Da Nang Motorbike Tour Collection
Hoi An Motorbike Tour
Why Take This Da Nang Motorbike Tour To Hoi An
Hoi An sits about 30 kilometers south of Da Nang, along the banks of the Thu Bon River, and the ride between the two takes roughly 45 minutes to an hour depending on the route. That short distance is exactly why riding out on a motorbike makes so much more sense than a car or bus transfer. The road passes through flat coastal countryside, rice paddies, coconut water villages, and small fishing hamlets that a car window simply flattens into scenery. On a motorbike, you’re part of that landscape — you can smell the sea air, hear roosters and river boats, and stop wherever something catches your eye.
This route is one of the most popular full-day options in our Da Nang motorbike tour lineup. Instead of being dropped at the entrance to the old town like every other tour bus, you arrive having already seen the in-between places most visitors never get to experience — and you arrive with a licensed DaNangOnMotorbike guide who knows exactly which alleys, food stalls, and viewpoints are worth the detour.
A Glimpse Of Hoi An’s History & Culture
Long before it became one of Vietnam’s most photographed towns, Hoi An was already a working port — a trading settlement dating back to the Sa Huynh people, later a key port of the Champa Kingdom, and by the 16th to 18th centuries one of Southeast Asia’s busiest international trading harbors, visited by ships from China, Japan, Portugal, and beyond. When the Thu Bon River gradually silted up and trade shifted toward what is now Da Nang, Hoi An’s old wooden shophouses, temples, and bridges were simply left standing rather than replaced — which is exactly why UNESCO recognized it as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1999.
Today the old town holds more than 1,100 heritage buildings packed into a small grid of streets, including the Japanese Covered Bridge — the only covered bridge in the world believed to have a Buddhist temple built into it, and famous enough to appear on Vietnam’s 20,000 dong banknote. Once a month, on the 14th day of the lunar calendar, the old town switches off its electric lights entirely and silk lanterns take over instead, with locals setting tiny candles adrift on the Thu Bon River — one of the most recognizable images of Vietnam.
Why Ride Instead Of Walk Or Drive
Street Food You Can Only Reach By Motorbike
Hoi An’s best-known dishes rarely come from restaurants on the main tourist streets — they come from small stalls tucked into alleys that a car, or even a bus full of tourists, would never reach. This is where riding in has a real advantage: your guide can weave through the same backstreets locals use every day and stop exactly where the food is best, not just where it’s easiest to park a bus.
Cao Lau
Hoi An’s signature noodle dish, made with thick rice noodles, slices of pork, fresh herbs, and crunchy pork crackling, traditionally said to use water drawn from a specific ancient well in town.
White Rose Dumplings
Delicate shrimp dumplings folded to resemble small white flowers, a Hoi An specialty traditionally made by only a handful of local families.
Hoi An-Style Banh Mi
A version of Vietnam’s famous baguette sandwich, often ranked among the best in the country, sold from small carts along backstreets rather than the main tourist strip.
Tra Que Village Herbs
Many of Hoi An’s dishes lean on herbs and greens grown just outside town in Tra Que vegetable village, an easy motorbike stop on the way in.
The Ride: What This Route Looks Like
This route follows the coastal road from Da Nang, passing the Marble Mountains and Non Nuoc Beach before turning inland through open countryside toward the Thu Bon River. Along the way, common stops include the Cam Thanh coconut water village, where basket boats drift beneath thick coconut palms, and Tra Que vegetable village, where much of the produce used in Hoi An’s kitchens is grown. Because Hoi An’s old town core is closed to cars and motorbikes during the day, your guide parks just outside it — the ride becomes the journey, and the old town becomes the destination you explore on foot, exactly as it was meant to be seen.
This tour is one of several full-day Da Nang motorbike tour routes we run at DaNangOnMotorbike, alongside city tours, street food tours, and rides out to Hai Van Pass. If you’re planning your trip and want to see how it fits with everything else on offer, browse the full list on our Tours page.
What’s Included
Every ride with DaNangOnMotorBike is led by a licensed, experienced local guide who drives for you — guests are never asked to drive themselves. A helmet is provided for the full ride, and your guide will pull over at safe spots for photos along the coastal road, the countryside, and inside the old town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to drive myself?
No. Your licensed DaNangOnMotorbike guide drives the motorbike for the entire ride — you simply ride as a passenger and enjoy the scenery. No motorbike license or riding experience is required.
Is this tour safe?
Yes. All guides are licensed, experienced local riders who know the route well. A helmet is provided for every guest, and the pace is adjusted to keep you comfortable throughout the ride.
How long does the Da Nang to Hoi An motorbike tour take?
This is a full-day tour, typically running around 7–8 hours in total. That includes the ride itself (about 45 minutes to an hour each way), stops along the route at the Marble Mountains, Cam Thanh coconut village, and Tra Que vegetable village, plus free time to explore Hoi An’s old town on foot before heading back.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts with hotel pickup in Da Nang and ends in Hoi An, where your guide parks outside the car-free old town so you can explore on foot.
What should I bring?
Light, breathable clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection, plus a light rain jacket during the wet season (roughly October to January). Closed-toe shoes are more comfortable than sandals for the ride. Bring some cash for personal shopping, tailoring, or extra snacks in Hoi An, and a camera or phone for photos at the stops along the way. Helmets are provided, so you don’t need to bring your own.
Is lunch or food included?
The tour is built around stopping at some of Hoi An’s best street food spots along the way, but meals themselves are at your own expense unless your specific package states otherwise. Your guide is happy to recommend and take you to local favorites like cao lau, white rose dumplings, or Hoi An-style banh mi.
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More Motorbike Tours To Explore
This Hoi An motorbike tour pairs well with these other Da Nang motorbike tour routes:
Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour
Ride the legendary coastal mountain pass linking Da Nang and Hue, with sweeping ocean views and hairpin curves best experienced on two wheels.
Ba Na Hills Motorbike Tour
Ride up into the mountains west of the city to see the Golden Bridge and the Ba Na Hills resort, held up by two giant stone hands above the clouds.
Son Tra Peninsula Motorbike Tour
Ride through a forested peninsula on the edge of the city, home to the towering Lady Buddha statue and sweeping views over Da Nang Bay.
Ready For Your Hoi An Motorbike Tour?
Ride past rice paddies, coconut villages, and hidden food alleys before stepping into one of Vietnam’s most beautiful ancient towns.
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