VIETNAM ADVENTURE 4-DAY HO CHI MINH TO DALAT MOTORCYCLE TRIP

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Embarking on a motorbike trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat via coastline and Central Highland offers an unforgettable adventure through some of southern Vietnam's most diverse landscapes. This route takes us through bustling city streets, tranquil coastal towns, winding mountain roads, breathtaking views, authentic culture, and thrilling motorbike experiences.

DAY 1: SAI GON →  LONG HAI: 130 KM

We will meet at your hotel at 8: 30 am to pack the luggage for the 4-day motorbike journey to Ho Chi Minh City. As the biggest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is the busiest traffic with more than 7 million vehicles rolling on the street every day. We will ride to escape the city hustle quickly by taking the Cat Lai Ferry across the Dong Nai River.

After crossing the ferry, we will visit the Cao Dai temple, a Vietnamese religion. Caodaism is a syncretic religion founded in southern Vietnam in the 1920s. Combining elements from major world religions including Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity, and Islam, Cao Dai promotes unity and a belief in one Supreme Being, Cao Dai means high tower or highest power.

Continue our journey, we'll weave through rural landscapes and stop at the rubber plantations. This plantation was established by the French in the early 20th century. It initially supplied rubber to France and became a major industry in the region. Dong Nai’s climate and fertile soil make it ideal for rubber tree growth, with thousands of hectares dedicated to rubber cultivation.

We will take a part of the busy road to visit the Zen Monastery with its unique architecture and design. The monastery's architecture combines traditional Vietnamese Buddhist aesthetics with Zen simplicity. The monastery offers spaces for meditation and chanting, we will have a relaxing time and silent walking through the peaceful grounds of the Zen Temple.

Back to our motorbike ride, we will come to Binh Chau town for lunch and have a little rest here. Keep going to Long Hai, a coastal town in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, we‘ll visit the salt farm which is home to traditional salt farms that showcase an essential part of Vietnam’s agricultural heritage. Salt farming is a long-standing practice here where salt is harvested from seawater through natural evaporation. This centuries-old method is still widely used in Long Hai, especially during the dry season from December to April, when sunny days and consistent heat aid the evaporation process.

Arrive in Long Hai for the first busy day, we will check in at our hotel around 3 pm and go to the beach for swimming before the dark comes.

Accommodation: Hotel

DAY 2: LONG HAI →  MUI NE: 180 KM

Today is the longest day but it is a most stunning coastline way to Mui Ne, after breakfast we will take a short ride to the nicest beach view and stop for you to take a walk to the rock and take some great photos and ride to The Minh Dam Army Base, a historic site of the Vietnam War that served as a strategic base for the Viet Minh and Viet Cong forces during the wars against French and American forces. Located in the Minh Dam Mountains, it’s a place of both natural beauty and historical significance, as the rocky terrain and dense forests provide excellent cover and strategic advantage for guerrilla fighters.

We will take an hour's walk through the mountain to see remnants of the base, including bunkers, caves, and hidden shelters where soldiers lived, planned, and stored supplies. We will see some memorials and plaques honoring those who served and sacrificed here.

After visiting the base, we will take the stunning coastline to Ke Ga islet, it is a small, picturesque island known for its natural beauty, historic lighthouse, and tranquil atmosphere. Built by the French in 1899, the Ke Ga Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in Southeast Asia and one of Vietnam's tallest, standing at about 65 meters. Constructed with granite, it showcases classic French architecture and offers panoramic views of the surrounding ocean and coastline. The Ke Ga islet is accessible by boat from the mainland, with local fishermen often offering ferry services, especially at low tide. The short boat trip adds to the adventure, giving a closer view of the area's marine life and seascape. Continuing our trip, we will pass the coastline to Phan Thiet City for lunch and visit the Van Thuy Tu Whale’s worship which is a historic and cultural site. It was built in 1762, this ancient temple is dedicated to Cá Ông (the Whale God), which local fishermen revere as a protector deity believed to watch over them at sea. The temple houses an impressive collection of whale skeletons, including one approximately 22 meters in length, considered the largest in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Van Thuy Tu is also known for its traditional festivals, such as the Whale Worshipping Festival and the Fish Praying Festival, which draw many visitors and locals each year. These festivals celebrate maritime culture and pay homage to the Whale God, reflecting the deep spiritual connection of the coastal communities to the sea.

