Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi Motorcycle Tour To Mai Chau (Hoa Binh)
Day 2: Mai Chau Motorbike Tour To Tan Ky (Nghe An)
Day 3: Tan Ky Motorbike Tour To Phong Nha (Quang Binh)
Day 4: Phong Nha Motorbike Tour To Khe Sanh In Quang Tri (Roughly 250 Km – 7 Hours Of Riding)
Day 5: Quang Tri Motorcycle Tours To Dmz & Vinh Moc Tunnels – Motorbike Tours To Hue (200 Km – 6 Hours Of Riding)
Day 6: Hue Motorcycle Tour To Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An City Tour & My Son Tour By Motorbike
Day 8: Hoi An Motorbike Ride To Kham Duc (150Km) – (B/L, D)
Day 9: Kham Duc Motorcycle Tour To Kon Tum (180 Km) (B, L, D)
Day 10: Kon Tum Motorbike Tour To Buon Me Thuot (225Km) (B, L, D)
Day 11: Buon Me Thuot Motorbike Tour To Da Lat (195Km) (B, L, D)
Day 12: Da Lat Motorbike Tour to Bao Loc (160 kilometers)
Day 13: Bao Loc Motorbike Tour to Saigon (160 kilometers)
Day 1: Vietnam Motorbike Tour on Ho Chi Minh trail via Central Highlands from Hanoi to Saigon: Hanoi Motorcycle Tour To Mai Chau (Hoa Binh)
Our motorbike tour will be started by leaving Hanoi on dyke roads to avoid the heavy traffic around 9.am , we ride our motorcycles west to Mai Chau, an area of beautiful landscape and home to the Thai ethnic minority.
We will motorcycle on Highway 6 passing extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads punctuated by limestone karst scenery.
After a light lunch in Hoa Binh Province, we cross Thung Khe, one of the most beautiful mountain passes in North Vietnam then descent to the mountain valley settlement of Mai Chau. After dinner we join performance, where you can dance and share a range of special liquors (rice wine) with the locals. Overnight in a house-on-stilts of the Thai people.
Summary:
Distance: 160 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay in village
Day 2: Vietnam Motorbike Tour on Ho Chi Minh trail via Central Highlands from Hanoi to Saigon: Mai Chau Motorbike Tour To Tan Ky (Nghe An)
Ride on a small, spectacular and paved trail along the Ma river until Cam Thuy town where we stop for lunch. Hit the Ho Chi Minh trail (now a newly built highway) all the way to Tan Ky town where we spend the night in a hotel.
Summary
Distance: 290 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Nha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Vietnam Motorbike Tour on Ho Chi Minh trail via Central Highlands from Hanoi to Saigon: Tan Ky Motorbike Tour To Phong Nha (Quang Binh)
Ride on Ho Chi Minh Highway until Pho Chau where we stop to visit the HCM Trail victory monument which is in fact the real starting point of our HCM Trail ride. 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. Subject to massive tectonic changes, the park’s karst landscape is extremely complex with many geographic features of considerable significance. The vast area, extending to the border of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, contains spectacular formations including 65 km of caves and underground rivers.
Summary
Distance: 230 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Nha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Vietnam Motorbike Tour on Ho Chi Minh trail via Central Highlands from Hanoi to Saigon: Phong Nha Motorbike Tour To Khe Sanh In Quang Tri (Roughly 250 Km – 7 Hours Of Riding)
Continuing west on highway 9, we will climb into the Truong Son foothills, pass the Rock Pile and stop at some villages and beautiful natural springs and waterfalls near the highway. Boating and exploring World Heritage site of Phong Nha where local civilians and military sheltered from incessant bombing during wartime. Then after having lunch, we will keep riding on Ho Chi Minh Trail and have short stop at Truong Son Cemetary to pay respects to the soldiers who fought and died on the trail during the American War.
