Central–South Vietnam Dirtbike Tour 6 Days: Offroad Trails to Saigon (One Way)

Leaving Hoi An, riders head inland through quiet countryside and rice paddies before the landscape shifts into rolling hills. The road climbs into cooler forested terrain, with light offroad tracks and small ethnic villages adding a sense of real exploration to the first day with The IA. By midday, the air cools and the scenery becomes more rugged, opening into bamboo forests and farmland stretching toward the border region. Approaching Ngoc Hoi, the landscape feels remote and peaceful, marking a strong start to the southbound journey.

Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 250km
Meal: Lunch, Dinner

Mist settles over the fields as riders leave Ngoc Hoi and follow red-earth backroads deeper into the highlands. Coffee plantations, pepper vines, and dense bamboo groves define the morning ride, offering both flow and scenery with The IA. As elevation rises, wide volcanic plateaus appear, giving long open views across the Central Highlands. Short offroad detours and traditional Bahnar and Xe Dang villages add cultural depth. By afternoon, riders enter Pleiku — a breezy plateau city surrounded by lakes and fertile volcanic soil.

b]Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 90km
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Riders move south from Pleiku across fertile plains lined with coffee farms and quiet rural villages. Forest patches, calm lakes, and old volcanic craters create a varied and scenic ride. Strong highland coffee and small rest stops shape the rhythm of the day with The IA. As Buon Ma Thuot approaches, the terrain widens into warm open farmland and cashew plantations. The city welcomes riders with bold coffee culture and a lively highland atmosphere.

b]Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 180km
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leaving Buon Ma Thuot, riders head east into rising terrain where farms and forested slopes gradually lead into cooler mountain air. Midday brings curving mountain roads, rocky streams, and light offroad sections through dense forest. Pine trees begin to dominate the landscape as riders enter the Da Lat plateau. By afternoon, vegetable farms and rolling hills guide the team into Da Lat — a calm, cool mountain city perfect for rest within the The IA journey.

b]Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 200km
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The descent from Da Lat begins through pine forests and sweeping mountain curves with misty valley views below. As riders drop into the lowlands, the climate shifts quickly from cool mountain air to dry coastal heat. Sunlit plains, rocky slopes, and fishing villages appear along the route, with sandy tracks and hidden beaches offering light offroad options. Reaching Phan Thiet, riders are welcomed by coastal breezes, palm-framed beaches, and a relaxed seaside atmosphere.

b]Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 150km
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leaving Phan Thiet, riders follow quiet backroads across sandy plains and rural villages before transitioning into farmland and shaded countryside routes. Small river crossings and local markets bring a steady, enjoyable pace with The IA. As the ride approaches Ho Chi Minh City, the scenery shifts from quiet rural stretches to the vibrant energy of Vietnam’s largest metropolis. Rolling into the city marks the completion of the full southbound journey from mountains to coast and into the urban heart of the south.

b]Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 170km
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch