14 Days Saigon Motorbike Tour To Hanoi

This 14-day Saigon motorbike tour to Hanoi via the coastal towns and several sections of the Ho Chi Minh Trail on the way is the ideal way to learn about Vietnam's landscapes and glorious history. You’ll have lots of special chances to stop by beautiful places such as the coffee plantation in Central Highlands, white-sandy beaches in Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, Hoi An, historical relics in Hue & hidden charms of Hanoi… Additionally, good local foods with friendly people in different provinces & cities are unmissable.

Day 1: Saigon to Bao Loc (Lam Dong)

8:30 am Pick up from your hotel to our bike shop and the journey northwards begins as we depart Ho Chi Minh and pass through tea and coffee plantations to Bao Loc. On the way, stop to visit the green tea farms, the cascade waterfall, Pongour, mushroom farms, silkworm villages, silk processing chains, coffee plantations, and vegetable and flower farms. Arrive in Bao Loc. Overnight in Bao Loc.

Summary:

Distance: 180 km

Meals:  Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel

Activities: Sightseeing, Easy ride, coffee plantation

Day 2 : Bao Loc to Dalat city (Lam Dong)

Leaving Bao Loc for Dalat, visit the green tea farms, the cascade waterfall, Pongour, mushroom farms, silkworm villages, silk processing chains, coffee plantations, and vegetable and flower farms. Arrive in Dalat around 3 p.m., The rest of the time, we will ride our bikes to explore the best highlights of Da Lat. Overnight at a hotel in Da Lat.

Summary:

Distance: 140 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel

Activities: Sightseeing, Easy uphill ride, coffee plantation

Day 3 : Da Lat to Nha Trang

Today, we enjoy a ride through the charming Pine Hill to the summer residence of Vietnam’s last Emperor, Bao Dai. He was forced to abdicate in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II. This mansion displays a lovely collection of Vietnamese treasures. We follow it with a trip to the sacred Lam Ty Ni Pagoda and the Hang Nga Guesthouse. This construction is well known as the Crazy House because of its bizarre architecture. The lively central market and the old rail station are also visited before we travel by roa,d passing through the undulating terrains to the picturesque coastal town of Nha Trang. En route, we make a stopover at the scenic Ngoan Muc Pass and the Cham Towers. These amazing structures represent an interesting culture and a colorful history of the Cham people in central coast areas., O/N in Nha Trang.

Summary:

Distance: 145 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel

Activities: Sightseeing, Easy uphill and downhill ride, Coffee plantation

Day 4: Nha Trang visits 4 islands by boat

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a morning sharing boat trip to visit the Tri Nguyen Aquarium and the offshore islands around Nha Trang, including Mun Mot island. Enjoy swimming and beach activities. Lunch on a boat or island, back to the hotel around 4 PM, and a free evening. O/N at hotel in Nha Trang.

Summary:

Distance: None

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel

Activities: Sightseeing, sharing a boat trip to see islands & beach relaxation ( Note: Some entrance fees and water sports, drinks not included )

Day 5: Nha Trang to Tuy Hoa - Quy Nhon

Depart on a morning drive of 265 km across picturesque coastal plains to Quy Nhon – a small secluded beach city developing. Stop for a short break at Dai Lanh Beach before passing the beautiful Deo Ca pass to Vung Ro bay, and continue to Tuy Hoa beach and ride along the beach to Ong Cop bridge to the highway to Quy Nhon.Lunch stop on the way. Upon arrival, a new destination for relaxation, where romantic seaside resorts with impeccable service can be found. Check in seaside hotel.  Rest of the day at leisure.

Summary:

Distance: 265 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel

Activities: Sightseeing, beautiful beaches, and coastlines

Day 6: Quy Nhon to Hoi An

Depart at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quy Nhon to Hoi An. Overland to Hoi An with sightseeing en route, visit the Garden of Statues to commemorate the Geniuses in the medical field. Continue driving through the peaceful countryside, rice fields, salt fields at Sa Huynh, and beautiful hills and along the beautiful coast to Quy Nhon city By the end of the day, we’ll arrive at Hoi An which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures

Summary:

Distance: 295 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel

Activities: Sightseeing, beautiful beaches, and coastlines

Day 7: Hoi An Morning Sightseeing Tour

After having breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be guided to visit highlights in Hoi An, There is plenty to see in this tranquil and delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, and the vibrant market. We include these sites in an enchanting walking tour past many low-tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past. Afternoon: you’ll be free to visit peaceful villages, lagoons, beaches, shopping, and time for bia ...

