MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM HO CHI MINH TO HOI AN (DA NANG)
Overview: motorbike tour from Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An (Da Nang)
We now offer 14 day tour from Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An (Da Nang) by motorbike, the adventure though the South and Central of Vietnam that you too may appreciate the country just as the millions of motorbikers of our great nation do and get an insight into village’s life.
This inspiring adventure encompasses the finest of coastal roads, beautiful highlands, the legendary Ho Chi Minh trail, historical site, landscapes and so much more. Join us for this magnificent journey as we guide you through the local history, delicacies, villages, waterfalls, homestays and beautiful people of Vietnam.
Highlights:
- Mui Ne Beach
- Cat Tien National Park
- Vinh Hy bay spectacular coastal road
- Inspiring central highland
- Stunning Ho Chi Minh Trail
- DMZ historical relics and Ta Con combat base
- Phong Nha Cave
- Unesco complex of the Hue monument
- Famous Top Gear ride via Hai Van pass
- Hoi ancient town
Itinerary:
motorbike tour from Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An (Da Nang)
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1. Day 1: Sai Gon motorbike tour to Cat Tien National Park (170 kms ~ 105 miles)
- Depart from Saigon, the largest city in Vietnam. Enjoy the majestic ride through the hustle and bustle traffic of this dynamic city heading to Cat Lai ferry. Afterward, continue our journey on the winding road through many rubber plantations and tropical forests for the spectacular scenery of Tri An Reservoir. Time for pitures and contemplate the panaromic view point.
- Cruise along Dong Nai river as well as experience the locals’ life on the way as we riding through many fruit farms and rice fields along some of the back roads, followed by the visit Ma and Stieng ethnic villages in Talai commune, embark on the quick ferry ride across the river enter Cat Tien National Park. Explore the National park by the soft trek is an optional activity. Overnight in Cat Tien at one of the cozy hotel nestled right beside the river.
2. Day 2: Cat Tien motorbike tour to Mui Ne (180 kms ~ 110 miles)
- The day starts with many bird songs. Refresh yourself by the fresh air and enjoy your morning coffee admiring the natural beauty of the National park. Depart and take the winding ride through the rolling hill to the higland.
- Continue road 55 heading to Dami reservoir for its stunning view and appreciate the local daily life as we riding through many dragon fruit farms, rice paddies, families business and the local ethnic villages
- Afterward cruising along the coastal road to visit the coclorful fishing village and ferry stream before arriving at a hotel in Mui Ne.
3. Day 3: Mui Ne Motorbike tour to Vinh Hy Bay (180 kms ~ 110 miles)
- Day begins with the short ride along Mui Ne beach to the enormous white sand dunes with the option of renting a plastic sled or ATV to ride the dunes.
- Cruise the open road through many sand dunes to Phan Ri, have a quick visit to Cana salt field and observe the lifestyle of local Vietnamese living.
- The ride in the afternoon to Vinh Hy bay is spectacular and windy through many fishing villages, grapes farms and the picturesque Nui Chua reserved national park. Known as some of the most beautiful coastal roads in Vietnam.
- En route to Vinh Hy Bay, overnight Vinh Hy
4. Day 4: Vinh Hy Bay to Dalat (200 kms ~ 124 miles)
- Begin the day with short ride to the stunning view of Vinh Hy bay. Periodically stopping to relish the spectacular scenery of the Cam Ranh bay and Thuy Trieu lagoon
- Head to the central highland by the hidden back road through Bidoup national park. Visit the ethnic Raglai village where you may learn about the culture and daily life of the towns people.
- Continue the winding road spiraling up the moutain pass for 30ks entrance to the central highland
- On the way to Dalat, stop by many plantations of tea, persimmon, vegetable to see the local people cultivate and harvest their products.
- Arrive in Dalat before dark, the internal Spring city
5. Day 5: Da Lat – Lak Lake, Lien Son (160 kms ~ 100 miles)
- Depart and take a quick ride to one of Vietnams most unique hotels. Well 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 hotel or home-stay
6. Day 6: Lak Lake – Buon Me Thout City (130 kms ~ 80 miles)
- 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 waterfall. 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
7. Day 7: Buon Ma Thuot motorcycle tour to Kon Tum (240 kms ~ 150 miles)
- Depart and begin our 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
- Lunch stop at Chu Se where you may indulge in some of Vietnam’s best rice and chicken dishes
- After we ride to Pleiku City to visit Bien Ho Lake. Time is allotted to relax and savor the scenery, followed by the bumpy back road through ethic villages and rubber plantations
- Continue north to Kom Tum where sites include a historical church, orphanage and museum as well as Konktu village, home of the stilt communal houses.
