About This Tour
Two days riding the Central Highlands to the coffee capital of Buon Ma Thuot, then an overnight sleeper bus to Hoi An — arriving fresh the next morning.
2 days motorcycle riding + onward sleeper bus to Hoi An.
Route & Itinerary
Dalat to Ta Dung Lake
We depart Dalat and ride west through coffee highlands and jungle trails toward Ta Dung Lake, a stunning reservoir hidden inside a national park. Overnight near Ta Dung.
Ta Dung Lake to Lak Lake
A cross-country ride through the heart of the Central Highlands to Lak Lake, the region's largest natural lake. We overnight in a traditional M'Nong longhouse on the lakeshore.
Lak Lake to Buon Ma Thuot — then Hoi An by sleeper bus
We ride to Buon Ma Thuot, the coffee capital of Vietnam, where your guide drops you with time to explore before you board an evening sleeper bus to Hoi An, arriving in the Ancient Town the next morning.
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What's Included
Included
- ✓Experienced local guide (or self-drive scooter + support)
- ✓All fuel
- ✓2 nights accommodation
- ✓Motorbike insurance for the bike (not personal medical cover)
- ✓Hotel pickup in Dalat
- ✓Drop-off in Buon Ma Thuot
- ✓Sightseeing tickets
Not included
- ✕Sleeper bus from Buon Ma Thuot to Hoi An (book separately)
- ✕Food & drinks
- ✕Personal travel and medical insurance that covers motorcycling
Passenger or Self-Drive?
🧑✈️ Ride with an Easy Rider
Ride as a passenger behind an experienced local guide. No licence or riding experience needed — just relax, take in the scenery, and let your guide handle the road and the stops.
🏍️ Self-drive
Prefer to ride yourself? A motorbike and fuel are included at the same price, with your guide riding alongside for support. You should be a confident rider and hold a valid motorcycle licence with the appropriate permit for Vietnam.
How Booking Works
- 1
Choose Your Tour
Select your tour, preferred date and riding option.
- 2
Pay a 20% Deposit
Paid securely online when you submit your booking request.
- 3
Booking Confirmed Within 24 Hours
You receive a confirmation email, and your guide contacts you within 24 hours to confirm.
- 4
Pay the Balance Directly
The rest of the price is paid directly to your local guide in cash.
The 20% deposit is part of the total tour price, not an additional booking fee. If the local operator cannot accept the booking, the deposit is refunded in full within 72 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need motorcycle experience?
No. Most travellers ride as a passenger behind an experienced local guide — no licence or experience needed. If you'd rather self-drive, you'll need to be a confident rider (see below).
Do I need a motorcycle licence?
Only for self-drive, and Vietnam is strict about it: you need a motorcycle licence from home plus an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention, or a Vietnamese licence. Permits issued in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland are not valid here. As a passenger you need nothing at all, and it costs exactly the same.
Can I bring my luggage?
Yes. On multi-day tours your main luggage is carried for you; you ride with a small day bag. Let your guide know if you have a large bag.
What happens if it rains?
Tours run in light rain with provided rain gear, and your guide adjusts the route for safety. In case of severe weather your guide will adapt the plan with you.
What insurance is included?
Every tour includes the motorbike insurance Vietnamese law requires. It covers the bike and damage to others, not your own medical costs. You need your own travel and medical insurance, and it has to cover motorcycling — many policies do not.
What happens if I cancel?
Your deposit secures your booking request — 20% on tours starting in Dalat, 50% on tours starting elsewhere. If the guide centre cannot accept your booking it is refunded in full. If you cancel: more than 30 days before the start you get everything back, between 30 and 8 days you get half back, and within 7 days it is not refunded. You never owe anything beyond the deposit. See our cancellation policy for full details.
How do I pay the balance in cash?
The balance is paid to your guide in Vietnamese dong when you meet at the start of the tour. Dalat has plenty of ATMs, but most cap each withdrawal at a few million dong — less than the balance on a multi-day tour — so allow for more than one withdrawal, or bring currency to exchange. Your guide can point you to the nearest machine or exchange if you need one.
Why is the deposit higher on some tours?
Most tours take a 20% deposit. Tours that do not start in Dalat — Hoi An to Dalat, and Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat — take 50%. Your guide rides to the start point to meet you and commits to rooms and arrangements further in advance, so more of the price is paid up front.