See why Top Gear called “Hai Van pass one of the most beautiful roads, in the world.”
**This is a full day tour starting and ending in Hoi An. You’ll ride on the back of motorcycle with an experienced local driver or you can be ride by yourself manual motorbike .**
The best way to see Vietnam is by motorbike. This day trip gives you everything from historical sites, majestic natural monuments, delicious food, and a ride on one of the world’s most famous roads.
This full day tour starts off in Hoi An, where your experienced guide will pick you up at your hotel. From there we will ride along quiet countryside roads past vast rice fields to explore a Hindu temple that was built in the 11th century. We’ll also visit a rural village known for growing mushrooms.
We will ride along the countryside and stop to take some photos before we proceed up the windy roads of the world famous Hai Van pass (“ocean cloud” pass) to an elevation of 496 meters (1,627 ft). The Hai Van pass crosses over Truong Son mountain range that emerges from the west and juts into the South China Sea which provides for spectacular views.
After exploring an old military installation found on top of the pass, we will ride down the other side to Lang Co bay where we will stop for lunch at an area famous for seafood restaurants.
After lunch, we will explore oyster farm and learn about pearl farm. Afterward, we will ride along the sandy My Khe beach of Da Nang and then visit the magical Marble mountains.
We will end our tour back in Hoi An to complete the journey.
Highlights:
- Rice fields
- Hindu temple (built in the 11th century)
- Rural villages
- Mushroom villages
- Hai Van pass
- Lang Co bay & Lap An lagoon
- Seafood lunch
- oyster farm
- My Khe beach
- Marble Mountains
- waterfall
- Hoi An Countryside
TRIP OVERVIEW
DEPARTURE LOCATION & TIME: 8:30am at your Hoi An hotel
RETURN LOCATION & TIME: 5:00pm at your Hoi An hotel
TOUR PRICE: 55 usd/ day / person
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: English-speaking local tour guide, motorbike driver(s), motorbike, gas, rain coats, drinking water, entrance fees for all paid attractions, and the seafood lunch while on the tour.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Alcoholic drinks, motorbike insurance (required for self-driving), and driver/guide tips.
WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable athletic clothing, shoes, hat, light jacket, and sunscreen.
WHAT IS THE LUNCH MENU: grilled oysters, shrimp stir fried with garlic, sautéed morning glory, stir fried beef, Vietnamese omelette, and steam rice. Vegetarian/Vegan options are available by request.
