14 Day Motorcycle Tour Sai Gon – Hanoi: Via the coastal towns and several sections of Ho Chi Minh trail on the way is the ideal way to learn about Vietnam landscapes and glorious history. You’ll have a lot of special chances to stop by beautiful places such as coffee plantation in Central Highlands, white sandy beaches in Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, and Hoi An, historical relics in Hue, and hidden charms of Hanoi. Additionally, good local foods with friendly people at different provinces and cities are unmissable.

Via the coastal towns and several sections of Ho Chi Minh trail on the way is the ideal way to learn about Vietnam landscapes and glorious history. You’ll have a lot of special chances to stop by beautiful places such as coffee plantation in Central Highlands, white sandy beaches in Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, and Hoi An, historical relics in Hue, and hidden charms of Hanoi. Additionally, good local foods with friendly people at different provinces and cities are unmissable.

The Highlights:

Start from: Sai Gon.

End at: Hanoi.

Tour Level: Adventure and Moderate.

Group size: Private tour only.

Tour Customizing: Enable.

Trip Valid: All year.

Duration: 14 days 13 nights .

Level: Intermediate – Expert.

Trip Code: ENE12-14.

Style: Experienced riders.

Ride through Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Drive along Black River seeing the beauty of mountains and river banks.

Ride along Ma River across rice fields.

Learn the history of the fierce war between Vietnam and the USA.

Going to many beautiful beaches in Vietnam.

Riding in Detail:

Day 1: Saigon to Bao Loc (Lam Dong), 180 km.

8:30 Am pick up from your hotel to our bike shop and the journey northwards begins as we depart Ho Chi Minh and pass through tea and coffee plantations to Bao Loc. On the way stops to visit the green tea farms, the cascade waterfall, Pongour, mushroom farms, silkworm villages, silk processing chains, coffee plantations, and vegetable and flower farms. Arrive in Bao Loc.Overnight in Bao Loc.

Day 2 : Bao Loc to Dalat city (Lam Dong), 140 km.

Leaving Bao Loc for Dalat, visit the green tea farms, the cascade waterfall, Pongour, mushroom farms, silkworm villages, silk processing chains, coffee plantations, and vegetable and flower farms. Arrive in Dalat around 3 p.m., The rest of the time, we will ride our bikes to explore the best highlights of Da Lat. Overnight at hotel in Da Lat.

Day 3 : Da Lat to Nha Tran, 145 km.

Today we enjoy a ride through the charming pine hill to the summer residence of Vietnam’s last Emperor Bao Dai. He was forced to abdicate in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II. This mansion displays a lovely collection of Vietnam treasures. We follow it with a trip to the sacred Lam Ty Ni Pagoda and the Hang Nga Guesthouse. This construction is well known as the Crazy House because of its bizarre architecture.,The lively central market and the old rail station are also visited before we travel by road passing through the undulating terrains to the picturesque coastal town of Nha Trang. En route, we make a stopover at the scenic Ngoan Muc Pass and the Cham Towers. These amazing structures represent an interesting culture and a colorful history of the Cham people in central coast areas., O/N in Nha Trang.

Day 4: Nha Trang visit 4 islands by boat, 0 km

Breakfast at the hotel. Take the morning sharing boat trip to visit the Tri Nguyen Aquarium and the off-shore islands around Nha Trang, including Mun Mot island. Enjoy swimming and beach activities. Lunch on boat or island, back to the hotel around 4 PM and free evening ., O/N at hotel in Nha Trang.

Day 5: Nha Trang to Tuy Hoa – Quy Nhon, 265 km.

Depart a morning drive of 265 km across picturesque coastal plains to Quy Nhon – a small secluded beach city developing. Stop for a short break in Dai Lanh beach before passing beautiful Deo Ca pass to Vung Ro bay and continue to Tuy Hoa beach and riding along the beach to Ong Cop bridge to the highway to Quy Nhon.Lunch stop on the way. Upon arrival, a new destination for relaxation where romantic seaside resorts with impeccable service can be found. Check-in seaside hotel.  Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 6: Quy Nhon to Hoi An, 295 km.

Depart at 8:00 a.m from your hotel at Quy Nhon to Hoi An. Overland to Hoi An with sightseeing en route, visit the Garden of Statues to memorize the Geniuses in the medical field. Continue driving through the peaceful countryside, rice fields, salt fields at Sa Huynh, and beautiful hills and along the beautiful coast to Quy Nhon city By the end of the day, we’ll arrive at Hoi An which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures

Day 7: Hoi An Morning Sightseeing Tour, 0 km.

After having breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be guided to visit highlights in Hoi An, There is plenty to see in this tranquil and delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, and the vibrant market. We include these sites in an enchanting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past, Afternoon: you’ll be free to visit peaceful villages, lagoons, beaches, shopping, time for bia …

Day 8: Hoi An to Hue via Hai Van Pass, 155 km.

