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Riding Vietnam from North to South: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by Motorbike
Traveling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike is one of the most unforgettable adventures you can experience in Vietnam. More than 1,700 km of coastline, mountain passes, fishing villages, and two completely different cultures make this route the ultimate journey for anyone who loves freedom and exploration.
Whether you ride a Honda CB150, XR150, or a comfortable scooter, this route promises stories you’ll remember forever.
Why Travel by Motorbike?
You control your pace, stop anywhere, anytime
Access hidden local spots buses can’t reach
Meet real Vietnamese people in small towns
Enjoy both nature and culture in one continuous journey
It’s the classic “Backpacker Vietnam” experience
Suggested 10–14 Day Route
Hanoi to Ninh Binh (100 km)
Ride south through rural landscapes until the karst mountains of Ninh Binh appear.
Top highlights: Trang An boat tour, Mua Cave viewpoint, Tam Coc.
Ninh Binh to Vinh (200 km)
A calm ride along Highway 1 or the more scenic coastal route.
Try: Nghệ An seafood, local rice wine.
Vinh to Phong Nha (200 km)
Welcome to Vietnam’s cave kingdom.
Must-see: Paradise Cave or the legendary Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park loop.
Explore Phong Nha
Rest day or optional adventure:
Dark Cave zipline
Motorbike loop through jungle and mountain passes
Phong Nha to Hue (220 km)
Ride through quiet villages and lush forests.
Arrive in Hue ,ancient capital of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Hue to Da Nang to Hoi An (120 km)
Cross the iconic Hai Van Pass one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Asia.
Enjoy Da Nang beach vibes, then continue to lantern-lit Hoi An.
Explore Hoi An
A perfect rest day with beaches, old streets, and tailor shops.
Hoi An to Quy Nhon (320 km)
A long but rewarding ride along empty coastlines.
Tip: Stop in Sa Huỳnh salt fields.
Quy Nhon to Nha Trang (220 km)
Perhaps the most beautiful coastline of the entire trip.
Crystal water, fishing villages, and smooth roads.
Nha Trang to Dalat (140 km)
Ride up the mountain into fresh pine forests.
Dalat is Vietnam’s “mini Europe” — waterfalls, lakes, and cool temperatures.
Dalat to Mui Ne (160 km)
Descend into tropical heat and sand dunes.
Mui Ne offers beaches and desert-like landscapes.
Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh City (220 km)
Final stretch into Vietnam’s biggest city.
Congratulations you crossed the entire country on two wheels!
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