5 (2 Reviews)
Ho Chi Minh
From: 52.716.000,00đ
5
(2 reviews)
Check
Duration

12 days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English, Vietnamese

About this tour

Day 0: Arrival – Saigon
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer from the airport to your hotel in the city center. Take time to rest and prepare before meeting the team, as your Ho Chi Minh Trail dirtbike journey begins the next morning.

Day 1: Saigon – Dong Xoai
Leave the urban rush behind as the ride quickly shifts into rural backroads and red-earth tracks through rubber plantations. Gentle off-road sections ease you into the terrain, marking the true start of the Ho Chi Minh Trail experience in southern Vietnam.
Distance: 120 km

Day 2: Dong Xoai – Dak Song
Climb steadily into the Central Highlands through forest corridors and plantation landscapes. The terrain becomes cooler and more rugged, with rolling hills and quiet highland roads leading into Dak Song.
Distance: 140 km

Day 3: Dak Song – Buon Me Thuot
Ride across wide-open highland countryside dotted with coffee farms and pepper fields. Smooth dirt tracks and flowing roads create an easy rhythm before arriving in Buon Me Thuot, Vietnam’s coffee capital.
Distance: 130 km

Day 4: Buon Me Thuot – Kon Tum
Traverse red volcanic soil roads and river valleys, passing through ethnic minority villages and farmland. The route blends paved sections with light off-road terrain before reaching the peaceful highland town of Kon Tum.
Distance: 230 km

Day 5: Kon Tum – Kham Duc
Push deeper into remote territory along quiet mountain roads framed by pine forests and jungle edges. The ride follows old wartime corridors, offering a more isolated and raw Ho Chi Minh Trail experience.
Distance: 180 km

Day 6: Kham Duc – A Luoi
Navigate forest trails and steep mountain routes through sparsely populated highlands. The terrain becomes more technical and rugged, with river valleys and ethnic villages scattered along the way toward A Luoi.
Distance: 180 km

Day 7: A Luoi – Khe Sanh
Follow misty mountain ridges and historic red-earth tracks carved into the hills during wartime. The route feels remote and atmospheric, ending in Khe Sanh — one of the most significant sites along the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Distance: 180 km

Day 8: Khe Sanh – Phong Nha
Ride through one of the most scenic sections of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, with jungle-covered mountains and winding valleys. Towering limestone formations signal your arrival in Phong Nha, gateway to Vietnam’s famous cave systems.
Distance: 200 km

Day 9: Phong Nha – Rest Day
Take a break from riding and explore the Phong Nha–Ke Bang karst landscape. Visit caves, relax by the river, or enjoy optional short rides through limestone valleys.

Day 10: Phong Nha – Tan Ky
Return to authentic trail riding along quiet forest roads and jungle corridors. Arrive in Tan Ky, the historical starting point of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, marking a key milestone of the journey.
Distance: 260 km

Day 11: Tan Ky – Ninh Binh
Transition from mountain terrain into peaceful rural plains with shaded village roads and river landscapes. Dramatic limestone karsts rise as you enter Ninh Binh, often called “Halong Bay on land.”
Distance: 180 km

Day 12: Ninh Binh – Hanoi
Enjoy a relaxed final ride through countryside backroads and rice fields before reaching Hanoi. The journey concludes in the capital, completing a full south-to-north Ho Chi Minh Trail expedition.

Highlights

  • Ride the full Ho Chi Minh Trail from Saigon to Hanoi
  • Cross Central Highlands via Buon Me Thuot and Kon Tum
  • Explore remote jungle corridors around Kham Duc and A Luoi
  • Conquer historic wartime routes to Khe Sanh
  • Ride through Phong Nha-Ke Bang limestone karst landscapes
  • Visit Tan Ky – the original starting point of the Ho Chi Minh Trail
  • Experience red-earth tracks, river valleys, and forest backroads
  • Discover ethnic minority villages in Vietnam’s highlands
  • Cruise through Ninh Binh’s limestone peaks and rice paddies

