Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
10 days, 2,463 km. The full length of Vietnam, the other way.
Route map
Day by day
Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay · 170 km
Placeholder itinerary. An overnight boat trip on Ha Long Bay before the ride begins.
Day 2: Ha Long – Hanoi – Phong Nha · 330 km
Placeholder itinerary — likely split into two days in the real plan. Long transfer south onto the Ho Chi Minh Road.
Day 3: Phong Nha exploration · 40 km
Placeholder itinerary. A short riding day with time for a cave tour.
Day 4: Phong Nha – Hue · 220 km
Placeholder itinerary. Continue south on the Ho Chi Minh Road, arriving in Hue for the night.
Day 5: Hue – Kon Tum · 310 km
Placeholder itinerary. A long day through remote highland provinces.
Day 6: Kon Tum – Quy Nhon · 200 km
Placeholder itinerary. Descend from the highlands back to the coast.
Day 7: Quy Nhon – Nha Trang · 230 km
Placeholder itinerary. Coastal roads south through Phu Yen province.
Day 8: Nha Trang – Da Lat · 140 km
Placeholder itinerary. A day of mountain switchbacks up to Da Lat.
Day 9: Da Lat – Ho Chi Minh City · 310 km
Placeholder itinerary. Descend from the pine-forested hills into the city.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City free day / departure
Placeholder itinerary. Mekong Delta day trip option, bike return and departure.
Trip highlights
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Ha Long Bay to start
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The full Ho Chi Minh Road
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Phong Nha cave country
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The Mekong Delta on the way home
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