Private & tailor-made · 1–4 guests
Hue to Hoi An via Bach Ma National Park, Private One-Way Day
The move between Hue and Hoi An usually costs a day in a car. This one climbs to the Bach Ma summit, walks the Five Lakes trail, stops at Lap An lagoon and crosses the Hai Van Pass before it drops you at your next hotel, bags in the car the whole time. Every entry fee is paid before you travel.
A sample day at a glance
What changes when the day is yours
A private car for your group alone
Private, 1-4 guests, with your luggage locked in it all day and nobody added to your party
Your own licensed local guide
Fluent in English and explains the forest, the lagoon and the pass — to your group alone, not a minibus of strangers
Collected at your own hotel
In Hue, Hoi An or Da Nang, and dropped at your next one. No bus station, no meeting point
Every entry fee prepaid
Park tickets and the lagoon coffee are paid for. Nothing is collected from you at any gate
No shop stops, in writing
No marble or pearl showroom on the way that pays to have you delivered
The pass by road, not the tunnel
Most transfers take the tunnel under the Hai Van Pass. We drive over the top, where the view is
Duration
About 10 hours
Departure
08:00 from Hue, or 07:00 from Hoi An
Pickup
Any Hue, Hoi An or Da Nang hotel
from · $88 · / person · ›Check your price ›
Choose your group size · price is the total for the group
Solo traveller$280 BOOK →2 guests$300 BOOK →3 guests$325 BOOK →4 guests$350 BOOK →Free cancellation up to 3 days before · every tour tailored on request
The day, from one hotel to the next
This is a sample day: add, skip or linger over any stop and we will adjust it. Shown from Hue; from Hoi An or Da Nang the same stops run in reverse, starting around 07:00.
Hotel pickup · 08:00 in Hue · bags go in the car
Drive south · about 75 minutes to the park gate, then up the summit road in the same car
Bach Ma summit
09:30 · about 60 minutes · stone path and steps
Park entry included — no ticket booth for you
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A short walk through the ruins of the French hill station, then the stone path to the Hai Vong Dai tower at 1,450 m. From the top you look down on the coast you will follow for the rest of the afternoon: Cau Hai lagoon, Lang Co and the mountains of the Hai Van Pass.
Five Lakes trail
10:45 · about 60 minutes · rocky trail with rope sections
No extra fee anywhere on this trail
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A mountain stream falling through five clear pools. From February to September there is time for a swim; your guide chooses how far down to go by the weather and the group.
Lunch at the summit
12:00 · about 45 minutes · sit-down
Lunch included
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A set Vietnamese lunch ordered ahead, with rice, a few shared dishes, soup and fruit.
Drive down · about an hour back to the coast road
Lap An lagoon
14:00 · about 30 minutes · flat, by the water
Coffee included
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A calm lagoon at the foot of the pass, crossed by long lines of bamboo poles where the local oysters are farmed. Your guide explains how the farms work while you have an iced coffee by the water, then you drive past the bay at Lang Co.
Hai Van Pass
15:00 · about 30 minutes · short walk at the top
No entry fee at the top
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The old road over the pass, rather than the tunnel below it. At the top stand the remains of a 19th-century gate fort that once marked the border between two kingdoms, with the sea on one side and Da Nang bay ahead.
At your next hotel · Da Nang around 16:30, Hoi An around 17:15
A mountain on the way, not a detour
No stops we did not tell you about, nothing to pay at any gate, and any part of it can be changed.
Group total · everything included
Solo traveller$280 BOOK →2 guests$300 BOOK →3 guests$325 BOOK →4 guests$350 BOOK →Price is the total for the group · free cancellation up to 3 days before
WhatsApp · +84 368 938 081Want a different route, pace or group size? We will plan your day and send you an all-inclusive quote. ›What is in the price
Included
- Private car and driver from your hotel to your next hotel, luggage on board
- Summit road, Lap An lagoon and the Hai Van Pass on the way
- Licensed English-speaking local guide for the whole day
- Park entrance tickets for everyone in your group
- Set lunch at the summit, ordered ahead
- Bottled water, fruit and a coffee stop at the lagoon
Not included
− Drinks beyond the water we provide and the drinks with lunch
− Anything you choose to buy along the way
− A tip for your guide and driver — never expected, always welcome
− Travel insurance, which we recommend you carry
Is this the right tour for you?
