Itinerary:
Besides incredible riding, deep in the Vietnamese countryside, this ride takes in the charming ancient trading town of Hoian, Khe Sanh battle site and DMZ. We also take time to stay overnight in a traditional Thai hill tribe and visit to some tribal villages on the way.
The government already built a new highway on most of the original trail. However, we still have some parts on tracks and short-cuts that offer off-road riders a chance to test out their riding skills. The riding hours are longer than a Northern Vietnam trip, however the scenery is not as beautiful as in North Vietnam. It’s more about Vietnam War!
Please note that Ho Chi Minh trail rides cost more than our standard rides as we have to pay the guide(s) and bikes back to Hanoi. In addition, food and hotel in South Vietnam cost more than in the Northern mountain parts.
We also recommend you to bring your riding gear as if you get all from us, it’s not easy for our guide(s) to carry them back Hanoi.
Day 1: Hanoi Motorbike Tours to Phu Yen (Son La)
Distance: 170 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Yen
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 : Phu Yen Motorbike Tour to Mai Chau (Hoa Binh)
Overnight in a Thai ethnicity stilt house in Mai Chau.
Distance: 150 km
Accommodation: Homestay in Mai Chau
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 : Mai Chau to Tan Ky (Nghe An)
Distance: 290 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Tan Ky
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 : Tan Ky to Phong Nha (Quang Binh)
Motorcycle all the way to Phong Nha – Ke Bang, the biggest and also the most beautiful cave in Vietnam and Indochina and is now a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. The karst formation of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has evolved since the Paleozoic (some 400 million years ago) and so is the oldest major karst area in Asia.
Distance: 280 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Nha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 : Phong Nha to Dong Hoi (Quang Binh)
Overnight in Dong Hoi.
Distance: 60 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Hoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 : Dong Hoi Motorcycle Tours to Khe Sanh (Quang Tri)
We strike south through foothills which were once sprayed heavily by Agent Orange towards the former DMZ. There is still much evidence of bombing on the mountain sides and from time to time we will see remnants of the original Trail.
We take in the Vinh Moc tunnel, the famous Hien Luong Bridge (former demarcation line between North and South Vietnam, the Truong Son Cemetery and finally Khe Sanh (former US Marine base).
Overnight in Khe Sanh.
Distance: 200 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Khe Sanh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 : Khe Sanh to Hue (Thua Thien Hue)
Overnight in Hue.
Distance: 180 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 : Hue to Hoi An (Quang Nam)
Overnight in Hoi An.
Distance: 150 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 : Hoi An – Relaxation by Yourself
Whole morning exploring the old town of Hoi An. Afternoon at the Cua Dai beach, about 6km from the old town.
The former harbour town of the Champa people at the estuary of the Thu Bon river was an important Vietnamese trading centre in the 16th and 17th centuries, where Chinese from various provinces as well as Japanese, Dutch and Indians settled down.
During this period of the China trade, the town was called Hai Pho (Seaside Town) in Vietnamese. During the French colonial period (1883 – 1945), it was called Faifo. Originally Hai Pho was a divided town, because across the “Japanese Bridge”, it used to be the Japanese settlement (16th – 17th century). The bridge (Chua Cau) is a unique covered structure built by the Japanese, the only known covered bridge with a Buddhist pagoda attached to one side.
The town is known to the French and Spanish as Faifo, and by similar names in Portuguese and Dutch. A number of theories have been put forth as to the origin of this name. Some scholars have suggested that it comes from the word “Hai pho” meaning “sea town”, while others have said that it seems more likely to simply be a shortening of Hoi An pho, “the town of Hoi An”, to “Hoi pho” which became “Faifo”.
In 1999, the old town was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) as a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port of the 15th to 19th centuries, whose buildings display a unique blend of local and foreign influences.
Today, Hoi An is still a small city, but it attracts a fair number of tourists, also being a well established place on the backpacker trail. Many visit for the numerous art and craft shops and tailors, who produce made-to-measure clothes for a fraction of the western price.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 : Hoi An Motorcycle Tours to Kon Tum Town (Central Highland of Vietnam)
Distance: 290 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Kon Tum
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 : Kon Tum to Buon Ma Thuot (Dak Lak)
Distance: 240 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Buon Ma Thuot
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 : Buon Ma Thuot to Nha Trang City
We take an easy motor ride back down off the Tay Son highlands towards the coast, arriving at Highway 1 some 30 km north of Nha Trang. Taking in this scenic coastal stretch past turquoise waters and scarlet fishing boats, we arrive in the bright lights of Nha Trang and its relaxing holiday options.Overnight in Nha Trang.
Distance: 190 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 : Nha Trang – Relaxation by Yourself
Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 : Nha Trang to Da Lat City
Da Lat is known as “The City of Love” and is a favorite holiday resort for Vietnamese as well as the French. With evergreen forests, waterfalls, beautiful lakes, the country’s best flower gardens, and delicious fresh produce, Da Lat has always provided a welcome respite from the heat of the lowlands. We can spend the day visiting the highlights of Da Lat – its gardens, cathedral, waterfalls, market, Valley of Love, convent, university, train station and key pagodas. Overnight in Da Lat for the second night.Summary
Distance: 150 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Lat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 : Da Lat to Cat Tien National Park (Dong Nai)
Distance: 190 km
Accommodation: Guest-house in Cat Tien Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 : Cat Tien to Saigon
Distance: 160 km
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.
Inclusions :
+ Motorbike(s) (Honda or Yamaha)
+ Helmet(s)
+ Driving gears
+ Gasoline on tour
+ English or French speaking guide
+ Mechanic (only for group from 6 passengers)
+ Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (based on twin or/and triple shared)
+ Homestay permission
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
+ Motorbikes one way shipping costs
+ One-way airticket from Hanoi to Saigon for our tour guide
Exclusions :
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Air-tickets
+ Tips
+ Personal expenses