The 7 best road trips by bicycle and motorbike in Vietnam
- on Apr 25, 2024       By: BN
With misty mountain passes in the North, bumpy tracks flanked by rice fields in the South and glorious coastal highways, Vietnam begs to be explored on four or – more commonly – two wheels.
In Vietnam, scooters dominate the roads. Whether you're planning to hit the road by car or motorbike, here are some suggestions for the best road trips in the country.
Cloud Pass
Ha Giang Loop
Cao Bang to Ban Gioc
Dalat to Nha Trang
Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho
Con Son Island
Ho Chi Minh Highway1. Hai Van Pass
Departure – Danang; Arrival – Lang Co beach
Distance – approximately 20 km/12 milesPassing through Cloud Pass offers a breathtaking view of the mountains on one side and the East Sea on the other. The road to Lang Co Beach is a short drive offering spectacular scenery, ideal for novice drivers.
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2. Ha Giang Loop
Departure – Ha Giang; Arrival – Ha Giang
Distance – approximately 350 km/218 milesEpic landscapes await you on the Ha Giang loop.
This three-to-five-day journey through Vietnam's northernmost province offers breathtaking scenery, with stops to explore waterfalls, rice terraces and ethnic villages. Ma Pi Leng Pass is a particularly scenic section of the route.
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3. Cao Bang to Ban Gioc
Departure – Cao Bang; Arrival – Ban Gioc
Distance – approximately 80 km/50 milesThis ride takes travelers through pristine pastoral landscapes, with stops to admire the views from Ma Phuc Pass and explore the vast Nguom Ngao Cave.
Ban Gioc Waterfalls provide a memorable endpoint to this road trip.
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4. Dalat to Nha Trang
Departure – Dalat; Arrival – Nha Trang
Distance – approximately 134 km/83 milesDalat is an ancient French mountain resort with a unique microclimate.
This ride offers a picturesque transition from the cool highlands of Dalat to the sunny beaches of Nha Trang, with stops to discover lush green hills and picturesque villages along the way.
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5. Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho
Departure – Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon); Arrival – My Tho
Distance – approximately 70 km/44 milesThis journey through the Mekong Delta offers an immersion into Vietnamese rural life, with stops to explore the small palm-lined streets and discover the floating markets of Can Tho.
An excursion to the Mekong Delta
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6. Con Son Island
Departure – Dam Trau; Arrival – Ben Dam
Distance – approximately 25 km/15 milesIsolated from the mainland for years, the Con Dao Islands are one of Vietnam's natural wonders. Con Son is the largest and only inhabited island in the archipelago. On Con Son Island, travelers can explore stunning scenery by motorbike along the island's only main road, with stops to discover secluded beaches and historic sites.
>> Read more: Con Dao Travel Guide
7. New Ho Chi Minh – Hanoi Highway
Departure – Ho Chi Minh City; Arrival – Hanoi
Distance – approximately 1880 km/1168 milesThis highway provides a convenient route between Vietnam's two largest cities, with possible stops to explore Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park and Cuc Phuong National Park along the way.
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