10-DAY HO CHI MINH TO HOI AN MOTORBIKE TOUR | COASTAL & HIGHLAND ADVENTURE

Duration: 10 Days

Price: 1,400 USD/ Person

A 10-day motorbike journey from Saigon to Hoi An through Vietnam’s coastal roads and Central Highlands, combining stunning natural scenery, winding mountain passes, and authentic local culture for an unforgettable riding adventure.

TOUR DESCRIPTION

This is the ultimate bucket-list expedition for those who want to see Vietnam from behind the handlebars. This 10-day Saigon to Hoi An guided motorbike tour is crafted strictly for travelers who want to command their own motorcycle (Self-Riding), experiencing the raw, uncompressed shift from the coastal beaches to the misty Central Highlands. You get to control your own throttle and choose your own cornering lines, while an expert local lead guide rides point at the front of our pack—scouting the road, handling the navigation, and opening up hidden paths that tourists never see.

Our route traces the scenic curves of the South Central Coast, blasts across the miniature deserts of Mui Ne, and then climbs thousands of feet into the pine-scented mountain air of the Truong Son range. From historic wartime strongholds to isolated tribal hamlets, this journey balances high-adrenaline tarmac with authentic cultural encounters. Grab your gear, check your clutch, and follow our lead out of the city hustle and into the wild.

Motorbike riding from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An on a thrilling motorbike journey through Vietnam’s stunning coastline and Central Highlands. Explore hidden villages, mountain passes, and local cultures along the way.

Vietnam Motorbike Tours

Itinerary

Motorbike riders crossing Dong Nai River by ferry during the Vietnam motorbike tour

From the City Hustle to Ocean Breeze

Our pack fires up the engines at 8:30 AM to take on the morning air. Follow your guide out of the roaring chaos of Saigon, boarding the Cat Lai ferry to cross the Dong Nai River where the concrete jungle quickly gives way to rural backroads. We'll cruise through massive green rubber plantations first planted during the French colonial era before taking a quiet detour to a peaceful Zen monastery to soak in the mountain incense. After a homely, authentic Vietnamese lunch in Binh Chau, you'll feel the air shift as the coastal tarmac guides us toward Long Hai Beach. We'll park the bikes around 3:00 PM, leaving plenty of time to kick off your boots, walk the golden sands, and watch the local fishermen cast their afternoon nets.

Highlight: Escaping the frantic Saigon traffic grid and cruising into the salty sea breeze of Long Hai Beach by mid-afternoon.

Accommodation: Hotel

Riders exploring countryside road from Long Hia to Mui Ne on a motorbike tour in Vietnam

Coastal Legends and Shifting Sand Dunes

Wake up to the sound of breaking waves and get ready for a spectacular coastal run. Your lead guide will direct the pack along the seaside highways, pulling over at Minh Dam Army Base—a former wartime stronghold hidden deep within the forested hills. From there, click your machine into gear and ride to Ke Ga Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Southeast Asia, standing on its rocky islet. After a local lunch, we’ll cruise through Phan Thiet to visit the unique Van Thuy Tu Whale Temple to see giant whale skeletons revered by generations of fishermen. Before hitting our final destination, we’ll ride past ancient red-brick Cham towers glowing in the late afternoon sun, rolling into the beach resort town of Mui Ne just in time for a seafood feast.

Highlight: Commanding your throttle along miles of empty coastal highways with the ocean stretching all the way to the horizon.

Accommodation:  Hotel

ATV bikes riding on the white sand dunnes in Mui Ne, Vietnam

Fairy Streams, Desert Dunes, and Highland Climbs

We start our morning on foot, walking barefoot through the surreal red and white clay canyons of the Fairy Stream. Next, we’ll ride past the buzzing Mui Ne fishing village before hitting the iconic White Sand Dunes—a massive miniature desert where you can test your skills on the sand or just take in the sweeping ocean views. Then, the real riding begins. We'll leave the coast behind as the road climbs sharply into the Central Highlands, guiding our machines past sprawling dragon fruit farms. Your guide will take you into an authentic K’ho hill tribe village to see their traditional wooden stilt houses and ancient weaving styles. The afternoon ends with a beautiful, cooling cruise through endless tea plantations, rolling into the quiet mountain town of Di Linh by 5:00 PM.

