Best Selling Vietnam Motorcycle Tour to Highlands and Southern Coast
Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City - Bao Loc - Lam Dong - Dalat - Lak Lake - Nha Trang - Mui Ne - Phan THiet - Vung Tau - Ho Chi Minh City
Price: from. $730 Duration: 7 Days
Highlights:
This Vietnam Motorcycle Tour to Da Lat, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Vung Tau is an ideal combination between the Highlands and the Coast with a start from Saigon via Bao Loc, Lam Dong, Da Lat where you can have chance to visit grand coffee plantations, hilltribe’s villages then downward to Nha Trang & along the beach to Phan Thiet, Mui Ne and Vung Tau to experience very beautiful beaches
Route Map:
Itinerary:
Day 1 : HO CHI MINH CITY TO BAO LOC – LAM DONG – DA LAT (-/L/D)
The journey northwards begins as we depart Ho Chi Minh and pass through The influence of the French is evident in local culture and architecture since Da Lat was founded as a hill retreat for the colonials to escape the oppressive heat in the coastal plains and the chaos of Saigon.
This charming town is set around a lake and surrounded by forests, waterfalls and rolling countryside. O/N in Da Lat. Activities: 250 km motors riding (6.5 hours) Offroad Biking over the mountains & jungles many tea and coffee plantations to the hill station of Da Lat, sometimes known as the “City of Eternal Spring”. The drive is long but views are fantastic all along the way. Once arriving in Da Lat we can soak up the cool climate as much as we want by spending our time to wander around and catch our first glimpse of this town.
Day 2: Da Lat to Lak Lake ~ 160 km (8:30 – 16:30)
What to see: on the way you can take a quick visit at the crazy house, travel along the country road to see the entire agriculture farm such as vegetable farm, greenhouse flower farm, coffee plantation, a visit of silkworm factory, rice wine making and elephant waterfall. Arrive at Lak Lake with a visit to the “Jun” Minority Village (M’Nong). Crossing the Lak Lake by boat to Lieng minority village, with many opportunities of taking pictures of people farming and fishing; Check-in at the long-stilt-house for the overnight stay.
Where to stay: Homestay in Long Stilt house.
Day 3: Lak Lake to Nha Trang ~ 210 km (8:00 – 17:00)
What to see: on the way heading to Nha Trang, you have half an hour trekking to top of the Elephant rock mountain, back on the road again, on the back of the motorbikes you will have opportunities to observe the panorama view of rice paddy field along the road, and then, a quick visit to the Ede Minority Village.
One more waterfall name: Dray Nao waterfall between Lak Lake and Nha Trang, Descend along the Phoenix Pass (affect by Agent Orange) and a visit the Hot spring, the brick-making factory, 20 km ride along the beach will lead you to the most charming beach in Vietnam: Nha Trang beach then check-in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Nha Trang.
Day 4: Nha Trang to Mui Ne Cape (B/L/D)
After having breakfast at hotel.
8h00: Our motorbike tour will start leaving to Mui Ne, on the way we will stop by Ca Na and some other beautiful beaches to take a break as well as photos or if needed, you can jump on the sea to soak up yourself. Upon arrival in Mui Ne, we’ll check-in at a hotel then ride to a local restaurant for lunch.
This afternoon, we will ride our bikes to visit Fishing villages, Hong Stream, Golden Sand Dunes and Flying Sand Dunes, right here you can engage some optional outdoor games to make funs by yourself such as skating on sand or flying a kite…
The rest of the time, you could take a bath on Mui Ne beach and view the sunset.
Overnight at hotel in Mui Ne.
DAY 5: MUI NE CAPE TO PHAN THIET (B/L/D)
Morning, breakfast & check out. Back on our motorbike and ride 35kms forwards to famous Phan Thiet. On the way, pay a visit at the Fairy Stream, then pause to discover the fishing village of Mui Ne and further on is the enormous red sand dunes. Continue your trip and enjoy the motor ride with a stop to discover how fishermen doing the daily work: net fishing, selling fish, mending the fishing net.
The last stop is at Bau Sen – a vast sand dune which has inspired numerous photographers for many years. We arrive in Phan Thiet around 2.00 PM. The rest of the day is your own at leisure. This day is also a chance for you to try windsurfing on beautiful beaches at Phan Thiet (optional)
Overnight in Phan Thiet.Phan Thiet – Ninh Chu
Activities:
40 km riding in Phan Thiet (Mui Ne Cape)
Swimming at Phan Thiet Beach
DAY 6: PHAN THIET TO VUNG TAU (B/L/D)
Breakfast at your hotel & check out. Back on our “steel horses” and we will keep riding along the coastal paved road, passing quiet pine forest of Loc An and we arrive Binh Chau hot spring, take a mud bath and relax on Hot Spring Lake. Having lunch at a local restaurant en-route.