A good fit if
You are moving between Hue and Hoi An or Da Nang and would rather see something than sit in a car.
You want a mountain walk, but not a full hiking day.
You travel with luggage and want it safe while you are on the trail.
You like a day that changes landscape: forest, lagoon, then the coast.
Look elsewhere if
You are one person on a tight budget.
You want Rhododendron Falls and a full day of trails — the round trip from Hue is built for that.
You need to be at your next hotel before the middle of the afternoon.
Anyone in the group cannot manage a rocky, slippery trail — the summit path is the only easy walk.
If you want the whole mountain, Rhododendron Falls included, the day trip from Hue gives it the time it needs. See the day trip from Hue. Or tell us what you want to see, and we will plan a day around it.
Questions before you book
About the day
How long is the tour and when does it start?
About About 10 hours door to door. From Hue we collect you at 08:00; from Hoi An around 07:00 and from Da Nang around 07:30, and the stops run in reverse.
Where do you pick us up and drop us off?
At your hotel in Hue, Hoi An or Da Nang, and at your next hotel at the end of the day; choose the direction and give both hotels when you book. There is no pickup surcharge on this tour in any of the three cities. Your guide waits in the lobby for 20 minutes.
What happens to our luggage?
It stays in the boot of your private car all day, locked, with the driver nearby. One large case and one small bag per person fit comfortably; tell us if you travel with more.
How much walking is there?
About 3 km in short sections. The summit path is stone and easy; the Five Lakes trail is rocky and slippery, with ropes on the steep parts, and your guide can shorten it or skip it.
Can we change the route or the pace?
Yes. This is a sample day and every part of it can be adjusted: add a stop, skip one, or spend longer at the summit, or swap the Five Lakes for Rhododendron Falls. Tell us before you book and we confirm the plan and an all-inclusive price in writing.
Does the guide speak good English?
Yes. Your guide is a licensed local who speaks fluent English and explains the forest, its wildlife and the story of the old hill station as you go.
Booking and practicalities
Is the price per person or for the whole group?
For the whole group, from one to four guests: four people pay less each than two, and the car is the same car. Children under 5 travel free and do not count towards the group size; from 5 a child counts as one guest; groups of five or more travel in a larger vehicle — message us for a quote.
How do I pay, and when?
Two ways: pay the full price online by card, or pay a 30% deposit online and the rest in cash on the day of the tour, in US dollars or Vietnamese dong. We can also send a secure payment link on WhatsApp. The booking is confirmed once the online payment goes through, and your pickup time and guide’s name arrive in writing.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Yes — free cancellation up to 3 days before departure for a full refund, and free rescheduling subject to availability. Within 3 days of departure, 30% of the tour price is charged because the car and guide are already committed. Date changes are arranged over WhatsApp.
What if the weather closes the mountain?
The wet season in Bach Ma runs roughly from October to January. If the park closes the summit road on your date, we re-plan the day or move it to another date at no cost — a road closure on its own is not refunded. If a typhoon, flood or other natural disaster makes the tour impossible, you get a full refund.
What should I bring, and do I need cash?
Walking shoes with good grip, a light jacket (the summit is noticeably cooler than the coast), insect repellent, a rain layer, and swimwear with a small towel in the dry season. You do not need cash at any gate; if you chose to pay the balance in cash, bring it for your guide.
What about vegetarian meals or food allergies?
Tell us when you book. The summit lunch is ordered ahead, so a vegetarian set or dishes without a given ingredient are easy to arrange.
Book your one-way mountain day
Private car and licensed local guide, hotel pickup, every fee already settled.
Group total · everything included
Solo traveller$280 BOOK →2 guests$300 BOOK →3 guests$325 BOOK →4 guests$350 BOOK →Price is the total for the group · free cancellation up to 3 days before
WhatsApp · +84 368 938 081Want a different route, pace or group size? We will plan your day and send you an all-inclusive quote. ›