14-Day Expedition · The Vietnamese Coast
Vietnam Ocean Road
Ride the length of Vietnam’s coastline from Saigon to Hanoi — sea cliffs and fishing harbours, the dunes of Mui Ne, the Hai Van Pass and the old towns of Hoi An and Hue, with the ocean at your shoulder the whole way.
The Route, Unfolded
14 days, one continuous line
Follow the journey the way you’ll ride it. As you move through each day, the route draws itself across the map — every pass, village and overnight in order.
Ho Chi Minh City → Vung Tau
- the coast road to the sea
- the Vung Tau headland
- first ocean views
The adventure begins in Ho Chi Minh City. We slip out of the city early to miss the morning rush, then let the highway hand over to quieter country roads. This first day eases you in while still serving up scenery — the coast road to the sea, the Vung Tau headland and first ocean views. It is a deliberately gentle start: time to get a feel for your bike, meet the group and learn how we ride together before the mountains arrive. Come evening you settle in around Vung Tau, a breezy seaside town.
Vung Tau → Mui Ne
- the red and white sand dunes
- the fishing harbour
- the Fairy Stream
From Vung Tau the road climbs and winds toward Mui Ne, running across the coastal road along the dunes. The day is built around its landmarks — the red and white sand dunes, the fishing harbour and the Fairy Stream — with regular stops to rest, take photos and soak it in. Along the way you pass through a fishing and kite-surfing coast, a reminder that this corner of Vietnam is as much about its people as its passes. Plan on about 4 hrs of riding at an unhurried pace, arriving in good time to settle into your overnight at Mui Ne.
Mui Ne → Mui Ne
- Bau Trang White Lake
- the white sand dunes
There is no long transfer today — the bikes get a rest and so do you. Instead the day is given over to Mui Ne and its surroundings, taking in Bau Trang White Lake and the white sand dunes. It is a chance to slow the pace among a fishing and kite-surfing coast. Expect time on foot and, where the route allows, out on the water, before the riding picks up again tomorrow.
Mui Ne → Cam Ranh
- Cam Ranh Bay
- quiet white-sand beaches
- the coast road
From Mui Ne the road climbs and winds toward Cam Ranh, running across the coastal highway. The day is built around its landmarks — Cam Ranh Bay, quiet white-sand beaches and the coast road — with regular stops to rest, take photos and soak it in. Along the way you pass through a sheltered bay on the south-central coast, a reminder that this corner of Vietnam is as much about its people as its passes. Plan on about 6 hrs of riding at an unhurried pace, arriving in good time to settle into your overnight at Cam Ranh.
Cam Ranh → Cam Ranh
- Cam Ranh Bay
- quiet white-sand beaches
- the coast road
There is no long transfer today — the bikes get a rest and so do you. Instead the day is given over to Cam Ranh and its surroundings, taking in Cam Ranh Bay, quiet white-sand beaches and the coast road. It is a chance to slow the pace among a sheltered bay on the south-central coast. Expect time on foot and, where the route allows, out on the water, before the riding picks up again tomorrow.
Cam Ranh → Tuy Hoa
- the Phu Yen coast
- Ganh Da Dia (the stepping-stone reef)
- seaside rice plains
From Cam Ranh the road climbs and winds toward Tuy Hoa, running across the coastal highway and cliff roads. The day is built around its landmarks — the Phu Yen coast, Ganh Da Dia (the stepping-stone reef) and seaside rice plains — with regular stops to rest, take photos and soak it in. Along the way you pass through the laid-back Phu Yen coast, a reminder that this corner of Vietnam is as much about its people as its passes. Plan on about 4 hrs of riding at an unhurried pace, arriving in good time to settle into your overnight at Tuy Hoa.
Tuy Hoa → Hoai Nhon
- the Binh Dinh coast
- fishing villages
- coastal dunes
From Tuy Hoa the road climbs and winds toward Hoai Nhon, running across the coastal highway. The day is built around its landmarks — the Binh Dinh coast, fishing villages and coastal dunes — with regular stops to rest, take photos and soak it in. Along the way you pass through the fishing coast of Binh Dinh, a reminder that this corner of Vietnam is as much about its people as its passes. Plan on about 4 hrs of riding at an unhurried pace, arriving in good time to settle into your overnight at Hoai Nhon.
