North–South Vietnam Expedition
One country, one motorcycle line: from Hanoi's northern valleys to the heat, coast, highlands, and river roads of the south.
A 15–20 day cross-country motorcycle journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
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Custom quote / person
This is the long-form Vietnam ride: northern valleys, the limestone gateway of Phong Nha, the jungle spine of the Ho Chi Minh Road, the Central Highlands, Da Lat pine country, coastal heat, and the final arrival in the south. It is not a race across the map. It is a professional overland program with support logic, safety margins, rest points, service days, and the right roads for riders who want to understand the country by moving through it.
The route, unfiltered.
Hanoi Arrival & Expedition Briefing
Hanoi → Mai Chau
Mai Chau → Pu Luong
Pu Luong → Tan Ky / Vinh Area
Tan Ky / Vinh → Phong Nha
Phong Nha Rest / Cave Option
Phong Nha → Khe Sanh
Khe Sanh → A Luoi
A Luoi → Hoi An
Hoi An Rest Day
Hoi An → Kon Tum
Kon Tum → Buon Ma Thuot
Buon Ma Thuot → Da Lat
Da Lat Local Loop / Buffer
Da Lat → Mui Ne / Phan Thiet
Mui Ne → Ho Chi Minh City
Extension: Mekong Delta Day
Extension: Can Tho & Floating Market
Extension: Chau Doc / Tra Su
Return Ho Chi Minh City
Where you'll actually go.
Interactive map. Every stop is a real waypoint on the actual route — hover the markers to explore.
The conditions you'll meet.
Honest filters. No fluff.
Intermediate riders with multi-day stamina, safe traffic judgment, and the discipline to follow guide instructions in cities, passes, and remote sections.
Strong. Fifteen to twenty days of riding requires recovery habits, hydration, and honest communication about fatigue.
Flexible and expedition-minded. Weather, road works, and regional conditions may change the exact daily route; the destination stays real, the plan stays professional.
What we bring.
What you bring.
- Valid motorcycle license / IDP where applicable
- Reliable riding boots
- Layering system for north, coast, and highlands
- Waterproof rain gear and quick-dry clothes
- Personal medication and travel insurance documents
- Soft duffel rather than hard suitcase
- Sun protection, hydration bottle, and power bank
- Passport for hotels, checkpoints, and domestic travel support
- Tour-ready manual motorcycle matched to route and rider ability
- Helmet, armor, gloves, and rain support
- Lead guide plus mechanic / sweep rider on group departures
- Support vehicle available by quote for luggage and recovery margin
- Scheduled bike checks and service stops during the expedition
- Daily route briefing, emergency contacts, and weather review
- Route map, PDF itinerary, and endpoint logistics support
- Motorcycle rental for selected riding days
- Fuel for the confirmed route
- English-speaking lead guide
- Mechanic / sweep rider on group departures
- Accommodation for selected itinerary nights
- Daily breakfast and selected group dinners
- Bike servicing during the expedition
- Route planning, traffic strategy, and weather monitoring
- Endpoint logistics support for bike return / handover
- PDF itinerary download and route map
- Basic first-aid kit and road support protocol
- International flights and domestic connections
- Vietnam visa / e-visa
- Travel and motorcycle insurance
- Lunches, drinks, and personal snacks
- Support vehicle if not selected in quote
- Single-room supplements
- Optional Mekong extension if not booked
- Bike damage, traffic fines, or costs caused by unsafe riding
- Tips for guides, hosts, and mechanic
- Activities not listed or added on request
The team leading your expedition.
Duong Nguyen
Duong manages the crossing as a moving expedition, not a fixed checklist: rider fatigue, road works, service timing, traffic, and weather all shape the final line each day.
"A north–south ride is not about proving distance. It is about arriving with the group still sharp, safe, and hungry for the next road."
Minh Tran
Minh keeps the bikes consistent through mountain cold, jungle rain, highland dust, coastal heat, and city traffic so the ride feels controlled from first day to final handover.
"On a twenty-day ride, small checks become big safety. We fix things before they become stories."
Numbers that matter.
Recommended 2–6 riders for the full crossing; support vehicle is strongly recommended for comfort and luggage.
The program includes rest / buffer days because a professional north–south ride should not depend on racing bad weather or fatigue.
The itinerary follows real cross-country corridors: Hanoi, Mai Chau, Pu Luong, Phong Nha, Khe Sanh, Hoi An, Kon Tum, Buon Ma Thuot, Da Lat, Mui Ne, Ho Chi Minh City, and optional Mekong Delta.
Before you apply.
The questions travelers ask us before signing on. No marketing varnish — just what you actually need to know.
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