Ho Chi Minh Trail

Pre-Ride Briefing & Welcome Dinner
On Arrival Day our Tour Leader will meet you at hotel at a pre-arranged time. Around 5 pm we will meet for a riders’ briefing and bike handover, then head out to one of the specially picked local restaurants for a traditional Vietnamese dinner to get you started on your Vietnam adventure.

Towards the coast:
Today we warm up with an easy ride - heading east towards the kitesurfing beach town of Mui Ne. Candy-colored fishing vessels bob gently in the waters of the harbor, we’ll stop for a seafood lunch that’s literally fresh on the boat!

Up along the coast
We continue up along the coast to the beach city of Nha Trang, stopping into the Long Son Pagoda on the way. Today is your last day on the beach before we turn into the Ho Chi Minh Trail!

Start of the Trail
Today is a longer day as we make our way into the Ho Chi Minh Trail, traveling through the central highlands and coffee fields that cover the landscape before the excitement begins.

Follow the River
Heading east, you can see how the environment changes as we ride east towards the ancient town of Hoi An. This is the only city in Vietnam that survived the war. The entire center is protected by UNESCO, more than 800 objects: temples, houses and bridges have historical significance, and it’s just nice to walk on them.

Tonight you get some free time to relax, explore the town, and book yourself in for a massage.

Back on the Trail - Altitude Change
The twists and turns along the road will get your blood going, there are a couple of good mountain climbs that will have you grinning like a Cheshire cat. The stretch of road to take you back up to the Trail are some of the best in the world for twists and turns. Averaging a corner every 200m for over 200 kilometers. You will never forget this road!

Explore the Area:
There is so much to see, caves to explore, A National Forest to wander through, windy curvy roads to ride and a river's edge to sit on and enjoy a cold drink. The list goes on, take your pick and enjoy the day, you will not be lacking for choices and experiences to be had.

Pressing North
Continuing the journey north, while still a road winding through valleys and up and down some hills. We make our way to a lovely tea growing in this region, you can see the jungle change, loosen up and transition to a more agricultural region.

Sights, Sights and more Sights

It is a low-key run today as you are getting into an area a little more populated so while you can find some nice wide empty sections of road, there are some busy city centers to pass through as you make your way toward a stunning destination. Climb the 500 steps of Hang Mua Peak to see an iconic view of the countryside with its limestone peaks and valleys!

To the Capital
Spend the morning in Ninh Binh checking out the river caves and stunning scenery with a Boat Tour.

Later in the afternoon we push on to Hanoi, the sights and sounds of the city become stronger and louder as you get closer to the end of the ride. The challenges of Hanoi traffic are hard to describe, just something to experience. By the end of the day, as you are enjoying a cold brew, the challenges of your journey melt away in the knowledge that you have traversed the Ho Chi Minh Trail on an epic motorcycle.

How many of your friends can say the same? Congrats!!!