9 DAYS AMAZING RIDE ON HO CHI MINH TRAIL FROM HANOI – HOI AN

Going along the Red River about 50km we reach Son Tay town, Continue to Thu Cuc for lunch, passing through small villages and winding roads, we reach Phu Yen, stop and drink coffee.From here we drive to Ta Xua with 60km of mountain passes with wild landscapes of mountains and forests. Ta Xua is famous for its beautiful sea of ​​clouds, attracting many tourists who love to explore and set foot here. Located at an altitude of 1,500-1,800 meters above sea level, Ta Xua has a cool climate all year round. ( About 5Pm stay Ta Xua Hills )

Breakfast with a wonderful view at 7am, return to Bac Yen town and drive along the riverbank to cross the river by the boat of local people. The winding mountain road of Provincial Highway 34 leads us to Moc Chau See the tea hills. Follow the trails through the winding road to Mai Chau town located in the valley surrounded by mountains and forests where we stay in a Thai village. ( Homstay- Thai family) 5pm.

We have breakfast at a Thai ethnic family, Started driving at 8:00 a.m. through the village making traditional chopsticks belongs to Thanh Hoa province. The winding road along the riverbank and forest invites us to stop at Phu Luong nature reserve to drink coffee and enjoy it.Drive to Ba Thuoc district along the Ma River down to Ninh Binh . We will have a wonderful night stay in Tam Coc.( It was great that we arrived earlier before 3pm so we could have a boat trip to visit Tam Coc.)

It's a kilometer long day on Ho Chi Minh trail . We need to start at 7:30 a.m. but there are no steep mountain roads. We pass through the villages and scenic spots of Thanh Hoa Nghe An province to the village where Uncle Ho Chi Minh was born and visit Uncle Ho Chi Minh house. Then go down to Cua Lo Beach ! ( About 5pm stay Hotell )

We are on the roads at 7h30 go to visit Dong Loc intersection is a historical relic associated with the death of 10 young female volunteers of the Vietnam People's Army during the Vietnam War in a US Air Force bombardment here. we will keep riding the historical Ho Chi Minh trail down to the south, deep into rural Vietnam and onwards towards the Laos border. The drive takes in remote landscapes that steadily shift into views dominated by karst limestone rock formations. The ride is almost on the repaired part of the trail but still offers a great view of mountain and the daily life of the local. The motorbike ride on Ho Chi Minh trail in the afternoon must be the highlight of the trip.  When we get closer to the Phong Nha National park the ride will be very green and scenic. Phong Nha and embark upon an amazing boat ride into Phong Nha cave, one of the largest caves in the world.

(Accommodation: Hotel *) (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

We will make a turn to join the western Ho Chi Minh trail; known as the hidden trail that the US army did never know and bomb, the western Ho Chi Minh trail offers us the wonderful motorbike ride today. Along the way, we pass a number of significant locations where the bulk of North Vietnam’s foot soldiers and trucks crossed into Laos during the war. In the afternoon, having passed over the mountainous border divide between the former north and south Vietnam, we arrive at Khe Sanh – The site of the former US Marine base and location of the famous siege that precluded the Tet Offensive in 1968. We will head down to the Khe Sanh town and finish the great day for motorcycle touring Vietnam at about 5:00 pm.

(Accommodation: Hotel **) (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After a visit to the fascinating Khe Sanh museum, we will leave the Ho Chi Minh trail today to ride along the historical road No 9 along the Dakrong river. we head towards the coast through the former DMZ to visit the Vinh Moc Tunnels. An underground tunnel network that was home to thousands of villagers during the course of the war. We then follow the beautiful coastal route south to the Imperial City of Hue, which lies along the banks of the Perfume River. (Accommodation: Hotel *) (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After the western breakfast in the hotel, you can choose to discover deluge of sights and attractions are tightly packed into one small area – making it the perfect location to wind down the kilometers and relax. Take a short motorbike tour in Hue to some beautiful temples, king’s tombs or rustic and peaceful villages, visiting the Citadel and the nearby Thien Mu Pagoda, leaving you the afternoon free to explore the rest of the city or to kick back by the pool.

We head east along a beautiful coastal route that passes through many colourful fishing villages beside a seemingly endless beach stretch. We’ll stop to dip our toes in the sea, chat with fishermen and to take photos. Experience the thrill of an exhilarating Hai Van Pass by Motorcycle, where breathtaking landscapes unfold before your eyes and the wind rushes through your hair). It's great that when we stop, we have salt coffee and see the city at the top of Hai Van Pass.