- Stay overnight in Kon Tum.
8. Day 8: Kon Tum – Kham Duc (190 kms ~ 118 miles)
- 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
9. Day 9: Kham Duc- A Roang (180 km ~ 110 miles)
- Continue navigating the Ho Chi Minh Road for a spectacular 150ks
- Periodically stop at remote villages with time to observe the local culture
- Relaxing or swimming at a natural remote waterfall
- Tour a local pineapple plantation where you can enjoy the local harvest
- Day includes a magnificent ride via the legendary Ho Chi Minh road through vast deep jungle and ethnic Ko Tu and Ta Oi villages
- Arrive A Roang at a real village home stay and dip your body at a natural hot spring with the locals.
10. Day 10: A Roang – Khe Sanh (140 kms ~ 87 miles)
- Spend the morning to observe the lifestyle of local Ta Oi village living in A Roang
- Return to the Ho Chi Minh Road through the winding roads, to the mountainous district of A Luoi, location to several US military bases during the Vietnam War
- Site and occasionally stop at Ashou Airport, Hamburger Hill and some of the Vietnam War’s bloodiest battle fields
- After approximately 100ks of the legendary Ho Chi Minh Road, several remote villages, tunnels and superb landscape we arrive at our destination of Khe Sanh.
11. Day 11: Khe Sanh-Phong Nha Cave (220 Kms ~ 136 miles)
- Embark north to the UNESCO site of Phong Nha National Park on a stretch of road widely considered by motorcycle enthusiasts as one of Southeast Asia’s greatest gems
- After an early departure we will occasionally stop and site see more of the war relics located in Khe Sanh, home of perhaps the single most horrific battle of the Vietnam War
- Proceed to the Ho Chi Minh West Mountain Road enjoying the lack of traffic, jungle scenery, hidden villages, rivers, winding roads and at times the Laos boarder
- Arrive at the UNESCO site of Phong Nha National Park as our last destination of the day motorbike adventure.
12. Day 12: Phong Nha national park discovery
A day for relaxation and recovery .The activities include the relaxing boat trip to one of the world natural heritage of Phong Nha Cave
13. Day 13: Phong Nha motorcycle tour to Hue (220 kms ~ 136 miles)
- Start the day by the cruise from Phong Nha to Vinh Moc tunnels is well known as an underground village constructed to avoid bombardment and a sobering reminder of the tumultuous wartime.
- Followed by the short ride to Truong Son national military cemetery and the DMZ to get informed about the Vietnam civil war history
- Across Ben Hai river, proceed to Dong Ha. along the country side road heading to Tam Giang Lagoon.
- Embark on the quick ferry ride across the lagoon. Continue the picturesque ride to Hue, our destination for the day.
14. Day 14: Hue motorbike tour to Da Nang or Hoi An (170 kms ~ 105 miles)
- Spend the morning sight-seeing some of Vietnams great historical locations under the Nguyen Dynasty such as the UNESCO complex of the Hue monument. As well as the ancient emperors’ scattered along the Huong River
- Travel along the coastal road offering some of Vietnams most outstanding landscapes to Da Nang and eventually the Hai Van Pass. The famous Top Gear motorcycle ride in Vietnam
- Periodically stop for food, beverages and photos. As well as a dip in the pools of Hai Van Pass’s Elephant Waterfall
- Make a stop at a view point of Da Nang and the stone carving village of Non Nuoc
- Arrive in Hoi An or Da Nang city as the last destination of the journey and conclusion of the 14-day Vietnam motorbike tour adventure. Leaving you with unforgettable memories of this great country, Vietnam
The tour program includes
- Motorbikes
- English speaking guide
- Petrol, oil
- 13 night standard accomodations, share twin room
- Helmets
- Rain coats, water proof bags and bugee cords
- All fees and permits
The tour program does not include
- Personal medical insurence
- Bikes damages
- Your food and drinks
- Supported vehical which costs $150/day
- Tips
