2-day Nam Cat Tien dirt bike tour from Saigon

This Nam Cat Tien dirt bike tour from Saigon is designed for riders seeking a short but rewarding 2-day off-road adventure. Not far from the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City, the constant cacophony of scooters begins to fade. A very different side of southern Vietnam soon appears. Dirt tracks, stream crossings, rubber plantations, cashew farms, and jungle scenery gradually replace the noise of city traffic.

The route combines countryside roads, plantation trails, dirt tracks, and river crossings. It also passes rural villages before reaching the Nam Cat Tien area. Saigon Riders will guide you through a mix of off-road and on-road sections.

The route is suitable for different riding levels. This tour is ideal for riders who do not have enough time for a long Vietnam motorbike trip. It is also a great choice for those who want a real dirt bike experience outside Saigon.

Nam Cat Tien dirt bike tour highlights

• Ride a 250cc dirt bike on jungle tracks, plantation trails, and countryside roads from Saigon to Nam Cat Tien
• Cross streams and explore challenging off-the-beaten-path routes
• Stay overnight near the Dong Nai River, across from the Nam Cat Tien National Park
• Enjoy a short but rewarding 2-day dirt bike adventure suitable for different riding levels

Price

Prices are calculated per riding day. This is a 2-day tour, so the total price depends on your group size.

• 1 rider: US$260/day
• 2 riders: US$180/person/day
• 3 riders: US$170/person/day
• 4+ riders: US$160/person/day

Single room surcharge: US$40/night

What’s included:

• English-speaking guide
• 250cc dirt bike and Gasoline
• B&B accommodation in a shared double/twin room
• Entrance fees, all meals during the tour
• Drinking water

What’s excluded:

• Tips for the guide
• Personal travel insurance
• Emergency transportation and related costs if required
• Optional third-party activities, such as firing range fees or ammunition costs, if available during the tour
• Repair costs for bike damage caused by improper riding, crashes, dropping the bike, misuse, riding beyond your ability, or failure to follow the guide’s safety instructions

Examples of chargeable damage may include heavily bent rims, bent handlebars, frame damage, damaged lights, broken turn signals, damaged body plastics, or burnt clutch plates.

Nam Cat Tien dirt bike tour detailed itinerary:

Day 1: Saigon to Nam Cat Tien

Follow your Saigon off-road tour guide out of Ho Chi Minh City and head toward the quieter countryside. After a short ride through local traffic, the route opens into rural roads, plantation trails, dirt tracks, and small stream crossings.

This Nam Cat Tien dirt bike tour from Saigon takes you north through the Ma Da forest area, near the lower reaches of the Central Highlands. Along the way, you will ride a mix of hidden trails, countryside back roads, rubber plantations, cashew farms, and rural villages.

Lunch will be served at a local countryside restaurant, where you can try regional Vietnamese dishes depending on availability. It is also a good chance to take a break, enjoy local food, check some photos from the morning ride, and relax with a cold drink before continuing the journey.

After lunch, the ride continues through the agricultural landscapes of southern Vietnam. You will pass cashew farms, rubber plantations, fruit gardens, and quiet rural communities before crossing the Dong Nai River toward the Nam Cat Tien area.

Along the way, your guide will choose suitable back roads and dirt sections depending on the group’s riding level and trail conditions. After a solid day of riding, you will arrive at the lodge near Nam Cat Tien for dinner and a well-deserved night’s rest.

Watch a short video of this 2-day dirt bike tour to the Nam Cat Tien area.

Day 2: Nam Cat Tien to Saigon

The day starts with breakfast near Cat Tien National Park before we continue the ride through the surrounding countryside. Cat Tien is known for its lowland tropical forest, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat. However, this tour focuses on the back roads, plantations, and rural trails around the Nam Cat Tien area rather than riding deep inside the protected national park.

The area around Nam Cat Tien offers a good mix of off-road riding conditions. In the rainy season, some trails can become muddy and slippery. In the dry season, riders can expect dusty tracks, plantation trails, stream crossings, and faster countryside sections.

After exploring the trails around Nam Cat Tien, we will continue past Tri An Lake and ride back toward Ho Chi Minh City. The tour usually finishes in the late afternoon or evening, depending on traffic, weather, and trail conditions.

With a balanced mix of off-road and on-road sections, this 2-day Nam Cat Tien dirt bike tour from Saigon is a great choice for adventure riders. You can experience muddy tracks, dusty trails, jungle scenery, river crossings, and rural landscapes without joining a longer Vietnam motorbike trip.

• Looking for a longer adventure? Explore more Vietnam motorbike tours with Saigon Riders.
  

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