Summary:

Distance: 0 km

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel

Activities: Sightseeing in the old town.

Day 8: Hoi An to Hue via Hai Van Pass

This morning, we will keep on riding along the coastline via Da Nang, then Hai Van Pass, where we could look down from the top to view the splendid beauties of Lang Co beach and the ocean then time to refresh ourselves with a cup of coffee before heading straight to Hue along Thuan An beach. Upon arrival in Hue, you will have time to ride around this ancient citadel to explore some highlights, including the Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs, Thien Mu pagoda on the banks of the Perfume River.

Summary:

Distance: 155 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel

Activities: Sightseeing, beautiful beaches, and coastlines

Day 9: Hue to DMZ & Khe Sanh

Departing from Hue, we ride along the single track along the coastlines to Quang Tri town, visiting Long Hung Church and Quang Tri Old Citadel, which was a battlefield in 1972 between North and South Vietnam for 81 days and nights. Then, we will ride along the coast from Cua Viet Beach to Cua Tung Beach, a long stretch of beautiful and peaceful coastline. Next, we visit the Vinh Moc tunnels and explore the Demilitarized Zone, stopping for lunch at the Doc Mieu Firebase. In the afternoon, we will have a short stop at Truong Son cemetery to pay respects to the soldiers who fought and died on the trail during the American War. Continuing west on Highway 9, we will climb into the Truong Son foothills, pass the Rock Pile, and stop at some villages and beautiful natural springs and waterfalls near the highway. At approximately 5 pm, we arrive in Khe Sanh, which was established as a forward base by General Westmoreland near Laos to secure Highway 9. Check in to the hotel, free time at night.

Summary:

Distance: 215 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Activities: Sightseeing of the DMZ, beautiful beaches, and coastlines

Day 10: Khe Sanh to Phong Nha Cave via West Hochiminh Trails

After breakfast, visit the Khe Sanh combat base, then we ride the west Ho Chi Minh trail, today you have the chance to see the real trail with its mind-blowing, spectacular scenery – lots of jungle, mountains, waterfalls, and villages of the Paco and Van Kieu Minorities., We will ride through the Sa Mu Pass, Se Pang Heng River, Lang Ho Village, and U Bo Pass, areas made famous in the American War. Tonight in Phong Na-Ke Bang National Park

Summary:

Distance: 175 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Activities: Sightseeing of USA combat base, Trails, Forest, and ethnic minorities' villages.

Day 11: Phong Nha to Tan Ky along the east Ho Chi Minh trails (Nghe An)

Today we travel through beautiful countryside on the journey from Phong Nha to Tan Ky. Passing Tea plantations, rice fields, ethnic minority villages, mountains, valleys, and streams before arriving in Tan Ky late afternoon.

Summary:

Distance: 275 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Activities: Sightseeing, war combat base, Trails, Forest, ethnic minorities villages.

Day 12: Tan Ky to Cuc Phuong National Park

Established in 1962, Cuc Phuong is the oldest national park in Vietnam. Cuc Phuong boasts engaging cultural and wildlife heritage and enchanting scenery. Magnificent limestone mountains rise majestically from the green rice terraces and traditional stilt houses of the Muong hill tribe. Covered in a dense forest, they form a habitat for some of Asia’s rarest species. It is no wonder that researchers, naturalists, enthusiasts, and conservationists alike are drawn to this corner of the world.

Summary:

Distance: 195 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Activities: Sightseeing of national parks, Trails, Forests, and ethnic minorities' villages.

Day 13: Cuc Phuong to Mai Chau valley

Our destination today is Mai Chau, a chain of villages surrounded by a lush green valley with stilt houses bordering both sides of the roads. Many minorities, including the White Thai ethnic group, live in Mai Chau. Tonight we are staying in a traditional Thai stilt house in one of the villages, and you have the option of attending a Thai folk show.

Summary:

Distance: 175 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Home-stay ( basic sharing )

Activities: Sightseeing, Trails, Forest, ethnic minorities villages.

Day 14: Mai Chau to Hanoi

This morning, after having breakfast with the local family, we’ll ride back to Hanoi. Along the road, we’ll stop by to take photos of mountains, valleys, and rice paddies. At around 16:00, we’ll get to the Hanoi bike shop to drop off your bike and transfer it by taxi to your Hanoi hotel. End The Tour.

Summary:

Distance: 165 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: None ( your account )

Activities: Sightseeing, Trails, rice paddies, and ethnic minority villages.