Itinerary:
Hoi An Motorbike Tours to the Hai Van Pass: Tour Details:
The Hai Van Pass crosses over a spur of the Truong Sơn (Annamite) Range that emerges from the west and juts into the East Sea, forming the Hai Van Peninsula and the adjoining Son Tra Island. The pass, which once formed the boundary between the kingdoms of Dai Viet and Champa, also forms a boundary between the climates of northern and southern Vietnam, sheltering the city of Da Nang from the “Chinese winds” that blow in from the northwest. During the winter months (November–March), for instance, the weather on the north side of the pass might be wet and cold, while the south side might be warm and dry.
Hai Van Pass has been of major strategic importance in the history of Vietnam and, for a long time, represented a major barrier to any land army that attempted to move between the northern and central regions of the country.
During the 1st century A.D., the Chinese general Ma Yuan, after pacifying northern Vietnam, advanced south and established the southern border of the Han empire by setting up columns of bronze, possibly at Hai Van. Ma Yuan also left behind some Chinese military families to hold the frontier. When the Han empire collapsed at the end of the 2nd century, the local kingdom of Linyi, the predecessor to the medieval polity of Champa, was created by a petty frontier bureaucrat of the Han administration, probably in the area of modern Hue somewhat to the north.
We start our ride from your hotel in Hoi An. We are stopping at the Bang An Cham Tower, an 11th-century building, as well as visiting historic American war sites on Bo Ho Hill, aka Hilltop 55.
Then, off over Hai Van Pass, which means “Sea of Clouds,” via the local hinterland through the green rice fields, you will be literally surrounded by clouds with stunning ocean views. Then head down for lunch on a floating local restaurant, or you can choose a picnic at the waterfall with a relaxing swim. Then back to Hoi An via Sand Dunes to see the Ocean without tourist, then ride onto Marble Mountain, where you can view some amazing caves.
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Inclusions :
– Experienced English-speaking guide
– Motorbike or semi-automatic scooter
– Fuel
– Lunch
– Snacks
– International safety standard helmet
– Drinking water and soft drinks
Exclusions :
– Alcohol
– Personal & motorbike insurance (for motorcycle accident)
– Personal expenses/tips
– Damages to motorcycle
