An all-encompassing 30-day Vietnam easy rider motorbike itinerary connects the ultimate highlights across the South, Central Highlands, Coastline, and the legendary Northern Mountain Loops.This comprehensive cross-country itinerary is structured specifically for an Easy Rider format—meaning you ride as a pillion passenger on the back of a professional guide's bike, or you self-drive while a guide leads the route, handles mechanics, and transfers your heavy luggage.
Itinerary Overview
Route Direction: Ho Chi Minh City (South) to Hanoi & Far North Loops (North).
Total Distance: ~3,200 km.
Terrain: Coastal highways, rural farm tracks, historic mountain passes, and steep northern switchbacks.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre (110 km) ( L )
8:30 AM pick up fro your hotel - Escape Saigon’s chaos into the Mekong Delta. Ride through fruit orchards and narrow paths along small canals.
Day 2: Ben Tre to Can Tho (120 km ) ( B , L )
Cruise to the heart of the Delta. In the afternoon, explore local cottage industries like rice paper workshops.
Day 3: Can Tho to Dong Xoai (210 km) ( B , L )
Wake up early for the iconic Cai Rang Floating Market. Mount up and ride north, bypassing HCMC to reach the start of the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Day 4: Dong Xoai to Lak Lake (230 km) ( B , L )
Ride along the Cambodian border. Pass expansive rubber trees, cashew fields, and pepper plantations before arriving at a lakeside M'nong minority village.
Day 5: Lak Lake to Da Lat (160 km) ( B , L )
Take a morning dugout canoe ride on the lake. Ride up winding mountain curves into the temperate pine forests of Da Lat.
Day 6: Da Lat Exploration & Ride to Nha Trang (140 km) ( B , L )
Visit silk factories and coffee farms. Ride down the spectacular Khanh Le Pass, dropping 1,500 meters down to the coastal city of Nha Trang.
Day 7: Nha Trang to Quy Nhon (220 km) ( B , L )
Head north along the dramatic Ocean Road, stopping at pristine beaches, fishing harbors, and the unique Ghenh Da Dia basalt rock formations.
Day 8: Quy Nhon to Hoi An (290 km) ( B , L )
A long but beautiful coastal run passing the historical site of the My Lai memorial before arriving in the lantern-lit ancient town of Hoi An.
Day 9: Hoi An Rest & Culture Day ( B )
Give your muscles a break. Free walk the ancient town, get custom tailoring, or relax at An Bang Beach.
Day 10: Hoi An to Hue via Hai Van Pass (140 km) ( B , L )
Ride the legendary Hai Van Pass, made famous by Top Gear. Twist through coastal cliffs, stop at Lang Co Bay, and reach the old Imperial Capital of Hue.
Day 11: Hue to Khe Sanh via DMZ (170 km) ( B , L )
Tour the ancient Hue Citadel. Head west into the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), visiting the historic Vinh Moc Tunnels and the old American combat base at Khe Sanh.
Day 12: Khe Sanh to Phong Nha National Park (220 km) ( B , L )
Ride the isolated Ho Chi Minh Trail West branch. This pristine, jungle-clad mountain road offers virtually zero traffic and dramatic limestone scenery.
Day 13: Phong Nha Cave Exploration ( B , L )
Spend the day off the bike exploring Paradise Cave or taking a boat into Phong Nha Cave.
Day 14: Phong Nha to Tan Ky (270 km)( B , L )
Travel along the Ho Chi Minh Trail East, riding through rural valleys and historical landmarks where the trail was built during the war.
Day 15: Tan Ky to Ninh Binh (210 km) ( B , L )
Ride past rolling tea plantations to reach Ninh Binh, often called "Halong Bay on Land" for its massive limestone karsts emerging from rice paddies.
Day 16: Ninh Binh to Mai Chau Valley (150 km) ( B , L, D )
Take a morning rowboat tour in Tam Coc. Afterward, ride through steep hills into the idyllic valley of Mai Chau, home to the White Thai ethnic group.
