VIETNAM MOTORBIKE TOUR NORTH TO CENTRAL
This 9 days Vietnam by motorbike tour takes you north of Hanoi to a region of dramatically gorgeous scenery that is free of mainstream tourists and then making your way down to Central Vietnam to Hoi An, through areas of war history, ancient culture and beauty.
Travelling Vietnam by Motorbike
This tour isn’t for first time motorbike riders. You’ll need to have ridden a bike before, hold a valid international license and make sure you know how to handle a four stroke bike. This tour is liberating and beautiful.
When you arrive in Hanoi you’ll be given a safety briefing and introduced to your support crew. A truck will drive alongside us and will always be on call for mechanical and medical support or to give you a rest from riding.
Minimum number of people
Due to the large number of support staff required for this trip we recommend a minimum booking of 4 people per trip. Any less and the cost of the trip becomes very expensive.
For groups of 6 or more the tour will include a tour support van.
For groups of 8 or more the tour will include a medic team member.
Inclusions
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide
- Good quality, top condition motorbike
- All fuel, oil, spare parts, tools as required
- All meals while on tour
- Snacks
- Water & soft drinks while on tour
- First aid kit
- Accommodation fees
- Entry fees, tolls and other ‘on the road’ fees
- Waterproof jacket & pants
- Tour mechanic
- Pick up & return to hotel (or airport)
What can be added to your tour: (Please contact us for pricing)
- Private room – our standard price is based on twin room
- Tour medic – for groups that have a support van, we can employ a medic to join the tour
- Helmet – we can rent you a HJC DSX1 Adventure helmet (DOT international safety standard)
- Motorbike Jacket – Lightweight, mesh style – with back, elbow & shoulder protection.
- Lightweight motorbike gloves
- Hotel upgrade – in some locations we can upgrade hotels – group booking only
What you need to provide:
- Appropriate riding clothing – no open toe footwear
- Alcoholic drinks (if you enjoy)
- Personal insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Visa – as required
- Motorcycle damage refundable security deposit $1000
INCLUDED
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ACCOMMODATION:
Traveling way into the countryside means we won't always be staying in complete comfort. This journey includes a mixture of 2 and 4 star hotels.
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MEALS:
All meals while on tour as well as Snacks Water & soft drinks. Alcohol i is not included.
VIETNAM MOTORBIKE TOUR NORTH TO CENTRAL
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Hanoi to Mai Chau
- Tour starts at the edge of the city to avoid the worst traffic
- Limestone karst mountains
- Lunch at a White Thai hill tribe restaurant
- Wooden Stilt Houses
- Stunning views from White Rock Mountain pass
- Watch the sunset across Mai Chau valley
DAY 2: Mai Chau to Pu Mat National Park
- Co Luong chopsticks making village
- Thick bamboo forests
- Stepped rice paddies in Pu Luong national Park
- The Ho Chi Minh road
- Stay at Pu Mat National park
DAY 3: Pu Mat to Vinh
- Swimming in Khe Kem Waterfall
- Heading to the coast
- Ride along the beaches and through small fishing villages and shrimp farming ponds
- Relaxing by the pool before heading out to see the big city lights of Vinh city
DAY 4: Vinh to Phong Nha National Park
- Tanks ,missiles and planes at Vinh military museum
- The official start of the Ho Chi Minh Trail at Dong Loc Junction
- Rolling hills and open countryside
- Local style lunch by a lake
- Following the Ho Chi Minh trail into the amazing Karst mountains of Phong Nha
- Watch the sunset over the rice paddies from the pool at Phong Nha Farmstay
DAY 5: Phong Nha Adventure Day (or optional rest day)
- Ride the full Phong Nha national park loop
- The secret Khe Gat airport runway
- Walk a full kilometer through the Paradise Cave
- Thick unspoilt jungle
- Take a small boat through the Phong Nha cave
- See small hill tribe villages
DAY 6: Phong Nha to Khe Sanh
- Follow the historic ‘Victory road 20’ out towards the Laos border
- The Ho Chi Minh road West - perhaps the best road in Vietnam for bikers
- Lunch in a small hill tribe village
- Wooden stilt houses and traditional villages
- Mountain passes up to 1100meter high
- Visit the Khe Sanh combat base museum
- Coffee plantations
DAY 7: Khe Sanh – Hue
- Follow the historic Route 9 past the remains of old US bases
- The 17th parallel marker flag & Hien Luong bridge
- The underground tunnel network at Vinh Moc village
- Follow the coastline south to Hue
- The Tam Giang lagoon
DAY 8: Hue city explorer
- Imperial Citadel of Hue - a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Tien Mu Pagoda
- Palatial tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty Emperors
- Great views across the Perfume River from Bunker Hill
- Time to wander the streets of the City
DAY 9: Hue to Hoi An
- Following the scenic route out towards the coast
- Aqua-farming along the Tam Giang lagoon
- The City of Ghosts
- Lunch on the beach
- Lang Co lagoon
- The Hai Van Pass
- The beaches of Danang city
VIETNAM MOTORBIKE TOUR NORTH TO CENTRAL
