12-DAY VIETNAM MOTORBIKE TOUR

12-DAY VIETNAM MOTORBIKE TOUR

Saigon to Hanoi Motorbike Tour Via the Ho Chi Minh Trail & DMZ
30 Sep 2026

Saigon to Hanoi Motorbike Tour Via the Ho Chi Minh Trail & DMZ

"INTRODUCING VIETNAM MOTORBIKE TOURS WITH THE WORKING HOLIDAY CLUB"

Some adventures stay with you long after the ride ends.

In June and July 2026, our CEO, Natalie Broomfield, explored Vietnam by motorbike—and loved it. From mountain roads and jungle trails to local food, villages and homestays, it became one of her most memorable travel experiences.

Now, we’re partnering with Indochina Motorbike Tours to bring these adventures to The Working Holiday Club community, with an exclusive special offer.

Personally experienced by Natalie. Ready for you to discover.

Welcome to Vietnam like you’ve never seen it before.

 


 

12-DAY VIETNAM MOTORBIKE TOUR: SAIGON TO HANOI

Via the Ho Chi Minh Trail & DMZ

12 days. One incredible country. The adventure of a lifetime.
Ride from the buzzing streets of Saigon all the way to Hanoi on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Vietnam. This epic 12-day adventure takes you through jungles, mountains, winding passes, coffee plantations, local villages, historic sites and some of the most spectacular scenery in Southeast Asia.

You'll follow sections of the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail, ride the famous Hai Van Pass, explore incredible national parks and caves, meet local communities and experience Vietnam in a way you simply can't from the window of a tour bus. This isn't just a holiday. 
This is Vietnam from the road.

Reverse tours (Hanoi to Saigon)

Can be requested. Private tours can also be arranged on request.

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THE ROUTE

Saigon → Nam Cat Tien → Da Lat → Buon Ma Thuot → Kon Tum → Kham Duc → Hoi An → Hue → Khe Sanh → Phong Nha → Tan Ky → Pu Luong → Hanoi

 


DAY 1: SAIGON → CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK

The adventure begins! Leaving the chaos and energy of Saigon behind, we'll head towards Cat Tien National Park. Once we arrive, it's time to experience a completely different side of Vietnam — including jungle landscapes and the chance to get off the beaten track on some adventurous roads.

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Jungle riding
• Off-road adventure
• Cat Tien National Park

Distance: 190 km
Accommodation: Guest House in Nam Cat Tien
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

 


DAY 2: CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK → DA LAT

After breaky, we're back on the bikes and heading towards the beautiful mountain city of Da Lat. The journey takes us through mountains, valleys, forests and local villages, with opportunities to get off the main roads and experience more adventurous riding along the way. Da Lat is known for its cooler climate, beautiful scenery, waterfalls, lakes, gardens and incredible fresh produce. Once we arrive, we'll have the opportunity to explore this unique part of Vietnam.

• Mountains & valleys
• Forests & plantations
• Waterfalls & lakes
• Local villages

Distance: 200 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Lat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 


DAY 3: DA LAT → LAK LAKE → BUON MA THUOT

Today's ride takes us deeper into Vietnam's incredible Central Highlands. Expect narrow, winding roads, mountain passes and beautiful forest scenery as we make our way towards Lak Lake.
After lunch, we'll continue exploring the region before heading towards Buon Ma Thuot for the night.
 This area is home to a diverse mix of ethnic communities, each with their own traditions and culture, making this another incredible opportunity to experience a different side of Vietnam.

• Three mountain passes
• Dense forests
• Lak Lake
• Local culture & communities

Distance: 200 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Buon Ma Thuot
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 


DAY 4: BUON MA THUOT → PLEIKU → KON TUM

Coffee lovers... this one's for you. ☕ Buon Ma Thuot is famous throughout Vietnam for its coffee, so before hitting the road, we'll stop and enjoy one of the country's most iconic drinks. From there, we'll ride north through the Central Highlands towards Pleiku and Kon Tum. Along the way, expect endless coffee plantations, peaceful villages and spectacular scenery. We'll also travel through areas home to the Gia Rai people and experience more of the unique culture of Vietnam's Central Highlands.

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Vietnamese coffee country
• Coffee plantations
•  Highland roads
• Local villages

Distance: 240 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Kon Tum
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 


DAY 5: KON TUM → KHAM DUC

Today we continue north along Highway 14 and sections of the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail. Expect a slightly more adventurous day on the road, travelling through beautiful highland scenery and stopping along the way to experience local villages, waterfalls and the incredible landscapes of the region. This part of Vietnam also carries significant history, giving us the chance to learn more about the events that shaped the country.

