GREAT HO CHI MINH TRAIL MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM SAIGON TO HOI AN – 9 DAYS
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GREAT HO CHI MINH TRAIL MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM SAIGON TO HOI AN – 9 DAYS

Route
10 Waypoints Circuit View Itinerary
Saigon Dong Xoai Di Linh Da Lat Lak Lake Buon Ma Thuot Pleiku Kontum Kham Duc Hoi An
Reserve a place Contact Tailored custom quote
Duration 9 Days 8 Nights Riding
Fleet Honda Fleet 150cc – 300cc
Group 2 - 10 Riders (Max 12) Small Group Tour
Support Luggage truck & mechanic from 7+ riders Guide & Support
Deposit 30% deposit upon confirmation Secure Booking

Tour Overview & Highlights

9 DAYS EXPEDITION

This is the chance to see the countryside of Vietnam on a 9-day motorbike trip from Saigon to Hoi An, or in the other direction if you prefer. During your tour you’ll stop at waterfalls, lakes, and hot springs, visit the villages of minority tribes, and see agricultural production and the production of numerous local items as well.

Expedition Route Map

GPS TRACKS · 9 DAYS

Detailed Tour Itinerary

9 DAYS · DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE
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Day 1: Saigon motorbike tour to Dong Xoai (170 km)

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Saigon motorbike tours to Dong Xoai

Today we start our amazing Ho Chi Minh Trail motorbike tour. The first is we will ride to visit the historic Cu Chi tunnels, an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located to the north-west of Ho Chi Minh City. See how rice wine and rice paper are made and visit cashew nut and rubber tree plantations.

Overnight at the Thanh Sang Hotel in Dong Xoai.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

 

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Day 2: Dong Xoai motorbike tour to Di Linh (195 km)

Leaving Dong Xoai you’ll ride along a country road, passing cashew nut plantations, before joining Highway 20. Visit a crocodile park and enjoy a trek into a rock cave, about 10 kilometers up on the mountain pass. Take in the stunning views of the mountains, and then head off-road again to the 90-meter-high Dambri Waterfall. After another 30 kilometers of riding you’ll reach Di Linh. Overnight at the Nhat Minh Hotel (standard room with hot/cold shower).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

03

Day 3: Di Linh motorbike tour to Da Lat (205 km)

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Di Linh motorbike tours to Dalat

Make a brief visit to the Chicken minority village, and then ride into the mountains, making another quick visit to a mushroom farm. Enjoy stops at the Datanla Waterfall, and at Paradise Lake, where you’ll see one of the largest meditation center in Vietnam. When you arrive in Da Lat city, you’ll see the famous crazy house. Overnight at Les Sapins Hotel (family run hotel, standard room with hot/cold shower).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

04

Day 4: Da Lat motorcycle tour to Lak Lake (160 km)

After breakfast you’ll visit the Dragon Pagoda and the Lat minority village. Have a chat with the village leader, enjoy his gong music show, and try a drink of the local wine. Next you’ll ride along a country road to visit a Dalat farm that grows vegetables, a greenhouse to admire the flowers, a coffee plantation, a silk village, and the Elephant Waterfall. Enjoy Vietnamese coffee at a local café and then see how Vietnamese rice wine is made. When you arrive at Lak Lake you’ll visit the Jun minority village and then check in at the long-stilt-house. Overnight at a home stay in Jun village with M’Nong minority people.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

05

Day 5: Lak Lake motorbike tour to Buon Me Thuot City (140 km)

On the way to Buon Me Thuot city, you’ll have a half-hour trek to the top of Elephant Rock Mountain. Back on your bike and on the road again you’ll take in the panorama of rice paddy fields. Continue the ride to Buon Me Thuot city and then take the Ho Chi Minh Trail to visit Dray Sap, Gia Long Falls, and the Dray Nur Falls. Stop for a swim in a natural pool in the middle of the park, and then continue through the national park. Head back to Buon Me Thuot city. Overnight at the 1-star Eden Hotel.