Hoai Nhon → Hoi An
- Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO)
- the Thu Bon River
- lantern-lit streets
From Hoai Nhon the road climbs and winds toward Hoi An, running across riverside and old-town lanes. The day is built around its landmarks — Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO), the Thu Bon River and lantern-lit streets — with regular stops to rest, take photos and soak it in. Along the way you pass through the old trading port of central Vietnam, a reminder that this corner of Vietnam is as much about its people as its passes. Plan on about 4 hrs of riding at an unhurried pace, arriving in good time to settle into your overnight at Hoi An.
Hoi An → Da Nang
- My Son Cham ruins (UNESCO)
- the Marble Mountains
- the road to Da Nang
From Hoi An the road climbs and winds toward Da Nang, running across the legendary Hai Van Pass. The day is built around its landmarks — My Son Cham ruins (UNESCO), the Marble Mountains and the road to Da Nang — with regular stops to rest, take photos and soak it in. Along the way you pass through the coastal city between the pass and the sea, a reminder that this corner of Vietnam is as much about its people as its passes. Plan on about 2 hrs of riding at an unhurried pace, arriving in good time to settle into your overnight at Da Nang.
Da Nang → Hue
- the Imperial Citadel (UNESCO)
- the Perfume River
- the royal tombs
From Da Nang the road climbs and winds toward Hue, running across riverside and citadel roads. The day is built around its landmarks — the Imperial Citadel (UNESCO), the Perfume River and the royal tombs — with regular stops to rest, take photos and soak it in. Along the way you pass through the old imperial capital, a reminder that this corner of Vietnam is as much about its people as its passes. Plan on about 3 hrs of riding at an unhurried pace, arriving in good time to settle into your overnight at Hue.
Hue → Hue
- the Imperial Citadel (UNESCO)
- the Perfume River
- the royal tombs
There is no long transfer today — the bikes get a rest and so do you. Instead the day is given over to Hue and its surroundings, taking in the Imperial Citadel (UNESCO), the Perfume River and the royal tombs. It is a chance to slow the pace among the old imperial capital. Expect time on foot and, where the route allows, out on the water, before the riding picks up again tomorrow.
Hue → Dong Hoi
- the Nhat Le coast
- Quang Binh dunes and river mouth
From Hue the road climbs and winds toward Dong Hoi, running across the coastal highway. The day is built around its landmarks — the Nhat Le coast and Quang Binh dunes and river mouth — with regular stops to rest, take photos and soak it in. Along the way you pass through the quiet Quang Binh coast, a reminder that this corner of Vietnam is as much about its people as its passes. Plan on about 6 hrs of riding at an unhurried pace, arriving in good time to settle into your overnight at Dong Hoi.
Dong Hoi → Cua Lo
- Cua Lo Beach
- the Nghe An coast
From Dong Hoi the road climbs and winds toward Cua Lo, running across the coastal highway north. The day is built around its landmarks — Cua Lo Beach and the Nghe An coast — with regular stops to rest, take photos and soak it in. Along the way you pass through a seaside town in Nghe An, a reminder that this corner of Vietnam is as much about its people as its passes. Plan on about 5 hrs of riding at an unhurried pace, arriving in good time to settle into your overnight at Cua Lo.
Cua Lo → Hanoi
- the Red River delta
- Hanoi’s Old Quarter
The final leg turns for home, trading the high country for rolling farmland and then the flat delta as we make our way back to Hanoi. There is still plenty to enjoy before the end — the Red River delta and Hanoi’s Old Quarter. After roughly 7 hrs in the saddle over delta roads out of the city, we roll back into the city where the journey began. Bikes are handed in during the afternoon, and most riders stay on a night to raise a glass to the miles.
Fully Supported
What’s included
Good to Know
Before you ride
The motorcycles
You ride a well-kept BMW 1250 GS (or Honda Transalp 750) — capable, comfortable machines suited to long touring days. A mechanic rides with the group with spares and tools.
Best time to go
The centre and south ride well much of the year, with the driest, clearest months from around September to April. We watch the forecast and adjust remote and coastal sections to the conditions.
Who it’s for
Confident riders comfortable with long days in the saddle. The pace is unhurried and fully supported, but a licence and some road time before you come are strongly recommended.
Ride the Vietnam Ocean Road
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