Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Hanoi
Upon arrival to airport, met and transfered to hotel in Hanoi by driver and tourguide, time at leisure.. Dinner in famous restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi. (D)
Day 02: Hanoi sightseeing
Take a visit to Ho Chi Minh complex including mausoleum, presidential palace, his house on stilt and one pillar pagoda. Then we visit '' Hanoi Hilton'', temple of literature -first university in Viet Nam.Have lunch, after that the ethnology museum will be our next destination where the images, objects, a few houses of 54 ethnic group are displayed.Drive to the old quarter which include ''36 ancient streets '' set up since 15th century for cyclo tour , walking around the Returned-Sword lake, visit Ngoc Son temple. We enjoin water puppet show, highlighted art of Vietnamese.Dinner included, Overnight in Hanoi. (B/L/D)
Day 03: Hanoi – Mai Chau. (Distance: 140 km)
In the morning we take a short bus drive the Ho Chi Minh Trail Museum on the outskirts of Hanoi. The museum is a great place to learn about the historic trail which we will ride on. After the visit to the museum we will jump on our Minsks and spend sometime to get familiar with the bikes.
Now, let’s begin our adventure. We will ride on Highway 6 passing extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads punctuated by limestone karst scenery.
After a light lunch in Hoa Binh Town, the capital of Hoa Binh Province, we cross two short mountain passes then descent to the mountain valley settlement of Mai Chau. Dinner and overnight in a traditional stilt house of the Thai people. (B/L/D)
Day 04: Mai Chau – Vinh. (Distance: 268 km)
Say goodbye to the villagers we then head south on a beautiful winding road which follow the banks of the Ma River. After some hours riding on undulating quiet road we join the new Ho Chi Minh Highway. This newly carved route leads us due south, through remote back country, not far from the Laos border. Lunch will be on the way with local foods. In the afternoon we cut eastward 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. (B/L/D)
Day 05: Vinh – Huong Khe. (Distance: 160 km )
This morning we head inland towards the Laos border after 40min riding we can reach the birthplace of Ho Chi Minh in Kim Lien Village. The place is truly a shrine to the Vietnamese and visited by few westerners.
After paying respects to Uncle Ho, we head to the HCM Highway via Thanh Chuong District. You cross the Lam River on the Ro Bridge and then drive primarily on the beautiful new highway of Ho Chi Minh. Lunch break in Pho Chau Town, a tiny town about 40km from Thanh Chuong.
After lunch, we continue on the quiet highway to Dong Loc Intersection, (main junction for supply lines during the war) which is widely regarded in Vietnamese eyes as the beginning of Ho Chi Minh Trail. We then pass through renote back country, close to the border, as the scenery steadily becomes dominated by karst limestone rock formations. We will reach our overnight spot, Huong Khe Town, around 5pm. Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in a mini hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 06: Huong Khe – Phong Nha – Dong Hoi (Quang Binh). (Distance: 210 km)
Today’s ride is on a very quiet section of the new highway. En route, you will come to Khe Ve Intersection and Pheo – the very first branch of the Ho Chi Minh Trail into Laos.
Continuing on from Pheo, we will arrive in Phong Nha around noon. After lunch in local restaurant, we board a dragon boat to explore the famous Nature World Heritage Site of Phong Nha cave.
After the exploration of Phong Nha, we ride 30km eastward to the costal town of Dong Hoi, our today’s overnight spot. Dinner and overnight in hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 07: Dong Hoi – Dong Ha (Quang Tri). (Distance: 176 km)
Today’s ride is also on the new, quiet highway. Along the way, we will have a short stop at Truong Son National Cemetery to pay respect to the soldiers who fought and died on the trail 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.
Arriving in Dong Ha, we will check into the hotel, and have some lunch. In the afternoon, we dride to the mystic Vinh Moc Tunnel and the famous DMZ, Doc Mieu fire base and the historic Hien Luong Bridge. (B/L/D)
Dinner and overnight in Dong Ha town.
Day 08: Dong Ha – Khe Sanh – A Luoi (Thua Thien Hue Province). (Distance: 200 km)
Continuing west on Highway 9, we will climb into the Truong Son foothills. About 16km from Khe Sanh is the Dakrong Bridge and the road turns winding and narrow. A bit further, we will come to Huang Hoa, once known as Khe Sanh Base, which was established as a forward base by General Westmoreland near Laos to secure Highway 9. About 3km from Khe Sanh is Ta Con Airbase.
Lunch in Khe Sanh and then head out across the famous Dakrong River Bridge on Rte. 14 Near the town of Ta Rut, we will stop for a visit with the Pa Co people and a walk through their village.
From Ta Rut, you head over scenic Pe Ke Pass and then down to A Luoi for the night.
Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in a simple guesthouse. (B/L/D)
Day 09: A Luoi – Hien – Thanh My – Hoi An. (Distance: 240 km)
Today’s riding is the best riding of the whole route. For the first 110km, we cross one of the longest and most stunning pass on new and quiet road, through stunning scenery of primitive forests backed by the imposing Truong Son mountain range. There are also two long tunnels and very little traffic. The next 68km from Hien to Thanh My are on good road with some gentle climbs. Lunch on the way in local restaurant. The last 40km of the day are on an older, bumpier road all the way from Ai Nghia to the charming ancient town of Hoi An. Dinner and overnight in Hoi An. (B/L/D).
Day 10: Hoi An – Free at leisure
Hoi An, nestled on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Before the river silted up, Hoi An was one of the most important trading ports in Southeast Asia, and a center for East-West exchange and trade. The rooftops of Hoi An retain a magical old world Oriental feel and are a favorite subject for Vietnamese artists. In the early 1980s Hoi An’s ancient quarters and historical monuments came under the protection and restoration efforts of UNESCO and the Polish government.
You will spend the day visiting the town of Hoi An on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.(B)
Day 11: Departure
Transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang for departure flight.(B)
Tour Prices
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Note: Number of Person in Group/Pax Tour cost per Person (in US $)
Trip includes:
- All transportation and transfers
- Specialist Matts Sport 100 Bicycles
- English speaking guide / cycling guide
- All accommodation
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Drinking water during the trip
Trip excludes:
- Pre & Post trip accommodation in Hanoi
- Travel insurance
- Food & drink not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Tips and Gratuities
