Tour Introduction

This Hanoi to HCMC crossing Vietnam tour is the big one — the whole country's diversity packed into 18 unforgettable days of dirtbike riding from north to south. Starting in Hanoi and finishing in Saigon, the route crosses roughly 2,795 km of limestone valleys, ethnic mountain villages, historic sections of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, the great cave region of Phong Nha, the central coast, the pine-clad highlands, the sand dunes of the south and the waterways of the Mekong Delta.

Built for riders who want to say they've ridden the length of Vietnam, this Hanoi to HCMC crossing Vietnam tour balances big days in the saddle with two rest days — in Hoi An and Da Lat — so you and the bike stay fresh across nearly three weeks on the road. It's an intermediate-level expedition through jungle corridors, war-era routes, coastal plains, red-earth coffee country and delta dikes, with deep cultural immersion the whole way. Fully supported with a dirtbike and fuel, an English-speaking guide, hotels and homestays, all meals and a backup bus, it's the definitive coast-to-delta crossing of the country.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 — Hanoi to Ninh Binh

The Hanoi to HCMC crossing Vietnam tour departs the capital, riding through countryside, rice paddies and villages toward the dramatic limestone karst landscape of Ninh Binh — an easy introduction to the terrain ahead.

Distance: 100 km · Meals: Lunch, Dinner · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 2 — Ninh Binh to Pu Luong

Climb into the foothills and terraced valleys, following dirt paths through bamboo forests and past ethnic villages as the route ascends into the mountains of the Pu Luong reserve.

Distance: 130 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 3 — Pu Luong to Tan Ky

Ride through forested valleys, gravel slopes and open farmland toward Tan Ky, the symbolic northern gateway of the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Distance: 130 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 4 — Tan Ky to Phong Nha

A long day of remote trail sections through jungle corridors, rivers and winding mountain roads, with limestone towers rising near the destination — the cave country of Phong Nha.

Distance: 250 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 5 — Phong Nha to Khe Sanh

Ride forest passes, old war zones and isolated valleys with soft-earth sections through rugged, history-laden terrain to Khe Sanh.

Distance: 200 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 6 — Khe Sanh to Hoi An

Descend from the mountains toward the coastal plains through green valleys and farming villages, transitioning from the highlands to the riverside charm of Hoi An.

Distance: 250 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 7 — Hoi An (Rest Day)

A full rest day for bike checks, beaches, exploring the old town or an optional short ride — a well-earned pause at the midpoint of the journey.

Distance: 0 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 8 — Hoi An to Prao

Climb into the Truong Son mountains on forested curves and river-valley roads, a short but scenic day of mountain ascent to Prao.

Distance: 95 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 9 — Prao to Kham Duc

Ride remote highland backroads, forest slopes and rural villages past streams, plantations and rolling hills — scenic but rugged riding to Kham Duc.

Distance: 80 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 10 — Kham Duc to Kon Tum

Follow red-earth roads through coffee plantations and open highland valleys, passing ethnic villages and wooden stilt houses into Kon Tum.

Distance: 180 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 11 — Kon Tum to Nha Trang

Descend from the highlands through farmland and warm inland plains to the coast, arriving at the beach town of Nha Trang past fishing villages.

Distance: 250 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 12 — Nha Trang to Da Lat

Climb into cooler pine forests on winding mountain passes, ascending from the coast to the highland city of Da Lat.

Distance: 140 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 13 — Da Lat (Rest Day)

A second rest day — optional waterfalls, pine trails or a lakeside café — to recharge before the final push south.

Distance: 0 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 14 — Da Lat to Mui Ne

Descend from the pine forests into dry lowlands and desert-like plains, riding through rocky countryside to the sand dunes and beaches of Mui Ne.

Distance: 210 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 15 — Mui Ne to Ben Tre

Head inland through plantations, open plains and river zones into the Mekong region, on orchard trails and canal roads through garden-filled countryside to Ben Tre.

Distance: 250 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 16 — Ben Tre to Can Tho

Ride the island districts using small ferries and village bridges along dirt dikes and lush orchard trails — a true taste of Mekong Delta water life — to Can Tho.

Distance: 100 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 17 — Can Tho to Chau Doc

Follow rice-field dikes, palm-lined canal paths and river routes through rural delta terrain to Chau Doc, with floating villages and a border-region atmosphere.

Distance: 180 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel/homestay

Day 18 — Chau Doc to Saigon

The final push on countryside backroads, soft-earth trails and plantation zones, completing the north-to-south crossing with arrival in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).

Distance: 250 km · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · End: Ho Chi Minh City

Trip facts: 18 days / 17 nights · approx. 2,795 km · 4–6 hours' riding per day · intermediate difficulty · Hanoi to Saigon, north to south, with rest days in Hoi An and Da Lat. Dirtbike (CRF 300L, Yamaha Tenere 700) and fuel, English-speaking guide, hotels/homestays, all meals & backup bus included. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner. Routes may vary with weather and season.

Tour Conclusion

This Hanoi to HCMC crossing Vietnam tour is the ultimate way to experience the whole country on two wheels — 18 days and around 2,795 km from the limestone karst of the north to the waterways of the Mekong Delta, taking in Pu Luong, the Ho Chi Minh Trail, the caves of Phong Nha, the central coast and Hoi An, the pine highlands of Da Lat, the dunes of Mui Ne and the delta towns of Ben Tre, Can Tho and Chau Doc. Few journeys pack so much of Vietnam's landscape and culture into one continuous ride.

With big riding days balanced by rest days in Hoi An and Da Lat, and full support throughout — dirtbike and fuel, an English-speaking guide, hotels and homestays, all meals and a backup bus — this expedition lets you focus on the adventure while everything else is handled. If you want to ride the entire length of Vietnam from Hanoi to Saigon, this is the trip. Dates and bikes can be tailored to your group; get in touch to book your Hanoi to HCMC crossing Vietnam tour and ride the country coast to delta.

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