Central Short Loops

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Central Vietnam Adventure Loops: Big Bikes, Great Roads, Real Vietnam

From fast three-day escapes to six-day cross-country adventures, Adrenaline Rush Trail (ART)‘s Central Vietnam Adventure Loops are built for riders who want more than a conventional motorcycle tour. They link the Central Highlands, remote mountain roads, coffee country, historic routes and sweeping coastal highways, with the landscape changing dramatically from one riding day to the next.

🏍️ The Ride Is the Experience

At ART, the route matters. Our guides choose roads for the quality of the ride, the scenery and the sense of adventure, balancing flowing mountain passes and technical back roads with stretches where you can simply open up the bike. We don’t turn a tour into a checklist of tourist stops. With loops from about 650 km to more than 1,700 km, there’s one for a long weekend and one for a serious multi-day ride.

🌊 The Coffee Coast Escape

3 days | 817 km | Nha Trang – Dak Lak – Quy Nhon – Nha Trang

Leave Nha Trang’s beaches behind for the rugged Central Highlands, where mountain roads, coffee country and remote landscapes replace the busy coast. After a night in Dak Lak, we turn east to Quy Nhon and its spectacular coastline, then follow the coast south back to Nha Trang.

🌲 The Pines & Dunes Loop

3 days | 652 km | Nha Trang – Da Lat – Mui Ne – Nha Trang

Three completely different sides of the south in one compact ride. Climb from tropical Nha Trang into the cool pine forests of Da Lat, descend on sweeping highland roads to the dunes and coastline of Mui Ne, then finish with a beautiful coastal run north.

🏔️ The Grand Central Loop

4 days | 1,207 km | Nha Trang – Mang Den – Da Nang – Quy Nhon – Nha Trang

A serious four-day ride through some of Central Vietnam’s best mountain and coastal roads. We head deep into the highlands to the cool forests of Mang Den, cross to Da Nang, then turn south for two spectacular days on the central coast through Quy Nhon and home to Nha Trang.

☕ The Hidden Highlands Escape

4 days | 1,000 km | Nha Trang – Dak Lak – Ta Dung – Ke Ga – Nha Trang

Built for riders who want off the usual tourist routes. We ride into Dak Lak‘s coffee country, then deeper into the mountains to spectacular Ta Dung. From the highlands we descend to a quiet stretch of coast at Ke Ga before completing the journey north to Nha Trang.

🌄 Mountains to the Sea

3 days | 919 km | Da Nang – Mang Den – Quy Nhon – Da Nang

A compact, rewarding escape from Da Nang. Ride west into the mountains and forests around Mang Den, then turn toward the coast at Quy Nhon. Long sweeping roads, cooler highland air and constantly changing landscapes make this an excellent introduction to adventure riding in Central Vietnam.

🛣️ The Central Highlands Crossing

4 days | 1,202 km | Da Nang – Mang Den – Quy Nhon – Dak Lak – Nha Trang

A point-to-point ride through the heart of Vietnam. Cross Mang Den‘s forested mountains, descend toward Quy Nhon, then turn inland again for the long roads and coffee plantations of Dak Lak. One final mountain crossing brings you down to the beaches of Nha Trang.

🏮 The Heritage Highlands Trail

4 days | 878 km | Da Nang – Khe Sanh – Phong Nha – Hue – Da Nang

Ride north into one of Vietnam’s most historic and dramatic regions. The route reaches legendary Khe Sanh on the Ho Chi Minh Road, then runs through remote mountain country to the caves and karst of Phong Nha. We turn south through the imperial city of Hue and finish with the mountain-and-coast ride back to Da Nang.

⚡ The Ultimate Central Vietnam Expedition

6 days | 1,736 km | Da Nang – Mang Den – Quy Nhon – Dak Lak – Nha Trang – Quy Nhon – Da Nang

Six days and more than 1,700 km of outstanding riding. From Da Nang we head deep into the Central Highlands through Mang Den, Quy Nhon and Dak Lak before crossing the mountains to Nha Trang. The return follows Vietnam’s spectacular central coastline north through Quy Nhon to Da Nang: remote mountain roads, coffee country, highland forests and some of the country’s finest coastal riding in one journey.

🏕️ Adventure with Comfort

After a full day in the saddle, you can expect carefully selected premium accommodation, great local food and a comfortable place to recharge before doing it all again the next morning.

With small groups, experienced ART guides and flexible itineraries, every detail is handled. Ride one of our premium adventure bikes (BMW GS, KTM, Honda Africa Twin) or bring your own big bike, and focus on what matters most: the ride.


🧭 Ready to Ride Central Vietnam?

Pick your loop and join ART’s next Central Vietnam Adventure Loop departure. Highlands, coffee country and the central coast, all on two wheels.

kilometers
1736 KM

Itinerary breakdown

DESTINATION
KILOMETERS
HOURS ON THE ROAD
Route Opt 1: The Coffee Coast Escape
Nha Trang - Dak Lak - Quy Nhon - Nha Trang
817KM
Route Opt 2: The Pines & Dunes Loop
Nha Trang - Da Lat - Mui Ne - Nha Trang
652KM
Route Opt 3: The Grand Central Loop
Nha Trang - Mang Den - Da Nang - Quy Nhon - Nha Trang
1207KM
Route Opt 4: The Hidden Highlands Escape
Nha Trang - Dak Lak - Ta Dung - Ke Ga - Nha Trang
1000KM
Route Opt 5: Mountains to the Sea
Da Nang - Mang Den - Quy Nhon - Da Nang
919KM
Route Opt 6: The Central Highlands Crossing
Da Nang - Mang Den - Quy Nhon - Dak Lak - Nha Trang
1202KM
Route Opt 7: The Heritage Highlands Trail
Da Nang - Khe Sanh - Phong Nha - Hue - Da Nang
878KM
Route Opt 8: The Ultimate Central Vietnam Expedition
Da Nang - Mang Den - Quy Nhon - Dak Lak - Nha Trang - Quy Nhon - Da Nang
1736KM

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Experience of a lifetime

Kim Tae Hyung (David)
Kim Tae Hyung (David)
Guided Tour /Ho Chi Minh Trail 7 Days + Saigon to Nha Trang
Original review
I had a lot of concerns while preparing for a bike trip to Vietnam with novice female riders.