Approx 5 pm we arrive in Khe Sanh which was established as a forward base by General Westmoreland near Laos to secure highway 9.
Check in to the hotel, free time at night.
Summary
Distance: 250 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Khe Sanh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Vietnam Motorbike Tour on Ho Chi Minh trail via Central Highlands from Hanoi to Saigon: Quang Tri Motorcycle Tours To Dmz & Vinh Moc Tunnels – Motorbike Tours To Hue (200 Km – 6 Hours Of Riding)
In this morning, we ride along highway 1 tô Quảng Trị town, visiting Long Hưng Church and Quảng Trị Old Citadel which was a battlefield in 1972 between North and South Vietnam for 81 days and nights. We ride along the coast from Cua Viet Beach tờ Của Từng Beach a long stretch of beautiful and peaceful coastline.
Next, we visit the Vinh Moc tunnels and explore the Demilitarised Zone, stopping for lunch at the Doc Mieu Firebase. And then we will keep on riding on Ho Chi Minh Trail via Dong Ha town, where we will stop by to take a look at Dong Ha market known as one of the most hassle and bustle markets in Central. Later on, we will ride directly to Hue and en route, our guide will stop by to show you more war relics before reaching Hue.
Upon arrival in Hue, if time permits, we will take a ride to visit Imperial Citadel and one of Royal Tombs then enjoy the sunset on the bank of Perfume River. Check in to the hotel, free time at night.
Summary:
Distance: 200 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Vietnam Motorbike Tour on Ho Chi Minh trail via Central Highlands from Hanoi to Saigon: Hue Motorcycle Tour To Hoi An
Today, we’ll have an easy motorbike trip to weave around the city to visit some more royal tombs as well as other important travel sites & relics in Hue.
In this afternoon, we will keep on riding along the coastal line via Hai Van Pass, where we could look down from the top to view the splendid beauties of Lang Co beach and ocean then time to refresh yourself by a cup of coffee. You will take time to visit Marble Mountains before heading straight to Hoi An via Da Nang coastline for a check-in. Free time on your own. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Summary
Distance: 150 km
Accommodation: hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7: Vietnam Motorbike Tour on Ho Chi Minh trail via Central Highlands from Hanoi to Saigon: Hoi An City Tour & My Son Tour By Motorbike
Today, after having breakfast at hotel you’ll keep jumping on your bikes to ride to explore Vietnam’s most evocative Cham site, My Son, lies 40km southwest of Hoi An, in a bowl of lush wooden hills towered over by the aptly named “Cat’s Tooth Mountain”. It has been recently added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List and richly deserves its place on the tourist map. It is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century.
Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism. My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. It is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century. This site is a Must-See for those people who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations. We return to the hotel around noon.
Today, after having lunch you’ll be taken to walk inside the old quarters of Hoi An to explore timeless beauties of monuments, relics like the ancient houses, pagodas, temples, markets…to understand more about the history of this fascinating ancient town as well as the lifestyle of the locals.
In the afternoon, you’ll be free on your own to laze on the beach. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Summary
Distance: 150 km
Accommodation: hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 8: Vietnam Motorbike Tour on Ho Chi Minh trail via Central Highlands from Hanoi to Saigon: Hoi An Motorbike Ride To Kham Duc (150Km) – (B/L, D)
We start from the hotel and ride through the rice fields, stopping at the Cham tower and historic American war sites. We will then go along the Ho Chi Minh trail visit pineapple plantations and enjoy it, then stopping for swimming and relaxing in the waterfall.
Then continue into the highlands to visit the ethnic minority village. Then continue into the highlands where you can learn about the Civil War of Vietnam before 1975 as well as enjoy the breath-taking nature of the area,…We reach Kham Duc around 5pm and stay overnight in the small town.