Day 17: Mai Chau to Phu Yen (140 km) ( B , L , D)
Ride along the banks of the Da River reservoir, crossing via a local ferry before ascending into the misty hills of Phu Yen.
Day 18: Phu Yen to Mu Cang Chai (170 km) ( B , L, D )
Tackle the steep Khau Pha Pass—one of Vietnam’s great mountain passes—to arrive in Mu Cang Chai, home to the world's most dramatic terraced rice fields.
Day 19: Mu Cang Chai to Sapa (160 km) ( B , L )
Ride through vast tea fields in Than Uyen before conquering the O Quy Ho Pass (Vietnam's highest paved road at over 2,000m) to reach Sapa.
Day 20: Sapa Resting & Valley Trekking ( B , L )
Give your bike a mechanical check-up. Trek down into the Muong Hoa valley to see local Hmong and Dao tribal lifestyles.
Day 21: Sapa to Bac Ha (110 km) ( B , L, D )
Wind down the mountains to Lao Cai (on the Chinese border) and climb back up to Bac Ha, famous for its vibrant, colorful ethnic markets.
Day 22: Bac Ha to Ha Giang City (180 km) ( B , L, D )
Travel across rugged, potholed backcountry backroads that truly test your bike, crossing into the gateway of Vietnam’s ultimate frontier loop.
Day 23: Ha Giang Loop Day 1: Ha Giang to Dong Van (150 km) ( B , L, D )
Ride through the Quan Ba Heaven Gate and snake up the iconic Tham Ma Slope into the UNESCO Dong Van Karst Geopark.
Day 24: Ha Giang Loop Day 2: Dong Van to Meo Vac via Ma Pi Leng (25 km) ( B , L, D )
Ride up to the Lung Cu Flag Tower (the northernmost point of Vietnam). Spend the afternoon riding the jaw-dropping Ma Pi Leng Pass, overlooking the emerald Nho Que River far below.
Day 25: Ha Giang Loop Day 3: Meo Vac to Du Gia Village (85 km) ( B , L, D )
Ride deep off-the-beaten-path through the Mau Due valley to the remote, pristine ethnic village of Du Gia for a swim in its hidden waterfall.
Day 26: Du Gia to Cao Bang City (180 km) ( B , L, D)
Leave the loop via technical roads, tracking east through wild mountain landscapes into historical Cao Bang province.
Day 27: Cao Bang to Ban Gioc Waterfall (130 km) ( B , L ,D )
Conquer the multi-tiered Me Pia 14-Story Pass. Arrive at the jaw-dropping Ban Gioc Waterfall on the border of China and sleep in a traditional Nung ethnic stone homestay.
Day 28: Ban Gioc Waterfall to Ba Be National Park (210 km) ( B , L, D )
Ride smooth, sweeping mountain curves through rural backcountry into the dense rainforest of Ba Be National Park. [1, 2]
Day 29: Ba Be Lake Boat Tour & Relaxation ( B , L, D )
Leave the motorbikes behind for a tranquil boat cruise across Vietnam's largest natural fresh-water lake, complete with cave visits and swimming.
Day 30: Ba Be Lake back to Hanoi (220 km) ( B , L )
Ride down from the high northern mountains onto the flat plains, navigating the transition into Hanoi's vibrant traffic. Celebrate your 3,200 km milestone in the Old Quarter! Check in your own hotel . End The Tour .
Tour price : Contact us
The price includes:
- English Speaking guide cum driver
- Accommodation in tour – 29 nights
- Transportation: Bikes and helmet with our drivers ( Client sit back our driver or can self driver )
- Gas for all bikes, Boat and local ferry in tour
- Meals as indicated (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner )
- Government Taxes, Travel Permits
- Drinking water for riding day
- Entrance fees in tour
The price excludes:
- Flight tickets and visa to Vietnam
- Support transportation for luggage
- Visa, soft drinks, tips for guide and driver
- Meals not mentioned in the proposal
- Hotels in Ho Chi Minh city and Hanoi
- Banking fees
- Travel insurance
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