Best motorcycle routes near Nha Trang: 4 rides we do ourselves

A good route near Nha Trang comes down to three things: a road that is a pleasure to ride, a place worth riding to, and a bike that suits that road. Below are four rides the UNIQ team does itself and sends guests on. Each one lists the riding time, what waits at the end and which class of bike to take.

Every stop is outside the city, no public transport goes there and a taxi both ways usually costs more than a day of rental. That is why these routes are built around a bike.

Route 1. North along the sea: Hang Heo and Ganh Nhay

Head north along the Pham Van Dong seafront. After 16 km, just before the Vinh Luong fishing port, a short descent leads to Hang Heo: dark boulders, grottoes between the rocks and open sea. Entry is free. The best light is at sunrise or between 16:00 and 17:30, when the low sun hits the rocks.

Continue on the same coastal road for about an hour to the Hon Heo peninsula and Ganh Nhay beach: white sand, clear water, loungers and mini bungalows for 80,000 dong, SUP boards and snorkelling. Far fewer people than on the city beach. Leave by 15:00 so you ride the coastal stretch in daylight.

Which bike. The road is paved but climbs along the coast and takes an hour each way, so take a 155cc scooter or a 150–400cc motorcycle. Two up with beach gear, a maxi scooter is the comfortable choice.

Route 2. Mountains: the Nui Me Khong Dau canyon

About forty minutes from the city. Wild nature, rocks, a canyon with clear water, a small waterfall and a cave with an altar inside. Nothing is set up for tourists and there are no signs: you park at the bottom and climb on foot over rocks, so wear shoes with grip.

Go in the morning: the climb is harder in the heat and the canyon gets busier after noon. On the way back, the UNIQ team suggests Mokuzo, a cafe with a mountain view. The road to the pagoda beyond it is steep, so only ride on with a bike of 150cc or more.

Which bike. The last stretch is dirt and steep climbs: a 155cc scooter or a 150–400cc motorcycle. A 50cc will not carry two people up.

Route 3. South: Suoi Tien sheep farm and Cam Ranh

The farm lies towards Cam Ranh, on road 702 close to highway 1A. Green fields, wooden bridges over a stream, swings and dozens of white sheep you can feed. Entry is 40,000 dong for adults and 20,000 for children, open 7:00 to 17:30. The road runs along the coast and is worth the trip on its own, but plan a full day: it is the farthest point of the four routes.

With time and energy left, the UNIQ team recommends Chua Tu Van temple near Cam Ranh: a real temple with labyrinths, tunnels and a 'cave of hell', somewhere between a temple and an art object.

Which bike. Part of the way is highway, where a 50cc is much slower than traffic. Take a 125–155cc scooter or a 150–400cc motorcycle.

Route 4. Half a day near town: The Fairy Forest, Archery Coffee and a cafe in the hills

For a day when you do not feel like going far. The Fairy Forest in Phuoc Dong, at the end of Do Xuan Hop street: a park with a pond, koi and a petting zoo, entry 50,000 dong, open roughly 7:00 to 17:00, with mist still over the water in the morning. Later in the day, Archery Coffee on Dragon Hill in Vinh Ngoc, entrance from Nguyen Khuyen: a cafe with an archery range, open 8:00 to 20:00, beginners shoot with an instructor.

From the places the UNIQ team shows on its channel, two more fit this loop: Koi Garden, a cafe in the hills with a real helicopter on the roof that people ride to for sunset, and Tau Ngam park with a submarine you can walk into. Finish the day at Aloha Beach Club: free entry, a bar with soft chairs and far fewer people than the city beach.

Which bike. Everything is in or next to the city on flat roads: a 50cc scooter with no licence needed or a 110–155cc scooter is enough.

Which bike for which route

• Half a day near town: 50cc scooter (no A-category licence needed) or 110–155cc
• North coast and the mountain canyon: 155cc scooter or 150–400cc motorcycle
• South to Cam Ranh with highway sections: 125cc and up, two up with luggage 150–400cc is more comfortable
• Keep electric bikes for the city: there are almost no charging points outside town

All options by engine size and price are in the motorcycle and scooter catalogue.

On the road

• Fill up in the city: fuel stations thin out outside town and there are almost none in the mountains
• Helmets are mandatory for rider and passenger, two come with every rental
• Keep a rain poncho under the seat all year, downpours start within minutes
• Phone in a holder and an offline map: signal drops in the mountains
• Ride the coastal stretches back in daylight, there is no lighting after sunset
• Park at a guarded lot overnight and lock the helmet in the box

What to tell the manager

Name the route, your start time, planned return, passenger and luggage. The team will then suggest the bike class, handover time and gear, and help shorten the plan if the weather turns.

Details checked in September 2026. Prices and opening hours in Vietnam change, so confirm them on the spot.