Highlight: Watching the desert-like sand dunes give way to sweeping mountain roads as we climb into the cool highland air.

Accommodation: Homestay/ Hotel

Motorbikes on mountain road from Di Linh to Da Lat, Vietnam central higlands

The road into the Central Highlands—a breathtaking mountain route

Morning in Di Linh begins with a beautiful mist drifting across the green tea hills. After breakfast, follow your guide down a scenic mountain track to Pongour Waterfall, one of the largest and most breathtaking multi-tiered cascades in Vietnam. Watch the white water tumble into the jungle basin before hopping back on your bike to visit the unique Chicken Village, a quiet K’ho community filled with local folklore. From there, enjoy a technical and deeply rewarding climb through fragrant pine forests and twisting alpine roads. By afternoon, we roll into Da Lat, the romantic "City of Eternal Spring." We'll cruise up Robin Hill for a panoramic view of the valley, visit a tranquil hillside monastery, and trace the edges of Tuyen Lam Lake before settling into our cozy overnight stay.

Highlight: Carving your way through the fragrant pine forests and sweeping mountain passes up into alpine Da Lat.

Accommodation:  Homestay

Riders on scenic mountain road from Dalat to Lak Lake in Vietnam higlands

Scenic mountain road leading to Lak Village

Kick off your machine at 8:30 AM and blast past highland flower-growing villages before leaning your bike into the sweeping curves of a scenic mountain pass down to Me Linh town. This chặng of the journey calls for a classic rider's break at a hillside coffee plantation to discover how premium beans are harvested before savoring a freshly brewed cup of authentic weasel coffee. A quick run down the asphalt brings you to a local family rice wine distillery to sample their fiery traditional spirits, followed by a pit-stop at a silkworm factory to watch fabrics being spun from cocoons. Next, you navigate the bikes to the thunderous Elephant Waterfall and the towering 71-meter Lady Buddha statue at Linh An Pagoda. The afternoon ride delivers pure cruising bliss past floating fishing villages until the route opens up to Lak Lake, allowing you to park your motorcycle right by the water for an overnight stay. 

Highlight: Carving through coffee country switchbacks and parking the bikes directly along the banks of Lak Lake.

Overnight: Lak Lake Hotel.

Toursits swiming in nuatural lake near Lak Lake, central Higland Vietnam

Swimming in a crystal-clear natural lake surrounded by untouched nature

Start the morning out of the saddle at 6:00 AM by boarding a traditional dugout canoe to glide past the M'nong people's stilt houses and watch grazing water buffalo on the misty waters of Lak Lake. After a morning trek through the lakeside village to check out their unique heritage, you fire up the engines and target the wild Dray Sap Waterfall. The highway transitions into rustic village roads before revealing this massive cascade, offering the perfect spot to park the motorcycles and enjoy a scenic national park picnic or a refreshing swim in the hidden jungle pools. Back on two wheels, the afternoon run takes you through rolling farming communities, where you can pull over at local cocoa plantations, incense workshops, and seasonal mushroom farms. You finish the day's self-riding adventure by rolling into the coffee capital of Buon Ma Thuot for an overnight hotel stay.

Highlight: Trading your motorcycle for a sunrise dugout canoe on Lak Lake before a jungle swim at Dray Sap Waterfall.

Accommodation:  hotel. 

 

Victory Monument in Buon Ma Thuot city with iconic arch and war statue

The Victory War Monument in Buon Ma Thuot stands as a powerful symbol of a history

Before leaving the city, you roll your bike up to the Dak Lak Cultural and Historical Museum to explore its longhouse-inspired galleries and learn about the resistance during the Vietnam War. Leaving town behind, you open the throttle into the countryside, stopping at a local pepper farm to taste fresh pepper straight from the vine and visiting rubber plantations to study the local harvesting process. The route delivers fantastic open cruising across the Central Highlands' agricultural lands before a relaxing roadside hammock coffee break. In the afternoon, you launch your machine onto the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail, carving through smooth sweeping curves toward the thundering Phu Cuong Waterfall. You will finish the afternoon run into Chu Se to park the bikes for a relaxing highland evening.

