Motorcycle Adventure from Ho Chi Minh/Saigon to Da Nang 10-Day

Are you an adventurous soul seeking an unforgettable experience in Vietnam? Motorcycle Adventure from Ho Chi Minh/Saigon to Da Nang and witness the breathtaking beauty of this fascinating country. In this article, we will take you on a virtual journey through scenic routes, hidden gems, and cultural wonders along the way. Get ready to be captivated by the charm of Vietnam as we unveil the must-visit destinations and insider tips for an epic road trip. Let’s rev up those engines and hit the road!

Our Route: Saigon – Long Hai – Muine – Dalat – Lak lake – Buon Me Thuot – Kontum – Kham Duc – Hoian – Danang. ( >1300km ~ 800miles)

Highlight: Riding along coast line, Mountain road, Ho Chi Minh Trails, Central highland, beautiful landscape, minorities village, Vietnam war monument.

Fist day of out Motorcycle Adventure from Ho Chi Minh/Saigon to Da Nang. Leaving Sai Gon, the most prosperous city in Vietnam, we will ride through the city, get to the countryside and see more beauties and daily activities of local people.

Crossing the Saigon river by the big ferry, things getting change a lot. Visit the rubber plantations, riding on the countryside to visit different plans, get to visit one of the very old tunnel during the Vietnam War – Kim Long tunnel.

Quick stop to visit beautiful monastery temple – Thuong Chieu, visit many salt fields on the way.

Get to Long Hai around 4-5:00pm, you can take a swim and enjoy the sunset on the beach. Staying in Long Hai at standard hotel.

This day is the second longest ride for the whole trip, but the ride along the coastline from Long Hai to Mui Ne can impress all the motorcyclists with the breathtaking scenery of ocean and plenty of many interesting places to visit. Riding through the kingdom of Dragon fruit plans of Vietnam , get to understand how local grow this beautiful plan and try the freshest one right on the farm.

On the way we will have many stops to interact with locals to understand more about locals life, also great stops for taking photos. Visit the fairy stream before getting to Mui Ne, stay overnight at the standard hotel

Before leaving Mui Ne, you will have chance to visit the fishing village to see more about life of fishermen in Vietnam, go to the famous White Sand Dunes, you also can try riding through the dunes by ATV bikes to see all the beauties of the dunes.

Riding up the highlands with the majestic mountains views, visit the ehtnic minority village of K’ho people.

Riding through many coffee plans and rice paddy, we will visit the Pongour waterfall, used to be one of the most beautiful waterfall in the South of Vietnam.

Before getting to Da Lat, we will stop to see Paradise lake.

DaLat is a town about 300 km north from HCM City, and up in the mountains. It reminds visitors of being in the french Alps. Around Da Lat there are several churches, pagodas, lakes, waterfalls, always green forests and beautiful flower gardens.

From French colonial architecture, to cable cars, gardens, waterfalls, and roller coasters,Crazy House you’ll see it all.

Relaxing day.

Before leaving Dalat, we’re going to explore the beautiful countryside of Dalat with many interesting things along the way such as: Flower farms, Coffee plantations, silk factory, Huge Happy Buddha Statue, Elephant waterfall, one of the biggest waterfalls in Da Lat, rice wine making…and many daily activities of local people.

At 5:00pm, arrive to Lak Lake, the biggest natural lake of the Central Highland. If the weather is clear enough, sunset on the lake will be one of the most beautiful moments that made your day. After dinner, you can choose to stay overnight in the long house – the traditional house with the M’Nong ethnic group or stay in standard hotel.

Taking the ride through the village roads, cross the river by ferry, you will see more about the lifestyle of people in the Highland, pepper farms, cashew nuts, cacao,…

Highlight of the day will be Dray-Sap waterfalls, the biggest waterfalls in the Central Highland, and you also have chance to swim in one of the most beautiful natural swimming pool with amazing clean and beautiful lake. Free massage at the waterfall will be your unforgettable experience.

At 4:30pm, arrive to Buon Me Thuot city, staying in the standard hotel.

Day 7: Buon Me Thuot City – Pleiku – Kontum(240km)

This day is the longest day of our trip. Keep traveling on the old Ho Chi Minh trail to learn more about the history of Vietnamese people during the French colony and the Vietnam War. You’ll visit the city then head to Sea Lake, which used to be a volcanic crater that stopped working a million years ago, a place that is also considered the ‘Eyes of Pleiku’.

We’ll then continue traveling to Kon Tum where you can visit an old wooden church, the local orphanage, and in particular the Kon Ktu village where you can meet the Ede hill tribes in their Rong house and learn their traditions, cultures, customs and daily life. You’ll stay overnight in Kon Tum.

The fifth day you will continue traveling on the Ho Chi Minh trail to visit the well-known Phoenix Airport, Charlie Hill to find out more about the war between the Northern and Southern Governments. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the different cultures of Ch’ru, Bana, Thai tribes, amongst some of the 44 different ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands. Reaching Kham Duc, a mountain town on Ho Chi Minh trail, we’ll stop and stay overnight in a standard hotel

Today, you can explore the local market of the mountain town of Kham Duc to learn more about the rural life of the highlanders as well as other ethnic minorities. Leaving Kham Duc for Hoi An, after visiting the marvelous Truong Son Mountain and more of the Ho Chi Minh trail, you will be in one of the most beautiful city in Vietnam, Hoi An, the city of lanterns.

Before reaching Hoi An, we will visit the small village and get to the secret waterfall, where you can take a swim for refreshing.

The last day of our 10-day motorcycle adventure from /Ho Chi Minh/Saigon to Da Nang. The Legendary Easy Rider via Hai Van pass ride, which is one of the must-see stops while you travel in Vietnam, was shown on BBC channel. With sudden curves and blind corners, and views that are sure to take your breath away, the Hai Van Pass tour is sure to satisfy your desire for adventure. Get off the beaten tracks and learn a lot about what locals do for a living. You can interact with locals and see the most beautiful landscapes surrounding the connecting roads between mountains and the ocean here.

Conclusion

The 10-day motorcycle adventure from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang is an extraordinary expedition that will stay with you forever. From the bustling cities to the tranquil countryside, from historical landmarks to natural wonders, this journey will expose you to the true essence of Vietnam. Embrace the freedom of the open road, connect with the locals, and uncover the secrets of this mesmerizing country. So, gear up, get ready, and set forth on this thrilling escapade of a lifetime!