Saigon to Hanoi – The Ho Chi Minh Trail Motorbike Tour (20 Days)

Embark on the ultimate Vietnam motorcycle adventure with our 20-day Easy Rider Saigon to Hanoi Motorbike Tour via the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail. Ride through the heart of Vietnam’s history, nature, and culture — from bustling Ho Chi Minh City to charming Hoi An, stunning Phong Nha caves, and the majestic mountains of the Central Highlands.

Whether you’re a solo traveler or in a group, this motorbike tour from Saigon to Hanoi guarantees an unforgettable experience packed with authentic encounters, historical sites, hidden trails, and breathtaking landscapes.

Tour Overview

Duration: 20 Days / 19 Nights
Start Point: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
End Point: Hanoi
Distance: Approx. 2,400 km
Departure Time: 08:30 AM (flexible)
Availability: All year round
Min Age: 5+
Max Group Size: 20
Tour Type: Private / Group / Pillion / Self-ride
Price: $1,900 (Discounted from $2,300)

What’s Included & Excluded
✅ English-speaking Easy Rider tour guide
✅ Motorcycle & helmet
✅ Gasoline/petrol
✅ Entrance fees & ferry tickets
✅ Waterproof bags & raincoats

❌ 19 nights’ accommodation (hotels & homestays)
❌ Food & drinks
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Tips & insurance

Tour Highlights

Ho Chi Minh Trail (historical route)
Hai Van Pass & Lang Co Bay
Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO)
Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park (UNESCO)
Vinh Moc Tunnels, Khe Sanh Combat Base
Highlands: Dalat, Lak Lake, Kon Tum, Chu Se
Local cuisine, coffee plantations & silkworm farms
Ethnic minority villages (Bahnar, Ede, Mnong, Muong, K’ho)
Scenic coastlines & limestone caves
Ninh Binh, Cuc Phuong National Park

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Saigon – Long Hai Beach (140 km)

Leave behind Saigon’s buzz and ride out to the coast. Cross the Saigon River by ferry, pass through rubber plantations, and visit the Minh Dam Army Base. Relax in the Binh Chau hot springs before ending the day at peaceful Long Hai Beach.

Day 2: Long Hai – Mui Ne (150 km)

Enjoy scenic coastal roads, stop at Ke Ga Lighthouse (SE Asia’s oldest), visit ancient Champa Towers, and the Whale Temple. Relax at Mui Ne Beach after exploring the dunes and fairy springs.

Day 3: Mui Ne – Bao Loc (160 km)

Ride through dragon fruit farms, sand dunes, and Red Canyon before heading inland to the Central Highlands. Visit K’ho ethnic villages and experience their daily life and traditions.

Day 4: Bao Loc – Dalat (140 km)

Visit tea plantations, coffee farms, Pongour & Elephant waterfalls, and silk-making villages. Arrive in the French-colonial mountain town of Dalat and explore its architecture and cool climate.

Day 5: Dalat – Lak Lake (165 km)

Discover the Crazy House and Dalat Railway Station before heading to Lak Lake. Stop at a bamboo chopstick factory and trek in rainforests. Experience Mnong tribe life with an optional homestay.

Day 6: Lak – Cu Jut (130 km)

Explore Jun Village, trek Elephant Rock, and swim in Dray Sap Waterfall’s Fairy Pool. Spend the night in a longhouse in the jungle, enjoying a traditional highland BBQ dinner.

Day 7: Cu Jut – Chu Se (180 km)

Follow the Ho Chi Minh Trail through dense forests and minority villages. Learn about traditional farming, rice paper making, and Vietnam War history.

Day 8: Chu Se – Kon Tum (150 km)

Visit Sea Lake (a volcanic crater), Kon Tum Prison, the Wooden Church, and Vinh Son Orphanage. Learn about Bahnar traditions in Kon K’tu Village.

Day 9: Kon Tum – Kham Duc (160 km)

Continue along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, stopping at Phoenix Airport and Charlie Hill. Meet ethnic groups like Bana and Ede and arrive at Kham Duc, a peaceful mountain town.

Day 10: Kham Duc – Hoi An (140 km)

Cross the Thu Bon River by ferry and explore My Son Sanctuary (UNESCO). Arrive in Hoi An Ancient Town and enjoy its lantern-lit streets and rich heritage.

Day 11: Hoi An – Hue (175 km)

Ride through Tra Que Vegetable Village and Marble Mountain, then conquer the legendary Hai Van Pass. Stop at Lang Co Beach and Elephant Springs before reaching Hue.

Day 12: Hue – Khe Sanh (190 km)

Explore Hue Citadel, Minh Mang Tomb, and Hamburger Hill. Travel the Ho Chi Minh Trail and visit minority villages en route to Khe Sanh.

Day 13: Khe Sanh – Dong Hoi (200 km)

Visit the DMZ, Hien Luong Bridge, and Vinh Moc Tunnels. Ride through the northern Truong Son mountain range to Dong Hoi.

Day 14: Dong Hoi – Phong Nha (70 km)

Visit Phu Hoa Church and ‘Battlefield Village’ before exploring Phong Nha Cave by boat. Spend the night in Phong Nha.

Day 15: Phong Nha – Ky Anh (180 km)

Say goodbye to Phong Nha and head to Da Nhay Beach, shrimp farms, and salt villages. Stop at Ngang Pass and stay overnight in Ky Anh.

Day 16: Ky Anh – Vinh (120 km)

Explore Huong Tich Pagoda and the Dong Loc Crossroad. Learn about Vietnam’s literary heritage at the Nguyen Du Memorial and stay in Ho Chi Minh’s hometown.

Day 17: Vinh – Thanh Hoa (224 km)

Visit Sen Village (Ho Chi Minh’s birthplace), Ba Trieu Temple, and traditional mat-weaving and stone-carving villages.

Day 18: Thanh Hoa – Ninh Binh (90 km)

Discover the Ho Dynasty Citadel, and explore the majestic karsts of Tam Coc, Trang An, and Bai Dinh Temple. Visit Cuc Phuong National Park.

Day 19: Ninh Binh – Hoa Binh (140 km)

Ride through rural areas and meet the Muong ethnic minority. Visit spiritual sites like Fish Springs and Fairy Caves. Overnight in a local homestay.

Day 20: Hoa Binh – Hanoi (110 km)

On the final day, visit Hoa Binh Lake and the local hydroelectric station. Ride through Viet-Muong villages before arriving in bustling Hanoi by late afternoon.