Dare Moto Expedition
Tour 04 · 7 Days · 1,665 km

Coastal and Central Highland Adventure

The south-central coast and the central highlands, from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang. 1,665 km over 7 riding days.

Summary

Seven riding days and 1,665 km from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang. The route follows the south-central coast — Ke Ga Lighthouse, Ninh Van Bay and Mui Dien, the easternmost point of mainland Vietnam — and climbs into the central highlands at Da Lat and Mang Den.

It finishes on the heritage coast: the Cham ruins of My Son, the ancient town of Hoi An, and the Hai Van Pass above Da Nang.

Level

Medium / Easy

Riding days

7 of 7

Route

Ho Chi Minh City → Da Nang

Starting from

350 USD / day / rider

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Highlights

Tour Highlights

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Ke Ga Lighthouse

Ke Ga Lighthouse

Day 1 · Oldest lighthouse on the Vietnam coast

Day by day

Itinerary

Day
Departure
Arrive
Km
Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Lagi
160
Day 2
Lagi
Da Lat
247
Day 3
Da Lat
Ninh Van Bay
280
Day 4
Ninh Van Bay
Quy Nhon
278
Day 5
Quy Nhon
Mang Den
207
Day 6
Mang Den
Hoi An
288
Day 7
Hoi An
Da Nang
205
Total
1,665

The line we ride

Route map

Coastal and Central Highland Adventure route map, Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, with overnight stops

Hour by hour

Daily agenda

Open a day to see its stops.

Day 1Ho Chi Minh City → Lagi160 km
08:00DepartHo Chi Minh City
09:30Coffee stopLong Hai coastal cafe
11:00Rest stopTa Cu Mountain viewpoint
12:30Lunch stopPhan Thiet fishing town
15:00Coffee stopKe Ga Lighthouse cafe
16:00Rest stopKe Ga Lighthouse
17:00ArriveLagi
Day 2Lagi → Da Lat247 km
08:00DepartLagi
09:30Coffee stopTanh Linh roadside cafe
11:30Rest stopTa Nung Valley viewpoint
12:30Lunch stopLocal eatery en route
15:00Coffee stopDa Lat coffee farm
16:00Rest stopDa Lat flower gardens
17:00ArriveDa Lat
Day 3Da Lat → Ninh Van Bay280 km
08:00DepartDa Lat
09:00Coffee stopDa Lat outskirts cafe
10:30Rest stopKhanh Le Pass viewpoint
12:30Lunch stopNha Trang seafront
15:00Coffee stopNinh Hoa town
16:30Rest stopNinh Van fishing coves
17:00ArriveNinh Van Bay
Day 4Ninh Van Bay → Quy Nhon278 km
08:00DepartNinh Van Bay
09:00Rest stopDoc Let Beach
10:30Rest stopDai Lanh Pass and Beach
12:00Lunch stopMui Dien / Varella Cape
14:30Coffee stopSong Cau lagoons, Phu Yen
16:00Coffee stopRoadside cafe before Quy Nhon
17:00ArriveQuy Nhon
Day 5Quy Nhon → Mang Den207 km
08:00DepartQuy Nhon
08:30Rest stopGhenh Rang / Queen’s Beach
10:30Rest stopAn Khe Pass and Tay Son district
12:00Lunch stopPleiku
13:30Coffee stopBien Ho volcanic lake
15:30Coffee stopKon Tum roadside cafe
17:00ArriveMang Den
Day 6Mang Den → Hoi An288 km
08:00DepartMang Den
10:30Rest stopMy Son Sanctuary (Cham ruins)
12:00Lunch stopDuy Xuyen, en route
14:30Coffee stopCafe on the outskirts of Hoi An
15:30Coffee stopHoi An riverside cafe
17:00ArriveHoi An
Day 7Hoi An → Da Nang205 km
08:00DepartHoi An
09:00Rest stopMarble Mountains
10:30Coffee stopBa Na Hills base cafe
12:30Lunch stopDa Nang riverside
14:30Rest stopHai Van Pass viewpoint
16:00Coffee stopDa Nang beachfront cafe
17:00ArriveDa Nang

Departure dates

When we ride

The days each departure is on the road.

2026

  • Jan10–16 Jan 2026
  • Feb1–7 Feb 2026
  • Mar20–26 Mar 2026
  • Apr4–10 Apr 2026
  • May25–31 May 2026
  • Jun19–25 Jun 2026
  • Sep19–25 Sep 2026
  • Oct23–29 Oct 2026
  • Nov7–13 Nov 2026
  • Dec6–12 Dec 2026

2027

  • Jan14–20 Jan 2027
  • Feb15–21 Feb 2027
  • Mar2–8 Mar 2027
  • Apr24–30 Apr 2027
  • May8–14 May 2027
  • Jun23–29 Jun 2027
  • Sep3–9 Sep 2027
  • Oct17–23 Oct 2027
  • Nov20–26 Nov 2027
  • Dec1–7 Dec 2027

2028

  • Jan14–20 Jan 2028
  • Feb3–9 Feb 2028
  • Mar5–11 Mar 2028
  • Apr16–22 Apr 2028
  • May22–28 May 2028
  • Jun12–18 Jun 2028
  • Sep4–10 Sep 2028
  • Oct19–25 Oct 2028
  • Nov11–17 Nov 2028
  • Dec20–26 Dec 2028

Inclusive

Adventure bike rental

Fuel

Accommodation

Lunch and dinner

Coffee and beverages

Tour guide / lead rider

National park tickets

Airport pickup and drop-off

Exclusive

Support van

International flights

Visa and travel insurance

Alcohol

Riding gear

Personal spending

Coast and highlands. Seven days.

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