15 days

We share Vietnam differently!

The reputation has been built since 2008 and has gone far beyond expectations. Getting inspired by Top Gear’s story, many riders have come and known Vietnam just because of a saying:

 

“It was a bit of a surprised, because you expect to find many things when you come to Vietnam; “communist-ical” farming, reminders of the war, stunning food, massive heat. What you don’t expect to find is a deserted ribbon of perfection – one of the best coast roads in the world” – Jeremy Clarkson.

 

Well, it was a fact and has always been a part of the fact until now. Thank to our diversity of nature, a real god-send; there are more than a deserted ribbon road to ride. There are more great natures which were not shown ever in a single show, but waiting for new footprints. Especially, there are more moments to see Vietnamese locals, across highland to central delta, work and chill out in daily life.  

Our tour is built up on four main ingredients: the Heritage route, Coastal roads, Central Highland and Historical sites which will give you a full taste of Vietnam. Departing from Hanoi, our tour is open to an option of making the first chapter in mountainous Northwest before heading down south on mighty Ho Chi Minh road, just another opportunity to see a different part of the countryside of Vietnam. Ending up in Ho Chi Minh city, heart of the Mekong Delta, a must-see city in Vietnam. Dynamic Ho Chi Minh stores its all marks from a rough and glorious history beneath a cover of modernity and fast lifestyle. 

 

Day 1 : Hanoi – Pu Luong

We start our tour off Hanoi center by its dyke road to avoid the chaotic traffic. We soon find the back road through an exotic countryside all the way up to the abundant Pu Luong Nature Reserves. The last distance features a great mountain road which looks down to the valley of Thai villages with amazing open view.

In recent years, Pu Luong has become a popular spot for those who love to see authentic Vietnam mountain life. Here you find prosperous Thai villages among terraces, steep valleys, carry one their way of agriculture and appreciate the nature.

In the afternoon, you are welcome to an Eco-lodge settled around rice terraces and hills. Time to enjoy a pool of fresh running water and a traditional home cooked dinner.

Highlight of the day	Rural countryside, mountain pass, Pu Luong nature
Meal plan	L,D
Accommodation	Puluong Ecocharm
Duration of travel	4-5 hours

 

                                                  Day 2 : Pu Luong – Cua Lo beach

We start a new ride on a beautiful winding road which follows the bank of Ma River. After some hours riding on an undulating quiet road, we join the new Ho Chi Minh Highway. This newly carved route leads us due South, through the remote back country, not far from the Laos border. 

Lunch will served with local food before we grab the last go on the unknown coastal road of Nghe An province. Here you witness some traditional fishing farms and villages. Off the tourist route, you can also explore the authentic lifestyle of Vietnamese fishermen.

Highlight of the day	countryside road, Ho Chi Minh highway, fishing villages
Meal plan	B,L,D
Accommodation	Saigon Kim Lien Resort
Duration of travel	7-8 hours

 

                                                       Day 3 : Cua Lo beach – Phong Nha

This morning we head inland towards the Dong Loc Intersection, (the main junction for supply lines during the war) which is widely regarded in Vietnamese eyes as the beginning of the Ho Chi Minh Trails. We then ride pass through the remote back country, as closer to the border, as more steadily the scenery becomes dominated by karst formations.

Our place today is at the core of the famous Phong Nha Ke Bang national park, a gate-way to the finest nature wonder in the country. It’s a pleasure to ride catch some gorgeous sundown in around countryside of Phong Nha. 

Highlight of the day	countryside, Ho Chi Minh highway, Phong Nha nature
Meal plan	B,L,D
Accommodation	Falcon Hotel
Duration of travel	5-6 hours

 

Day 4 : Phong Nha

Phong Nha is an ideal place for a full day of exploration. We can do a boat tour to Phong Nha wet cave, ride to Paradise cave, have fun in Suoi Moc water park, ride a bicycle around rustic villages, etc … This is truly a place for you to stay deep in nature.

Highlight of the day	Boat tour, caves, outdoor activities
Meal plan	B
Accommodation	Falcon Hotel
Duration of travel	Free at leisure

 

                                                          Day 5 : Phong Nha – Khe Sanh

The western leg of Ho Chi Minh road from Phong Nha, is a must-ride motorcycle route in Central Vietnam. Not just of its historical background, the route itself offers some best of curves, demanding sharp corners, wild landscapes, mysterious villages,… in a perfect combination.  

Just before town of Khe Sanh, we will visit Victory Museum and learn a piece of legendary Ho Chi Minh Trails. The little town of Khe Sanh settles well in the hilly region close to Laos border. Its destined location created one of the most fiercest but gloriest page in modern Vietnam history. 

Highlight of the day	Mountain road, lush nature, Khe Sanh museum
Meal plan	B,L,D
Accommodation	Khanh Phuong Luxury Hotel
Duration of travel	7-8 hours

 

Day 6 : Khe Sanh – Hue

 That day, we will take the time to visit some of the most important historical relics in Vietnam modern history, the DMZs. We head back to the coast and turn off for Hien Luong Bridge on the Ben Hai River, which was once the border that divided Vietnam into two different states. Then we ride a bit up North to visit Vinh Moc tunnel, a living memory of war survivors.

Half way to Hue, we ride through the magnificent lagoon of Tam Giang, and finish our day in the former capital city of Vietnam, Hue.

After a little walk along charming Perfume river bank, taste a Hue style cuisine, we will join a boat trip on the river, enjoy traditional royal court music show.

Highlight of the day	Coast road, historical relics, fishing villages
Meal plan	B,L,D
Accommodation	Mondial Hotel
Duration of travel	6-7 hours

 

                                                                  Day 7 : Hue – Hoi An

Hue was once the political and cultural capital of the Feudal State of Vietnam, during the Nguyen Dynasty. Its heritage Citadel is worth a visit.