Included/Excluded

  • Specialized bilingual guide
  • Private Transport
  • Entrance fees (Cable and car and Moon Valley)
  • Box lunch water, banana apple and chocolate
  • 1 CRF300L with Gasoline
  • 1 English Speaking Guide – Lead the routes
  • 1 Mechanic as a Sweeper
  • Pick up & Drop off at Airport
  • 1 Truck for taking care of luggage
  • Boat trips on Lakes or Rivers - Ferry
  • Accommodation as mentioned
  • All Meals
  • Water - Coffee - Softdrink during the day & Lunch (not any in Dinner)
  • Insurance for motorbike damage (Not for violent actions or burning clutch/tires due to riding skills)
  • Jerey Riding ( T-shirt )

Itinerary

<span> DAY 0: Saigon Arrival </span>

12:00 PM: Meet at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
02:00 PM: Check in and rest after the flight.
06:30 PM: Join the welcome dinner to officially begin the journey.

 <span> DAY 1: Saigon - Dong Xoai </span>

07:00 AM: Meet the group and depart from Saigon outskirts.
08:30 AM: Ride through rural roads and plantation tracks leaving the city behind.
11:30 AM: Lunch along the route in the countryside.
12:30 PM: Continue on red-earth paths and light off-road sections.
04:00 PM: Arrive in Dong Xoai and check in.
07:00 PM: Dinner and rest.

<span> DAY 2: Dong Xoai - Dak Song </span>

07:00 AM: Breakfast in Dong Xoai.
08:00 AM: Ride through rubber plantations, farmland, and forest corridors.
11:30 AM: Lunch along the route.
12:30 PM: Continue climbing into the southern highlands.
05:00 PM: Arrive in Dak Song and check in.
07:00 PM: Dinner and rest.

<span> DAY 3: Dak Song - Buon Me Thuot </span>

07:30 AM: Breakfast in Dak Song.
08:30 AM: Follow rural backroads through coffee fields and pepper farms.
12:00 PM: Lunch in the highland countryside.
01:00 PM: Continue on dirt tracks toward Buon Me Thuot.
04:30 PM: Arrive in Buon Me Thuot and check in.
07:00 PM: Dinner and rest.

<span> DAY 4: Buon Me Thuot - Kon Tum </span>

07:00 AM: Breakfast in Buon Me Thuot.
08:00 AM: Ride north across river valleys, farmland, and forest edges.
11:30 AM: Lunch along the route.
12:30 PM: Continue through ethnic villages toward Kon Tum.
05:30 PM: Arrive in Kon Tum and check in.
07:00 PM: Dinner and rest.

<span> DAY 5: Kon Tum - Kham Duc </span>

07:00 AM: Breakfast in Kon Tum.
08:00 AM: Enter remote terrain with pine forests and jungle edges.
12:00 PM: Lunch in the mountain region.
01:00 PM: Continue along old supply-route corridors.
05:30 PM: Arrive in Kham Duc and check in.
07:00 PM: Dinner and rest.

<span> DAY 6: Kham Duc - A Luoi </span>

07:00 AM: Breakfast in Kham Duc.
08:00 AM: Traverse forest trails, river valleys, and mountainous backroads.
12:00 PM: Lunch in a remote area along the route.
01:00 PM: Continue through steep hills and scattered ethnic villages.
06:00 PM: Arrive in A Luoi and check in.
07:30 PM: Dinner and rest.

<span> DAY 7: A Luoi - Khe Sanh </span>

07:30 AM: Breakfast in A Luoi.
08:30 AM: Ride along mountain ridges and historic jungle corridors.
12:00 PM: Lunch along the route.
01:00 PM: Continue on red-earth tracks toward Khe Sanh.
04:30 PM: Arrive in Khe Sanh and check in.
07:00 PM: Dinner and rest.

<span> DAY 8: Khe Sanh - Phong Nha </span>

07:00 AM: Breakfast in Khe Sanh.
08:00 AM: Ride through jungle terrain and river valleys.
12:00 PM: Lunch along the route.
01:00 PM: Continue toward limestone landscapes of Phong Nha.
05:00 PM: Arrive in Phong Nha and check in.
07:00 PM: Dinner and rest.

<span> DAY 9: Phong Nha – Free Day </span>

07:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30 AM – 04:30 PM: Free time to explore caves or relax by the river in Phong Nha.
Evening: Dinner and rest at your own pace.

