Welche Motorräder werden genutzt?

Standardmäßig Honda XR/Kawasaki KLX 150cc. Ein Upgrade auf Honda XR 250cc ist für 342 € möglich (begrenzt verfügbar).

Welchen Führerschein benötige ich?

Ein nationaler Motorradführerschein sowie ein internationaler Führerschein sind erforderlich.

Wie anspruchsvoll ist die Tour?

Die Tour ist für Anfänger mit etwas Erfahrung geeignet. Es gibt einige Offroad-Passagen, aber die Tagesetappen sind nicht zu lang.

Welche Ausrüstung wird empfohlen?

Schutzkleidung, Handschuhe und feste Stiefel sind notwendig. Für Bergregionen wird warme Kleidung empfohlen.

Gibt es ein Begleitfahrzeug?

Ja, ab 6 Teilnehmern fährt ein Begleitfahrzeug für Gepäck, Ersatzteile und Mitfahrer mit

Brauche ich ein Visum für Vietnam?

Ja, ein „Visa on Arrival“ ist möglich

Wann ist die beste Reisezeit?

Die Trockenzeit (September bis Mai) ist ideal. In der Regenzeit (Juni–August) können Straßen schlammig und schwer befahrbar sein.

Ja, eine Kombination mit der Nordvietnam-Tour (10 Tage) oder der Südvietnam-Mekong-Delta-Tour (10 Tage) ist möglich.

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North and South Vietnam Motorcycle Adventure

15 days tour

from €2 800 / person

Length 15 days

Type of tour WITH TOUR GUIDE

Accommodation Camping & Apartment

Level FOR BEGINNERS

OVERVIEW

Motorcycle trip Vietnam Enduro adventure from North to South

Name: Motorradreise Vietnam Enduro Abenteuer von Nord nach Süd
Brand: Overcross
Price: 2800.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Experience Vietnam from North to South on this 16-day motorcycle trip. Discover the Ho Chi Minh trails, traditional tribes, and Vietnam's stunning nature on light enduros! This journey takes you as far as possible through the lesser-known mountainous hinterland along the borders of Laos and Cambodia, providing a unique experience.

Overview of the motorcycle trip in Vietnam

We start in Hanoi and head directly south along the so-called Ho Chi Minh routes, which were used during the Vietnam War. In the high mountains at the border with Laos, some traditional tribes still live, who have met few or even no tourists so far. Beautiful roads then lead us further south. Along coffee plantations and the pointed houses of the mountain peoples. We spend two days in a beautiful coastal city and extensively explore the Mekong Delta. The former Saigon is the end of this journey, where we can get to know the people and the impressive nature of the somewhat different, still largely unknown Vietnam. This Vietnam Enduro adventure can be combined with the highlights of Northern Vietnam (10 days) and then with Southern Vietnam-Mekong Delta (10 days).

Daily program: North and South Vietnam Motorcycle Adventure

Day 1: Departure to Vietnam

From home, we fly to Vietnam

Day 2: Arrival in Hanoi

On the way to the hotel, you will get the first impressions of this bustling, typically Asian city. Hanoi was the capital of French Indochina during colonial times. The French past is still clearly visible, with wide boulevards and old villas. Depending on arrival time, we may take a short city tour on motorcycles. Or you have the opportunity to visit some sights. In the evening, we can enjoy eastern Vietnamese cuisine during the welcome dinner.

Day 3: Hanoi – Mai Chau

The journey west begins with the hustle and bustle of morning rush hour, and many overloaded mopeds weave through the city. We are a small part of that. From Xuan Mai, we follow part of the Ho Chi Minh Road until lunch. This beautiful route used to be just a path through the jungle, used by the North Vietnamese as a supply route for the south during the war. Then we ride along narrow, quiet country roads through the Pu Luong National Park to Mai Chau. Here we will spend the night in the home of a Thai woman. You will not find luxury here but a special experience. Of course, in the evening we drink rice wine served by the village elders.

Day 4: Mai Chau - Thai Hoa

We head southeast along the Pu Luong NP over quiet country roads and then back onto the Ho Chi Minh Route. After that, we ride a stretch along Cuc Phuong and/or Ben Em National Park. We wind through rice and corn fields and along various lakes and will cover a part of the route off-road until we reach a small town where we will spend the night.

Day 5: Thai Hoa - Pho Chau

We continue south along the Ho Chi Minh Route. The road here is a bit narrower and the area is less populated. There are hardly any tourists, so we get a picture of life in the countryside. We ride through small villages, past rubber plantations, tea and corn fields, and oxen grazing and plowing in the rice fields. Overnight we will stay in a trading town where there are more churches than temples.

