Southern Vietnam Dirtbike Tour 7 Days: Hidden Trails through the Mekong Delta

Leaving Saigon, riders move into the quieter countryside where canals, coconut gardens, and soft dirt village paths take over the landscape. The terrain features gentle mud tracks, narrow bridges, and short ferries typical of the Mekong Delta. Palm-lined waterways and orchard farms guide the route into Ben Tre, a peaceful river province known for tropical fruit gardens and calm evening atmosphere — a perfect start to the The IA dirtbike journey.

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

Departing Ben Tre, riders cross multiple waterways through island districts connected by small ferries and wooden bridges. Dirt dikes, orchard trails, and shaded garden lanes create an easy but scenic offroad flow. Approaching Can Tho, the scenery opens into wide rivers, canal markets, and boats moving through the waterways. Riders settle into the delta’s cultural center for a relaxed evening beside the water.

b]Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 85km
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leaving Can Tho early, riders head deeper into the wetlands toward Vietnam’s southern tip. The terrain becomes more humid with soft-earth paths, garden roads, and canal-side tracks. Local ferries, mangrove edges, and quiet farming villages show the authentic life of the lower Mekong. Ca Mau offers a calm, wildlife-rich environment — a unique stop showing the extreme southern end of Vietnam.

b]Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 140km
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Departing Ca Mau, riders transition from muddy wetland paths into drier farmland trails. The scenery becomes more coastal with salt fields, fishing villages, and open plains. The approach to Rach Gia brings sea breeze and relaxed Gulf-of-Thailand atmosphere. It’s a refreshing shift from the wetlands, offering a scenic coastal break on the The IA route.

b]Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 130km
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leaving Rach Gia, riders follow a mixture of countryside tracks and riverside roads. Canal paths, rice-field dikes, and quiet village lanes guide the journey north. As the ride approaches Chau Doc, the landscape becomes more dramatic with palm forests, floating villages, and mountain silhouettes near the Cambodian border. Riders end the day in a peaceful riverside town rich with culture and river life.

b]Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 130km
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Departing Chau Doc, riders follow rural backroads, soft dirt trails, and long stretches of rice-field terrain. The scenery is open and airy, offering gentle offroad flow without heavy technical sections. Approaching Can Tho again, the vibrant delta atmosphere returns with garden farms, canal markets, and lively river energy. It’s a smooth transition before the final ride back to Saigon.

b]Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 129m
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The final stage travels through farmland, shaded countryside roads, and plantation areas before the landscape begins to shift toward the outskirts of Saigon. The ride is comfortable and scenic, giving one last glimpse of delta life. The loop closes with the full satisfaction of having explored hidden waterways, wetlands, coastlines, and border trails — a complete seven-day dirtbike adventure with The IA.

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