This morning, we will keep on riding along the coastal line via Da Nang then 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 ourselves with a cup of coffee before heading straight to Hue along Thuan An beach. Upon arrival in Hue, you will have time to ride around this ancient citadel to explore some highlights with Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs, Thien Mu pagoda on the banks of the Perfume River.

Day 9: Hue to DMZ & Khe Sanh, 215 km.

Departing from Hue we ride along the single track along the coastlines to Quang Tri town, visiting Long Hung Church and Quang Tri Old Citadel which was a battlefield in 1972 between North and South Vietnam for 81 days and nights. Then, we will ride along the coast from Cua Viet Beach to Cua Tung Beach a long stretch of beautiful and peaceful coastline. Next, we visit the Vinh Moc tunnels and explore the Demilitarized Zone, stopping for lunch at the Doc Mieu Firebase. In the afternoon we will have a short stop at Truong Son cemetery to pay respects to the soldiers who fought and died on the trail during the American War. 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., 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.

Day 10: Khe Sanh to Phong Nha Cave via West Ho Chi Minh Trails, 175 km.

After breakfast visit the Khe Sanh combat base, then we ride the west Ho Chi Minh trail, today you have the chance to see the real trail with its mind-blowing, spectacular scenery – lots of jungle, mountains, waterfalls, and villages of the Paco and Van Kieu Minorities., We will ride through the Sa Mu pass, se pang heng river, Lang Ho village, U bo pass, areas made famous in the American war. Tonight in Phong Na-Ke Bang National Park

Day 11: Phong Nha to Tan Ky along east Ho Chi Minh trails (Nghe An), 275 km.

Today we travel through beautiful countryside on the journey from Phong Nha to Tan Ky. Passing Tea plantations, rice fields, ethnic minority villages, mountains, valleys, and streams before arriving in Tan Ky late afternoon.

Day 12: Tan Ky to Cuc Phuong National Park, 195 km.

Established in 1962, Cuc Phuong is the oldest national park in Vietnam. Cuc Phuong boasts engaging cultural and wildlife heritage and enchanting scenery. Magnificent limestone mountains rise majestically from the green rice terraces and traditional stilt houses of the Muong hill-tribe. Covered in a dense forest they form a habitat for some of Asia’s rarest species. It is no wonder that researchers, naturalists, enthusiasts, and conservationists alike are drawn to this corner of the world.

Day 13: Cuc Phuong to Mai Chau valley, 175 km.

Our destination today is Mai Chau, a chain of villages surrounded by a lush green valley with stilt houses bordering both sides of the roads. Many minorities, including the White Thai ethnic group, live in Mai Chau. Tonight we stay in a traditional Thai stilt house in one of the villages and you have the option of attending a Thai folk show.

Day 14: Mai Chau to Hanoi, 165 km.

This morning, after having breakfast with the local family, we’ll ride back to Hanoi. Along the road, we’ll stop by to take photos of mountains, valleys, and rice paddies.,At around 16:00, we’ll get to the Hanoi bike shop to drop off your bike and transfer it by taxi to your Hanoi hotel. End The Tour.

The Tour Cost:

Vietnam motorbike tours prices for a guided Vietnam motorcycle tour with changes may be applied.

*Full package, no hidden cost surprises

The Inclusive:

+ Experienced tour guide on motorbike (dirt bike);

+ Dirt bike Honda XR150L, CRF150L, CRF250L, CRF300L or Yamaha WR250R with mandatory insurance;

+ Gasoline and spare parts;

+ Standard hotel (double, twins or triple shared room) and/or homestay (sleeping bags, mosquito nets, sheets, pillows…are provided) during your ride;

+ Breakfasts,  lunches, dinners with non-alcoholic beverages (Vietnamese food, Western food costs extra);

+ All entrance fees, permits, tickets, boat trips, ferries, bamboo rafts, etc;

+ Vietnamese tea and drinking water.

The Exclusive:

+ Support vehicle for luggage transport, back up bike and service;

+ Personal expenses, personal medical insurance;

+ Drinks other than tea and local rice wine;

+ Single room supplement if you request a single room;

+ Motorbike protection pants, jacket, gloves, helmet, rain gear and other safety equipment at favorable rental rate;

+ Train or flight tickets before and after your tour;

+ Breakfast on the departure day and dinner on the return day;

+ Accommodation and food in Hanoi;

Tips.

Important Notes

+ Your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking and making deposit is required to applied Permit To Enter The Border Area in advance.

+ Anti-bug spray should be prepared in advance for this typical trip since we have some nites in homestay in rain forest.

+ The Terms and Conditions on which the service is provided are set out and you are advised to read these Terms and Conditions carefully before send inquire. By their acceptance hereof rider agrees and accepts that he/she has read and understood the terms of these booking conditions and agrees to be bound by same.

Cancellation

No additional cancellation fees apply for this tour. You can cancel the tour up to 12 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 11 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 03 July 2022, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 03 July 2022, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 11 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

This Motorcycle Tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads’ travel insurance.

Visa

For this tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveler, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

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