HO CHI MINH MOTORCYCLE TOUR TO HOI AN OR VICE VERSA (9 DAYS)

Overview

Imagine traveling to one of the world’s most exotic nations and not having the opportunity to experience all that the country and it’s people have to offer.  For this very reason,Tropic Riders has created the travel experience of a lifetime.  We now offer a 9 day tour from Saigon to Hoi An or Hoi An to Saigon where you may either ride as a pillion passenger (also known as easy rider tour) or on your own so that you too may appreciate Vietnam just as the millions of motorbikers of our great nation do.  This inspiring adventure encompasses the finest of coastal roads, beautiful highlands, the legendary Ho Chi Minh trail and so much more.  Join us for this magnificent journey as we guide you through the local history, delicacies, villages, homestays and beautiful people of Vietnam.

Highlights: 

Mui Ne beach

Inspiring central highland

Legendery Ho Chi Minh trail

Diverse and rich culture ethnic villages

Visit some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam

Unesco Myson Holly Land

Hoi An ancient town

And so much more...

HO CHI MINH MOTORCYCLE TOUR TO HOI AN OR VICE VERSA (9 DAYS)

Day 1: Saigon motorbike tour to Mui Ne / Lagi (200km)

• Depart from Saigon, Vietnam’s largest city, and after traveling the Cat Lai ferry, enjoy a majestic ride through the rubber plantations before arriving at one of Vietnam’s most celebrated monasteries, the Thuong Chieu Monastery  
• Follow highway 51 for approximately 40ks to the coastal roads running parallel to the many charming beaches of Vietnam
• Visit the Minh Dam war vestige where you may absorb the many panoramic views of the ocean
• Tour local fishing villages, families, dragon fruit farms and observe the lifestyle of local
  Vietnamese living
• Arrive in Mui Ne before sunset where you may savor the beach, peaceful resorts, tranquil setting and of course the famous sand dunes

Day 2:  Mui Ne - Bao Loc (170km)

• Day begins with a 30 minute morning walk at the fairy stream, a quick stop at a local fishing village where you can enjoy a beautiful Vietnamese sunrise
• Ride to the enormous white sand dunes with the option of renting a plastic sled or ATV to ride the dunes
• Visit the stunning landscape of the central highlands and appreciate the many dragon fruit farms, rice paddies, coffee plantations, lakes and local villages
• Arrive in Bao Loc famous for tea, silk and the cultivation of mulberry leaves

Day 3:  Bao Loc - Da Lat (150km)

• Depart Bao Loc and head north through the many tea and mulberry plantations before arriving at one of Vietnams most magnificent sites, the Dambri Waterfalls
• Enjoy the falls and additional activities for approximately 1 hour
• Ride north along highway 20 experiencing more Vietnam treasures such as the Pongour Waterfall, Chicken village and Paradise Lake
• Arrive in the City of Eternal Spring, Da Lat

Day 4:  Da Lat motorbike tour to Lak Lake, Lien Son (160km)

• Depart and take a quick ride to one of Vietnams most unique hotels, known for its quirky architecture, the Crazy House
• Cruise along the countryside viewing the variety of abundant agriculture such as vegetable farms, flower green houses, coffee plantations as well as a tour of the silk worm factory to observe the process of making silk
• Visit the elephant waterfall
• Following lunch, ride along the winding roads, periodically stopping to relish the spectacular scenery in addition to visiting the local market and fishing village
• Arrive at our final destination Lak Lake before dark where you may stay in a beach bungalow or homestay

Day 5:  Lak Lake - Buon Me Thout City (130km)

• Relatively effortless day as not much time is spent on the bike
• Time may be spent enjoying the Gia Long Waterfalls, riding elephants, canoe rentals, hiking, swimming or simply relaxing
• Visit the typical Vietnamese villages of M’nong and Ede where you may learn about the culture and daily life of the towns people
• After the morning activities, embark on a quick ferry ride across the river followed by a bumpy however stunning ride through rice paddies, pepper farms and local villages
• Lunch followed by a cruise to Dray Sap, home to one of Vietnams many natural wonders the Dray Nu falls where we will spend the afternoon unwinding
• Rooms are available at the falls or in Buon Me Thout City as this is our final destination for the day

Day 6:  Dray Sap Waterfall - Chu Se (190km)

• Depart and begin our 190k ride to Chu Se with a visit to Buon Me Thout City, also known as the coffee capital of Vietnam
• Along the ride we will stop and observe locals making rice noodles, incense, drums as well as cultivating mushrooms
• Afterward, we begin our journey on the legendary Ho Chi Minh Road to learn about the fascinating period in history during the French colonization and Vietnam War
• Arrive and stay in Chue Se where you may indulge in some of Vietnam’s best rice and chicken dishes

Day 7:  Chu Se - Kon Tum (140km)

• Today’s 110k adventure begins with a exquisite ride through the rubber plantations where we will stop to see the harvesting of latex
• After we ride to Pleiku City to visit Bien Ho Lake where time is allotted to relax and savor the scenery
• Continue north to Kom Tum where sites include a historical church, orphanage and museum as well as Konktu village, home of the steel communal homes
• Stay overnight in Kon Tum

Day 8:  Kon Tum - Kham Duc (180km)

• Begin the day with a majestic ride through the hills and many ethnic villages
• Along the way we will stop and visit the many historical sites such as Phoenix Airport, Challi Hill, the Ho Chi Minh Trail and much more where our guides will give information about some of the most ferocious battles of the Vietnam War
• After stopping at the local hot spring and passing over a suspension bridge we finish our 190k journey and arrive at our destination for the day, Kham Duc

Day 9:  Kham Duc - Hoi An (160km)

• Continue navigating the Ho Chi Minh Road for a spectacular 150ks
• Periodically stop at remote villages with time to observe the local culture
• Tour a local pineapple plantation where you can enjoy the local harvest
• Day includes a boat ride across a river to the ruins of My Son, a UNESCO site
• Enjoy the beautiful countryside and local plantations as we ride to Hoi An arriving before dark

Tour ends in Hoi An

The tour program includes

• Motorbikes
• English speaking guide
• Petrol, oil
• 8 night accomodations
• Helmets
• Rain coats, water proof bags and bugee cords
• All fees and permits

The tour program does not include

• Personal medical insurence 
• Bikes damages (for self-riders)
• Your food and drinks
• Tips