Highlight: Riding the iconic asphalt of the Ho Chi Minh Trail and viewing the magnificent cascade of Phu Cuong Waterfall.

 Accommodation: Hotel

Motorbike riders resting at Katu ethnic village in Vietnam's Central Highlands

Rest in a traditional K’Tu village along the journey

Fire up the engines and point your motorcycle north along the legendary trail toward Pleiku, hitting the breathtaking Sea Lake, an ancient volcanic crater known as the "Eyes of Pleiku." Next, lean your machine into the rolling hills of the region's oldest French colonial-era tea plantations to stroll through endless rows of vibrant green fields before visiting a nearby historic temple with an impressive reclining Buddha statue. Afterward, the motorbike trip continues to the charming riverside town of Kon Tum. After a local lunch, you spend the afternoon exploring Kon K'tu Village to check out their towering traditional Rong Houses rising above the riverbanks, witnessing an authentic way of life deeply rooted in indigenous customs.

Highlight: Riding the sweeping asphalt around the volcanic Sea Lake and exploring the historic Kon K'tu Rong House.

Accommodation:  Hotel. 

Riders ride on the marvelous mountain landscapes on the Ho Chi Minh road

Cruising along the breathtaking Ho Chi Minh Road

Your morning launch starts with a visit to the iconic Wooden Church of Kon Tum, a stunning 1913 Romanesque-Gothic fusion built entirely from local wood. Back in the saddle, you blast north to Ngoc Hoi to track moving wartime history at iconic battlegrounds including Charlie Hill and Phoenix Airport, viewing original combat tanks at the war monument. The route runs hard along the Indochina T-Junction, where you can park your bike directly at the border crossroads of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia for a landmark photo. The afternoon run delivers pure cruising bliss as you plunge into the magnificent Truong Son Mountain Range, offering endless technical switchbacks and a refreshing swim in a hidden jungle stream before rolling into the mountain town of Kham Duc.

Highlight: Blasting down the legendary Ho Chi Minh Road tarmac and standing at the trilateral Indochina Junction.

Accommodation:  Hotel at Kham Duc.

All the way ride from Ho Chi Minh city to Hoi Ann on a thrilling motorbike journey through Vietnam’s tunning coastline and Central Highlands

From Highlands to Ancient Town

Our final riding leg kicks off with the sweeping switchbacks of the Phuoc Son Pass. Follow your lead guide's rhythm as the road reveals immense valley views and distant mountain ridges. Along the way, we'll park the bikes to cross a historic suspension bridge leading into an authentic ethnic village, where local traditions have stood still for generations.

As the mountain tarmac begins to smooth out into the coastal plains, we'll stop at a hidden jungle waterfall for one last refreshing swim to wash away the dust of the road. After a sweet pitstop at a local pineapple farm, your guide will navigate the pack through a fascinating mix of cultural landmarks, including a historic Cham temple, a colorful Cao Dai shrine, and a traditional incense-making workshop. By mid-afternoon, the iconic golden walls of Hoi An will appear on the horizon. We'll roll our machines into this enchanting, lantern-lit ancient town around 3:00 PM, concluding your epic 10-day cross-country expedition.

Highlight: Leaning into the final mountain passes of the Truong Son range before rolling your bike into the ancient, coastal streets of Hoi An.

Booking Policy

  • Hotel pick up/drop off
  • English-speaking tour guides
  • A big bottle of water everyday
  • Sightseeing tickets
  • Accommodation: Twin or double shared rooms at local hotels and homestays (2 guests per room).
  • All local meals (Breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Motorcycle protective gears (Helmet, raincoat, elbow & knee pads)

  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcohol drinks
  • Motorcycle damage costs

TOUR INFORMATION

  • The tour price does not include a support vehicle, but we can arrange these services for an additional cost if needed.
  • The tour cost can be changed depending on the low/high tourist season or other special requests. Please contact us to get the right price for your tour.
  • This is a private tour. We do not combine different bookings into large groups.
  • Flexible departure dates are available throughout the year.
  • Customized itineraries can be arranged upon request.
  • Hotel upgrades are available upon request for an additional charge.
  • For group bookings, guests requesting separate rooms may incur a room supplement fee.
  • Pickup Truck $100 USD/ day if preferred.

