What are the typical durations and routes for a Ho Chi Minh Trail motorbike tour from Saigon to Hanoi?

Tours usually last 8 days to 3-4 weeks, covering approximately 1,880km. Routes connect historical sites and cities like Saigon, Buon Ma Thuot, Phong Nha, and Hanoi.

What is included in the price of these motorbike tours (e.g., accommodation, meals, fuel, guides)?

Generally includes the motorbike, fuel, maintenance, accommodation, all meals, an English-speaking guide, safety gear, and all fees. Support vehicles are sometimes included. Exclusions typically cover personal expenses, alcohol, tips, and personal insurance.

What are the requirements for participants, such as driving licenses and visas?

Participants need a valid Vietnamese driving license (or a converted 1968 International Driving Permit). A valid passport and a Vietnam tourist visa are essential. Personal health/travel insurance covering motorbike riding is highly recommended.

Ho Chi Minh Trails - Crossing Vietnam from Hanoi to Saigon 15 Days

Itinerary Overview

Vietnam, located on the Indochina Peninsula, is well-known for its long, narrow S shape. The country has approximately 4,500 kilometers of shoreline, stretching from north to south, and its topography ranges from high mountains to low, flat plains and deserts. We’ll journey through ancient cities, stunning coastlines, lush rainforests, twisty mountain passes, limestone caves, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, relics of the Vietnam War, and picturesque landscapes along the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail. The 14-day motorbike tour from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City offers unique flexibility, a hassle-free experience, and a far more pleasant ride, away from the traffic and road conditions in Vietnam.

We can be sure it’s one of our most fantastic adventures, and this will be the trip of your lifetime. Pack your bag with a sense of adventure, and we’ll take care of the rest!

Tour Highlights

Vietnam Motorcycle Tour on Ho Chi Minh Trails
Touch every corner from North to South Vietnam on bikes in 2 weeks
Check in at the three-country border junction of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Discover the idyllic town of Hoi An, lit by numerous lanterns.
Visit one of the world’s largest cave systems, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
Visit Khe Sanh Historic Site
Know More About Feudalism, Hue Kingdom
Danang Beach City, the best city in Vietnam
Buon Me Thuat, Central Highland in Vietnam where the best coffee comes from

Welcome to Vietnam, Hanoi Capital

Hanoi - Mai Chau

Mai Chau - Nghe An

Nghe An - Vinh

Vinh - Phong Nha

Phong Nha - Khe Sanh

Khe Sanh - Hue

Hue - Hoi An

Hoi An Free Day

Hoi An - Kon Tum

Kon Tum - Buon Me Thuot

Buon Me Thuot - Nha Trang

Nha Trang - Da Lat

Da Lat - Nam Cat Tien National Park

Nam Cat Tien National Park - Ho Chi Minh city

Overview

Details

Prices

FAQs

Summary

September, 1st 2025: Welcome to Vietnam, Hanoi Capital

As you hit the ground at Noi Bai airport, you are greeted by the company’s representative and taken to your hotel by private transfer. You will be free to relax or explore the Old Quarter for the rest of the day until the evening with a welcome dinner. Your team will meet the crew, who will accompany you on the trip.

Summary:
• Accommodation: La Selva Hotel
• Meals: Welcome Dinner.
September, 2nd 2025: Hanoi - Mai Chau

The trip Ho Chi Minh Trails - Crossing Vietnam from Hanoi to Saigon 15 Days starts with the bustle of the morning rush hour in the capital. After an early breakfast, our bus will pick you up at your hotel to the departure spot. We will spend 30 minutes in the morning having a riding briefing and getting acquainted with the bike before we start our trip to Mai Chau.
Along the way, the ride will open up the scenery of limestone mountains and vast paddy fields. The first Pass challenging us will be the White Stone Pass, a unique symbol of Hoa Binh province. This Pass leads to Mai Chau town, where we spend a night. Evening brings dinner with a touch of local "happy water" – rice wine and a Thai Dance music show.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Mai Chau Friendly Homestay
• Distance: 152km
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September, 3rd 2025: Mai Chau - Nghe An

