This ultimate 28-day Vietnam motorbike itinerary covers the extreme south to the far north. Starting in Ho Chi Minh City, you will loop through the Mekong Delta, ride the coastal roads and the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail, and conquer the spectacular Northern Mountains before finishing in Hanoi.This 28-day Vietnam motorbike itinerary takes you from the Southern Mekong Delta, up through the Central Highlands, along the coast, and deep into the Northern mountains before ending in Hanoi.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre (90 km) ( L , D)

8:00 AM pick up at ypur hotel - Navigate out of Saigon traffic heading south.

Ride through narrow rustic paths shaded by coconut trees.

Cross rivers via local commuter ferries.

Stay in a local riverside homestay. 

Day 2: Ben Tre to Can Tho (120 km) ( B , L , D )

Cruise along flat roads winding through fruit orchards.

Cross the massive Co Chien bridge.

Arrive in the heart of the Mekong Delta.

Explore the city’s lively night market. 

Day 3: Can Tho to Dong Xoai (210 km) (B , L , D )

Wake early for the Cai Rang floating market.

Ride north, bypassing Saigon's heavy city center.

Enter the gateway of the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Watch the flat delta change into rolling hills. 

Day 4: Dong Xoai to Gia Nghia (130 km) ( B, L, D )

Ride the smooth, undulating DT741 highway.

Pass vast rubber and cashew plantations.

Experience your first taste of true highland elevation.

Enjoy cool evening mountain breezes.

Day 5: Gia Nghia to Da Lat (180 km) ( B , L )

Climb steep mountain switchbacks into Central Highlands.

Ride through pine forests and coffee farms.

Arrive in the cool, French-influenced alpine town.

Warm up with local hotpot.

Day 6: Da Lat Rest & Exploration Day ( B )

Give your bike a quick maintenance check.

Visit the architectural marvel of the Crazy House.

Ride around Xuan Huong Lake.

Explore nearby Thuyen Vien Truc Lam monastery.

Day 7: Da Lat to Nha Trang (140 km) ( B, L)

Conquer the breathtaking, misty Khanh Le Pass.

Descend 1,500 meters down to the coast.

Watch mountains turn into turquoise ocean views.

Relax on Nha Trang’s sandy beaches. 

Day 8: Nha Trang to Quy Nhon (220 km) ( B, L )

Ride the epic, sweeping DT657I coastal road.

Pass through quiet, undeveloped fishing villages.

Cruise alongside dramatic cliffs overlooking the ocean.

Eat fresh seafood right off the boats. 

Day 9: Quy Nhon to Hoi An (300 km) ( B, L )

Tackle the longest mileage day of the journey.

Ride Highway 1A with caution alongside heavy vehicles.

Turn off onto scenic detours near Sa Huynh.

Arrive in the glowing lantern-lit Ancient Town. 

Day 10: Hoi An Rest & Culture Day ( B )

Get custom clothing made at local tailor shops.

Walk through the historic pedestrian-only streets.

Relax at nearby An Bang beach.

Eat local specialties like Cao Lau noodles.

Day 11: Hoi An to Hue via Hai Van Pass (130 km) ( B, L )

Ride the legendary, world-famous Hai Van Pass.

Stop at the peak for panoramic ocean vistas.

Cruise along the scenic, quiet Lap An Lagoon.

Arrive in Vietnam's former imperial capital. 

Day 12: Hue Historical Exploration Day ( B )

Tour the sprawling, ancient Imperial Citadel.

Ride out to the grandiose Khai Dinh Tomb.

Visit the iconic seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda.

Try traditional bun bo Hue for dinner.

Day 13: Hue to Khe Sanh (170 km) ( B , L )

Leave the coast via historic Highway 9.

Ride past former DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) battlegrounds.

Spot remnants of the war around Dakrong Bridge.

Arrive in the misty, high-altitude coffee outpost. 

Day 14: Khe Sanh to Phong Nha - Western Ho Chi Minh Trail (220 km) ( B , L )

Ride the most remote, pristine segment of the trip.

Wind through dense, untouched jungle mountains.

Encounter virtually zero traffic for hours.

Crucial Tip: Fill your fuel tank completely before starting. 

Day 15: Phong Nha Cave Exploration Day ( B )

Give your body and motorbike a rest.

Take a scenic boat tour into Phong Nha Cave.

Day 16: Phong Nha to Tan Ky (270 km) (B , L )

Follow the smooth Eastern Ho Chi Minh Highway.

