Motorcycle journey through the Mekong Delta Vietnam

After picking up the motorbikes, we head out of Ho Chi Minh through the hectic city traffic. At first, it's through the moped chaos – a real adventure! Once we leave the city behind, we ride on the main road until lunch. After that, we dive into narrow streets and tackle the first off-road kilometers at the edge of Cat Tien National Park. The perfect introduction to the motorbike journey.

From Phan Thiet, we follow the coastline to the city of Lagi, with a few cool off-road sections before we take a coffee break. After the stop, we continue along the coastal road, where you can see that more and more resorts are being built by local investors. We want to reach Vung Tau on time so that there is still time to enjoy the beach. Vung Tau is the oil capital of Vietnam and has an interesting history with Russian investors. The city itself is lively, with many cafes, restaurants, and nightclubs – the perfect place to relax after a long day of riding.

The day starts with narrow trails along the river, where our support vehicle can’t always keep up. In the city of Vinh Long, we take a lunch break, but we must take a few ferries first. In the afternoon, we continue on narrow paths through rice fields and small villages. Some routes are paved, others are not – especially in the rain, it can sometimes be a bit tricky. We cross over a dozen small bridges until we arrive in Long Xuyen. At first glance, not much seems to be happening here, but the closer we get to the river, the clearer it becomes how important it is for the city – an exciting part of this motorbike journey.

After a series of large ferries, we take a scenic road that leads us along narrow paths and countless bridges. We are greeted by friendly locals, many of whom are surprised to see us. It is really a dream to ride through this beautiful area on a motorbike. After lunch, we return to one of the larger roads that takes us back to Ho Chi Minh City. Just before reaching the city, the next challenge awaits us - the traffic. Through the chaos, we eventually weave our way into the center of the city to our hotel.