This morning, we’ll keep exploring the beauties of this fantastic land with some dirt tracks to get deeper inside the villages before leaving for the next destination on a newly-opened shortcut by our iron horses. After lunch, we’ll continue our motorbike tour on the parallel road to the western borders of Laos to reach Que Phong, a place considered the wild version of Da Lat in Central Vietnam. Unwind at this precious gem with its wild beauty and strong national cultural identity.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Farmstay Nhat Minh
• Distance: 169 km
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September, 4th 2025: Nghe An - Vinh

After breakfast in the capital, we will continue our journey Ho Chi Minh Trails - Crossing Vietnam from Hanoi to Saigon 15 Days. There are few things more relaxing than driving through the Nature Reserve, passing by rice farms, sugarcane fields, and bamboo forests, after hours of navigating uneven roads and taking in the beautiful scenery. We will arrive at the Ho Chi Minh Trail, the renowned route in the south during the Vietnam-American War. We will reach Cua Lo around sundown, check into our coastal hotel, and relax for the rest of the day.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Song Lam Waterfront Hotel
• Distance: 190 km
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September, 5th 2025: Vinh - Phong Nha

As we bid farewell to the beach city, we will start our journey to the peaceful Sen Village, which is the birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh. In the afternoon, we’ll head to the isolated landscapes, the view is simply stunning. Our final destination for the day is the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Phong Nha National Park. Relax and unwind after a long day of riding.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Sai Gon Phong Nha Hotel
• Distance: 200 km
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September, 6th 2025: Phong Nha - Khe Sanh

After breakfast, we embark on a route through the dense, unspoiled jungles along the western side of the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail. This epic Ho Chi Minh Trails - Crossing Vietnam from Hanoi to Saigon 15 Days takes us through several significant locations where North Vietnam’s soldiers and trucks crossed into Laos during the Vietnam War. Our destination for the day is Khe Sanh, which was the site of a former U.S Marine base. We will pay a check-in visit to Khe Gat Airfield, a military airfield.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Khe Sanh Luxury Hotel
• Distance: 200 km
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September, 7th 2025: Khe Sanh - Hue

Before we descend towards the coast, we stop at some significant locations along the way, such as the Khe Sanh Combat Base and Ta Con Airfield, where we learn more about the brutal battle that took place here during the Vietnam War.
Then we cross one of the most extended and most stunning passes in Vietnam, through the fantastic scenery of primitive forests in the imposing Truong Son Mountain range, to head to the Imperial City of Hue.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Hue Riverside Hotel
• Distance: 210 km
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September, 8th 2025: Hue - Hoi An

On the eighth day of Ho Chi Minh Trails - Crossing Vietnam from Hanoi to Saigon 15 Days, In the morning, we will ride the Hai Van Pass (Cloudy Pass) before reaching the World Heritage site of Hoi An, the charming ancient town full of mysterious lantern lights, and then detour to Da Nang for around 3 hours to visit Ba Na Hill. Conclude today by resting at a riverside hotel in Hoi An.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Thanh Binh Riverside Hotel
• Distance: 130 km
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September, 9th 2025: Hoi An Free Day

Hoi An was a major trade center in Southeast Asia during the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, we will spend our own time exploring the small, beautiful Hoi An town. We suggest this day be spent on a leisurely walk along beautiful, ancient streets, trying some local street food, and enjoying coffee at a lovely, tranquil café shop.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Thanh Binh Riverside Hotel
• Distance: 0 km
• Meals: Breakfast
September, 10th 2025: Hoi An - Kon Tum

This tenth day of Ho Chi Minh Trails - Crossing Vietnam from Hanoi to Saigon 15 Days is a bumpy section of Highway 14 toward Kon Tum. On the way, you may meet many artificial lakes for hydroelectric plants, rubber trees, cashew, and black pepper plants. We also pass one of the key points where three cultures and countries intersect. The stone monument at the T-junction where the borders of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia meet. We’ll spend the night at a Hotel and have delicious meals.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Indochine Hotel Kontum
• Distance: 300 km
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September, 11th 2025: Kon Tum - Buon Me Thuot