Summary
Distance: 150 km
Accommodation: hotel in Kham Duc
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Vietnam Motorbike Tour on Ho Chi Minh trail via Central Highlands from Hanoi to Saigon: Kham Duc Motorcycle Tour To Kon Tum (180 Km) (B, L, D)
Today, we depart for Kon Tum along the highway 14 Ho Chi Minh trail rider over 2600m high with see level, beautiful scenic views, stopping for swimming and relaxing in the waterfall then along the way to visit other ethnic minority villages such as Xơ Đăng, Bana, Gia Rai, Jẻ – Triêng, Brâu, Rơ Măm,… to learn their traditions, customs, cultures. Continue following the HCM trail to visit the Wooden Church (was built by French from 1913 to 1918), and Rong house. Overnight in Kon Tum.
Summary
Distance: 180 km
Accommodation: hotel in Kon Tum
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Vietnam Motorbike Tour on Ho Chi Minh trail via Central Highlands from Hanoi to Saigon: Kon Tum Motorbike Tour To Buon Me Thuot (225Km) (B, L, D)
After breakfast, we leave Kon Tum to Buon Me Thuot, we continue to explore the daily life of BaNa, Ede ethnic minority village, learn more about their culture tradition,…visit ‘’ the Eyes of Pleiku’’ sea lake, rubber plantation, and then go to Buon Me Thuot visit the Dak Lak Museum, stay overnight in Buon Me Thuot.
Summary
Distance: 225 km
Accommodation: hotel in Buon Ma Thuot
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Vietnam Motorbike Tour on Ho Chi Minh trail via Central Highlands from Hanoi to Saigon: Buon Me Thuot Motorbike Tour To Da Lat (195Km) (B, L, D)
We follow small roads to go to the Lak lake, where you can ride the elephant or boat (not included with the price). Then we visit the locals to learn how they process the coffee and taste the best coffee of Vietnam. We will then go to visit M’lieng ethnic minority village and then explore Jun village to learn more about the rural life of M’nong tribe about an hour. Stop on the mountain to see coffee plantations and beautiful nature before coming to Dalat. Upon getting to Da Lat, if time permits, we’ll ride to visit some best highlights of this charming city with the Crazy House, Flower Market and Dragon Pagoda, Tuyen Lam Lake …
Overnight at hotel in Da Lat.
Summary
Distance: 195 km
Accommodation: hotel in Da Lat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Vietnam Motorbike Tour on Ho Chi Minh trail via Central Highlands from Hanoi to Saigon: Da Lat Motorbike Tour to Bao Loc (160 kilometers)
Before hitting the roads, you will visit the Crazy House, a picturesque hotel museum in Da Lat. Then, you will start your first day by driving along the mountain paths, stopping along the way to visit local workshops such as a mushroom farm and a silk factory. The Happy Buddha will also await you with his big smile. After a mouth-watering lunch, you will drive along the countryside and stop over to see black pepper, coffee, and tea plantations as well as the beautiful Elephant Falls. From there, you will drive directly to Bao Loc Town and stay overnight in a guest house.
Day 13: Vietnam Motorbike Tour on Ho Chi Minh trail via Central Highlands from Hanoi to Saigon: Bao Loc Motorbike Tour to Saigon (160 kilometers)
You will wake up in the morning with fresh air in Bao Loc Town, where its tea product is one of the most famous in Vietnam. Today, you will drive to Dambri Waterfall with 60 meters height. From there, you will drive along the jungle way and stop over to see how locals processing tea product and dragon fruit farm. Later on, you’ll jump on your bikes again to head straight to Saigon.
End of the trip!
* Inclusions:
+ Motorbike(s) (Honda or Yamaha)
+ Helmet(s)
+ Driving gears
+ Gasoline on tour
+ English speaking guides
+ Mechanic (only for group from 6 passengers)
+ Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (based on Twin or Double room)
+ Homestay permission
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
+ One-way airticket from Saigon back to Hanoi for our tour guide
+ Train carriage for bikes from Saigon to Hanoi.
+ Coffee or bottled water or 1 soft drink for every stopover en route.