I had a lot of concerns while preparing for a bike trip to Vietnam with novice female riders. However, after preparing for the 7-day tour with ART and traveling on a long journey together, all my worries disappeared.

1. Highly satisfying service

2. Conduct the program politely

3. Sufficient risk response ability

I have a lot of experience traveling abroad by bike. Korea, Japan, Mongolia, New Zealand… From many bike trips, I know what you need and what you don’t. ART is a small company, but it has great value and I think it is a trustworthy company. If you want a luxurious bike tour in Vietnam, we recommend that you go with ART. Fiona, who always created the program with a bright smile. Vu, who led a stable and enjoyable journey on a long journey… This trip will remain in our memories for a long time.

Thank you all ?

Renzo Linares
Renzo Linares
Guided Tour /Camping
Original review
High quality big bikes, pretty much the sole service offering a diversity of ADV, touring and scrambler bikes from 650cc to 1,250cc.

High quality big bikes, pretty much the sole service offering a diversity of ADV, touring and scrambler bikes from 650cc to 1,250cc.

Great motorbike tours for those who like to ride non-stop and then chill in the evening either camping with delicious food or at a comfortable accommodation.

Sergey Kalutskiy
Sergey Kalutskiy
Guided Tour /Ho Chi Minh Trail 11 Days + Saigon to Hanoi December 2023
Original review
Thanks to all the organizer and especially Vu for the excellent moto journey, it will be remembered for a long time!!!

Thanks to all the organizer and especially Vu for the excellent moto journey, it will be remembered for a long time!!!

I only really regret that I could not finish moto ride with our super band in the last two days, but good emotions overwhelm me.

Thanks!

Jan Bartel
Jan Bartel
Self Guided tour /Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi
Original review
it was a GREAT trip and i have enjoyed my time hire very much

it was a GREAT trip and i have enjoyed my time hire very much. I almost loved most riding the bike in dense city traffic. Thank you all so much for your super support

Yasir Mohamed
Yasir Mohamed
Self Guided tour /North Loop + Hanoi to Saigon
Original review
The Team at ART are simply amazing! They organized a bike trip for me in Vietnam and it went without a hitch!

The Team at ART are simply amazing!

They organized a bike trip for me in Vietnam and it went without a hitch!

Well organized and rest assured u r in good hands!

There is TJ and Fiona who go the extra miles to make sure u have an amazing adventure!

Sarah Hahn & Thomas Hulb
Sarah Hahn & Thomas Hulb
Self Guided tour /Saigon to Hanoi
Original review
Best Bike Rental Shop!!! Not only the motorcycles are in perfect shape and definitely have character ?

Best Bike Rental Shop!!!

Not only the motorcycles are in perfect shape and definitely have character ? also the service and all the recommendations for routes and beautiful places were the perfect package for our Vietnam journey! We loved it and the biggest THANK YOU to Fiona ? It was a pleasure to meet you (excidently ?)! Big hugs and hope to see you soon in the Alpes ❤️

Tommy&Sarah

Jeremy & Ruth Aitchison
Jeremy & Ruth Aitchison
Self Guided tour /North Loop + Hanoi to Saigon
Original review
My wife and I have just returned from a 4 week trip from the north to south Vietnam. We booked a GS1200 through ART and started our relationship with ART and the absolute star of our holiday - Fiona.

My wife and I have just returned from a 4 week trip from the north to south Vietnam. We booked a GS1200 through ART and started our relationship with ART and the absolute star of our holiday – Fiona.

Fiona and TJ were very hepful in the planning of the itinerary and their judgement as to what to miss out and what to visit was 100% spot on. The bike was delivered on time and immaculately prepared to the Metropole in Hanoi and thats where our adventure starated.

Each day we had a google maps itinerary to follow (if we wanted to) and the homestays and farm stays were all well chosen by Fiona and pre booked on our behalf. We missed out a section (2 days riding) from Hanoi south and the bike was collected and then dropped off further south whilst we flew. There was a problem with the luggage rack (it cracked) and Fiona sent a mechanic to our hotel and it was fixed – again hassle free.

We did just over 3,000 km and delivered the bike back to ART in Saigon. ART really understand bikers and riding and what is and is not comfortable/interesting (depending on what you are after) – they are super helpful and just very easy to deal with. I would recommend them to anyone wanting a proper bike holiday in Vietnam – they are the best in my view.

Jeremy and Ruth Aitchison.

Matija Zelić
Matija Zelić
self-guided tour/hanoi to saigon
Original review
Adrenalin Rush team was the right choice. Them being recommended by a good friend who rolled with them, made a no brainer for us to choose them.

Adrenalin Rush team was the right choice. Them being recommended by a good friend who rolled with them, made a no brainer for us to choose them. In any case you always doubt Touring with somebody first time, however prep and communique before arrival, having Fiona organising each step towards our Vietnam ride made us relaxed and confident that all is going to be alright – and it really did!

Great selection of bikes, bikes’ good condition, excellently tailored routes with great timing and total support made me prone to do another one and then another one after that. I just hope this will happen soon.

Good job guys, keep it boutique and client focused as you already do.

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