 

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Day 6: Buon Me Thuot City motorbike tour to Plei Ku (195 km)

Travel north along the Ho Chi Minh Trail and stop to visit the war monument to the former North Vietnam radio operator soldiers. Take in the spectacular views of rubber plantations and cashew and black pepper gardens. See local Vietnamese making rice paper and rice noodles and make a brief stop to visit Sea Lake in Plei Ku city. Enjoy a swim if you like, go kayaking on the lake, or take a walk in the pine tree forest. Overnight at the Dang Xua Hotel (standard room with hot/cold shower).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

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Day 7: Plei Ku motorbike tour to Kon Tum (140 km)

In the early morning you’ll head out on an 80-kilometer ride to the north-east to the Mang Den town known as Dalat 2. Visit the beautiful lake and waterfall in the middle of the jungle. Stop at another minority village, where the Ba Na people live in their traditional communal Rong house. Travel back to Kon Tum, stopping at a very old and unique wooden church, and at an orphanage to visit the children who live there. Overnight at the 1-star Hoang Thinh Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

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Day 8: Kon Tum motorcycle tour to Kham Duc (170 km)

Travel approximately 42 km north from Kon Tum to Dakto village, which was the site of a major battle during the American War. Stop in Daklei province to see a Trieng minority village and try crossing their tiny hanging bridge! Continue on your ride and stop at the Dak Ha hot spring and enjoy bathing in the fresh spring waters. Overnight at the 2-star Be Chau Giang Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

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Day 9: Kham Duc motorcycle tour to Hoi An (161 km)

Take Highway 14E to Hoi An. See how incense and chopsticks are made. Cross the Thu Bon River by ferry to My Son, the land of the Cham Pa Kingdom. You’ll arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon, marking the end of the tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

The Motorbikes: Your Choice of Machine

GENUINE DUAL-SPORT FLEET · 150CC – 300CC

Our motorcycle fleet features genuine, modern adventure-touring and dual-sport machines (150cc – 300cc) built for all terrains—from winding tarmac mountain passes like O Quy Ho, Hai Van, and Ma Pi Leng to rugged backcountry trails.

Thoroughly Inspected — Before Every Tour
Daily Pro Inspection — Certified Mechanics
Full Touring Rigging — Racks, Bars & USB
DUAL SPORT · 149 CC Fleet Ready Honda XR150L

Honda XR150L

Accessible, economical dual-sport for backroads & scenic loops

The Honda XR150L is built for riders seeking both reliability and affordability on their Vietnam journeys. With smooth handling, strong fuel efficiency, and off-road capability, this bike is a favorite choice for Vietnam motorcycle tours, whether cruising rural backroads or venturing into remote landscapes.

  • Engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke dual-sport
  • Power / Torque 12 bhp · 12.5 Nm @ 6,000 RPM
  • Kerb weight 129 kg
  • Seat height 825 mm
  • Fuel capacity 12 L (450+ km range)
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DUAL SPORT · 249 CC Fleet Ready Honda CRF250L

Honda CRF250L

Proven, reliable dual-sport for technical trail adventures

The Honda CRF250L is a proven dirt bike designed for riders who love off-road adventures. With its agile frame, reliable Honda engineering, and smooth handling, it’s the perfect motorcycle for exploring Vietnam’s rugged mountain trails, jungle tracks, and remote villages on a Vietnam Dirt Bike Tour.

  • Engine Single cylinder, 4 stroke, 4 valve, DOHC
  • Power / Torque 24 bhp · 22 Nm @ 7,000 RPM
  • Kerb weight 144 kg
  • Seat height 875 mm
  • Fuel capacity 7.8 L (lightweight agile range)
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DUAL SPORT · 286 CC Fleet Ready Honda CRF300L

Honda CRF300L

Lightweight off-road agility with responsive power

The Honda CRF300L is the ultimate dirt bike for riders craving off-road adventures in Vietnam. From rugged mountain trails to jungle tracks and river crossings, this lightweight dual-sport machine delivers agility, power, and excitement. Perfect for Vietnam Dirt Bike Tours and enduro lovers who want to explore beyond the pavement.

