The motorcycle tour embarks you on an adventure journey to the less visited Central Highlands and the scenic coastal region in southern Vietnam in 10 days 9 nights.
Tour Overview
Riding a motorbike yourself allows you the freedom to travel at your own pace, to stop for photos anywhere you like and to venture into secret corners which are not accessible by the crowds who come by bus.
The Central Highlands in Vietnam are characterized by rolling hills, serene lakes, sublime waterfalls. The region is home to a number of ethnic minorities and still off the tourist track by far. The coastal region in southern Vietnam is known for a myriad number of beaches most of which are still untouched by mass tourism. On the trip, we ride most of the time on scenic quiet roads; the only busy road is the last leg of the journey from Vung Tau to Saigon.
Day-to-day Itinerary
Day1 Da Nang – Thanh My – Kham Duc – Plei Can (230km) (B)
Day2 Plei Can – Dak To Tan Canh – Kon Tum (60km)/Tour of Kon Tum (B)
Day3 Kon Tum – Bien Ho (T'Nung Lake) – Pleiku ( 55km)/Tour of Pleiku (B)
Day4 Pleiku – Buon Ma Thuot (210km)/City Tour (B)
Day5 Buon Ma Thuot – Dray Sap and Dray Nur Waterfalls – Buon Ma Thuot (60km) – Lak Lake (55km) (B/L/D)
Day6 Lak Lake – Da Lat (130km) (B/L/D)
Day7 Da Lat Tour (B)
Day8 Da Lat - Lagi (230km) (B/L/D)
Day9 Lagi – Long Hai Beach (80km) – Vung Tau (20km)
Day10 Vung Tau – Saigon (100km) (B)
Accommodations
Standard hotels throughout the adventure.
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English-speaking guide;
Motorbike as indicated on the tour itinerary;
Accommodations in twin-shared rooms as indicated on the tour itinerary;
Meals as indicated as indicated on the tour itinerary: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner;
All admission fees as indicated on the tour itinerary;
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{Exclusions
Insurance of any type;
Drinks or personal expenses;
Others not specified in the inclusions;
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Detailed itinerary
Day1 Da Nang – Thanh My – Kham Duc – Plei Can (230km) (B)
We leave Da Nang and ride uphill to Plei Can, north of the Central Highlands. The township is on the route to the shared border of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Overnight at Plei Can.
Day2 Plei Can – Dak To Tan Canh – Kon Tum (60km)/Tour of Kon Tum (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
On the second day, we ride amid mountains and rolling hills to Kon Tum. Today, we visit a number of sites which mark fierce battles in the war. We will also visit the Wooden Church, the orphanage village and the ethnic communities in Kon Tum.
Overnight at Kon Tum.
Day3 Kon Tum – Bien Ho (T'Nung Lake) – Pleiku ( 55km)/Tour of Pleiku (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
We travel southward to Pleiku, the provincial capital of Gia Lai Province. We will visit Bien Ho Lake on the way and some ethnic communities around Pleiku.
Overnight at Pleiku.
Day4 Pleiku – Buon Ma Thuot (210km)/City Tour (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Travel our way amid rubber and coffee plantations to Buon Ma Thuot, known for the best quality of coffee in Vietnam. Arriving at Buon Ma Thuot, we visit Ako Dong Village, the ethnic museum and have a coffee tour.
Overnight at Buon Ma Thuot.
Day5 Buon Ma Thuot – Dray Sap and Dray Nur Waterfalls (Krong No, Dak Nong) – Buon Ma Thuot (60km) – Lak Lake (55km) (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel.
We spend the morning visiting the sublime waterfalls of Dray Sap and Dray Nur. Then we travel back to Buon Ma Thuot before continuing southward to the Lak Lake. Have the afternoon exploring the Mnong and Ede Villages around the Lak Lake. There is an elephant ride available if you want to (with additional cost).
Overnight at the Lak Lake.
Day6 Lak Lake – Da Lat (130km) (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel.
We travel to the Honeymoon City of Dalat, secretly perched in the Lang Biang Plateau. Da Lat is located at over 1,400m above sea level and is endowed with a temperate climate. Around the city there are heavenly mountains, valleys, waterfalls... which make Da Lat a popular destination for Vietnamese artists and honeymooners. We have 2 nights staying in Dalat to take in the beautiful scenery and atmosphere.
Overnight at Da Lat.
Day7 Da Lat Tour (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day cycling in Da Lat: The Lang Biang Mountain and the Tuyen Lam Lake.
Overnight at Da Lat.
Day8 Da Lat – La Gi (230km) (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel.
We travel through patches of pine forests to the coastal region. Every now and again, we could find panoramic views of the stunning nature on our way as we go downhill. We pass through the semi-desert areas and the stunning sand dunes near Mui Ne, and continue along the coast to the deserted beaches at Lagi, far from the crowds.
Overnight at La Gi.
Day9 Lagi – Long Hai Beach (80km) – Vung Tau (20km)
Breakfast at the hotel.
We follow one of the most scenic coastal roads in Vietnam to Vung Tau, a popular beach destination for wealthy families from Saigon at weekend.
Overnight at Vung Tau.
Day10 Vung Tau – Saigon Ho Chi Minh City (100km) (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
We ride on the highway to Saigon, officially known as Ho Chi Minh City where we conclude our adventure by motorbike.