Going to Mang Den from Da Nang: Prepare for 240 km and a Cooler Climate

Mang Den is about 1,200 m up with an average of 17.0–22.7 °C, and the road from Da Nang is about 240 km each way. Plan your schedule and packing around those two facts.

Tall pines on a highland slope, rolling green hills and hazy mountain ridges beneath heavy cloud
Table of Contents (3 sections)
  1. Cooler than the coast: pack for the temperature
  2. A same-day return is about 10 hours in the car
  3. Drop-off at a resort or hotel

Mang Den sits at about 1,200 m above sea level, with an average temperature of 17.0–22.7 °C, noticeably cooler than the coast (travel records, Mang Den entry, checked on 30 September 2026). The Sun Travel rate table lists the route from Da Nang or Hoi An to Mang Den at about 240 km and 5.0 hours each way.

Starting prices in the current table
Da Nang / Hoi An → Mang Den (Kon Tum)

📍 240 km (5 hr) Priced by vehicle size Conditions confirmed per trip

4-seat car From US$144 Check the number of passengers and luggage before choosing a vehicle.
7-seat car From US$157 Check the number of passengers and luggage before choosing a vehicle.
16-seat van From US$201 Check the number of passengers and luggage before choosing a vehicle.

Starting rates only. Sun Travel checks the pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time before confirming the trip. Fuel, road tolls and parking are included in the listed route rate. Waiting at pickup is free for 30 minutes; waiting beyond 1 hour adds US$4. Extra stops need separate confirmation. The base price includes fuel, road tolls and parking on the listed route. This route entry is priced one way.

Cooler than the coast: pack for the temperature

An average temperature is a yearly norm; a given day can be cooler or warmer. Check the forecast before you go and bring a thin warm layer for early mornings and evenings, especially if you set out from the coast in summer clothes.

The change in height also means the road climbs gradually towards the highlands. If anyone in your group gets carsick, say so in advance so the departure time and rest stops can be chosen accordingly.

A same-day return is about 10 hours in the car

Adding both directions gives about 10 hours, before breaks. If you only want a few hours in Mang Den before turning back, your time there will be short. If the aim is to relax, walk in the pine forest or visit several places, plan an overnight stay from the start.

Pine-covered hills lost in mist under an overcast highland sky

The listed price covers only the Da Nang / Hoi An to Mang Den direction. The return, waiting and an overnight stay are quoted and confirmed separately for each trip.

Drop-off at a resort or hotel

Private vehicles pick up and drop off guests directly at resort lobbies for danang hoi an to mang den car rental. Send the name and address of the property in Mang Den, plus your expected check-in time, so the drop-off fits the property’s schedule.

The route itself is on the private car from Da Nang or Hoi An to Mang Den page; the Mang Den private car trip guide describes the route and stops.

Frequently asked questions about going to Mang Den from Da Nang

What is the starting price for each vehicle size to Mang Den from Da Nang?

Current starting rates for Da Nang / Hoi An → Mang Den: 4-seat car from US$144, 7-seat car from US$157 and 16-seat van from US$201. The listed price includes fuel, road tolls and parking; Sun Travel quotes the final fare based on your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.

Is a same-day round trip to Mang Den sensible?

It is possible, but both directions come to about 10 hours in the car, so time in Mang Den is short. If you want to relax or visit several places, plan an overnight stay.

What should we bring, given the weather differs from the coast?

The average temperature is about 17.0–22.7 °C, so bring a thin warm layer and check the forecast for your actual date. An average does not replace a daily forecast.

Does the listed price include the return or staying overnight?

No. The entry for this route is one way from Da Nang or Hoi An to Mang Den. The return, waiting and an overnight stay we check and quote separately.

Can the car drive up to the gate of a resort or hotel in Mang Den?

Private vehicles pick up and drop off guests directly at resort lobbies for danang hoi an to mang den car rental. Send the name and address of the property before the trip so the driver knows the drop-off point.

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