Day 1 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Hanoi motorbike tour to Phu Yen (Son La)
Start
our Vietnam motorbike tour by riding to Phu Yen on country road with a
stop in Son Tay. On November 20-21, 1970, a joint force composed of USAF
Special Operations and rescue personnel and U.S. Army Special Forces,
supported by U.S. Navy Carrier Task Force 77, made a daring raid on the
Son Tay prison camp located less than 50 miles from Hanoi. The objective
was to rescue as many as 100 U.S. captives thought to be held there.
The assault troops, in six ARRS helicopters accompanied by two C-130
aircraft, flew 640km to Son Tay from bases in Thailand. U.S. Navy pilots
made a diversionary raid while 116 USAF and Navy aircraft from seven
air bases and three aircraft carriers flew refueling, surface-to-air
missile suppression, fighter cover, close air support, early warning,
communications support and reconnaissance missions. There was no
prisoners found in camp.
After lunch, ride on the winding mountain road to Phu Yen, a small mountain town in Son La province to take in some of the best mountain views in Northwest Vietnam and overnight in Hoang Gia Hotel.
After lunch, ride on the winding mountain road to Phu Yen, a small mountain town in Son La province to take in some of the best mountain views in Northwest Vietnam and overnight in Hoang Gia Hotel.
SummaryDistance: 170 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Yen
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Yen
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Phu Yen motorbike tour to Mai Chau (Hoa Binh)
There
are many small roads that lead into the mountains around Mai Chau so
we'll take the chance to motorcycle out to isolated H'mong, Dao and Thai
villages. We will take on the challenge of an old road built by the
French army and spend the afternoon exploring nearby villages.
Overnight in a Thai ethnicity stilt house in Mai Chau.
Overnight in a Thai ethnicity stilt house in Mai Chau.
SummaryDistance: 150 km
Accommodation: Homestay in Mai Chau
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Mai Chau
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Mai Chau motorbike tour to Tan Ky (Nghe An)
Motorcycle
on a small, spectacular and paved trail along the Ma river until Cam
Thuy town where we stop for lunch. Hit the Ho Chi Minh trail (now a
newly built highway) all the way to Tan Ky town where we spend the night
in a hotel.
SummaryDistance: 290 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Tan Ky
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Tan Ky
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Tan Ky motorbike tour to Phong Nha (Quang Binh)
Ride
on Ho Chi Minh Highway until Pho Chau where we stop to visit the HCM
Trail victory monument which is in fact the real starting point of our
HCM Trail ride.
Motorcycle all the way to Phong Nha - Ke Bang, the biggest and also the most beautiful cave in Vietnam and Indochina and is now a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. The karst formation of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has evolved since the Paleozoic (some 400 million years ago) and so is the oldest major karst area in Asia. Subject to massive tectonic changes, the park's karst landscape is extremely complex with many geographic features of considerable significance. The vast area, extending to the border of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, contains spectacular formations including 65 km of caves and underground rivers.
Motorcycle all the way to Phong Nha - Ke Bang, the biggest and also the most beautiful cave in Vietnam and Indochina and is now a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. The karst formation of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has evolved since the Paleozoic (some 400 million years ago) and so is the oldest major karst area in Asia. Subject to massive tectonic changes, the park's karst landscape is extremely complex with many geographic features of considerable significance. The vast area, extending to the border of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, contains spectacular formations including 65 km of caves and underground rivers.
SummaryDistance: 280 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Nha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Nha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Phong Nha motorbike tour to Dong Hoi (Quang Binh)
Boating
and exploring World Heritage site of Phong Nha where local civilians
and military sheltered from incessant bombing during wartime. Then we
drive down to the coastal town of Dong Hoi, which was heavily shelled by
US warships during the war. At a hotel over looking the
beach, we can take in some sunbathing by the beach.
Overnight in Dong Hoi.
beach, we can take in some sunbathing by the beach.Overnight in Dong Hoi.
