MOTORBIKE TOUR 6 DAYS FROM DA LAT TO HO CHI MINH CITY

Draysap waterfall

Wake up early 6 am for the dug-out canoe trip, this trip offers a serene and authentic experience of Vietnam’s Central Highlands. Lak Lake, one of the largest natural freshwater lakes in the region, is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and traditional M’nong ethnic villages, creating a peaceful, scenic backdrop.

On this journey, you’ll board a wooden dugout canoe, handcrafted by locals, and gently paddle across the tranquil, glassy waters of the lake. As you drift along, you’ll see local fishermen, herds of water buffalo, and diverse bird species, offering a glimpse into the daily life and natural beauty of the area. The ride also often brings views of the remote M’nong villages along the lakeshore, where traditional stilt houses dot the landscape, preserving ancient customs.

Before Leaving the wildlife of Lak Lake to BMT city, we will walk around the village to see many houses made from bamboo and wood, elevated to protect against floods and provide ventilation in the warm climate. The M’nong people have lived here for generations, maintaining their unique customs, stilt houses, and traditional crafts. You can see the M’nong way of life, from farming and fishing to weaving and other traditional crafts. If we come to the festival, we will see M'nong people play folk music, dances, and celebrations, often performed with the beating of gongs.

Goodbye to an authentic village, again our second day on the motorbike journey we will visit Draysap waterfall, the most beautiful and massive waterfall in Dak Lak region for relaxing and swimming. Before coming here, we will have the option to go to the local market to buy fresh chicken and baguettes for a picnic lunch in the national park or have lunch in the local restaurant. After swimming, we will walk about half an hour through the national park to see another beautiful waterfall. Continue our Easy Rider trip to BMT city, we will take a ride through the rice field roads and village roads and stop at the mushroom farm ( seasonal), incense making and cocoa plantation then hit the capital city of the central highland.

Overnight in Dakmil Hotel. 

The stunning mountain road

Leaving Dakmil after breakfast, ready for a day-long to Dong Xoai town on Ho Chi Minh Road, we will stop to visit a cocoa plantation which is a special area to plant these trees, and hear about how to make chocolate from our tour guide.  Rolling on Ho Chi Minh Road and a part of Ho Chi Minh Trail, our guide will tell you more about the civil war of Vietnam between northern and southern Vietnam before 1975. And also the history of the trail when was it built and what was the purpose of the trail.

Keep riding on a stunning mountain road along the border belt between Vietnam and Cambodia and visit another hill tribe village. Stop at the cashew plantation and factory which is the biggest cashew-growing region and exporting in the world, you can see how the workers make the cashew products for exporting and they welcome you to try its taste. After the factory we will visit another farm - a rubber plantation, where we will tell you about the tapping and processing of the rubber resin which requires skill to avoid damaging the trees and is often done in the early morning when the temperatures are cooler, maximizing latex flow. The sight of a rubber plantation is particularly beautiful in autumn when the leaves turn yellow before falling, leaving the trees bare for a short period, which creates a tranquil, almost surreal landscape.

Continue our motorbike trip to Dong Xoai town and visit the Martyrs' Cemetery which is the largest war cemetery in Dong Xoai. It serves as a resting place and memorial for the hundreds of North Vietnamese soldiers who died along the Ho Chi Minh Road during the Vietnam War. This cemetery is a significant site for both historical and emotional reflection, commemorating the sacrifices made during the war. We will take a few km more to our hotel in Dong Xoai.

Overnight in hotel.

Cu Chi Tunnel

The highlight of this last day is the Cu Chi tunnel, a historical area that shows how the North Vietnamese army was against the American and South Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War. The tunnel located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City, is a vast underground network used by Viet Cong soldiers ( North Vietnam Comunism - VC) during the Vietnam War. Stretching over 250 kilometers, the tunnels played a crucial role as a hiding spot, supply route, and communication channel. The tunnel also contained living quarters, kitchens, storage rooms, and even hospitals, making them a self-sustained underground community. It was designed with multiple levels and narrow passages to prevent enemy penetration, and it had air vents camouflaged to resemble termite mounds for ventilation. The Viet Cong soldiers could emerge, attack, and disappear back into the tunnels, evading detection, some sections were even booby-trapped for added defense.

During the visit to the tunnel, you can try to get into the tunnel by crawling 15 meters, 30 meters, or more if possible, or shutting the gun ( optional activity). Then have lunch and keep going to the countryside road through the rice field to My Tho town.

Overnight Homestay/ Hotel.

Boat ride through the canals in the Mekong Delta

After breakfast, we will board a boat and cruise along the Tien River to see the four islets of Long, Lan, Quy, and Phung. Here, you will get a chance to travel alongside floating fish rafts and learn how the locals raise fish in the river.

At Thai Son Island, we will walk through the village, visit local houses and orchards, eat seasonal fruits, listen to Southern folk music, and try the taste fascinating bee farm to try their renowned honey lemon tea. Then visit the notorious Ben Tre specialty coconut candy factory. This traditional candy's sweet and unique flavor will be a treat for your tastebuds. 

Get back to our motorbike for the riding on the second day of the Mekong Delta through the villages and rice fields, we will stop to visit the fruit farm. Arrive at Can Tho city at 4 pm. 

Overnight in Hotel.