Hoi An to Hue scenic trip

Scenic transfer from Hoi An to Hue by private car crossing the Hai Van Pass offers one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking routes. Relax in a comfortable car as your driver shares stories about life in Hue while you journey past rural villages, coastal panoramas, and winding mountain roads.
The 155-kilometer route via the majestic Hai Van Pass takes 4–5 hours, including sightseeing stops, and is widely regarded as one of Vietnam’s most spectacular journeys. 
Your chauffeur will help personalize your itinerary based on your preferred stops. Contact us now to plan your journey.

HIGHLIGHTS OF HOI AN TO HUE DAY TRIP:

• Private transport between Hue and Hoi An
• Stunning viewpoints at windswept overlooks of Hai Van Pass
• Exploring local cuisine at Lang Co Bay or Lap An Lagoon
• Photo opportunities at scenic coastal viewpoints
• Visit to historic war bunkers along Hai Van Pass
• Experience the changing landscapes from Hoi An’s countryside to Hue’s imperial setting
• Optional visit to the impressive Lady Buddha statue at Linh Ung Pagoda
• Comfortable door-to-door service with experienced local driver

Detailed Itinerary

OPTION 1: SCENIC TRIP VIA HAI VAN PASS

Route 1: Hoi An hotel – Marble Mountain – Hai Van Pass – Lap An lagoon, Lang Co bay – Hue hotel center (~5 hours)

Meet our driver in your Hoi An hotel lobby to begin your journey to Hue by private car.

The 155 km journey takes approximately 4 hours. You can choose your preferred departure time, and your driver will suggest interesting stops along the way.

• Visiting Non-Nuoc Stone Carving Village and Climbing Marble Mountain:

First, explore Marble Mountain, a fairyland of dreamlike scenery, pagodas, and grottoes near Hoi An. This site is renowned for stone sculpture and stone-cutting crafts. Local artisans from here helped build Ho Chi Minh’s tomb and construct the Hue Imperial Citadel.

• Driving along My Khe Beach

My Khe Beach features pristine white sand, blue skies, gentle slopes, and crystal-clear water year-round. Its peaceful, natural setting has earned it Forbes Magazine’s recognition as “one of the most attractive beaches on the planet.”

• Driving through Hai Van Pass:

Hai Van Pass is Vietnam’s highest mountain pass and one of its most scenic roads. From its historic mossy bunkers, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of mountains meeting ocean.

• Stop to take pictures of Lang Co Bay:

This famous beach in Thua Thien Hue Province is a popular stop on the Hoi An to Hue scenic tour. Enjoy lunch at a beachfront restaurant here or wait until we reach Lap An lagoon—just ask your driver for recommendations.

• Stop in Lap An lagoon

We visit Lap An lagoon, a vast 850-hectare brackish water expanse in Lang Co Bay. The lagoon stretches from Hai Van to Phu Gia Pass, surrounded by winding roads. Here, you can enjoy both romantic natural scenery and fresh seafood at a local restaurant.

Your journey concludes with drop-off at your hotel in central Hue.

Book a Scenic transfer from Hoi An to Hue by private car to explore this exciting journey.

We also offer these additional route options:

OPTION 2: VISIT LINH UNG PAGODA (Lady Buddha) IN SON TRA

Route 2: Hoi An hotel – Marble Mountain – Linh Ung pagoda (Monkey Mountain) – Hai Van Pass – Lap An lagoon, Lang Co bay – Hue hotel center (~7 hours)

The Son Tra Peninsula near Da Nang offers amazing views and numerous attractions.

After Hai Van Pass, we follow the coastal road to Man Thai Fishing Village, located at the foot of the hill. We then ascend Monkey Mountain to visit Linh Ung Pagoda, where the 67-meter-tall Lady Buddha watches over the village and city, protecting them from storms.

If we’re fortunate, we might spot the Red-Shanked Douc, a protected species, along the road to the pagoda.

OPTION 3: AN BANG CEMETERY – CITY OF GHOSTS

Route 3: Hoi An hotel – Marble Mountain – Hai Van Pass – Lap An lagoon, Lang Co bay – An Bang cemetery – Hue hotel center (~7 hours)

The An Bang cemetery spans 300 hectares behind a small fishing village. It features an impressive collection of ornate memorials and tombs, each costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. These graves blend Buddhist and Christian iconography, with some designs inspired by Nguyen Emperor tombs. The detailed mosaics, crafted from broken pottery and glass, create stunning façades.

NOTES:

• Choose your departure time (recommended: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
• Complimentary airport pickup and drop-off available
• Please specify tour options when booking

OUR SERVICE INCLUDES:

• Travel Insurance
• English-speaking driver (basic English)
• A bottle of water
• Clean and new car
• All toll and parking fees

OUR SERVICE EXCLUDES:

• Entrance fees (Marble Mountain 40,000 VND/adult
• Personal expenses and meals