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Ho Chi Minh Trail
2050 km
Ride on asphalt trails - good quality, narrow and a lot of curves
11 days
Waterfalls, Tropical Jungles, Rice Fields, Farmstays & Caves
Comfort and Adventures
on the best bikes BMW GS, Triumph
to the unique places
to the unique places
Vietnam
Main highlights:
- The legendary road that prevented the Americans from defeating Vietnam
- Crossing the whole of Vietnam - from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
- Take a walk through the ancient city of Hoi An (UNESCO Heritage)
- Ride the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail
- Tour the many famous caves in Phong Nha
- Stay at the Phong Nha Farmstay with views of the rice paddies
- Climb to the top of the Hang Mua Peak in Ninh Binh
- Swim in the mecca of kitesurfing Mui Ne
- Enjoy the incredibly diverse cuisine from South to North Vietnam
Full tour program
Itinerary day by day
Day 1: Arrival Day
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.
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.
Day 2, Ho Chi Minh City - Mui Ne, 260 km
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!
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!
Day 3, Mui Ne - Nha Trang, 220 km
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!
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!
Day 4, Nha Trang - Mang Den, 400 km
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.
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.
Day 5, Mang Den - Hoi An, 260 km
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.
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.
Day 6, Hoi An - Phong Nha, 400 km
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!
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!
Day 7: Phong Nha Loop, 160 km
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.
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.
Day 8, Phong Nha - Dong Du, 270 km
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.
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.
Day 9, Dong Du - Ninh Binh, 270 km
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!
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!
Day 10, Ninh Binh - Hanoi, 110 km
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!!!
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!!!
Day 11: Departure home
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Tour price on your own bike is $ 3000
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What's Included in Price?
Our aim is to create a personalized experience for your safe, thrilling & unforgettable Adventure!
Accommodation:
Accommodation in the 3-5* hotels with an excellent level of service, filled with authenticity and comfort
Food & Catering:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (excluding alcohol) every day in restaurants with local cuisine
Sightseeing:
Entrances to all sights on the route, ferry crossing, boat trip...
Assistance & Support:
English-Speaking Guide on a motorcycle; well-maintained bikes with full luggage & accessories, Gasoline (for rental bikes), bike shipping, visa support, transfers from/to the airport.
✖️ Not included: flights, medical insurance, riding gear, alcoholic beverages, refundable deposit for a rental motorcycles $ 1500
The Ho Chi Minh Trail stands out as one of the most dramatic and unique roads in all of Vietnam. In general, the majority of the West Ho Chi Minh Trail is windy and a lot of curves but its a clean good road. Only very narrow. It is a very seldom used road by tourist or locals - it’s not unusual to go for significant stretches of time without seeing another person. For now, riders have a chance to get that wind-in-the-hair, fresh air, world exploring feel. It’s the kind of thrill that tickles something deep in the primal mind that reminds you you’re human.
- The tour begins in the city center of Ho Chi Minh City. Escaping the traffic and noise we head east and through the quiet coastal towns of South Vietnam, breaking in the kitesurfing city of Mui Ne for lunch. Afterwards, we delve deeper into the center of Vietnam, as the roads begin to wind through the mountain ranges and into Da Lat. Da Lat is a city renowned for its endless mountain roads, making for an easy escape from city noise and tourist traffic.
- Next, we head north, past the stunning Chu Yang Sin mountain peak and up to the town of Buon Ma Thuot, nearing the Laos border. These are the roads less travelled, open stretches of tarmac passing through towns with populations of mere hundreds. The riverside city of Kon Tum allows a true Vietnamese experience, free of commercial tourism.
- Continuing further north, and passing between two nature reserves, we hug the Laos border and reach the city of Prao. Be sure to enjoy the many unique and scenic motorbike loops around Prao, through green jungles, rushing rivers and iconic Vietnamese rice fields.
- As we reach Khe Sanh, the roads become dusty and red, a mere 10km from Xe Pon river, which divides Vietnam and Laos. Next, venturing back into the jungle greenery and up into the famous Phong Nha province, home to Hang Son Doong, the world’s largest cave. Get lost in the twists and turns, that climb higher into the clouds and around the national park.
- Now turning east towards the town of Vinh, we creep closer back towards the coast of the South China Sea. Then head north and into the mountainous city of Ninh Binh and further up to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. For the adventure seeker, Hanoi is neighbour to many incredible mountain towns with narrow, yet peaceful windy roads.
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