Ho Chi Minh Trail Motorcycle Tour: 12 Days Experiencing Nature

DAY 4: SAPA RIDING TOUR TO THAN UYEN – 120 KM

Today driving distance would be half shorter than yesterday; therefore we will enjoy the breakfast then take a visit to some rustic villages. In Sapa, there are some ethnic minority residing like H’mong, red Dao, Tay or Giay. Especially the traditions of these ethnic tribal group are still well-preserved, so let’s talk to the locals to get more about the local culture. Afterwards, our group will travel to another place which is Than Uyen in Lai Chau province.

Now the upcoming route will amaze you a lot because you are going to conquer one of the four most daunting passed in the Northwestern Vietnam – O Quy Ho Pass. When we hit to the top of the pass you can get the panoramic view over the Fansipan mountain which is the highest peak in Indochina.

As scheduled, our group will arrive Than Uyen around 4:00 pm

Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Summary:

Distance: 120 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel or Home-stay

DAY 5: THAN UYEN RIDING TOURS TO MU CANG CHAI AND THEN PHU YEN  – 220 KM

There will be a long ride from Than Uyen to our next site which is Phu Yen town in Son La province; therefore you are advised to have your breakfast before leaving. Moving down to the Southeast of Than Uyen a 40km, we reach Mu Cang Chai. This is a mountainous district of Yen Bai province. Passing the nicest winding roads what you will see are the lush rice fields made up beautiful valley.

Don’t forget to capture this moment because if you are lucky you can see a picturesque landscape painted the golden color from ripen rice. The rest route to today destination will be a bit different when you cross the national historic relic – Lung Lo Pass. We arrive Phu Yen town in 5:00 pm.

Dinner and overnight in Phu Yen

Summary:

Distance: 220 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

DAY 6: PHU YEN - MAI CHAU  – 157 KM

This morning our motorcycling will ride to the sites locating lower than the former places we have gone through. The typography will be less rugged thus easier to ride. Moreover, these lands own the diversity in term of flora and fauna; thus, natural resources make up beautiful landscapes. We set off from Phu Yen, the tour goes to Moc Chau first in which we stop for lunch. In this stage, you can take time visit the endless green tea  plants here.

Green tea is one of the main product in Moc Chau town, Hoa Binh province. Thanks to cool climate, the locals grow this tree to develop household economy as well as contribute to the whole  development of the town. If you are tea drinker then you can buy a package to sip whenever you have spare time. You will find it more poetic as we keep moving down along the dyke of Da river then enjoying the very fresh air. We will settle in Mai Chau around 5pm. the remark of this part will be a dinner  party holding at the local homestay where you will encounter the most hilarious, professional, and attentive.

Summary:

Distance: 157 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

DAY 7: MAI CHAU MOTORBIKE TRIP TO TAN KY

From the beginning until now, our motorcycle team have been to the best attractions on motorbike up north Vietnam. Today on the 6^th day we will leave the north and ride down to the central along the Ho Chi Minh trail that Tan Ky, a upcoming spot we are going to visit, is the start.

Driving from Mai Chau to Tan Ky is a long distance; thus, we will stop in Cam Thuy, Thanh Hoa for lunch then ride the rest half way to Tan Ky. However, before we reach the town, we must mark our footprint on Tan Ky by check in the Km 0 – a special national vestige.

During the wartime, this historic milestone was chosen as the blood road to send support from the North to the South. Tan Ky, Nghe An has a long-standing history, rich culture and famous attractions to explore.  Seeing the magnificent mountain ranges and immersing yourself into the local culture to understand local identity surely open up your mind.

Summary:

Distance: 290 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

DAY 8: TAN KY - PHONG NHA

Leaving historic land, our team will move down to Phong Nha which is home to a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE – Phong Nha  Ke Bang National Park containing the world’s largest natural cave, Son Doong cave. This area contains the oldest karst mountains in Asia formed approximately 400 million years ago with hundreds of cave systems.

Quang Binh will welcome you by the massive limestone mountains, hundreds of spectacular caves. As we reach Phong Nha, we will have short tour trekking with experienced local tour guide before camping and have dinner together.

Summary:

Distance: 280 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

DAY 9: PHONG NHA MOTORBIKE TOURS TO DONG HOI

We spend morning time exploring Phong Nha – Ke Bang National  Park by boat. We’ll visit some caves such as Phong Nha cave, Tien Son cave. The landscape will definitely amaze you. Looking  at the surreal karst formation, water plinking from stalactites, listening to the echoes, etc.

Admiring this cave system in this World Site Heritage you will get why this used to be the shelter of soldiers and civilians during wartime. Afterwards, we ride far to the east and settle into a coastal city named Dong Hoi. You can have a walk to  Dong Hoi Market, enjoy the lively atmosphere with  full of laughter and joy.