Keep going to our hotel in Mui Ne we will stop at Cham temples, This is one of the most ancient temple groups of the Champa kingdom in Binh Thuan, dating from the early 8th to 9th centuries, only small and medium in size, this tower crystallizes the quintessence of architectural techniques and decorative arts of the ancient Cham people. Arrive at our hotel at 5 pm.

 Accommodation: Hotel

DAY 3: MUI NE→ DI LINH: 130 KM

Leave Mui Ne town early after breakfast to visit the fairy stream where we can walk in a unique natural with red, and white dunes, a winding stream, and surrounding limestone formations. This shallow, clear stream flows through a narrow canyon bordered by dramatic rock formations, giving it an otherworldly appearance that resembles a fairy tale setting. After the fairy stream, we will stop at the fishing village for a short rest and listen to the story of the fisherman through our guides.

Keep going on our motorbike along the beautiful coastline and visit the white sand – dune, the must-see in the Mui Ne region. It is unlike the typical desert landscape, the dune is surrounded by a lush lake and greenery, creating a surreal mix of sand and oasis. The sand stretches in waves and ridges across the dunes, with some towering over 20 meters high, constantly reshaped by the coastal winds. The area is especially popular for outdoor activities like sandboarding, quad biking, and riding on off-road vehicles the dune is most breathtaking at sunrise and sunset when the sand reflects soft, warm hues, creating an otherworldly scene perfect for photography.

After that, we will continue our motorbike journey through the spectacular mountain landscapes and stop at the dragon fruit farm, which is the most famous dragon fruit region growth in Vietnam, the region’s hot, dry climate and sandy soil provide ideal conditions for growing dragon fruit, particularly the red-skinned variety with white or red flesh. Fields are filled with rows of trellises where the dragon fruit grows, it creates a surreal landscape, especially during the night when the farms are often illuminated for nighttime pollination. Dragon fruit farms in Muine are mesmerizing to explore, during the growing season, the plants bloom with large, white flowers, known as “moon flowers,” which open at night. Then, we are going to visit the K'ho hill tribe village that lives on the mountain and our experienced tour guide will try his best to explain to you the culture of this group among 54 different ethnic groups in Vietnam. 

Taking the stunning mountain loops to Di Linh town, we will visit the tea farm - the biggest area of tea farm growing in Vietnam. Di Linh’s tea plantations spread across rolling hills, forming vibrant green landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see, especially stunning in the early morning when mist hangs over the fields. Farmers in Di Linh traditionally harvest tea leaves by hand, and the process often becomes a picturesque scene, with workers in conical hats picking leaves in neat rows, this area offers a look into traditional Vietnamese tea cultivation. After visiting the tea farm, we will check in at our hotel. We will arrive at our homestay at 5 pm.

Accommodation: Homestay/ Hotel

DAY 4: DI LINH → DA LAT: 130 KM

We continue our motorbike journey for the second day to the breathtaking countryside road with beautiful landscapes and stop at the Pongour waterfall- known for its majestic multi-tiered cascade, the waterfall drops over seven levels of rocky terraces, stretching around 100 meters wide with a height of approximately 40 meters. Surrounded by lush greenery and untouched forest, it offers a breathtaking view and is especially beautiful in the rainy season (from September to November) when the water flow is strongest. 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 day.

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. Then, we will visit the coffee plantation, before trying the cup of coffee, our tour guide will explain to you how the coffee tree is grown in Vietnam and how the different tastes of different coffees like Robusta, Moka, Arabica, and special coffee is produced from the special animal - Weasel.

Keep going to the beautiful Dalat city, we will visit the follower village where we can see the farmers working on their colorful flower-like daisies, roses, lilies, and gerbera, in the morning is the busiest time that the farmers have to choose the best flowers for arrange it in the boxes and ready for export to the local markets and Ho Chi Minh city. We will arrive in Dalat around 5 pm and finish our motorbike 4-day trip.

√ 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 gears (Helmet, Elbow & Knee pads)

 • 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.

√ Important Notes

 • Pick up time: 8:30 am at your hotel or requested area in HCMC

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

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

 • For group tours, if a guest requests a private room, an additional surcharge will apply

 • The tour price does not include a support vehicle, or airport pick-up/drop-off, 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

 • Passengers sitting behind self-riding partners will be charged 70% of the $300 USD fee.

AN ADDITIONAL FEE APPLIES FOR SELF-RIDING