MOTORBIKE TOUR 5 DAYS FROM NHA TRANG TO HO CHI MINH CITY

TOUR DESCRIPTION

A motorbike journey from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City via Central Highlands offers a thrilling adventure through the heart of Vietnam. This route takes you from the sun-soaked beaches of Nha Trang up into the cool, misty mountains of Dalat, and then through the rugged, culturally rich Central Highlands. Along the way, you’ll ride past coffee plantations, verdant forests, and spectacular waterfalls. Experiencing the authentic beauty of Vietnam’s highlands before descending into the bustling energy of Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 1: NHA TRANG →  DALAT: 150 KM

Before leaving Nha Trang, we will visit the thap ba Ponagar " Ponagar tower" which is an ancient Hindu temple, built by the Cham People who were a part of the Kingdom of Champa, this kingdom thrived along Vietnam's central coast from the 2nd century to around the 19th century, this temple is culturally and architecturally significant, as they showcase a blend of local and Indian-influenced styles. The mountain route takes us toward the west where you will enjoy the winding mountain road, stunning landscape, and lush green forest, stop at the spectacular view and natural waterfall on the top of mountain 723 at 1500 meters above sea level. Visit the sugar plantation and rice field then taking along the way to Dalat we will visit Linh Phuoc pagoda, the pagoda is adorned with colorful mosaics made from broken glass, pottery, and other materials, the most notable feature of the pagoda is the large dragon statue that winds its way around the structure and is crafted from thousands of pieces of colored glass and ceramics, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and artistry. After visiting the pagoda we will reach  Dalat around 4:00 pm.

Overnight: Hotel in Dalat.

DAY 2: DALAT →  LAK LAKE: 160 KM

Ready at your hotel at 8:30 am for the motorbike trip on the first day, we will head to the breathtaking countryside road of Dalat to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and stop at the follower village where we can see the farmers working on their colorful flower-like daisy, rose, lily and gerbera, in the morning is the busiest time that the farmers have to choose the best the flowers to arrange it in the boxes and ready for export to the local markets and Ho Chi Minh city. Back to the motorbike after visiting the beautiful flower farm, we will take the most stunning mountain pass of Dalat to Me Linh town where we will visit the coffee plantation, before trying the cup of coffee, our tour guide will explain to you how is the coffee tree's growth in Vietnam and how is the different taste of different coffee like Robusta, Moka, Arabica and a special coffee is produced from the special animal - Weasel.

After visiting this coffee farm and enjoying the coffee, continue our journey to a local family where you can try the taste of the strongest traditional homemade rice wine ( happy water ), and you will also understand how is the process of making rice wine through our tour guide. The next destination we will visit to the silk worm factory, the must-see place on our first day, here you will see and understand how the workers make silk products from the cocoons. After that, we will visit the Elephant Waterfall, which is the most beautiful waterfall in this area. Close to the fall is the Buddhist Temple, a huge Happy Buddha statue, and the highest Lady Buddha statue ( 71 meters high) in the south where you will enjoy your time and get a deeper understanding of Buddhism through our guides. Stop for lunch in the middle of the mountain road.

Relax and continue our motorbike trip through the stunning mountain roads and stop to visit the flooding village, people who live in these floating houses are moved from the Mekong Delta river to here for fishing and have created a small village on the river. Keep going an hour more on the winding motorbike through the villages and rice fields before getting to our hotel in Lak Lake for overnight. Finish our first day of motorbike trip at 5 pm.

Overnight: Lak Lake Hotel.

DAY 3:  LAK LAKE → DAK MIL:  120 KM

Wake up early 6 am for the dug-out canoe trip, this trip offers a serene and authentic experience of Vietnam’s Central Highlands. Lak Lake, one of the largest natural freshwater lakes in the region, is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and traditional M’nong ethnic villages, creating a peaceful, scenic backdrop.

On this journey, you’ll board a wooden dugout canoe, handcrafted by locals, and gently paddle across the tranquil, glassy waters of the lake. As you drift along, you’ll see local fishermen, herds of water buffalo, and diverse bird species, offering a glimpse into the daily life and natural beauty of the area. The ride also often brings views of the remote M’nong villages along the lakeshore, where traditional stilt houses dot the landscape, preserving ancient customs.

Before Leaving the wildlife of Lak Lake to Dakmil, we will walk around the village to see many houses made from bamboo and wood, elevated to protect against floods and provide ventilation in the warm climate. The M’nong people have lived here for generations, maintaining their unique customs, stilt houses, and traditional crafts. You can see the M’nong way of life, from farming and fishing to weaving and other traditional crafts. If we come to the festival, we will see M'nong people play folk music, dances, and celebrations, often performed with the beating of gongs.