Day 6: Pho Chau - Phong Nha

An early start, again almost deserted roads through spectacular limestone mountains. We pass by Vu Quang National Park, a remote and dense area on the border with Laos. A few years ago, the Vu Quang cow was sighted here for the first time. It is one of the rarest animals in the world. People from the Muong Minor live in and around the park. To conclude this beautiful day, we visit the Phong Nha Caves. These formed about 250 million years ago and are the largest and most beautiful caves in the country. These caves are certainly 8 km deep with a network of underground rivers. We spend the night in a small village at the foot of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Day 7: Phong Nha - Vinh Moc

Today we can expect an adventurous route. We ride on our motorcycles through the Ke Bang National Park, which consists of 90% primary forest: forests where human influence is zero and high biodiversity is present. Here is also the most hidden part of the original Ho Chi Minh Route. The part that ended in the 'Demilitarized Zone'. This was a neutral zone between the north and the south during the Vietnam War. Here, the then US Secretary of Defense established a defense line named after him, the McNamara Line. It connected a line of American strongholds across the entire width of the country. Vietnam is here at its narrowest with 90 km between Laos and the coast. This region is mainly inhabited by the Bru van Kieu tribe. You can identify the members directly by their teeth stained black from betel nut. In the afternoon we head to the coast, arriving at Vinh Moc.

Day 8: Vinh Moc - Hue

Today is a short travel day. We visit the Vinh Moc tunnel complex. While the Chu Chi Tunnels in the south - near Ho Chi Minh City - mainly served as war paths, the Vinh Moc tunnels were refuges for villagers to escape the intense US bombings. About 60 families lived here at that time and 17 children were born there. After the tour, we get back on the motorcycles and ride along the coast to Hue, which was once the imperial capital of the country. We aim to arrive early afternoon so we have time to visit the old citadel, the forbidden city.

Day 9: Hue - Hoi An

If we didn’t visit the old citadel yesterday, we can do so today. Today we ride to Hoi An, a well-preserved historic trading port that is on the World Heritage List. We leave Hue via National Road No. 1 and take a short detour through Bach Ma National Park over Hai Van Pass. It is a beautiful route and we avoid the busy main road. On the way, we can have a snack and/or a drink in the ruins of Hai Van Quan Gate, which was built in 1826 by King Minh Manh. From Danang we continue along the coastal road southward, passing the Marble Mountains. During the war, American ships were fired at from caves in these mountains. Today it is a marble mining area with many marble processing craftsmen. From here it is not far to Hoi An.

Day 10: Hoi An - Stay

Hoi An is a small town with traditional houses and is considered by many travelers to be one of the most attractive and exciting places in Vietnam. We have to get used to the crowd of tourists because it is worth spending a whole day in the village. Along the river there is a colorful market and historical streets full of historic Chinese-paint buildings and small Chinese temples. You can take a boat ride on the river and head to the nearby beach. There are many good restaurants and cozy cafes in Hoi An.

Day 11: Hoi An - Dak Glei

My Son is 30 km from Hoi An and was the political and religious center of the Cham people, who ruled central Vietnam from the fourth to the thirteenth century. Although the war has left its marks here, it is still an interesting and atmospheric place. We leave the other tourists far behind us, traveling through the unknown mountainous areas of the central highlands. By taking a narrow road, we reach Route 14, which leads us to the Ho Chi Minh highway. We ride to Dak Glei, a quiet town far from other places in the central highlands. The hotel and restaurants are simple.

Day 12: Dak Glei - Plei Ku

We continue south along the Ho Chi Minh highway. The road here is a bit rougher and there are hardly any other road users. After the beautiful Lo Xo Pass, we arrive in the area of the Rong, a minority whose villages are recognizable by the particularly high roof of the community building. This architectural style can also be found on some Indonesian islands. It is a fantastic mountainous landscape along with various minority villages and a good road that continuously follows the Dak Po River. We continue to Plei Kan, aiming to drive to Kontum on a challenging gravel road, where we will have lunch. We continue through the central highlands. This area has changed rapidly in recent years due to the intensive production of tea and coffee. We spend the night in the trading town of Plei Ku.

Day 13: Plei Ku - Dak Mill

A long but beautiful and particularly exciting travel day on the motorcycle awaits us. This part of the Ho Chi Minh Road has been a heavily trafficked route between the major cities in the central highlands for years, so be cautious of the many trucks and buses we will encounter on the road. In the morning we will cover many kilometers to bypass a part of the heavily trafficked road via an unpaved road. At least if the water level allows it! On this part of the route, our support vehicle will not be able to follow us and will join us later. We ride over Ea Sup and Yok Don National Park to Dak Mill, a small village by a lake. Watch out for the elephants crossing the roadway!

