Ride Vietnam’s Legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail & Central Highlands
Travel off the beaten path from the ancient charm of Hoi An to the pine-scented heights of Dalat on a 6-day motorbike adventure you’ll never forget. This epic Easy Rider tour leads you through lush jungles, wartime relics, spectacular waterfalls, and the rich cultural tapestry of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities. You’ll ride scenic back roads and historic passes, connect with locals, and discover a side of Vietnam few ever see.
📍 Tour Overview
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Start: Hoi An or Da Nang
- End: Dalat
- Departure Time: 08:30 AM
- Price: $480 (was $540)
- Group Size: Max 20 people
- Minimum Age: 6+
- Availability: Year-round
- Also Runs in Reverse: Dalat to Hoi An
🌟 Tour Highlights
- 🏞️ Winding mountain roads & rugged highland terrain
- 🌳 Ho Chi Minh Trail & old-growth forests
- 🌊 Waterfalls & hidden “Fairy Pools”
- 🏡 Ethnic villages of Ede, Bana, M’nong, and K’Ho tribes
- 🐘 Elephant Rock Mountain
- 🍜 Local food, coffee farms, and silk-making
- 🛕 My Son Holyland & Vietnam War historical sites
✅ What’s Included
- English-speaking guide/driver
- Motorbike rental with helmet
- Gas/petrol
- Entrance fees
- Waterproof bags & raincoats
❌ Not Included
- Accommodation (5 nights)
- Food & drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
🗺️ Daily Itinerary
DAY 1: Hoi An → Kham Duc (150 KM – 5 hrs)
- Pickup from your hotel at 08:30 AM
- Ride through peaceful rice paddies & rural villages
- Visit incense-making and rice paper workshops
- Explore My Son Holyland – ancient Cham ruins
- Ride through forests and mountain passes of the Ho Chi Minh Trail
- Arrive in Kham Duc by late afternoon, check-in & overnight stay
DAY 2: Kham Duc → Kon Tum (170 KM – 6 hrs)
- Journey through rainforests and Truong Son mountain passes
- Swim at a refreshing mountain waterfall
- Visit historic war sites: Charlie Hill, Phoenix Airport, Dak To – Tan Canh battlefields
- Check-in at a local hotel in Kon Tum
DAY 3: Kon Tum → Chu Se (180 KM – 6 hrs)
- Visit the beautiful French-era Wooden Church
- Stop at Vinh Son Orphanage
- Ride to Kon Ktu village of the Bana ethnic group
- Ride scenic mountain routes through tea plantations
- Visit Sea Lake – a stunning former volcanic crater
- Check-in at a resort by the lake in Chu Se
DAY 4: Chu Se → Cu Jut (230 KM – 7 hrs)
- Ride along remote stretches of the Ho Chi Minh Trail
- Visit a welcoming Ede minority village
- Reach the breathtaking Dray Sap Waterfall
- Swim in the “Fairy Pool”
- Stay overnight in a traditional Long House
- Enjoy a local-style dinner with BBQ and bamboo-cooked rice
DAY 5: Cu Jut → Lak Lake (120 KM – 3 hrs)
- Visit local workshops: noodle-making & traditional coffee roasting
- Hike up Elephant Rock Mountain for sweeping highland views
- Ride past rice paddies, smiling villagers, and tranquil countryside
- Arrive at your lakeside hotel in Lak by early evening
DAY 6: Lak → Dalat (165 KM – 5 hrs)
- Morning coffee by the lake, observe M’nong people rowing boats
- Walk through Jun Village to learn M’nong traditions
- Ride mountain passes into Dalat’s cool pine hills
- Visit a K’Ho Ethnic Village en route
- Explore local farming communities cultivating flowers, tea, coffee, and mushrooms
- Arrive in Dalat before sunset, drop-off at your hotel — tour ends
🧡 Why You’ll Love This Tour
- Ride Vietnam’s most scenic & culturally rich routes
- Connect deeply with ethnic communities
- Avoid tourist crowds & access remote gems
- Ride safely with local, licensed guides
- Soak in the real Vietnam — from war history to mountain legends
Ready to experience the soul of Vietnam on two wheels?
👉 Book the Hoi An to Dalat Motorbike Tour now – and ride beyond the map!