  • Engine Liquid- cooled, Single, DOHC
  • Power / Torque 27 bhp · 26.6 Nm @ 6,500 RPM
  • Kerb weight 142 kg
  • Seat height 880 mm
  • Fuel capacity 7.8 L (lightweight trail agile range)
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Important Tour Advice · Read Before Riding

ESSENTIAL BOOKING & EXPEDITION TERMS
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Personal Tailoring: We can fully customize riding pace, daily distance, and accommodation to match your preferred travel dates and riding style.

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Deposit & Confirmation: A 30% deposit secures your tour booking. The remaining balance is payable prior to tour departure or upon arrival in Hanoi.

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Travel Insurance: Personal travel and medical insurance is compulsory for all riders participating in motorcycle adventure tours in Vietnam.

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Technical Support: In case of technical breakdown, we replace or repair the bike promptly. If an unavoidable issue shortens your ride, unused days are refunded.

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Rider Experience: All riders must be healthy, physically fit, and confident in their motorbiking ability for medium-to-large displacement motorcycles.

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Flexible Rescheduling: Deposits are non-refundable, but you are free to postpone your booking to another scheduled date should unforeseen changes arise.

What's Included & Excluded

9 DAYS · ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPEDITION

What's Included

  • Motorbike(s) (Honda or Yamaha)
  • Helmet(s)
  • Driving gears
  • Gasoline on tour
  • English speaking guides
  • Mechanic (only for group from 6 passengers)
  • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (based on Twin or Double room)
  • Homestay permission
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
  • Coffee or bottled water or 1 soft drink for every stopover en route.

Price & Reservation

TRANSPARENT PRICING · DIRECT LOCAL BOOKING
All-inclusive per rider
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Deposit to hold a place30% deposit upon confirmation
Payment termsBalance due on arrival / prior to tour
Motorcycle choiceIncluded with fuel & gears
Group format2 - 10 Riders (Max 12)
DIRECT OPERATOR GUARANTEE

All tours are organized and operated directly by Vietnam Motorbike Tour. Experienced English-speaking road captains, professional mechanics, and 24/7 dedicated support.

TALK TO A LOCAL EXPERT

Have questions about route difficulty, bike selection, or customized dates? Our tour specialists are ready to help you plan the ride.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best time of year to visit Vietnam?

The best time to ride Vietnam is spring (February to May) and autumn (August to November). Temperatures are moderate and rainfall is lighter. Northern mountain passes like Ha Giang and Ma Pi Leng are particularly majestic during autumn when terraced rice fields turn golden.

How can I ride motorbikes legally in Vietnam?

Riders should possess an International Driving Permit (IDP - 1968 Convention) with a valid motorcycle endorsement along with their home country motorcycle driving license. Our tour leader ensures all briefings and local regulations are respected.

Is it safe to ride a motorcycle in Vietnam?

Guided motorbike travel in Vietnam is safe and rewarding when accompanied by experienced road captains. We keep a controlled group pace, navigate challenging intersections smoothly, and enforce strict safety gear standards.

What riding gear is included and what should I bring?

We provide certified helmets, elbow and knee protection, and gloves. Riders are strongly encouraged to bring their own fitted riding jacket, waterproof motorcycle boots, and breathable rain gear for maximum personal comfort.

What happens in case of a mechanical breakdown?

Our tours carry toolkits and essential spare parts. For groups of 5 or more riders, an expert motorcycle mechanic travels with the group. If any bike experiences a major issue, it is repaired immediately or replaced with an equivalent machine.

Can pillion passengers (couples/friends) join?

Absolutely! Pillion passengers are warmly welcomed on our scenic routes. Our Honda CB500X and BMW R 1250 GS adventure machines provide superb two-up comfort with dedicated pillion rates.

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