• Ho Chi Minh Trail
• Waterfalls
• Plantations
• Highland scenery

Distance: 180 km
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 


DAY 6: KHAM DUC → HOI AN

Via My Son Sanctuary

Today is all about culture, scenery and discovering more of Vietnam along the road.We'll ride over Lo Xo Pass, making stops along the way and travelling through areas home to local minority communities. You'll see rivers, hanging bridges and villages before continuing towards one of Vietnam's most famous destinations — Hoi An. On the way, we'll visit My Son Sanctuary, an incredible historic site surrounded by jungle. Then it's on to Hoi An!

• Lo Xo Pass
• Local hanging bridges
• Village experiences
• My Son Sanctuary
• Hoi An

Distance: 180 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 


DAY 7: HOI AN → DA NANG → HUE

Via the legendary Hai Van Pass

This is one of the BIG ones.
After leaving Hoi An, we'll travel along the coastline towards Da Nang before taking on one of Vietnam's most famous roads... THE HAI VAN PASS.  Expect incredible views over mountains, coastline and the ocean as we ride this spectacular stretch of road. We'll stop along the way to take it all in before continuing towards the historic city of Hue. Once we arrive, there'll be time to explore this fascinating former imperial city.

• Coastal riding
• Hai Van Pass
• Epic viewpoints
• Historic Hue

Distance: Approximately 180 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 


DAY 8: HUE → DMZ → KHE SANH

Today combines incredible scenery with an important part of Vietnam's history. We'll travel from Hue towards Quang Tri, visiting historic locations along the way before riding along beautiful stretches of coastline. The journey continues through the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), with opportunities to visit historic sites including the Vinh Moc Tunnels. Later, we'll head west towards the foothills, travelling through villages and stopping at natural springs and waterfalls before arriving in Khe Sanh.

• Historic Vietnam
• Beautiful coastline
• Vinh Moc Tunnels
• Mountain foothills
• Natural springs & waterfalls

Distance: 200 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Khe Sanh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 


DAY 9: KHE SANH → PHONG NHA

Today we'll ride sections of the western Ho Chi Minh Trail. Get ready for some seriously spectacular scenery. Think jungle, mountains, waterfalls and remote villages as we travel through one of the most beautiful parts of the entire journey. We'll ride through mountain passes and alongside rivers before arriving near the incredible Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

• Jungle landscapes
• Mountain passes
• Waterfalls & rivers
• Western Ho Chi Minh Trail

Distance: 190 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Nha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 


DAY 10: PHONG NHA → TAN KY

Another incredible day on the road. Today's journey takes us through beautiful Vietnamese countryside, passing tea plantations, rice fields, mountains, valleys, streams and local villages.
 We'll also travel through the area connected to the beginning of the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail.

• Tea plantations
• Rice fields
• Mountains & valleys
• Local villages

Distance: 260 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Tan Ky
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 


DAY 11: TAN KY → PU LUONG NATURE RESERVE

Today's destination is something seriously special.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
A beautiful landscape of mountains, valleys, tropical forest and incredible rice terraces. This is your chance to experience rural Vietnam at its absolute best. We'll travel through small villages and experience the peaceful surroundings of this spectacular nature reserve before settling in for the night.
 Expect fresh air, incredible scenery and one of the most memorable locations of the entire trip.

• Tropical rainforest
• Rice terraces
• Mountains & valleys
• Village & homestay experience

Distance: 210 km
Accommodation: Pu Luong Homestay or Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 


DAY 12: PU LUONG → HANOI

The final ride

And just like that... it's the final day. After breakfast, we'll travel through Pu Luong Nature Reserve, riding through breathtaking mountain scenery with panoramic views over valleys and rice paddies. We'll make stops along the way for photos before continuing towards our final destination... HANOI. 

After 12 days, thousands of incredible memories and one seriously unforgettable adventure, our legendary journey across Vietnam comes to an end.
But something tells us you'll be talking about this trip for a very long time.

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Mountain scenery
• Rice paddies
• Final photo stops
• Finish in Hanoi

Distance: 220 km
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

 


WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Motorbike rental — Honda or Yamaha

  • Basic riding gear including helmet, elbow and knee pads and gloves

  • Fuel throughout the tour

  • English-speaking guides
  • Mechanic support for groups of 6+ passengers
  • Accommodation as outlined in the itinerary
  • Homestay experiences where included
  • Meals as outlined in the itinerary
  • Entrance and sightseeing fees
  • Coffee, bottled water or a soft drink at each stopover
  • Government taxes 

READY FOR THE ADVENTURE?

12 days. Saigon to Hanoi.
Mountains. Jungles. Waterfalls. Rice fields. Coastal roads. Local villages. Historic sites. Incredible food. And one unforgettable ride through Vietnam.
This isn't a holiday you'll forget.

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