<span> DAY 10: Phong Nha - Tan Ky </span>

07:00 AM: Breakfast in Phong Nha.
08:00 AM: Follow Ho Chi Minh Trail sections through forest roads and valleys.
12:00 PM: Lunch along the route.
01:00 PM: Continue toward Tan Ky.
05:00 PM: Arrive at Tan Ky, the historical starting point of the trail.
07:00 PM: Dinner and rest.

<span> DAY 11: Tan Ky - Ninh Binh </span>

07:00 AM: Breakfast in Tan Ky.
08:00 AM: Ride through rural farmland and village roads.
12:00 PM: Lunch along the route.
01:00 PM: Continue toward limestone landscapes of Ninh Binh.
04:30 PM: Arrive in Ninh Binh and check in.
07:00 PM: Dinner and rest.

<span> DAY 12: Ninh Binh - Hanoi </span>

07:30 AM: Breakfast in Ninh Binh.
08:30 AM: Ride through countryside roads toward Hanoi.
11:30 AM: Lunch on the way.
02:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi.
END OF JOURNEY.

Durations

Multi day

Language

English
Vietnamese

Frequently asked questions

- People with serious back, knee, or mobility issues
- Pregnant women
- Travelers with heart conditions or severe medical conditions
- Those unable to sit on a motorbike for extended periods

Participants should be in good physical condition and comfortable with long-distance travel.

Accessibility & suitability:
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Not suitable for infants or young children.
- A moderate level of physical fitness is required.
- Suitable for travelers comfortable with long riding days, winding mountain roads, and remote travel conditions.

- All riders must be at least 22 years old, hold a valid motorcycle license, and have a minimum of 2 years riding experience on similar or larger engine bikes
- Riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited. Unsafe behavior or violations of local laws may result in suspension from riding or tour termination without refund
- Bring cash for personal expenses, as ATMs may be limited in remote areas
- Vegetarian meals are available upon request
- Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary requirements

Tour's Location

Ho Chi Minh

Reviews

5/5
Excellent
(2 Reviews)
Excellent
2
Very Good
0
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
2 reviews on this Tour - Showing 1 to 2
12-Day Ho Chi Minh Trail Dirtbike Tour: From Saigon to Hanoi
Customer
06/13/2022

Excellent, probably the best yet.

This was an amazing trip. Totally fell in love with Vietnam, We did so much in such in two weeks. The cycling, somehow. only felt like a small part of the experience as there were so many other things that we did. Each day was full on, exceptionally well organised, great food, etc Been on a few cycle trips, and I think this was the best one so far.
12-Day Ho Chi Minh Trail Dirtbike Tour: From Saigon to Hanoi
Customer
06/13/2022

Another exciting adventure with Exodus

Another exciting adventure with this tour company.Our trip was at the end of April/beginning of May and it was very hot !!!! I'm told June/July is even hotter. Phew !!!!Despite this I loved every minute of it.It was a very busy trip but extremely well organised. I very much liked the additional drink stops as it was so very hot. Home made chilled lime was just the thing. I also very much liked Lam pre-booking the meals and us all going together. He found some wonderful places and we had delicious fresh food. There just isn't time to find somewhere yourself. This really worked well.We were lucky to be with a super group of people. Everyone happy and smiling and enjoying every moment..................well................except a few of the group who did get a bit sore. Please do get yourself some chamois butter and padded pants. It works a treat.It worked well having all the cycling in the beginning. The train was much better than I had expected and I slept like a log !!! Whale Island and Halong Bay were real treats and I would have loved more time there. But, overall, the trip was perfect for timing as it kept us within the 15 day Visa limit and we saw and did so much.Despite being informed in writing by the tour operator that our big holdalls/suitcase stays with us all the time......this was not the case. You do need to have a rucksack or flat pack bag big enough for the one and two night stays (Whale Island and Halong Bay). In fact......it works very well to just take small luggage. Much easier to do once you get your head around it.I found the cycling easy compared with other trips I've done but I do feel it is right to be called a Level 3. Everyone cycles slightly differently and there is always a bit of a mix of abilities........which makes for a good group cycle I think.
View More

Write a review

From: 52.716.000,00đ
5 (2 Reviews)

Why book with us?

  • 100% Refundable

    100% Refundable

    Secure Transaction, 100% Refundable

Owner

diepquangthai@gmail.com

Member Since 2026

Explore other options