LOOP OF HOI AN MOTORBIKE TOUR TO HUE, PHONG NHA, KHE SANH
Destinations: Hoi An - Hue - Phong Nha - Khe Sanh - A Luoi - Prao - Hoi An
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Duration: 06 Days / 05 Nights
Highlights:
Awake to the sounds of rural Vietnam. This central Vietnam motorbike tour offers a day free to explore Phong Nha national park beside historic sites in Khe Sanh, Hue or on Ho Chi Minh trail ..
Itinerary:
* Hoi An Motorbike Tour to Hue, Phong Nha, Khe Sanh, A Luoi – BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Hoi An Motorbike Tour to Hue, Phong Nha, Khe Sanh, A Luoi : Hoi An Motorcycle Tours to Hue (Along the coast)
We drive the coast road along China Beach, stopping for drinks the beach before heading up and over the Hai Van Pass, the highest point on Highway 1. We ride on big open windy roads where traffic is rare, enjoying some of the most scenic landscapes in Vietnam. We stop at Lang Co beach for a seafood lunch and continue along the coast through small fishing communities before arriving in the historic capital of Hue. Dinner is a unique experience dining on the famous specialties of Hue cuisine.
(Accommodation: Hotel***)
(Meals: Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2 : Hoi An Motorbike Tour to Hue, Phong Nha, Khe Sanh, A Luoi : Hue Motorcycle Tours to Phong Nha Cave (Tunnels and trails)
After an early start, we take small country roads up the coast. 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 followed by lunch. We then head away from the coast on the eastern branch of the Ho Chi Minh Highway to Phong Nha-Khe Bang national park.
Tonight’s accommodation is in a newly built family-run farm-stay retreat where you can talk freely to the locals about their wartime experiences.
(Accommodation: Farm stay retreat***)
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 : Hoi An Motorbike Tour to Hue, Phong Nha, Khe Sanh, A Luoi : Phong Nha adventure Tours with Kayaking, Trekking
Awake to the sounds of rural Vietnam. With a day free to explore Phong Nha national park, we take a morning boat ride into the magnificent Phong Nha limestone cave, the second-longest wet limestone caves in the world, followed by a local lunch and an afternoon of tubing, kayaking or trekking through this amazing old-growth rainforest.
(Accommodation: Farm stay retreat ***)
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 : Hoi An Motorbike Tour to Hue, Phong Nha, Khe Sanh, A Luoi : Phong Nha Motorcycle Tours to Khe Sanh (Ho Chi Minh Trail)
Today’s ride is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Obtaining special military permission, we are able to drive the remote western branch of the Ho Chi Minh Highway through majestic limestone karst and spectacular old-growth jungle. Be amazed at the tenacity of the Vietnamese people during the US war, as this road follows the original HCM Trail through some of the most rugged terrain on Earth.
Arriving in Khe Sanh, we visit the site of the former marine combat base, capping off an amazing day of riding and history.
(Accommodation: Hotel***)
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 – Hoi An Motorbike Tour to Hue, Phong Nha, Khe Sanh, A Luoi : Khe Sanh Motorcycle Tours to Prao via A Luoi (Hill tribe country)
Leaving Khe Sanh early, we cross the Cuban-built Da Krong bridge, where the stilt houses of hill tribes still line the road. After climbing up to the A Shau valley, where Colin Powell was injured by a punji stick during the war. After a picnic lunch at the foothills of Hamburger Hill, we continue along one of the more remote stretches of the HCM Highway to the ethnic minority town of Prao. A local dinner is an experience in itself.
(Accommodation: Small hotel/guesthouse)
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 – Hoi An Motorbike Tour to Hue, Phong Nha, Khe Sanh, A Luoi: Prao Motorcycle Tours to Hoi An
We take a small road out of Prao, passing ethnic tribes and stopping to swim and explore the villages as we descend from the mountains. Once in the delta, we follow our famous country laneway route into Hoi An, completing our six-day loop of central Vietnam.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
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Optional Abseiling at Marble Mountain on day 6:
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!
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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..