Goodbye to an authentic village, again our second day on the motorbike journey we will visit Draysap waterfall, the most beautiful and massive waterfall in Dak Lak region for relaxing and swimming. Before coming here, we will have the option to go to the local market to buy fresh chicken and baguettes for a picnic lunch in the national park or have lunch in the local restaurant. After swimming, we will walk about half an hour through the national park to see another beautiful waterfall. Continue our Easy Rider trip, we will take a ride through the rice field roads and village roads and stop at the pepper plantation where you can try the hot fresh taste of the plant. Take a rest on the hammock for a cup of coffee and ride around 35 km more on the countryside road to our homestay.

Overnight in homestay/ hotel.

DAY 4: DAK MIL → DONG XOAI:  196 KM

Leaving Dakmil after breakfast, ready for a day-long to Dong Xoai town on Ho Chi Minh Road, we will stop to visit a cocoa plantation which is a special area to plant these trees, and hear about how to make chocolate from our tour guide.  Rolling on Ho Chi Minh Road and a part of Ho Chi Minh Trail, our guide will tell you more about the civil war of Vietnam between northern and southern Vietnam before 1975. And also the history of the trail when was it built and what was the purpose of the trail.

Keep riding on a stunning mountain road along the border belt between Vietnam and Cambodia and visit another hill tribe village. Stop at the cashew plantation and factory which is the biggest cashew-growing region and exporting in the world, you can see how the workers make the cashew products for exporting and they welcome you to try its taste. After the factory we will visit another farm - a rubber plantation, where we will tell you about the tapping and processing of the rubber resin which requires skill to avoid damaging the trees and is often done in the early morning when the temperatures are cooler, maximizing latex flow. The sight of a rubber plantation is particularly beautiful in autumn when the leaves turn yellow before falling, leaving the trees bare for a short period, which creates a tranquil, almost surreal landscape.

Continue our motorbike trip to Dong Xoai town and visit the Martyrs' Cemetery which is the largest war cemetery in Dong Xoai. It serves as a resting place and memorial for the hundreds of North Vietnamese soldiers who died along the Ho Chi Minh Road during the Vietnam War. This cemetery is a significant site for both historical and emotional reflection, commemorating the sacrifices made during the war. We will take a few km more to our hotel in Dong Xoai.

Overnight: hotel.

DAY 5: DONG XOAI→ SAI GON: 130 KM

Wake up early in the morning we will pack our luggage and be ready for the last day trip, the first stop we will visit the broken bridge which was used for killing people during the French and American war and our guide will explain to you the history of this area. The highlight of this last day is the Cu Chi tunnel, a historical area that shows how the North Vietnamese army was against the American and South Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War. The tunnel located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City, is a vast underground network used by Viet Cong soldiers ( North Vietnam Comunism - VC) during the Vietnam War. Stretching over 250 kilometers, the tunnels played a crucial role as a hiding spot, supply route, and communication channel. The tunnel also contained living quarters, kitchens, storage rooms, and even hospitals, making them a self-sustained underground community. It was designed with multiple levels and narrow passages to prevent enemy penetration, and it had air vents camouflaged to resemble termite mounds for ventilation. The Viet Cong soldiers could emerge, attack, and disappear back into the tunnels, evading detection, some sections were even booby-trapped for added defense.

During the visit to the tunnel, you can try to get into the tunnel by crawling 15 meters, 30 meters, or more if possible, or shutting the gun ( optional activity). Then have lunch and keep going to the busy road of Sai Gon around 3:00 to 4:00 pm.

Finish our Memorial 4 days motorbike journey in Sai Gon.

√ What's included

 • Motorbike driver

 • Hotel pick up/drop off 

 • English speaking tour guides

 • Sightseeing tickets

 • Accommodation: Double or twin shared rooms at hotel/ homestay: 2 guests/ room

 • Motorcycle protective gear (Helmet, Elbows & Knees)

 • Raincoat

 • Souvenirs from our company (Tank top, rubber wristband).

√ What's not included

 • Personal expenses

 • Meals and Drinks

 • Medical insurance

 • Bike damages (For self-riding)

 • Tips (Tipping is not expected but appreciated).

√ Important Notes

 • Pick up time: 8:30 am at your hotel or requested area in Nha Trang city 

 • We can tailor a tour to your preferences and desired dates

 • During the trip, we provide private rooms at the homestay or 2-star hotel standard. If you want to upgrade to a higher hotel standard, please request it which incurs an extra charge

 • The tour price does not include support vehicle, or airport pick-up, but we can arrange these services for an additional cost if needed

 • The tour cost can be changed depending on the low/high tourist season or other special requests, please contact us to get the right price for your tour.

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