Overnight in hotel

Summary:

Distance: 60 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

DAY 10: DONG HOI - KHE SANH MOTORBIKE

Leaving Quang Binh province, we head out for Quang Tri. our destination today reminds us about Khe Sanh victory playing an important role in  accelerating the whole campaign 1968 and finally succeeded. but before arrival, we will ride through  historic relics including Vinh Moc tunnel, Hien Luong Bridge, Truong Son cemetery and Khe Sanh combat base. Overnight in Khe Sanh.

Summary:

Distance: 200 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

DAY 11: KHE SANH MOTORCYCLE TRIP TO HUE

We set off from Khe Sanh after breakfast then drive across the Da Krong Bridge . The bridge was the main access to the Ho Chi Minh trail during the war, and was bombed and rebuilt repeatedly throughout the conflict. The surrounding areas are home to Van Kieu and Pa Co ethnic minority groups who enthusiastically fighted against the enemy.

Then we ride to  A Shau valley lies in the west of coastal city of Hue, a long the border of Laos where witnessed the key battle of A Shau in 1966. The tour continues to  A Luoi district then cross the  steep Me Oi Pass and arrive in the beautiful Hue city.

Summary:

Distance: 180 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

DAY 12: HUE - DANANG

Today is going to be the  most beautiful route to finish our 12 day coastal ride from North to Central  of Vietnam. We savor our breakfast with Hue specialty breakfast “Bun Bo” or Beef Noodle. Check out hotel we ride shortly along the Huong river then have a visit to Hue Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu pagoda which is nearby the Citadel.

Afterwards, we hit the national highway 1A, right along and conquer the legendary Hai Van pass which is 20 km in length over Bach Ma mountain range. This connects Hue and Da Nang city. We will rest in Lang Co Beach and Elephant Stream. Da Nang is the last destination in our tour. You can choose to stay in Da Nang or travel to the ancient town Hoi An for staying.

Summary:

Distance: 150 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Excluded

TOUR PRICE ( HONDA XR 150L )

• Tour for group of private solo rider: 220 USD/Day
• Tour for group of 2 riders: 160 USD/Day/Person
• Tour for group of 3 riders: 150 USD/Day/Person
• Tour for group of 4 – 10 riders: 145 USD/Day/Person

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TOUR PRICE ( HONDA CRF250L )

• 185 USD/ DAY / RIDER

Tour price includes:

• Experienced English speaking tour guides
• Quality Honda XR150L or Honda CRF250L or other bikes we have with all fuel
• Quality Helmets/Gloves/Knee and elbow pads/Rain jackets/pants
• All meals on tour (All breakfasts, lunches and dinners with local Vietnamese food)
• Accommodation on tour (twin share room in standard hotel or stay at homestay as mentioned in itinerary)
• Boat rides on lakes or rivers as mentioned in itinerary
• All entrance fee / Permits
• Hotel pick up/drop off before and after the tour
• Video of the trip made by updated GoPro ( Send Later )

Tour price excludes:

• Medical insurance
• Bike damages
• Personal expense
• Drinks/Tips
• Air tickets and  visa to Vietnam

WHAT TO BRING?

Documents:

• PASSPORT (valid for 6 months with at least 2 consecutive blank pages.
• DRIVER’S LICENSE
• INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE.
• MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE. Bring contact number and policy Make sure that helicopter medevac is included.
• CREDIT CARD: there are ATM’s in Hanoi. Payment with card only in Hanoi.
• CASH (US$) Bring cash US$ or take from a ATM. You can change for Vietnamese Dong.
• VISA: Please check Visa requirements for your country of origin, prior to travel as for most countries a visa is needed. A visa application form before departure is needed (some countries are exempted) when staying longer than 15 days.

Bring this together with 2 x photo 4×6 cm. with a white colour back-ground. Bring the visa letter as well.

Gear/clothes:

• Protective riding gear (suit, helmet, gloves, etc). The temperature can fluctuate between 26 Celsius (Hanoi) and 5 C° up in the mountains when it’s raining.
• Bring hard (enduro) boots with ankle protection. It will safe your leg/ankle!
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Light rain gear /rain jacket. Temperatures can drop when riding on high altitude or when raining.
• Casual wear for evening dinners and non-riding days.
• Warm fleece and hat for our cooler days/evenings
• Camelbags/Hydration back-pack. Highly recommended! Necessary very handy to prevent dehydration (also to prevent altitude sickness).
• These magnificent views you want to capture!
• Head-light. Some home-stays have no electricity during the night.
• Travel sheets/thin sleeping bag/travel pillow. Can be useful when staying in the home-stays.
• Power pack. As a back-up for charging you electronic equipment/phone.
• Your spirit for adventure!

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