SummaryDistance: 60 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Hoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Hoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Dong Hoi motorbike tour to Khe Sanh (Quang Tri)
We
strike south through foothills which were once sprayed heavily by Agent
Orange towards the former DMZ. There is still much evidence of bombing
on the mountain sides and from time to time we will see remnants of the
original Trail. We take in the Vinh Moc tunnel, the famous Hien Luong
Bridge (former demarcation line between North and South Vietnam, the
Truong Son Cemetery and finally Khe Sanh (former US Marine base).
Overnight in Khe Sanh.
Overnight in Khe Sanh.
SummaryDistance: 200 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Khe Sanh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Khe Sanh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Khe Sanh motorbike tour to Hue (Thua Thien Hue)
In
the morning we head south over the Da Krong Bridge (built by the Cubans
in 1973) into the infamous A Shau valley, an area of intense wartime
activity. Passing Hamburger Hill and mountains still barren due to the
extended effects of Agent Orange, we arrive at A Luoi, where
there are many Bru Van hill tribe people. Then, cruising through green
back country down the steep Me Oi Pass, we continue on to the beautiful
city of Hue which lies along the banks of the Perfume River.
Overnight in Hue.
there are many Bru Van hill tribe people. Then, cruising through green
back country down the steep Me Oi Pass, we continue on to the beautiful
city of Hue which lies along the banks of the Perfume River.Overnight in Hue.
SummaryDistance: 180 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Hue motorbike tour to Hoi An (Quang Nam)
See
the Forbidden Citadel in the morning. Join the National Highway 1 and
head up the Hai Van Pass (Cloudy Pass) before the World Heritage site of
Hoi An, a major trading centre in SE Asia in the 16th and 17th
centuries.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
SummaryDistance: 150 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Hoi An (relax)
Whole morning exploring the old town of Hoi An. Afternoon at the Cua Dai beach, about 6km from the old town.
The former harbour town of the Champa people at the estuary of the Thu Bon river was an important Vietnamese trading centre in the 16th and 17th centuries, where Chinese from various provinces as well as Japanese, Dutch and Indians settled down. During this period of the China
trade, the town was called Hai Pho (Seaside Town) in Vietnamese. During
the French colonial period (1883 - 1945), it was called Faifo.
Originally Hai Pho was a divided town, because across the "Japanese
Bridge", it used to be the Japanese settlement (16th - 17th century).
The bridge (Chua Cau) is a unique covered structure built by the
Japanese, the only known covered bridge with a Buddhist pagoda attached
to one side.
The town is known to the French and Spanish as Faifo, and by similar names in Portuguese and Dutch. A number of theories have been put forth as to the origin of this name. Some scholars have suggested that it comes from the word "Hai pho" meaning "sea town", while others have said that it seems more likely to simply be a shortening of Hoi An pho, "the town of Hoi An", to "Hoi pho" which became "Faifo".
In 1999, the old town was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) as a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port of the 15th to 19th centuries, whose buildings display a unique blend of local and foreign influences.
Today, Hoi An is still a small city, but it attracts a fair number of tourists, also being a well established place on the backpacker trail. Many visit for the numerous art and craft shops and tailors, who produce made-to-measure clothes for a fraction of the western price.
The former harbour town of the Champa people at the estuary of the Thu Bon river was an important Vietnamese trading centre in the 16th and 17th centuries, where Chinese from various provinces as well as Japanese, Dutch and Indians settled down. During this period of the China
trade, the town was called Hai Pho (Seaside Town) in Vietnamese. During
the French colonial period (1883 - 1945), it was called Faifo.
Originally Hai Pho was a divided town, because across the "Japanese
Bridge", it used to be the Japanese settlement (16th - 17th century).
The bridge (Chua Cau) is a unique covered structure built by the
Japanese, the only known covered bridge with a Buddhist pagoda attached
to one side.The town is known to the French and Spanish as Faifo, and by similar names in Portuguese and Dutch. A number of theories have been put forth as to the origin of this name. Some scholars have suggested that it comes from the word "Hai pho" meaning "sea town", while others have said that it seems more likely to simply be a shortening of Hoi An pho, "the town of Hoi An", to "Hoi pho" which became "Faifo".
In 1999, the old town was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) as a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port of the 15th to 19th centuries, whose buildings display a unique blend of local and foreign influences.
