Vietnam road trip: Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An via Dalat
A 2000+ kilometer motorcycle route across Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, passing through Dalat, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, and other key destinations. The route covers mountain passes like Hai Van, waterfalls at Dam Bri, and architectural landmarks including the Golden Bridge and Crazy House.
- Distance
- 2616.8 km
- Duration
- 43 days
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
- End
- World's Longest Glass Bridge
- Stops
- 12
- Video author
- Prusakov Live
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) — Starting point of the journey; bustling southern metropolis
- Dam Bri Waterfall — Rest stop en route to coastal destinations
- Dalat — Picturesque mountain city; motorcycle detour destination
- Nha Trang — Coastal city popular with Russian tourists
- Da Nang — Central coastal city; gateway to Golden Bridge and nearby attractions
- Golden Bridge — Iconic landmark near Da Nang
- Haivan Pass — A mountain pass on the border between the North and Center of Vietnam, known for its winding serpentines and panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
- Hoi An — Historic city of lanterns and tailors
- Hue — Imperial city in central Vietnam
- Pu Luong — Scenic nature reserve and valley region
- Mok Chau — A plateau in northwestern Vietnam famous for its tea plantations, cool climate and picturesque hilly landscapes with ethnic villages.
- World's Longest Glass Bridge — Architectural landmark in northern Vietnam
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Rent a motorcycle from Style Motorbikes if you want to rent in one city and return in another - they are practically the only company offering this service in Vietnam.
- Transport
- A Honda XR 150L motorcycle is a suitable choice for cross-country travel in Vietnam.
- Avoid
- Be extremely cautious of large buses and trucks on the road - they frequently overtake in the oncoming lane without warning.
- Transport
- Understand that Vietnamese traffic follows 'ski slope rules' - each driver monitors the person in front and adjusts accordingly. Oncoming vehicles may swerve into your lane when overtaking; slow down and move to the side.
- Transport
- When leaving Ho Chi Minh City on a motorcycle, expect heavy traffic to extend for tens of kilometers - plan for slow progress getting out of the city.
- Tip
- The second largest religious society in Vietnam is Catholicism. Vietnam ranks fifth in Asia by number of Catholics. Ancestor worship is also widespread among the population.
- Tip
- If you want an ancestor altar in your home in Vietnam, the family grandmother must choose it and perform a consecration ceremony - you cannot simply purchase one yourself.
- Tip
- Ancestor altars in Vietnam require regular maintenance - change flowers and bring food every two weeks on new and full moons, and clean thoroughly on holidays.
- Transport
- Scooters dominate Vietnam's vehicle market over motorcycles because they offer more storage space and practicality for carrying goods and children.
Video on this route
Vietnam. A great journey across the country