In short
- Book a group tour for included transport and mountain shuttle fees.
- Hire a private car for 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 VND round trip.
- Park your scooter at the base and pay around 900,000 VND for the park shuttle.
In this article
Getting to the park base takes 1 to 1.5 hours from either city. Because personal vehicles are banned on the 19km summit road, your choice of transport dictates how you handle the shuttle fees.
Taking a group tour to Bach Ma National Park
Booking a day tour is the most convenient way to reach the park from Hue or Da Nang.
Tours take a full day, usually lasting 8 to 10 hours. Prices start from $65 to $130 USD per person. This option covers your round-trip transport from your hotel to the park base. It also includes the park entrance fee and the mandatory mountain shuttle.
Hiring a private car to the park base
You can hire a taxi or private car from Hue or Da Nang to the park entrance.
A round-trip private car costs between 1,000,000 and 1,500,000 VND. The drive takes 1 to 1.5 hours. Your driver will drop you at the Bach Ma Visitor Center. From there, you must book the park's official shuttle to travel the final 19km up the mountain.
Can you ride a motorbike to Bach Ma National Park?
You can ride a scooter to the Visitor Center, but you cannot drive it up the mountain.
Personal motorbikes and unauthorized vehicles are strictly prohibited on the summit road. If you ride to the park, you must park your scooter at the base. You then need to pay around 900,000 VND for a round-trip shuttle vehicle to reach the trails.
What is the Bach Ma mountain shuttle?
The shuttle is a required vehicle transport from the base to the summit trails.
The main access road features a winding 19km drive up steep gradients. A round-trip shuttle costs around 900,000 VND per vehicle. If you arrive independently, you can try to share this cost with other travelers at the Visitor Center.
How far is Bach Ma National Park from Hue?
The park is located 45km south of Hue and 65km north of Da Nang.
It takes 1 to 1.5 hours to reach the base from either city. All visitors must check in at the Visitor Center before 9:00 AM. Plan to leave your hotel early to ensure you make the cutoff time.
| Departure City | Distance | Drive Time to Base |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | 45km | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Da Nang | 65km | 1 to 1.5 hours |
Can I visit Bach Ma while traveling between Hue and Da Nang?
Yes, you can book a transfer tour that stops at the park along the way.
Combo tours offer a 10 to 11-hour transfer between the two cities. These include a guided trek through the park before dropping you at your destination. This saves you a separate travel day.
Questions travellers ask
How much is the entrance fee for Bach Ma National Park?
The park entrance ticket for adults is about 60,000–65,000 VND. Children, students, and seniors pay 25,000 VND. This does not include the required around 900,000 VND shuttle fee for the mountain road.
Can you drive a motorbike up Bach Ma National Park?
No. Personal motorbikes are strictly prohibited on the steep 19km summit road. You must leave your scooter at the Visitor Center at the base.
Do I need a guide for Bach Ma National Park?
A guide is not mandatory, but booking a guided tour includes the required mountain shuttle. The trails can be steep and muddy, so guides help with navigation.
