#21-Day Hanoi Saigon Easy Ride

Discover Vietnam on an unforgettable 21-day journey from south to north. Our 21-Day Hanoi Saigon Easy Ride tour blends iconic landmarks, local culture, scenic landscapes, and authentic experiences at a relaxed pace. Perfect for travelers seeking the ultimate Vietnam itinerary with comfort, adventure, and unforgettable memories…

Tour Overview

Tour Price: From USD 1968 per person / min of 4 riders

Start / Finish: Sai Gon / Ha Noi

Duration: 21 days / 20 nights

Daily Riding Time: 4 to 6 hours

Group Size: Small groups of 1 to 6 participants

Tour Type: Outdoor adventure

Ride Options: Self-drive, Easy Riders, or private car

Road Conditions: Primarily scenic back roads through countryside and mountain landscapes

Accommodation: A combination of comfortable hotels and authentic local homestays

Food & Drink: Enjoy and explore regional Vietnamese cuisine along the way

Best Travel Season: January to October

Main Destinations & O.N Stay: Sai Gon, Central Highlands, Hoi An, Hue, Khe Sanh, Phong Nha, Mai Chau, Sa Pa, Ha Giang, and Hanoi.

21-Day Hanoi Saigon Easy Ride

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi → Ba Be

Start: Hanoi
Destination: Ba Be National Park
Overnight: Ba Be
Distance: Approx. 230 km
Riding Time: 6 hours

Leave the busy capital behind and ride north into Vietnam’s peaceful countryside. The road gradually changes from urban traffic to quiet rural landscapes, passing rice fields, small villages, and limestone hills. Arrive at Ba Be National Park, home to Vietnam’s largest natural lake, surrounded by jungle-covered mountains and ethnic Tay villages.

Day 2: Ba Be → Ban Gioc Waterfall

Start: Ba Be
Destination: Ban Gioc Waterfall
Overnight: Ban Gioc
Distance: Approx. 220 km
Riding Time: 6 hours

Ride deeper into Cao Bang province on winding mountain roads. The scenery becomes more dramatic with limestone peaks and remote villages. Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall, one of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular natural wonders, located on the border with China, before relaxing in the peaceful countryside nearby.

Day 3: Ban Gioc → Khau Coc Cha Pass → Bao Lac

Start: Ban Gioc
Destination: Bao Lac
Overnight: Bao Lac
Distance: Approx. 220 km
Riding Time: 6–7 hours

Today features one of Vietnam’s most thrilling mountain passes, Khau Coc Cha, with 14 steep switchbacks carved into the mountainside. The ride continues through remote highland landscapes and ethnic minority villages, offering a true sense of adventure before reaching Bao Lac.

Day 4: Bao Lac → Dong Van

Start: Bao Lac
Destination: Dong Van
Overnight: Dong Van
Distance: Approx. 150 km
Riding Time: 5–6 hours

Ride into the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, a UNESCO-recognized landscape of towering limestone mountains. The road is rugged and scenic, passing deep valleys and ethnic villages. Arrive in Dong Van Ancient Town, a quiet mountain settlement with strong cultural heritage.

Day 5: Dong Van → Ha Giang

Start: Dong Van
Destination: Ha Giang City
Overnight: Ha Giang
Distance: Approx. 160 km
Riding Time: 5–6 hours

Cross the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of the most beautiful mountain roads in Asia, with breathtaking views over the Nho Que River canyon. Continue through dramatic landscapes and mountain passes before descending to Ha Giang City.

Day 6: Ha Giang → Bac Ha

Start: Ha Giang
Destination: Bac Ha
Overnight: Bac Ha
Distance: Approx. 220 km
Riding Time: 6–7 hours

Ride west through remote northern mountains, passing terraced fields and ethnic minority villages. Bac Ha is a peaceful highland town known for its colorful markets and traditional Hmong culture, offering a slower pace after several intense riding days.

Day 7: Bac Ha → Sapa

Start: Bac Ha
Destination: Sapa
Overnight: Sapa
Distance: Approx. 110 km
Riding Time: 3–4 hours

A short but scenic ride through mountain roads and rice terraces leads to Sapa. The landscape becomes greener and more developed as you approach Vietnam’s most famous mountain town, surrounded by the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.

Day 8: Explore Sapa

Start: Sapa
Destination: Sapa
Overnight: Sapa

Spend a full day exploring Sapa’s highlights. Visit ethnic minority villages such as Cat Cat or Ta Van, walk through rice terraces, or take in panoramic views from Fansipan mountain area. The cool climate and dramatic scenery make Sapa a highlight of northern Vietnam.

Day 9: Sapa → Nghia Lo (via O Quy Ho Pass, Mu Cang Chai, Tu Le)

Start: Sapa
Destination: Nghia Lo
Overnight: Nghia Lo
Distance: Approx. 240 km
Riding Time: 6–7 hours

Ride over O Quy Ho Pass, one of Vietnam’s highest mountain passes, before descending into Mu Cang Chai and Tu Le. These areas are famous for some of the most beautiful rice terraces in Asia. Continue through stunning valleys to Nghia Lo.

Day 10: Nghia Lo → Mai Chau

Start: Nghia Lo
Destination: Mai Chau
Overnight: Mai Chau
Distance: Approx. 230 km
Riding Time: 6 hours

Travel south through peaceful mountain roads and rural countryside. Arrive in Mai Chau Valley, home to the White Thai ethnic group, where traditional stilt houses and green rice fields create a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere.

