This epic 20-day itinerary blends a classic Easy Rider motorcycle adventure through the Mekong Delta with a coastal journey up to Hanoi. It covers temple exploration, river cruising, and scenic rides, starting in Siem Reap, passing through Saigon, and navigating the Vietnamese coastline up to the capital. An 20-day motorcycle trek spanning Siem Reap, the Mekong Delta, Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), and up the entire Vietnamese coastline to Hanoi is an ambitious, fast-paced, and highly rewarding cross-border journey.To cover this expansive distance safely and enjoyably, this detailed itinerary utilizes a mix of scenic coastal lanes, mountain passes, and targeted highway stretches.
Morning: Pick up at your hotel at 8:00 AM. Gear up in Siem Reap and leave the city traffic behind. Ride along National Road 6, making a stop at the 800-year-old Angkorian bridge Spean Praptos in Kompong Kdei.
Afternoon: Veer off-road into the jungle paths to reach Sambor Prei Kuk, a Pre-Angkorian temple complex nestled under forest canopy. Check into a local guesthouse in the quiet town of Kampong Thom.
Morning: Ride through rural rubber plantations and stop at Skuon, famously known as the "Spiderville" market, where locals fry tarantulas.
Afternoon: Navigate scenic dirt paths hugging the Mekong River. Take a local wooden ferry over to Koh Dach (Silk Island) to watch traditional weavers work on wooden looms. Ride into Cambodia's bustling capital, Phnom Penh, via the riverfront promenade.
Morning: Park the bikes for a half-day historical tour. Visit the sober history of Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and the Choeung Ek Killing Fields.
Afternoon: Visit the beautiful architecture of the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. Dine at the riverside night market or sample a local craft beer by the Mekong.
Morning: Break away from the southern highway into narrow dirt tracks passing through bright green paddy fields and water buffalo herds.
Afternoon: Arrive at Phnom Chisor. Climb the 500 steps to the top of the mountain temple for a sweeping panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. Relax in the sleepy, lakeside provincial town of Takeo.
Morning: Ride to the Phnom Den / Tinh Bien international border crossing. Your Easy Rider guides will assist you with the passport and customs processing. Say goodbye Cambodia team and say hello Vietnam team .
Afternoon: Cross into Vietnam and head straight to the Tra Su Cajuput Forest. Swap the bikes temporarily for a small rowing boat to glide through a swamp blanketed in green water lettuce. Ascend Sam Mountain on your bike to catch a sunset over the Cambodian-Vietnamese border floodplains. Overnight in Chau Doc.
Morning: Cruise along the banks of the Hau River, stopping to see traditional stilt-house villages belonging to the Muslim Cham minority.
Afternoon: Avoid the busy highways by following your guide down narrow concrete paths (Mekong canalside paths) closed to cars, crossing tiny arched bridges. Arrive in Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta, and enjoy dinner at the lively Ninh Kieu Wharf.
Morning: Wake up early at 6:00 AM for a boat ride into the vibrant, chaotic Cai Rang Floating Market to sample noodle soup right from a vendor's vessel.
Afternoon: Jump back on the motorcycles and weave through the coconut groves and fruit orchards of Ben Tre province. Stop at family-run workshops making coconut candy. Stay at a tranquil riverside homestay, enjoying a traditional home-cooked meal with a local family.
Morning: Embark on your final riding leg, using car ferries to hop between islands across the massive arms of the Mekong River.
Afternoon: Navigate rural shortcuts through Long An province into the outer suburbs of Saigon. Conclude the tour as you brave the thrilling sea of scooters entering central Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9: Saigon – Rest ( B )
Free day so you can take a rest, shopping in Ben Thanh market or city tour like the War Remnants Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral.....
Day 10: Saigon to Mui Ne (Approx. 220 km) (B, L)
Ride: Escape the city traffic early by taking the Cat Lai ferry. Cruise along the coastal asphalt through Lagis towards the iconic red and white sand dunes of Mui Ne.
Stay: Mui Ne.
Day 11: Mui Ne to Nha Trang via Vinh Hy Bay (Approx. 250 km) ( B, L )
Ride: This stretch features incredible coastal riding. Follow the curves around the dramatic cliffs of Vinh Hy Bay and cut directly through Nui Chua National Park.
Stay: Nha Trang
Day 12 : Nha Trang to Quy Nhon (Approx. 225 km)( B, L )
Ride: Ride north over the scenic Ca Pass, running parallel to the train tracks with the ocean right to your right. Catch views of the unique rock formations at Ghenh Da Dia.
Stay: Quy Nhon.
Day 13: Quy Nhon to Hoi An (Approx. 300 km)( B, L )
Ride: A longer, enduring riding day along National Highway 1A. Break up the long stretches by stopping for fresh seafood near Sa Huynh beach before arriving at the glowing lantern-lit streets of the ancient town.
Stay: Hoi An.
Day 14: Hoi An – Free Day to Relax ( B )
Spend your own time wandering the pedestrian streets of the Old Town, ordering tailor-made clothes, or unwinding on the sand at An Bang Beach.
Day 15: Hoi An to Hue via the Hai Van Pass (Approx. 100 km) ( B, L )
Ride: Tackle the world-famous Hai Van Pass. Take your time winding through the mist-shrouded mountain switchbacks made famous by Top Gear, then cruise around Lap An Lagoon into the old royal capital.
Stay: Hue.
Day 16: Hue to Dong Hoi via the DMZ (Approx. 200 km) ( B, L )
Ride: Ride to visit Royal palace and Thien Mu pagodas and past historic wartime landmarks like the Hien Luong Bridge at the 17th Parallel. If time allows, take a short detour to see the underground network of the Vinh Moc Tunnels.
Stay: Dong Hoi.
Day 17: Dong Hoi to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (Approx. 60 km)( B, L )
Ride: A short, beautiful morning ride to the home of the world's grandest caves. Swap your helmet for a life jacket to tour the massive chambers of Phong Nha Cave by boat .
Stay: Phong Nha.
Day 18: Phong Nha to Tan Ky via the Ho Chi Minh Trail (Approx. 270 km)( B, L )
Ride: Turn inland away from the coast to experience the smooth, sweeping mountain curves of the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail. This path offers stunning karst landscapes and peaceful agricultural valleys with very minimal traffic.
Stay: Tan Ky (the official historical starting point of the trail).
Day 19: Tan Ky to Ninh Binh (Approx. 240 km)( B, L )
Ride: Ride north through the rolling hills and green tea plantations of Thanh Hoa province, concluding your day among the towering limestone monoliths of Ninh Binh.
Stay: Ninh Binh.
Day 20: Ninh Binh to Hanoi (Approx. 100 km)( B, L )
Activity: Enjoy a morning rowboat ride through the dramatic river caves of Tam Coc.
Ride: Embark on your final ride up north, arriving by late afternoon into the energetic, scooter-filled streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Stay: Hanoi by your own account . End the tour .
Tour price : Contact us
Tour Includes
- Experienced English speaking tour leader cum driver
- Hotels, guesthouse as indicated – twin share (Single rooms available at surcharge) - 19 nights
- Bikes and helmet with driver ( Clients sit back our drivers ) ( Also can self driver )
- Medical kit and helmet
- Boats, Ferry in tour
- Fuels for the entire trip
- Meals as indicated B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- Drinking water for riding day
- Entrance fees and ferry crossings
Tour excludes
- Visa for Cambodia and Vietnam
- Deposit transfer fees
- Flights tickets
- Meals not indicated
- Drinks (soft drinks + alcohol)
- Support car
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Accommodation in Siem Reap and Hanoi
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