Airport.

Why a Private Car Excels on Mixed Coastal and Expressway Loops

• All expressway tolls included upfront: Whether your driver takes the Da Nang – Quang Ngai Expressway or the coastal Cua Dai Bridge corridor, all highway tolls and port barrier fees are already built into Sun Travel’s fixed vehicle fare.
• Well-maintained 4, 7, and 16-seat fleet: Every vehicle is thoroughly maintained for quiet highway cruising at 100–120 km/h as well as easy parking along coastal village lanes.

Extending Your Route to Quy Nhon or the Mang Den Highlands

• Regional highway connections: From Quang Ngai and Sa Ky Port, travellers can continue south along the coast to Quy Nhon or climb National Highway 24 to Mang Den. See our full network in the South Central Vietnam and Central Highlands road trip handbook.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cua Dai – Tam Thanh Coastal Loop & Expressway Return

For the coastal loop via Cua Dai Bridge, Tam Thanh and Sa Ky Port returning on the Da Nang – Quang Ngai Expressway, what is the reference private car price? +

There is no separate listed fare for the Cua Dai – Tam Thanh – Sa Ky coastal loop and expressway return. The figures below are for the closest listed route, Hoi An / Da Nang → My Son – Tam Thanh – Sa Ky Port (2 days, 1 night): 4-seat car from US$152, 7-seat car from US$178 and 16-seat van from US$235 (including fuel, road tolls and parking). The fare for the Cua Dai – Tam Thanh – Sa Ky coastal loop and expressway return is quoted after checking your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.

Do we pay extra toll fees if we choose the Da Nang – Quang Ngai Expressway on one leg and the coastal road on the other? +

No extra toll fee is charged to passengers. Starting fares for 4-seat, 7-seat, and 16-seat vehicles displayed in the price box already cover fuel, Da Nang – Quang Ngai Expressway BOT tolls, and Sa Ky Port parking fees.

If we are staying in Hoi An Old Town, is it faster to take Cua Dai Bridge – Vo Chi Cong Road or the Expressway to Sa Ky Port? +

From Hoi An, crossing Cua Dai Bridge directly onto the Vo Chi Cong coastal boulevard (DT129) covers about 110 km and is the most direct route, saving you from backtracking inland to the expressway interchange.

Can we book an expressway transfer for our early morning ferry to Ly Son and request the scenic Tam Thanh coastal route for our return transfer? +

Yes. When booking your outbound and return one-way transfers, simply let us know you would like to stop at Tam Thanh Mural Village or Tam Ky for lunch on the return leg so we can schedule your vehicle accordingly.

What are the free waiting time and cancellation terms at Sa Ky Port? +

Each pickup includes 30 minutes of complimentary waiting time at the meeting point, and you can reschedule or cancel free of charge when notifying Sun Travel in advance of your scheduled pickup per agreed trip terms.