In the afternoon, we’ll keep on riding to Phuoc Hai hamlet, we will be impressed by the beautiful scenery, especially the sections of road straddled by mountains and beaches then Minh Dam historical mountain and Long Phuoc Tunnels before reaching Vung Tau.
Upon arrival, you’ll check-in at hotel and relax by yourself
Overnight at hotel in Vung Tau.
DAY 7: VUNG TAU BACK TO SAIGON (B/L/-)
Breakfast at your hotel & then you’ll be at leisure on the beach or hanging around Vung Tau city till the time to ride back to Saigon.
At around 16:30, you’ll get to your hotel.
End of the trip
=> The tour price applied to the private group of 1 person riding geared scooters of 110cc or automatic ones of 125cc & staying at standard hotels (single room) cum homestay is US$ 1394
=> The tour price applied to the private group of 2 persons riding geared scooters of 110cc or automatic ones of 125cc & sharing 1 twin/double room at standard hotels cum homestay is US$ 890/person
=> The tour price applied to the private group of 3 – 6 persons riding geared scooters of 110cc or automatic ones of 125cc & sharing twin/double rooms at standard hotels cum homestay is US$ 845/person
=> The tour price applied to the private group of 7 – 10 persons riding geared scooters of 110cc or automatic ones of 125cc & sharing twin/double rooms at standard hotels cum homestay is US$ 770/person
=> The tour price applied to the private group of 11 – 16 persons riding geared scooters of 110cc or automatic ones of 125cc & sharing twin/double rooms at standard hotels cum homestay is US$ 730/person
=> The supplement for those who want to stay at single room is US$ 140
=> The surcharge to upgrade to manual dirt bikes of Honda XR 125cc, Honda XR 150cc & Honda CRF 250cc is US$12/bike/day, US$ 18/bike/day and US$ 35/bike/day respectively
=> If you want a support van to carry luggage on tour, the rental cost for this extra service is US$ 120/day (Including a driver & gasoline + toll fee)
* Inclusions:
+ Motorbike(s) (Honda or Yamaha)
+ Basic riding gears of helmets, elbow + knee pads & gloves only
+ Gasoline on tour
+ English speaking guide
+ Mechanic (only for group from 6 passengers)
+ Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (based on twin or/and triple shared)
+ Homestay permission
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
+ Bottled water, coffee and fruits on tour
+ Government’s taxes
The best time to visit Vietnam is spring (February to April) and autumn (August to October). The temperatures are more moderate and rainfall is lighter. In spring, March and April have the lowest rainfall across all destinations and temperatures are pleasant, though still cool in the far north.
You must have a valid Vietnamese driver’s license to drive in Vietnam . including for motorcycle 50cc or more . International Driver’s Permits issued in Australia are not recognized in Vietnam.
Long term UK residents of Vietnam can qualify for a Vietnamese driving licence when they are in possession of a diplomatic ID, temporary residence card or residence card validity for 3 months or more and also a valid UK driving licence or UK issued International Driver's Permit
It is strongly recommended that Canadians consider carefully whether they should drive motor vehicles or motorcycles in Vietnam as unfamiliarity with local driving conditions may result in serious injury, or a heavy compensation payment(s) or imprisonment as a result of any accident
it’s always dangerous if you ignore our advices but quite safe if you respect to our local rules. Actually there simply are no rules. Stick to the basics… ride on the right side of the road, keep your eyes on the road and be alert. People often say “when you’re in ROME, just do like Romans do”. Riding a motorbike in Vietnam is different from driving in Europe or North America, so even if you stick to the rules, 99% chance the locals next to you won't. So be alert and stay safe! Wear a helmet. ... Honk at least 1000 times a minute, you cannot go riding around Vietnam without honking
You can just obtain our Vietnamese driving license once you’re long-term officials working & living in Vietnam under the business visa within 6 months or more. But if you are just regular travelers having short-term tourist visa, this seems to be impossible.
We’re not used to renting out bikes only but organizing private guided tours, however, in some typical circumstances, we can rent out manual dirt bikes at the cost of US$ 18/bike/day, US$ 28/bike/day and US$ 50/bike/day for the bikes of 125cc, 150cc & 250cc respectively.
Of course, you can do this but must show up your appropriate legal documents (Vietnamese driving licenses or IDP, validated Visa in Vietnam & copy of your passport).
Yes, you can totally buy & possess a motorbike legally as many other Vietnamese people as long as you act in the laws correctly. Foreigners living in Vietnam can have their national driving license translated to Vietnamese and will be granted a Vietnamese license without passing any exam. ... The cost to obtain the A1 license should not be more than USD 50 with an agent. In case you want to ride a “real” bike, a genuine A2 is required..