Today, Hoi An is still a small city, but it attracts a fair number of tourists, also being a well established place on the backpacker trail. Many visit for the numerous art and craft shops and tailors, who produce made-to-measure clothes for a fraction of the western price.
SummaryAccommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Hoi An motorbike tour to Kon Tum Town
We
strike back up to the mountains, rejoining the Trail at Phuoc Son (also
known as Kham Duc). From there we head up the towering Lo So Pass,
passing through remote areas thinly populated by peoples of the Ba Na
ethnicity. Edging close to the border with Laos, where a number of Trail
arteries crossed over in Laos, we continue on to Kon Tum. Overnight in
Kon Tum.
SummaryDistance: 290 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Kon Tum
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kon Tum
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Kon Tum motorbike tour to Buon Ma Thuot (Dak Lak)
In
the morning we motorcycle head south through the Central Highlands,
passing Pleiku and the Ia Drang valley battlefield, before continuing
onto Buon Ma Thuot (also known as Buon Me Thuot), the city where
northern forces launched their final assault on the then Saigon. Buon Ma
Thuot produces most and best coffee products in Vietnam. Overnight in
Buon Ma Thuot.
SummaryDistance: 240 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Buon Ma Thuot
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Buon Ma Thuot
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Buon Ma Thuot motorbike tour to Nha Trang City
We
take an easy motor ride back down off the Tay Son highlands towards the
coast, arriving at Highway 1 some 30 km north of Nha Trang. Taking in
this scenic coastal stretch past turquoise waters and scarlet fishing
boats, we arrive in the bright lights of Nha Trang and its relaxing
holiday options.Overnight in Nha Trang.
SummaryDistance: 190 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Nha Trang (relax)
A free day by the beach before gathering for a seafood feast to recount our adventure and toast the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Summary
Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Nha Trang motorbike tour to Da Lat City
This
150km ride shows you some footages of the famous 2008 BBC's Top Gear
Vietnam Special show. Mountainous motor ride on the Central Highland.
Da Lat is known as "The City of Love" and is a favorite holiday resort for Vietnamese as well as the French. With evergreen forests, waterfalls, beautiful lakes, the country's best flower gardens, and delicious fresh produce, Da Lat has always provided a welcome respite from the heat of the
lowlands. We can spend the day visiting the highlights of Da Lat - its
gardens, cathedral, waterfalls, market, Valley of Love, convent,
university, train station and key pagodas. Overnight in Da Lat for the
second night.
Da Lat is known as "The City of Love" and is a favorite holiday resort for Vietnamese as well as the French. With evergreen forests, waterfalls, beautiful lakes, the country's best flower gardens, and delicious fresh produce, Da Lat has always provided a welcome respite from the heat of the
lowlands. We can spend the day visiting the highlights of Da Lat - its
gardens, cathedral, waterfalls, market, Valley of Love, convent,
university, train station and key pagodas. Overnight in Da Lat for the
second night.
SummaryDistance: 150 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Lat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Lat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Da Lat motorbike tour to Cat Tien National Park (Binh Duong)
Down
on road 20, we ride to Cat Tien National Park. This forest area used to
be the head quarter of Vietnamese army during the war. The park
suffered historically during the Vietnam War when it was extensively
sprayed with herbicides like the defoliant Agent Orange. To this day
these areas have extensive bamboo and grassland cover and trees have not
yet grown back.
SummaryDistance: 190 km
Accommodation: Guest-house in Cat Tien Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest-house in Cat Tien Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 - HOCHIMINH TRAIL - MOTORBIKE TOURS: Cat Tien motorbike tour to Saigon
This
is not so long but is a big day as traffic is very crazy when we enter
Saigon (HCM City). We ride straight to the train station where we end
the ride. If you need information about places to stay and/or to eat,
our guide will be able to recommend some.
Summary
Distance: 160 km
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance: 160 km
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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towards the coast and stay overnight in the peaceful city of Vinh,
which is close to where Ho Chi Minh was born. Dinner in local restaurant
and overnight in hotel.
during the American War. After here we head to Dong Ha Town passing Ben Tat Bridge, built by the VC over the Ben Hai River. 
on to Kon Tum. 
Island. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.