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Military Jeep Hai Van Pass Tour – from Hue to Hoi An
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor
4.9/5 [from 230+ reviews on Tripadvisor]
Travelers’ Choice 2025 and 2026
From$220per person
Depends on group size and travel dates.
Tour overview
Overview
This Hue to Hoi An tour by jeep is more than just a transfer — it’s a scenic adventure packed with coastal views, cultural stops, and historic mountain roads. Travel part of the route in a restored U.S. Army jeep as you cruise along the iconic Hai Van Pass, with photo stops and optional swimming along the way. Whether you're starting in Hue or Hoi An, this private tour is a relaxed, fun, and flexible way to travel between the two cities while seeing the best of Central Vietnam.
Tour highlights
Highlights
- Ride a vintage U.S. Army jeep over the legendary Hai Van Pass
- Visit Thanh Toan Village or a fishing village, depending on your route
- Enjoy a beachside lunch at Lang Co and time for a swim
- Explore Marble Mountain’s caves and hilltop views
- Travel at your own pace with a flexible, private itinerary
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Itinerary
8:00 AM :
Pick-up from your hotel in Hue
Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Hue for the start of your private jeep journey. After a short safety briefing, hop into the restored U.S. Army jeep and hit the road toward the countryside.
Stop 1 :
Thanh Toan Village
Your first stop is Thanh Toan — a peaceful farming village just outside Hue. Stroll around the local market, see the covered Japanese-style bridge, and get a glimpse of daily rural life.
Stop 2 :
Swim at the beach or waterfall
Depending on the weather and your preference, you’ll stop for a refreshing dip — either at a local waterfall tucked in the hills or at a quiet beach along the coast.
Stop 3 :
Lunch at Lang Co Beach
Arrive at the scenic Lang Co Bay, known for its long white-sand beach and mountain backdrop. Enjoy a relaxed seafood lunch at a local restaurant by the water.
Lunch
Stop 4 :
Hai Van Pass by Jeep
This is the highlight of the tour. You’ll cruise over the legendary Hai Van Pass — a winding coastal road with dramatic ocean views and historic bunkers at the top. The open-air jeep lets you feel every curve and breeze as you climb to the summit.
Stop 5 :
Switch to car for descent
From the top of Hai Van Pass, your jeep adventure ends and you’ll continue the descent toward Da Nang in a modern car. This allows you to stay comfortable for the remaining drive.
Stop 6 :
Marble Mountain
Stop to explore Marble Mountain — a cluster of marble and limestone hills dotted with pagodas, hidden caves, and panoramic viewpoints. You’ll have time to walk around and take in the atmosphere.
After the last stop, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel in Hoi An.
Included and not included
Included
- Private real U.S Army Jeep
- English speaking Driver
- Air-conditioned Car
- All entrance fees
- Simple local lunch
- Cold Water
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tip (optional)
- Other services not mentioned
From$220per person
Depends on group size and travel dates.
Tour information
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose to travel from Hue to Hoi An or the other way around?
Yes! The tour is available in both directions — Hue to Hoi An or Hoi An to Hue. The itinerary is slightly adjusted depending on the starting point, but all major highlights are included.
What happens if it rains during the tour?
Light rain won’t affect the tour, but we’ll adapt the plan to make sure you stay comfortable. In case of severe weather, we may switch longer jeep sections to car or reschedule — just contact us in advance for options.
Is there a guide or just a driver?
The jeep driver also serves as your guide during the tour. They’ll share insights, help take photos, and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Guest reviews
What travelers say about traveling with us
Short summaries of reviews on Tripadvisor. Reviews in other languages are translated.
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Couple on day tours from Hoi An
Rated 5 out of 5
The long wait
After a four-year wait because of the pandemic, we booked two day tours from Hoi An. The army jeep tour over the Hai Van Pass was so much fun, and our guide showed us the best photo spots and shared the local history. At the crowded Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills our guide tried his best, but it was too noisy and I lost interest in listening. We enjoyed other parts of the park and the buffet lunch.
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Ydie & Petra
Rated 5 out of 5
Hoi An, a motorbike tour, the Hai Van Pass, a cool-off at a waterfall and the Marble Mountains
We enjoyed our motorbike day from Hoi An from the first minute: the Hai Van Pass, a cool-off at a small waterfall and the Marble Mountains. Our two drivers were such nice men to ride with, calm and safe on the road. Personal contact, very customer-focused and a super service. It was more than worth the money.
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Alison
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing half-day tour to Marble Mountains and Son Tra Peninsula
We loved the Marble Mountains and Son Tra Peninsula tour. Our guide was an excellent host, showing us the beautiful Marble Mountains and Monkey Mountain. He even stopped along the way to show us a family of monkeys. We would highly recommend it!
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Nicoline H
Rated 5 out of 5
Unburdened
The bike ride and the cooking workshop in Hoi An were amazing, like all our tours. One-on-one with a local makes the experience complete, with nice conversations with the English-speaking guide. I arranged the hotels myself, and our contact person arranged all tours, transfers and tickets. We were told the day before each activity.
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E. & C. Allard
Rated 5 out of 5
Don't hesitate, book an unforgettable trip with Local Vietnam
Hoi An is a cozy old town, with the river full of boats decorated with lanterns, the night market, the tailor shops, the beautiful countryside for a bike ride and the little eateries where the food is delicious. We also recommend tasting the many coffees, such as egg coffee and salted iced coffee.
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Jacco
Rated 5 out of 5
What security, quality and service!
Hoi An was one of the highlights of our three-and-a-half-week family trip. Great in every way! Even though it is extremely touristy, it was super fun. Our tip for Hoi An: Cham Island.
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Joost D
Rated 5 out of 5
Everything taken care of down to the last detail
Our tours were of good to very good quality, very informative and excellently organized. We had booked them all from the Netherlands, and the day before each tour we got a heads-up of the pickup time. For Hoi An, we highly recommend the private car transfer from Hue and the Hoi An street food tour.
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Two sisters on a four-week trip
Rated 5 out of 5
Book your dream trip in Vietnam with Local Vietnam
Hoi An was one of the highlights of our four-week trip through Vietnam (we are two sisters in our late fifties). We had clothes made there and went to the beach.
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