RIDER INFORMATION

  • For self-riding guests, we recommend bringing your own riding gear, including a jacket, pants, gloves, and appropriate shoes or boots, as the sizes of our protective equipment may not be suitable for everyone.
  • Self-riders should hold a valid International Driving Permit (IDP – 1968 Convention) together with the appropriate motorcycle licence from their home country. Some licenses may not be valid in Vietnam. Please contact us for guidance on how to ride legally in Vietnam if your license is not valid. 
  • Citizens from all Southeast Asian countries can legally ride a motorbike in Vietnam using their valid domestic motorcycle license. There is no need to convert it to an International Driving Permit (IDP), according to the ASEAN agreement on mutual recognition of driving licenses among Southeast Asian countries.

LUGGAGE

  • The backpack can be carried securely on the motorcycle or arranged separately upon request.
  • For convenience, we recommend traveling with a backpack instead of a suitcase, as it is easier to secure on the motorcycle. If needed, we can arrange to transport your suitcase separately to the tour's endpoint; however, an additional transportation fee will apply.

WEATHER & ITINERARY

  • Due to weather conditions, road conditions, seasonal factors, and local circumstances, the itinerary may be adjusted to ensure the best possible experience and safety.
  • Any significant changes will be communicated before or during the tour.

INSURANCE

  • Personal travel insurance and accident insurance are not included.
  • Guests are strongly advised to arrange suitable travel insurance before joining the tour.

Tipping

Tipping is entirely optional and left to your discretion. If you enjoy your tour and feel your guide has gone above and beyond to make your experience special, a tip is always appreciated.

WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR?

✓ Experienced English-speaking tour guide with extensive knowledge of the region.

✓ Comfortable accommodation with local private rooms included.

✓ Authentic local food and cultural experiences.

✓ Specializing in authentic riding experiences, cultural immersion, and natural beauty.

✓ Frequent photo stops at the most scenic viewpoints.

✓ Perfect for Couples, Families, and Groups of Friends.

✓ Complete Safety Gear Included: Quality Helmet, Elbow Pads, Knee Pads, and Raincoat.

✓ Well-maintained motorcycles are checked before every departure.

✓ Flexible itinerary to suit weather conditions and guest preferences.

✓ A special souvenir gift from our company.

✓ Fully Licensed Easy Rider Tour Company.

 

Motorbike Types Honda XR150cc
Group size )

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Group of 1 rider 1,700 USD
Group of 2 riders 1,600 USD
Group of 3 riders 1,500 USD
Group of 4 riders+ 1,400 USD

 

 

Motorbike Types Honda CRF300cc
Group size Vietnam Motorbike Tours-Motor-Honda-xr150cc
Group of 1 rider 1,800 USD
Group of 2 riders 1,700 USD
Group of 3 riders 1,600 USD
Group of 4 riders+ 1,500 USD

 

Motorbike Types Honda CB500cc
Group size 

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Group of 1 rider 2,000 USD
Group of 2 riders 1,900 USD
Group of 3 riders 1,800 USD
Group of 4 riders+ 1,700 USD

 

WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

★★★★★

"This was the highlight of our Southeast Asia trip. Stunning scenery, amazing food, and incredible people. We felt safe the whole way."

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David & Sarah
Australia
★★★★★

"Well-organized and reliable bikes. We saw Vietnam in the most authentic way."

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Lukas
Switzerland
★★★★★

"From remote villages to beautiful mountains, every day was an adventure. We will never forget this experience."

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Emily
Canada
★★★★★

"If you're thinking about this tour, just do it! 25 days of pure adventure and unforgettable memories."

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James
USA