Exceptional Vietnam Motorcycle Tour From Ha Noi To Sai Gon (14 Days – 13 Nights/2620 Km)

14 days/13 nights – Riding from the North to South of Vietnam is an experience of a lifetime. Embarking on a motorcycle trip in Vietnam will enrich your life tenfold. Starting in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, heading South you will have access to the world-famous Ho Chi Minh trail, pit stop in ethnic villages, coastal towns, relax on breathtaking beaches, experience local cuisines, mingle with locals, visit UNESCO sites such as Hoi An Ancient Town and Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, and of course, fall in-love with your motorcycle. Pack your bag along with a sense of adventure, we’ve taken care of the rest! 

Highlights:

Ethnic Minority Villages / Hai Van Pass / Phong Nha National Park - Cave Boat Trip / My Son Visit (Optional) / Central Highland / Dalat City Tour / Local Cuisine / Old-Growth Rainforest / Mountain Waterfalls / Ho Chi Minh Trail / Khe Sanh Combat Base - Museum / Crossing the 17th Parallel / Historic Vinh Moc Tunnels / World Heritage Sites / Hoi An city tour.

Day 1: Hanoi to Mai Chau (170km) 

After meeting your guide we head out of Hanoi to Hoa Binh. The first day is difficult day but for us the first day ride to Mai Chau is the highlight of this motorbike tour. Our route then takes us across two mountain passes before descending to the alluring mountain valley settlement of Mai Chau, an area famous for its Thai Ethnic groups, where we can enjoy an interesting motorcycle tour in North Vietnam through some peaceful villages on the back-roads that offer you amazing view of green mountain and rice fields. Our hosts for the night are a local family who will provide us with beautiful accommodation in a traditional stilted house and a family dinner where you will be invited to enjoy a delicious spread of home cooked, regional specialties.

(Accommodation: Traditional Thai Stilt House) 

(Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Mai Chau to Tan Ky/ 270km  

After breakfast with the family, we get back on the bikes and motorbike through Mai Chau. Following the winding banks of the beautiful Ma River, we head south to join the new Ho Chi Minh Highway, which lies *on top of the original Ho Chi Minh Trail. This newly carved route leads us due south through remote back country, not far from the Lao border.  We will get to Ngoc Lac town at noon time when the lunch is served at the local restaurant. After lunch, just enjoy an easy and relaxing motorbike tour on Ho Chi Minh road to Tan Ky town. Stay in a guesthouse in town. 

(Accommodation: Hotel ***) 

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Day 3: Tan Ky – Phong Nha/ 280km 

After breakfast, we will keep riding the historical Ho Chi Minh trail down to the south, deep into rural Vietnam and onwards towards the Laos border. The drive takes in remote landscapes that steadily shift into views dominated by karst limestone rock formations. The ride is almost on the repaired part of the trail but still offers a great view of mountain and the daily life of the local. The motorbike ride on Ho Chi Minh trail in the afternoon must be the highlight of the trip.  When we get closer to the Phong Nha National park the ride will be very green and scenic. Phong Nha and embark upon an amazing boat ride into Phong Nha cave, one of the largest caves in the world. 

(Accommodation: Hotel ***) 

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Day 4: Phong Nha to Khe Sanh (210 km) 

 we will make a turn to join the western Ho Chi Minh trail; known as the hidden trail that the US army did never know and bomb, the western Ho Chi Minh trail offers us the wonderful motorbike ride today. Along the way, we pass a number of significant locations where the bulk of North Vietnam’s foot soldiers and trucks crossed into Laos during the war. In the afternoon, having passed over the mountainous border divide between the former north and south Vietnam, we arrive at Khe Sanh – The site of the former US Marine base and location of the famous siege that precluded the Tet Offensive in 1968. We will head down to the Khe Sanh town and finish the great day for motorcycle touring Vietnam at about 5:00 pm. 

(Accommodation: Hotel **) 

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Day 5: Khe Sanh to Hue (220 km)

After a visit to the fascinating Khe Sanh museum, we will leave the Ho Chi Minh trail today to ride along the historical road No 9 along the Dakrong river. we head towards the coast through the former DMZ to visit the Vinh Moc Tunnels. An underground tunnel network that was home to thousands of villagers during the course of the war. We then follow the beautiful coastal route south to the Imperial City of Hue, which lies along the banks of the Perfume River. 

(Accommodation: Hotel ***) 

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Day 6: Hue discover 

After the western breakfast in the hotel, you can choose to discover deluge of sights and attractions are tightly packed into one small area – making it the perfect location to wind down the kilometers and relax. Take a short motorbike tour in Hue to some beautiful temples, king’s tombs or rustic and peaceful villages, visiting the Citadel and the nearby Thien Mu Pagoda, leaving you the afternoon free to explore the rest of the city or to kick back by the pool. 