We continue our journey to the capital of the Central Highlands, Buon Ma Thuot, a renowned coffee-growing region throughout the country. Then we will ride the off-road to Ham Rong mountain, the roof of Pleiku, a long-dormant volcano, and a magnificent landscape.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Saigon Ban Me Hotel
• Distance: 230 km
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September, 12th 2025: Buon Me Thuot - Nha Trang

In the morning, we enjoy the best coffee in Vietnam in Buon Ma Thuot city. We then make our way along the Phoenix Pass (massively affected by Agent Orange during the war). We skirt along the coastal road to reach Vinh Nguyen fishing village, where you can take some great photos of the fishermen’s daily life and the boats anchored in the port. Before arriving in Nha Trang, we’ll relax at a beachfront hotel.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Muong Thanh Luxury Nha Trang
• Distance: 211 km
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September, 13th 2025: Nha Trang - Da Lat

The route from Da Lat to Nha Trang will take you through the most breathtaking roads in Vietnam, where brilliant natural scenery blends between a sea of flowers and a charming coastline. Dalat’s golden era is described as a Mini Paris, complete with architecture, culture, religion, and citizens who all exude the spirit of France. We’ll walking around at the Da Lat night market to know more about this Mini Paris.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Nice Dream Hotel
• Distance: 156 km
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September, 14th 2025: Da Lat - Nam Cat Tien National Park

Ho Chi Minh Trails - Crossing Vietnam from Hanoi to Saigon 15 days tour, on the fourteenth day, we ride down the road DT722 to navigate through the jungle. This is the best way to know more about the K'Ho ethnic people. Then we ride to Cat Tien National Park. We'll cross Sai Gon's lung via a maze of dirt roads and small trails through the forest. And upon arrival, we'll jump into a pool to relax and recover. A BBQ dinner is waiting for us tonight.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Green Bamboo Resort
• Distance: 156 km
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September, 15th 2025: Nam Cat Tien National Park - Ho Chi Minh city

And our last stop will be Ho Chi Minh City. Leaving the jungle behind, we will go onto the forest trail, catch the ferry, and enter the city center. Free time to explore the city with its best highlights before getting back the city.

Summary:
• Accommodation: Calista Saigon Hotel
• Distance: 148 km
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner

Price

	CRF 250L	CRF 250Rally	CRF 300L	CRF 300Rally
One Rider	Please Check Group Tour
Two Riders	112 USD/Day	222 USD/Day	33 USD/Day	11 USD/Day
Three Riders	33 USD/Day	44 USD/Day	55 USD/Day	66 USD/Day
Four Riders	11 USD/Day	12 USD/Day	34 USD/Day	65 USD/Day
From Five Riders	Contact Us

Inclusions

Professional English Speaking Tour Guide Leading The Routes
Brand New CRF 300 L only 1 year old + Gasoline
Good Accommodation: 3 - 4 Stars Hotel or best in area
All meals on tour from Welcome Dinner to Farewell Dinner on the last day
Pick up & Drop off at Airport
4G SIM Card - 1 Jersey Riding - 1 T Shirt
Ferry Fee - Remote Place Permit
1 Jersey Riding - 1 T Shirt
NO HIDDEN COST or ANY SURPRISED PRICE

Excludes

Personal insurance. Please buy from your country
Motorbike Insurance
Shipping Fee for Bikes back to departure spot to All One Way Tours
Any Beers, Alcoholic drinks
Personal expenses & Other expenses
Single Supplement: It will be informed tour by tour
Any Violent actions with the bikes or break the Vietnam Laws
Any Riding Gear. We can give you use If we still have your size

Note

1. Mechanic will be as a Sweeper for group from 5 riders
2. The Van for luggage will come for free if the group has more than 12 riders. Or you can order privately, the Price is depended on how big group you have. Max is USD 120 / 1 day for 1 Van
3. We will cover all Under USD 5 Ticket / 1 person. Some special tourirst places, you need to buy for yourself
4. Cameraman, to take photos and make video for group, is USD 150 / 1 Day / 1 Cameraman ( Photos + FPV + Flycam)