Travel from the coast into Vietnam’s Central Highlands on our 2 Day Nha Trang Da Lat Easy Ride. The route leaves Nha Trang behind and climbs into mountain country, passing ethnic villages, coffee plantations, forest roads and Lak Lake before continuing through waterfalls, pine forests and flower farms towards Da Lat. Travel by self-drive motorcycle, Easy Rider or private car.
Tour Overview
Start: Nha Trang
Finish: Da Lat
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Distance: Approximately 360 km
Daily Travel Time: 4–6 hours
Group Size: 1–4 guests
Tour Type: Mountain, countryside and cultural adventure
Travel Options: Self-drive, Easy Rider or private car
Road Conditions: Mainly scenic back roads through countryside and mountain landscapes
Accommodation: Local homestay or hotel
Main Destinations: Nha Trang, Khanh Vinh, M’Drak, Lak Lake and Da Lat
Best Travel Season: January to October
Tour Highlights
- Ride from Nha Trang into the Central Highlands
- Scenic mountain roads through Bidoup Nui Ba National Park
- Visit a Raglai or E De ethnic village
- Travel through coffee plantations and rural countryside
- Overnight beside peaceful Lak Lake
- Visit a M’nong village
- Experience Central Highlands culture and traditions
- Elephant conservation experience or optional canoe ride
- Elephant Waterfall
- Visit a local coffee plantation
- Ride through Da Lat’s flower farms and strawberry fields
- Optional silk factory or local market visit
2 Day Nha Trang Da Lat Easy Ride – VIETNAMRIDER
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Nha Trang – Khanh Vinh – M’Drak – Lak Lake
Distance: Approximately 200 km
Start: 7:30 AM
Overnight: Lak Lake
We leave Nha Trang at around 7:30 AM and head west towards the Central Highlands. The change is noticeable as the coastal landscape gradually gives way to mountain roads, forest and quieter countryside.
Our first stop is around Khanh Vinh at approximately 9:00 AM for a coffee break. From here, the route continues into the mountains and towards Bidoup Nui Ba National Park.
The road becomes more winding as we climb, with forested hills and mountain scenery replacing the busy coastal roads around Nha Trang. This is one of the highlights of the first day’s ride, particularly for travellers who enjoy scenic roads and getting away from the main tourist routes.
We continue through the highlands, making stops along the way to enjoy the views and take photographs.
Around 11:30 AM, we stop at a local Raglai or E De ethnic village. These communities have their own traditions, architecture and way of life, and the visit gives you an opportunity to learn about life in the Central Highlands beyond the usual tourist attractions.
You can see traditional stilt houses and hear about local customs before continuing towards M’Drak.
By around 12:30 PM, we stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, the landscape changes again as we continue through the countryside around M’Drak. Coffee plantations become more common, with cultivated hills and agricultural land stretching alongside the road.
Coffee is one of the Central Highlands’ most important agricultural products, and travelling through these plantations gives you a chance to see where much of Vietnam’s coffee is grown.
The afternoon ride continues through quiet rural roads towards Lak Lake.
As we approach the lake, the pace becomes slower and the surroundings more peaceful. Lak Lake is one of the best-known natural landscapes in Dak Lak Province and is closely associated with the M’nong people who have lived in the area for generations.
We arrive at Lak Lake at around 3:30 PM and check into our homestay or hotel.
After some time to relax, we visit a nearby M’nong village at approximately 4:00 PM.
The M’nong are one of the indigenous ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, and the village visit provides a closer look at local traditions, houses and community life. Depending on local conditions, your guide can explain aspects of the community’s traditional beliefs and relationship with the surrounding landscape.
Later in the afternoon, there is an option to take a canoe ride on or around the lake, or visit an elephant conservation project where available.
We then return for dinner, with a traditional highland-style meal around 6:30 PM.
The evening is a chance to relax beside Lak Lake after a full day on the road.
Overnight at Lak Lake.
Day 2: Lak Lake – Central Highlands – Da Lat
Distance: Approximately 160 km
Start: 8:00 AM
Finish: Da Lat around 3:30 PM
The second day begins with breakfast at the homestay. Enjoy coffee, eggs and fresh fruit before saying goodbye to your hosts and getting ready for the next section of the journey.
At around 8:00 AM, we leave Lak Lake and continue west towards Da Lat.
The road climbs gradually as we move into higher country. The scenery changes once again, with mountain roads, pine forests and cooler highland landscapes replacing the warmer countryside around Lak Lake.
Our route includes a stop at Elephant Waterfall, one of the better-known waterfalls in the Da Lat region.
We take some time to explore the area and walk towards the waterfall before continuing the journey. The surrounding rocks, forest and falling water make this a good place to stretch your legs and take photographs.
From the waterfall, we continue towards a local coffee plantation.
Coffee is closely connected with the Central Highlands, and the plantation visit gives you the opportunity to see how coffee is grown and processed locally. Depending on the season, you may see coffee trees at different stages of growth and learn more about the work involved before the beans reach the cup.
Of course, there is also time to enjoy a freshly brewed local coffee.
Around midday, we stop for lunch in a quiet mountain town before continuing towards Da Lat.
The final section of the journey has a distinctly Da Lat feel. The higher altitude brings cooler air, pine-covered hills and intensive agriculture. Along the route, you will see flower farms, strawberry fields and greenhouses supplying produce to markets around southern Vietnam.
Depending on your interests and the day’s timing, we can make an additional stop at a traditional silk factory or a local market.
The silk factory provides an insight into another of the region’s traditional industries, while a local market offers a more everyday view of life in and around Da Lat.
We then continue into Da Lat city.
After two days of travelling from the coast through the Central Highlands, the journey finishes in Da Lat at around 3:30 PM.
The route has taken us from Nha Trang’s coastal environment through mountain forests and ethnic communities to coffee country, Lak Lake and the cooler highlands around Da Lat.
End of the tour in Da Lat.
2 Day Nha Trang Da Lat Easy Ride – VIETNAMRIDER
Testimonials
“Just finished a 21 day tour of Vietnam, Saigon – Hanoi, 3500km trip, taking in most of Vietnam, and many places the tourist doesn’t go, the real Vietnam, with Mr Nam as my guide. A highly recommended trip, on a Honda XR 250… great country, great people, great trip, many great memories… and a great guide.”
Andy – Liverpool, United Kingdom
Tour Pricing
1. Self-Ride
- Honda 125cc Semi-Automatic Bikes: From USD 217 per rider, based on 4 riders
- Honda 125–150cc Dual-Sport Bikes: From USD 250 per rider, based on 4 riders
2. Ride with Our Easy Riders
No riding experience? No problem.
Travel as a passenger with one of our professional local Easy Riders. Sit back, enjoy the mountain scenery and let your rider handle the motorcycle and navigation.
Contact us for pricing.
3. For Families or Non-Riders
Prefer the comfort of a car?
The same journey can be arranged by private car and driver, making this option suitable for couples, families and guests who prefer not to ride.
4. Large Group Bookings
We welcome corporate teams, student groups and private groups. Custom itineraries and group quotations are available on request.
What’s Included
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Well-maintained Japanese motorbikes for self-drive tours
- Professional Easy Rider when selected
- Private car and driver when selected
- Helmets and raincoats for motorbike tours
- Entrance tickets to listed tourist attractions
- Accommodation: 1 night
- Boat or canoe experience where included in the itinerary
What’s Not Included
- Personal food and drinks
- Personal surcharges and tips
- Motorcycle fuel for self-drive tours
- Personal and motorcycle insurance
- Damage to motorcycle or additional equipment
- Optional services such as mechanics or luggage vans
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