(Accommodation: Hotel ***) 

(Meals: Breakfast) 

Day 7: Hue to Hoi An (190 km) 

It’s beautiful Vietnam motorcycle tour on coastlines from Hue to Hoi An, we head east along a beautiful coastal route that passes through many colourful fishing villages beside a seemingly endless beach stretch. The salty air and coastal scenery are a dramatic contrast to the mountains from the previous days. We’ll stop often to dip our toes in the sea, chat with fishermen and to take photos. We will cross the Hai Van pass or Cloudy pass – one of the most beautiful passes in the central Vietnam in which presents a great view of mountain and ocean. The road then winds down toward Hoi An, passing through Danang city, Marble Mountain and along the coastline. 

(Accommodation: Hotel ***) 

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Day 8: Hoi An 

Today is a rest day, allowing you plenty of time to explore the secret alleys and ancient shop houses that make up the enchanting UNESCO Heritage site of Hoi An. the Japanese bridge, Chinese temples, local markets and the traditional houses. Shopping aside this can take less than four hours, leaving you the option to take in some beach time at Hoi An’s An Bang beach, a 10-minute drive from the old town. 

(Accommodation: Hotel ***) 

(Meals: Breakfast) 

Day 9: Hoi An to Kontum (250 km) 

Setting out from Hoi An early, we twist and turn our way back into the mountains, we will continue the Ho Chi Minh trail motorcycle tours where we will enjoy the breath-taking nature. Our destination – the mountain town of Kontum, a scenic area famous for its diversity, it’s the home of Vietnam’s catholic diocese and the ethnic minority groups: the Bahnar, Sedang and Jarai. 

Day 10: Kontum to Buon Me Thuot (260 km) 

Today’s drive is packed with incredible scenery and memorable surprises, as our mountainous route takes us through remote villages where foreign visitors are rare and enthusiastically welcomed. Visit rubber plantation and learn what the locals do for a living. Stop at Ede ethnic minority village to experience pleasure with their unique culture,…etc. We will finish the day at about 5:00 pm in Buon Me Thuat town and stay overnight in a hotel 

Day 11: Buon Me Thuot Lak Lake / 110km 

It’s a relaxing Vietnam motorcycle tour to Lak lake. The ride is short but still offers a lot of interesting things to enjoy along the way. We can see large coffee fields where we can learn how they process the coffee and taste many different types of café in Vietnam or visit the Dray Sap and Dray Nu waterfalls (the biggest waterfalls in Vietnam), or have a short trek to the top of the Elephant Mountain where you can have some great shots of the area’s panoramic view. Arrive the beautiful Lak lake in the early afternoon. Stay overnight in the hotel which faces to the lake. 

Day 12: Lak Lake to Dalat (180 km) 

In the morning, you can ride elephant or boat to pass the Lak lake to visit M’nong’s village and then enjoy the beautiful motorbike tour on coastal roads to Da Lat. We follow the road commonly nicknamed ‘the road with 1000 bends’, to the old French hill station town of Dalat, a romantic honeymoon destination that bears the title of Vietnam’s own Paris (it even has it’s own mini Eiffel Tower). In the afternoon we do a city tour visiting famous sites like Bao Dinh palace, The Crazy House and Dalat’s steam train station. 

(Accommodation: Hotel ***) 

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Day 13: Dalat to Mui Ne (160 km) 

We leave the quirkiness of Dalat behind and head for Mui Ne. Driving through Pine and sugar cane plantations we arrive in Mui Ne with plenty of time to relax and enjoy this picturesque resort town. 

(Accommodation: Hotel ***) 

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Day 14: Mui Ne to HCMC (250km) 

Today is our final day on the bikes as we head to Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as Pearl of the Far East it’s now Vietnam’s economic hub and vibrant southern capital. 

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch) 

Experienced English Speaking Guide
Motorbike for self-riding (licence required)
Fuel
13 x Breakfast, 14 x Lunch, 13 x Dinner
13 Nights’ Accommodation in twin share room (single rooms available at surcharge)
Entry Fees and Ferry Crossings
International Safety Standard Helmet
Drinking Water on the Road
Saddle Bags, Gloves & Rain Ponchos (if needed)
If more than 6 riders there will also be a tour mechanic coming
If more than 10 riders there will also be a 2nd guide and support van for luggage coming along

Alcohol / Minibar Drinks
Drinks (after travel time on the road / during dinner)
Personal & Motorbike Insurance (for motorcycle accident)
Personal Expenses / Laundry / Tips
Damages to Motorcycle/ Tour Equipment