MOTORCYCLE TOUR FROM HOI AN TO HO CHI MINH CITY

Overview

Travel 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 Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh city 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: 

• My Son Holly Land
• Ho CHi Minh Trail
• Vietnam Central Highland
• Coffee Kingdom
• Real villages life
• Dray Sap waterfall
• Wooden Church in Kontum
• Lak Lake
• Vinh Hy bay
• White Sand Dune
• Cat Tien National Park
• Optional offroad 

MOTORCYCLE TOUR FROM HOI AN TO HO CHI MINH CITY

Day 1: Hoi An motorbike tour to Kham Duc (160 km)

• Our guide pick you at the hotel, depart though the back road via beautiful country side and rice paddies to My Son Holly Land, time to explore the Unesco site of the famous Champa Kingdom , periodically stop on the way by families businesses where local people making brooms and incenses getting the deeper understanding of the locals village life in town.
• Embark on the small ferry across Thu Bon river, ride off the beaten track to Ho Chi Minh road, tour a local pineapple plantation where you can enjoy the locals harvest.
• Cruise the spectacular Ho Chi Minh Road for the last 50 ks, enjoy the scenic view on the motorbike as going through the tropical forest, waterfalls and hydro-power dam,visit some of the remote villages to observe the local culture and their daily livings  before arrive Kham Duc, famous for gold rush and its cinnamon cultivation.

Day 2: Kham Duc - Kon Tum (180 km)

• Start the day by the spiraling ride to Spring mountain pass via Ngoc Linh national park to the entrance of Vietnam central highland, Dak Glei, enjoy the scenic landscapes on the way and periodically stop by waterfalls and ethnic villages.
• Continue the adventure to Ngoc Hoi as we passing through the picturesque countryside along the way
• Cruise to Tan Canh to visit the many historical sites such as Tan Canh cemetery, Phoenix Airport, Challi Hill,  where our guides will give information about some of the most ferocious battles of the Vietnam War
• Continue south to Kom Tum where sites include a historical church, orphanage and museum as well as Konktu village, home of the steel communal homes  

Day 3: Kon Tum - Buon Ma Thuot (240 km)

• Discover Kon Tum city in the early morning, taking the back road through villages and magnificent rubber plantations to Pleiku city, visit Bien Ho Lake where time is allotted to relax and savor the scenery.
• Continue the countryside road along the rice fields to Chu Se, lunch stop at Chu Se where you may indulge in some of Vietnam’s best rice and chicken dishes
• Along the ride we will stop and observe locals making rice noodles, incense, drums as well as cultivating mushrooms. The day ends in Buon Ma Thuot city, well known as the coffee capital of Vietnam

Day 4: Buon Ma thuot motorbike tour to Lak Lake (120 Km)

• Enjoy the morning coffee in the coffee capital of Vietnam, followed by the quick visit to the noodle village in the area and learn about the history of the mi
• Ride to Dray Sap and Gia Long waterfalls where we will spend the morning unwinding, relaxation and swimming, picnic lunch at the Unesco Global Geopark of Daknong province
• After the morning activities, take the country side road through spectacular volcanic rice paddies, the smell of the the rice all around you, the farmers and the children wave hello to you all along the way
• Embark on a quick ferry ride across the river followed by a bumpy however stunning ride through coffee farms, pepper farms and local villages
• Visit the typical Vietnamese villages of M’nong where you may learn about the culture and daily life of the towns people
• Arrive at our final destination Lak Lake before dark.

Day 5: Lak Lake – Dalat (160km)

• Riding an elephant or a dug-out canoe are optional activities in the morning or you just simply enjoying peaceful scenery of Lak lake with a cup of coffee.
• We then pack up and ride along the winding roads, periodically stopping to relish the spectacular scenery in addition to visiting the local market and fishing village
• Continue the winding road spiraling up to Phu Son moutain pass, then visiting elephant water falls, skillful traditional silk factory.
• Enjoy a special taste weasel coffee before we riding up to Dalat

Day 6: Dalat - Vinh Hy Bay (200 km)

• Depart and take a quick ride to one of Vietnam's most unique hotels, known for its quirky architecture, the Crazy House, followed by the visit at the old train station.
• Back on the roads take you through scenic mountain passes of Ngoan Muc, revealing terraced coffee plantations and pine forests. Feel the temperature gradually rise as you descend from high elevation to the warmer coastal regions
• Traverse winding roads that offer stunning vistas, passing by the local villages where you may witness the daily life. Capture the beauty of the countryside and the vibrant greenery that lines the route.
• Continue to Vinh Hy by some of the most beautiful coastal road in Vietnam, the landscape transforms into a coastal paradise.

Day 7: Vinh Hy motorbike ride to Mui Ne (180 km)

• Depart from Vinh Hy Bay, riding along the coastal road toward Phan Rang via Nui Chua national park, one of the most beautiful coastal road in Vietnam; periodically stop by fishing villages and grapes farms.
• Continue the winding coastal road passing sand dunes  and scenic landscapes. Stop by  Cana salt fields and observe the lifestyle of local Vietnamese living.
• Ride to the enormous white sand dunes with the option of renting a plastic sled or ATV to ride the dunes
• Quick stop at Mui Ne fishing village as well as enjoying the sunset in Mui Ne before checking in the hotel

Day 8: Mui Ne - Cat Tien National Park (180km)

• Depart to Phan Thiet fishing villages and observe the daily living of Vietnam fishermen, followed by the visit to Phi Long sand art painting where you may admire the disabilities people found their passion and promote their pictureque sand arts.  
• Visit the Champa Ponashu temple on the way to learn more about the history and special architecture of the Champa kingdom as well as the native locals.
• Afterward we heading to central highland through many stunning landscapes of the region of dragon fruit farms, rice paddies, lakes and local ethnic K’ho villages
• We then cruise the country side road along the river to Cat Tien Nation park, relax and enjoy the peaceful view of the lorge settle next to Dong Nai river. 

Day 9: Cat Tien national park - Ho Chi Minh city (170km)

• Refresh yourself with the fresh air and birds songs in the morning 
• Depart and take the winding ride  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.
• Quick stop at the panoramic view of La Nga floating village, we then cruise to Tri An reservoir through rubber and cashew plantations.
• Continue the ride to Cat Lai ferry across Saigon river before experience the hustle bustle traffic in Ho Chi Minh City
• Ho Chi Minh City. Tour ends

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