Day 14: Dak Mill - Thac Mo

Today will be exciting again as we ride along the Cambodian border. Westerners are not actually allowed to be here, so today will be even more interesting. We will try to pass through Bu Gia Map Park, an important battlefield during the Vietnam War. If the passage is blocked, we will travel via Dak Lac to Thac Mo. In Dak Lac province, there are no fewer than 44 ethnic groups. The largest groups are the Ede, M'ng, and Thai. The Ede are characterized among other things by their matriarchal system; the woman is the head of the family, the children take her name, and only daughters have inheritance rights. Thac Mo is located on the Thac Mo Reservoir of the same name.

Day 15: Thac Mo - Ho Chi Minh

The last travel day is a journey to the large and bustling city of Ho Chi Minh. It was previously called Saigon City, named after the Sai Gon River. We ride into the city, passing the central cathedral and the Reunification Palace (Independence Palace). This palace was the workplace of the former president of South Vietnam and is unforgettable since a North Vietnamese tank drove through its gate. There is much to see in Ho Chi Minh. For example, a visit to the American War Crimes Museum is a must. The Benh Tanh market is a suitable place for all kinds of shopping. Above all, it is fun to walk or ride around in this gigantic city. Although Hanoi is the political capital, Ho Chi Minh is the largest city in the country. It is the industrial and commercial heart of the country.

Day 16: Return trip from Ho Chi Minh

Today marks the end of our journey. You will be taken back to the airport and fly back home.

PRICE

from€2800.00 € / person

✓ Trip includes

✕ Trip does not include

All airport transfers
All overnight stays (not always with breakfast)
Rental machine Kawasaki KLX 150cc (Upgrade Honda XR 250cc available)
Transport of rental motorcycles from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi
Travel mechanic in support vehicle (for more than 6 participants)
English speaking tour guide on the motorcycle (also mechanic)
Invitation letter Vietnam visa
Travel assurance certificate (insolvency protection according to BGB §651r) is mandatory for all OVERCROSS trips.

HIGHLIGHTS

🏍️ Hanoi - Pulsating Capital:

            Experience the vibrant atmosphere and colonial architecture of Hanoi, Vietnam's bustling capital.

🚗 Ho Chi Minh Trail - Historic Routes:

            Drive along the legendary Ho Chi Minh Road, which played a central role during the Vietnam War.

🏡 Mai Chau - Homestay & Rice Wine:

            Enjoy an authentic overnight stay with a Thai family and try traditional rice wine.

🕳️ Phong Nha - Massive Caves:

            Explore the impressive Phong Nha caves, known for their breathtaking underground rivers.

🌳 Ke Bang NP - Offroad Jungle:

Drive in Ke Bang National Park, a remote primary forest, where biodiversity and untouched nature prevail. Enjoy adventures on narrow paths and life in traditional villages while navigating through this stunning natural backdrop. Discover hidden parts of the Ho Chi Minh Route and explore the fascinating wildlife and culture of the indigenous tribes.

North and South Vietnam Motorcycle Adventure

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Beginner

from €2.800 / Person

15 Days 12

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04 Jan. 2026 to 18 Jan. 2026

15 Mar. 2026 to 29 Mar. 2026

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17 May. 2026 to 31 May. 2026

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FAQS

Standard are Honda XR/Kawasaki KLX 150cc. An upgrade to Honda XR 250cc is possible for 342 € (limited availability).
A national motorcycle license as well as an international license are required.
The tour is suitable for beginners with some experience. There are some off-road sections, but the daily stages are not too long.
Protective clothing, gloves, and sturdy boots are necessary. Warm clothing is recommended for mountainous regions.
Yes, from 6 participants a support vehicle for luggage, spare parts, and fellow passengers travels along.
Yes, a 'Visa on Arrival' is possible.
The dry season (September to May) is ideal. In the rainy season (June–August) roads can be muddy and difficult to navigate.
Yes, a combination with the North Vietnam tour (10 days) or the South Vietnam-Mekong Delta tour (10 days) is possible.

Motorcycle trip Vietnam Enduro adventure from North to South

Overview of the motorcycle trip in Vietnam

Daily program: North and South Vietnam Motorcycle Adventure

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HIGHLIGHTS

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FAQS

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Motorcycle trip Vietnam Enduro adventure from North to South

Overview of the motorcycle trip in Vietnam

Daily program: North and South Vietnam Motorcycle Adventure

PRICE

✓ Trip includes

✕ Trip does not include

HIGHLIGHTS

Additional options

Travel options

FAQS

Similar Adventures

OUR EXPERIENCE

For over 25 years, OVERCROSS® has been synonymous with guided 4x4 expeditions, self-drive offroad trips & adventures with off-road vehicles, authentic offroad journeys with a spirit of adventure.

19Team members

120+Countries

3000+Completed tours

25+Years of experience

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19
Team members

120+
Countries

3000+
Completed tours

25+
Years of experience