Day 11: Mai Chau → Thai Hoa

Start: Mai Chau
Destination: Thai Hoa
Overnight: Thai Hoa
Distance: Approx. 250 km
Riding Time: 6–7 hours

Continue along scenic roads through central northern Vietnam. The route passes farmland, hills, and small towns before reaching Thai Hoa in Nghe An province. This is a comfortable stopover between the northern mountains and central Vietnam.

Day 12: Thai Hoa → Phong Nha

Start: Thai Hoa
Destination: Phong Nha
Overnight: Phong Nha
Distance: Approx. 280 km
Riding Time: 6–7 hours

Ride south along the Ho Chi Minh Road through peaceful countryside, forests, and limestone mountains. The route is quiet and scenic, offering a relaxing transition into central Vietnam. Arrive in Phong Nha, a UNESCO World Heritage area famous for its massive cave systems and dramatic karst landscapes.

Day 13: Explore Phong Nha

Start: Phong Nha
Destination: Phong Nha
Overnight: Phong Nha

Spend a full day exploring one of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural regions. Visit Phong Nha Cave by boat through an underground river and discover the incredible formations inside Paradise Cave, one of the longest dry caves in Asia. The surrounding countryside is peaceful, with rivers, jungle, and limestone peaks.

Day 14: Phong Nha → Khe Sanh

Start: Phong Nha
Destination: Khe Sanh
Overnight: Khe Sanh
Distance: Approx. 250 km
Riding Time: 6–7 hours

Continue along the legendary Ho Chi Minh Road West, one of the most scenic riding routes in Vietnam. The road winds through remote mountains and forested valleys before reaching Khe Sanh, a historic former battlefield surrounded by rugged highland scenery.

Day 15: Khe Sanh → Hue

Start: Khe Sanh
Destination: Hue
Overnight: Hue
Distance: Approx. 170 km
Riding Time: 4–5 hours

Ride east through the Truong Son mountain range and descend toward the coast. The landscape gradually opens into rivers and farmland before arriving in Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, rich in history, culture, and royal architecture.

Day 16: Hue → Hoi An (via Hai Van Pass)

Start: Hue
Destination: Hoi An
Overnight: Hoi An
Distance: Approx. 160 km
Riding Time: 4–5 hours

One of the most scenic rides in Vietnam. Cross the famous Hai Van Pass with panoramic views of the East Sea and mountains. Stop along the coast before arriving in Hoi An Ancient Town, known for its lantern-lit streets and well-preserved heritage architecture.

Day 17: Explore Hoi An

Start: Hoi An
Destination: Hoi An
Overnight: Hoi An

Enjoy a full rest day in Hoi An. Walk through the UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, visit Japanese Covered Bridge, explore riverside cafés, or relax at An Bang Beach. Optional countryside cycling through rice fields and villages offers a deeper look at rural life.

Day 18: Hoi An → Kon Tum

Start: Hoi An
Destination: Kon Tum
Overnight: Kon Tum
Distance: Approx. 300 km
Riding Time: 7–8 hours

Leave the coast and ride into Vietnam’s Central Highlands. The road climbs through mountain passes, dense forests, and ethnic minority regions. Arrive in Kon Tum, a quiet highland town known for its wooden church and strong indigenous culture.

Day 19: Kon Tum → Buon Ma Thuot

Start: Kon Tum
Destination: Buon Ma Thuot
Overnight: Buon Ma Thuot
Distance: Approx. 260 km
Riding Time: 6–7 hours

Ride through the heart of the Central Highlands, passing coffee plantations, pepper farms, and volcanic landscapes. Buon Ma Thuot is Vietnam’s coffee capital and an important cultural center of the Ede ethnic group.

Day 20: Buon Ma Thuot → Dong Xoai

Start: Buon Ma Thuot
Destination: Dong Xoai
Overnight: Dong Xoai
Distance: Approx. 280 km
Riding Time: 6–7 hours

Continue south through rubber plantations and rural countryside. The landscape gradually flattens as you approach southern Vietnam. Dong Xoai is a quiet provincial town and a convenient stop before the final riding day.

Day 21: Dong Xoai → Cu Chi Tunnels → Ho Chi Minh City

Start: Dong Xoai
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Overnight: End of Tour
Distance: Approx. 170 km
Riding Time: 4–5 hours

Ride toward Ho Chi Minh City with a stop at the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War. After exploring the tunnels, continue into the vibrant energy of Saigon, where the 21-day journey concludes.

END TOUR

Testimonials of this 21-Day Hanoi Saigon Easy Ride:

Excellent trip,, did a while back, and thought I’d left a review,, sorry I hadn’t,, totally recommend this company, especially Mr Nam, so helpful with everything, I spent 3 weeks with him as my tour guide, discovering Vietnam,, chance of a life time,, visit where the tourists don’t go,, Go for it,, (Andy. Liverpool, United Kingdom)

21-Day Hanoi Saigon Easy Ride

Pricing

1. Self-Ride
– Honda 125cc Semi-Automatic Bikes: From USD 1556 per rider (based on 4 riders)
– Honda 125-150cc Dual-Sport Bikes: From USD 1968 per rider (based on 4 riders)

2. Ride with Our Easy Riders
No riding experience? No problem!
Hop on the back with one of our professional local drivers.
Contact us for pricing.

3. For Families or Non-Riders
Ideal for families or guests who prefer the comfort of a car.
Book your private cars with us.

4. Large Group Bookings
We welcome corporate teams, student groups, and custom itineraries.
Contact us for a tailored quote.

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