HOI AN BACKROAD MOTORBIKE TOUR TO HUE VIA DMZ FOR 4 DAYS
Destinations: Hoi An - Prao - A Luoi - Khe Sanh - DMZ - Highway 9 - Vinh Moc tunnels - Hien Luong bridge - Hue - Hai Van pass - Da Nang - Hoi An
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Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Highlights:
In this Vietnam Central motorcycle tour, we will take a loop around Vietnam Central to discover historic areas on Ho Chi Minh trail and Demilitaried Zone, learn about our ancient Capital by visiting Hue Citadel, enjoy unforgettable ride on Hai Van pass… Just only for 4 days. ..
Itinerary:
* Hoian Backroad Motorbike Tour to Hue via Khe Sanh, DMZ, Vinh Moc – BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Hoi An Motorcycle Tours to Prao – Homestay at Co Tu Hilltribe’s Village
Day 1 : Hoian Backroad Motorbike Tour to Hue via Khe Sanh, DMZ, Vinh Moc: Hoi An Motorcycle Tours to Prao – Homestay at Co Tu Hilltribe’s Village
We drive to the remote mountain village of Prao, stopping at historic Cham towers and monuments from the French Indochina war along the way. After refreshments, we ascend into the highlands through Co Tu minority towns, stop for a picnic lunch and swim in the idylic mountain streams. We dine at a top local restaurant – a great experience by itself.
(Accommodation: Guesthouse)
(Meals: Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2: Hoian Backroad Motorbike Tour to Hue via Khe Sanh, DMZ, Vinh Moc: Prao Motorcycle Tours to Khe Sanh via A Luoi
Day two starts early with breakfast before embarking on a new section of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. We ride through pristine rainforest along the Lao border and over spectacular mountain passes, then stop for picnic lunch in a spectacular mountain waterfall, where you can cool off with a swim. Following this we travel through the A Shau Valley, a famous American War battleground.
After lunch we leave A Luoi, and follow the Ho Chi Minh Trail to Khe Sanh. We visit the Khe Sanh combat base and memorial and museum.
(Accommodation: Hotel)
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 : Hoian Backroad Motorbike Tour to Hue via Khe Sanh, DMZ, Vinh Moc: Khe Sanh Motorcycle Tours along Highway 9 to Hue via Vinh Moc tunnels
Driving along Highway 9, we pass famous American war sites like the Rock Pile and Camp Carol, before crossing the former border between North and South Vietnam at the 17th parallel. We arrive at the Vinh Moc tunnels, where an entire village went underground in the 1960s to survive the bombing. After exploring the tunnels, we head to a local beach where you can cool off with a swim. After lunch we drive along the coastline and arrive in Hue late afternoon.
(Accommodation: Hotel)
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 : Hoian Backroad Motorbike Tour to Hue via Khe Sanh, DMZ, Vinh Moc: Hue Motorcycle Tours to Hoi An via Da Nang
You can visit the Hue Citadel in the morning, before riding out off Hue. We follow a distinctive coastal route and stop for a delicious seafood lunch at a local beach.
We swim here before continuing onto Hai Van Pass, the highest point on Highway 1. We ride on big open windy roads where traffic is rare and along some of the most scenic landscape in Vietnam. We stop at famous China Beach for a cold drink before arriving in Hoi An.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Optional Abseiling at Marble Mountain on day 1:
We walk up Marble Mountain into the rappelling area, which takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
The first rappel is a short walk from the practice area and enjoys a fantastic view of the ocean. This 22 meter line has great exposure, fantastic scenery and makes you feel like you are much higher than you actually are.
Then we do our final rappel; a monster 50 meter drop into a gaping hole so deep and dark that you can’t see the bottom. This fantastic cave rappel drops right out of the jungle down into a temple chamber. Get ready for a full on Tomb Raider experience!
END OF THE TRIP
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The best time to visit Vietnam is spring (February to April) and autumn (August to October). The temperatures are more moderate and rainfall is lighter. In spring, March and April have the lowest rainfall across all destinations and temperatures are pleasant, though still cool in the far north.
You must have a valid Vietnamese driver’s license to drive in Vietnam . including for motorcycle 50cc or more . International Driver’s Permits issued in Australia are not recognized in Vietnam.
Long term UK residents of Vietnam can qualify for a Vietnamese driving licence when they are in possession of a diplomatic ID, temporary residence card or residence card validity for 3 months or more and also a valid UK driving licence or UK issued International Driver's Permit
It is strongly recommended that Canadians consider carefully whether they should drive motor vehicles or motorcycles in Vietnam as unfamiliarity with local driving conditions may result in serious injury, or a heavy compensation payment(s) or imprisonment as a result of any accident
it’s always dangerous if you ignore our advices but quite safe if you respect to our local rules. Actually there simply are no rules. Stick to the basics… ride on the right side of the road, keep your eyes on the road and be alert. People often say “when you’re in ROME, just do like Romans do”. Riding a motorbike in Vietnam is different from driving in Europe or North America, so even if you stick to the rules, 99% chance the locals next to you won't. So be alert and stay safe! Wear a helmet. ... Honk at least 1000 times a minute, you cannot go riding around Vietnam without honking
You can just obtain our Vietnamese driving license once you’re long-term officials working & living in Vietnam under the business visa within 6 months or more. But if you are just regular travelers having short-term tourist visa, this seems to be impossible.
We’re not used to renting out bikes only but organizing private guided tours, however, in some typical circumstances, we can rent out manual dirt bikes at the cost of US$ 18/bike/day, US$ 28/bike/day and US$ 50/bike/day for the bikes of 125cc, 150cc & 250cc respectively.
Of course, you can do this but must show up your appropriate legal documents (Vietnamese driving licenses or IDP, validated Visa in Vietnam & copy of your passport).
Yes, you can totally buy & possess a motorbike legally as many other Vietnamese people as long as you act in the laws correctly. Foreigners living in Vietnam can have their national driving license translated to Vietnamese and will be granted a Vietnamese license without passing any exam. ... The cost to obtain the A1 license should not be more than USD 50 with an agent. In case you want to ride a “real” bike, a genuine A2 is required..