5-Day Central Vietnam Motorbike Tour

Written by Nora Ou Updated Apr. 26, 2021
A Motorbiking Adventure from Hue to Hoi An

One of the best ways to explore Central Vietnam is on a motorbike. This itinerary will offer you the opportunity to enjoy the thrilling experience of riding a motorbike and Vespa scooter.

Riding a motorbike from Hue to Hoi An via the Hai Van Pass along the coastline and mountain pass will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Take some stops on the way, such as in the famous Lang Co Bay, to appreciate the natural beauty of Central Vietnam.

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Highlights

  • Have a memorial scooter ride through the scenic countryside of Hue.
  • Take a thrilling motorbike tour from Hue to Hoi An via the scenic Hai Van Pass along the coastline and mountain pass.
  • Taste all kinds of delicious Vietnamese foods during a Vespa foodie tour in Hoi An.

Itinerary in Detail

Day 1
Hue Arrival
Eldora Hotel (4-star) / Indochine Palace (5-star)

Upon arrival in Hue, your private tour guide and driver will wait for you at the airport/railway station and then transfer you to your hotel.

Note: If you arrive in Hue in the morning, we can arrange a half-day city tour if you would like to do some sightseeing.

Day 2
Hue Rural Life Discovery by Vespa
Breakfast and lunch

Take delight in sitting on the back of a Vespa scooter for a memorial ride through the scenic countryside in Hue. First, escape the city by following the small roads to the countryside and passing numerous communal houses and family temples. Afterward, glance at a lively village market and keep riding on the paved roads to visit the historic Thien Lam Pagoda.

Continue your trip to visit a local family to discover their lifestyle and experience the traditional job of making sticky rice cakes with them.

Head to the beautiful Thanh Toan Village and stop by Thanh Toan Museum for a glimpse at the local farming customs.

An ancient bridge in Thanh Toan Village near Hue City
An ancient bridge in Thanh Toan Village near Hue City
Day 3
A One-Day Motorbike Tour from Hue to Hoi An via the Hai Van Pass
Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort & Spa (4-star) / Hoi An Silk Village Resort & Spa (5-star)
breakfast and lunch

Replicating the Top Gear trip through the Hai Van Pass is one of the best things to do in Central Vietnam.

You will have a thrilling tour to visit the most beautiful parts of Central Vietnam from Hue to Hoi An along the coastline and mountain pass. You will not only have the chance to enjoy an adventurous experience on a motorbike but also get to take part in a mix of activities. These include visiting the beautiful Tam Giang Lagoon, swimming at Elephant Springs, riding your bike through the Hai Van Pass, and trekking on the Marble Mountains in Da Nang.

Have lunch on the way. You will arrive at Hoi An later in the afternoon.

A panoramic view from Hai Van Pass in Da Nang
A panoramic view from Hai Van Pass in Da Nang
Day 4
Hoi An Foodie Tour by Vespa
breakfast and lunch

Discover Hoi An's exciting nightlife from the back of a vintage Vespa scooter. Starting at Caf' Zoom Hoi An, sample the delicious street food dish of banh can or khot cake (bite-size morsels of fried dough stuffed with a quail egg) while sipping a cocktail or cold beer and watching vendors set up their street food stalls.

Sit on the back of the Vespa again while you go in search of two other Hoi An specialties: white rose dumplings and fried wontons. Later, head to An Hoi Islet and board a local boat for a slow cruise to Cam Nam Island where you will join the locals for a seafood starter.

Take another leisurely ride along the banks of the Thu Bon River on your way to a lively local restaurant where you will enjoy a hot pot and learn the art of Vietnamese wrap & roll.

You will conclude your trip at a modern Vietnamese restaurant nestled in the rice paddy fields where you will enjoy some barbecue favorites, grilled in a DIY-style over a charcoal brazier right at your table!

Hoi An Foodie Tour by Vespa
Hoi An Foodie Tour by Vespa
Day 5
Airport Transfer and Departure
breakfast

Your Central Vietnam trip has come to an end. Your private guide will transfer you to the airport in Da Nang for your onward flight.

Our Service Includes:

5 days from
US$ 599
per person (based on 2 persons and 4-star hotels)
  • Private transfers and English-speaking tour guide
  • All guided sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
  • Hotel accommodation mentioned in the itinerary
  • Breakfasts at hotels and lunches for every guided day
  • Governmental taxes

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Hand-Picked Hotels

We have selected hotels with different styles and for different budgets. Let us know your preferences and we will help you find the right one.

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Hue
Eldora Hotel
Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort
Hoi An
Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort

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