Ride through wide, agricultural limestone valleys.

Stop at the historic KM0 monument in Tan Ky.

Experience authentic, rural hospitality untouched by tourism.

Day 17: Tan Ky to Ninh Binh (240 km) ( B , L )

Travel north through peaceful rolling green hills.

Watch massive limestone karsts erupt from flat fields.

Arrive in Tam Coc's dramatic valley landscapes.

Bike through paths bordered by sheer rock walls. 

Day 18: Ninh Binh to Mai Chau (140 km) ( B , L , D)

Leave the lowlands via winding mountain roads.

Climb up to the beautiful Thung Khe Pass.

Drop down into an idyllic stilt-house valley.

Stay overnight in a traditional White Thai homestay. 

Day 19: Mai Chau to Mu Cang Chai (220 km) ( B, L, D)

Ride alongside the massive, blue Da River reservoir.

Climb into the high-altitude Northern highlands.

Capture views of jaw-dropping sculpted rice terraces.

Stay in a rustic mountain eco-lodge. 

Day 20: Mu Cang Chai to Sapa (160 km) ( B , L, D )

Ride through sprawling, vibrant green tea hills.

Conquer the towering, majestic O Quy Ho Pass.

Cross the highest paved mountain road in Vietnam.

Arrive in the bustling, cool mountain resort city. 

Day 21: Sapa to Ha Giang City (240 km) ( B , L , D )

Descend the mountains down to Lao Cai border town.

Ride twisty, challenging roads along the Chinese border.

Watch the terrain turn jagged and severe.

Grab your mandatory border permit in Ha Giang. 

Day 22: Ha Giang to Dong Van (140 km) ( B , L , D )

Begin the world-famous Ha Giang Loop.

Ride through the surreal Heaven Gate pass.

Wind through the dramatic rock formations of the Karst Geopark.

Explore the historic, quiet Dong Van Old Quarter. 

Day 23: Dong Van to Meo Vac via Ma Pi Leng Pass (30 km) ( B , L, D )

Tackle the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass.

Ride the sky-high road carved directly into cliffs.

Gaze down at the emerald-green Nguoc Que River below.

Take a steep, winding detour down to the water.

Day 24: Meo Vac to Cao Bang (200 km) ( B , L ,D )

Navigate the thrilling, multi-tiered Me Pia 14-story pass.

Ride alongside rushing, pristine mountain rivers.

Watch the jagged limestone spikes shift into lush hills.

Rest up in the quiet northern city. 

Day 25: Cao Bang to Ban Gioc Waterfall to Quang Uyen (140 km) ( B , L, D )

Ride to the border of China.

Witness the thunderous, majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall.

Take a bamboo raft right up to the roaring falls.

Stay in an authentic Nung ethnic stone-house village. 

Day 26: Quang Uyen to Ba Be Lake (160 km) ( B , L , D )

Ride smooth, sweeping curves through rural countryside.

Enter the dense forest of Ba Be National Park.

Arrive at Vietnam's largest natural fresh-water lake.

Relax with a cold beer next to the water. 

Day 27: Ba Be Lake Boat Tour & Rest Day ( B , L , D)

Give your bike its final check-up of the trip.

Take a tranquil boat cruise across the lake.

Swim in the clear, refreshing water.

Enjoy a home-cooked feast prepared by your hosts. 

Day 28: Ba Be Lake to Hanoi (220 km) ( B , L )

Complete the final leg of your massive country loop.

Ride down from the mountains onto the flat plains.

Navigate the intense, chaotic traffic entering Hanoi.

Celebrate your epic journey in the Old Quarter at your own hotel .

Tour Inclusive :

– Accommodation based on twin sharing occupancy at hotel,guesthouse…27 nights.

– Meals as indicated in program,B=Breakfast , L=Lunches ,D=Dinner,

– Professional English speaking guide

– Boat, Ferry trip mention in itinerary,

– Pump, bike tools, spares tubes, Honda Motorbike and helmet

–Water, snacks and fruits for riding day

– All entrance fees for sightseeing as indicated in the program,

– Service charges, rooms tax and handling fees,,,

Tour Exclusive :

– Travel assurance ,Visa stamping fee,

– Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks,

– Additional transport required due to any emergency situation,

– Tips for guides and driver

– Personal expenses and other services which are not mentioned in the program.,

– Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh city and Hanoi

– Meals and drinks not mentioned in the program,

– Optional excursions