Then we leave Hue and take the back road to Danang. Soon we ride up the Hai Van pass, recommended as one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world by Top Gear show from BBC. Its breathtaking landscapes are outstanding, the road is facing the ocean and leaned on a mountain range.

 

We take the last distance through the beach city of Danang and arrive in Hoi An old town for a night stay. We will have a very fine hotel here in Hoian, it locates right at the side of town, faces the river and comes with fresh-water swimming pool.

Highlight of the day	Hue citadel, Hai Van pass, the beach, Hoian night market
Meal plan	B,L
Accommodation	Thanh Binh Riverside
Duration of travel	5-6 hours

 

Day 8 : Hoi An

We’ll spend the full day exploring the World Culture Heritage site of Hoi An. In its glory days, Hoi An was an international trading harbor, a gateway of the country towards the world. Its old town, unique combination of architectural monuments in various forms: residential houses, assembly halls, communal houses, … has been well preserved. By so, Hoi An is really fascinating at its own mixture between old values and urban lifestyle.

From Hoi An, we can ride to My Son sanctuary, another World Heritage Site in area. My Son is known as one of the three ancient capitals of the Champa Kingdom. Nowadays, its ruin temples are attractive to tourists because of its unique architecture and great landscape surroundings.

And also An Binh beach can be a relaxing treatment for a day off motorcycling.

Highlight of the day	Hoian old town, sightseeing spots
Meal plan	B
Accommodation	Thanh Binh Riverside
Duration of travel	Free at leisure

 

                                                                Day 9 : Hoi An – Kon Tum

The route today is one of the best routes for motorcycling in Central Vietnam. Soon from the lowland, we turn off to take back road along the boundary of Ngoc Linh national reserves, heading Central Highland. Landscapes turn out wild and abundant, with just few villages we may see.

Lunch will be served en route. At the end of the day, we’ll find our cozy spot for the night in an eco-place nearby Dak Bla river.

Highlight of the day	Rural countryside, back road, mountain road
Meal plan	B,L,D
Accommodation	Konklor Hotel
Duration of travel	7-8 hours

 

                                              Day 10 : Kon Tum – Buon Me Thuot

There are plenty of attractive spot in our first ride Kon Tum to Gia Lai. We ride those shady back roads, through tea fields, coffee farms, and along lakeside of Bien Ho. 

Heading down to the heart of the Central Highland, Buon Me Thuot, we ride through more prosperously agricultural farms. This is the homeland of the greatest coffee in the country, and also of diverse minority groups.  

Just before our hotel tonight, a visit to Global Coffee Museum will give a good sense of this land.

Highlight of the day	Buu Minh pagoda, tea fields, landscape
Meal plan	B,L,D
Accommodation	Coffee Tour Resort
Duration of travel	6-7 hours

 

Day 11 : Buon Me Thuot – Ta Dung 

In the morning we ride to the Dray Sap waterfall which lines at border belt between Daklak and Dak Nong provinces. We will have times to enjoy this well-preserved natural spot, with the sound of fresh water, the sense of a piece of jungle. 

Get back to our bikes, now it’s time for a good ride. We will do a great route of motorcycling through new World Nature Wonder, the Unesco Dak Nong Geo-park. A mixture of winding road, back country road, shady road, is awaiting for you.

Highlight of the day	Landscape of Dak Nong Geo-park national park, villages
Meal plan	B,L,D
Accommodation	Top View Homestay
Duration of travel	6-7 hours

 

                                                     Day 12 : Ta Dung – Cam Ranh

Heading back to the coast, we first ride through remarkable Ta Dung national park then back countryside of the Central Coast. All the curves and corners finally take us to Cam Ranh bay and we will find our quiet lodge at the corner of Binh Lap peninsula. 

It is a reward after a day ride, here you are welcome by a private beach, nice rooms with an open view to the picturesque water of the bay. 

Highlight of the day	Mountain pass, coastal road, fishing villages
Meal plan	B,L,D
Accommodation	Local Lodge
Duration of travel	7-8 hours

 

                                                             Day 13 : Cam Ranh

A rest day to explore Cam Ranh bay and surroundings with a possible boat tour, or just stay on our private beach.

Highlight of the day	The beach, outdoor activities (kayak, swimming, etc…)
Meal plan	B
Accommodation	Local Lodge
Duration of travel	Free at leisure

 

                                                      Day 14 : Cam Ranh – Mui Ne

An easy riding and another day of the best coastal roads in Vietnam. This fine route takes us across diverse landscapes, the cliff road of Nui Chua national park, the desert land of Binh Thuan, the massive grape fields and salt fields of Ninh Thuan, before arriving to the sand dunes of Mui Ne.

The lonely beaches, still untouched by tourists made Mui Ne popular. It boasts shady roads under coconut trees, a beautiful beach and cliffs battered by the waves of the sea. The typical scenery of Mui Ne lies in the moving lines of golden sand caused by the wind and when they are seen from afar they look like moving waves. Mui Ne is truly a relaxing destination.

Highlight of the day	Coastal road, white sand highway, the beach
Meal plan	B,L
Accommodation	Xin Chao Hotel
Duration of travel	5-6 hours

 

                                     Day 15 : Mui Ne – Vung Tau – Ho Chi Minh city

We will take new road running along the coast-line from Mui Ne until Vung Tau city.

From there, it takes 2 more hours to get to HCM city center, check in the hotel. Finishing 16 days of exploration in motorcycle tour.

Highlight of the day	Coastal road, the beach, fruit farms
Meal plan	B,L
Accommodation	On own arrangement
Duration of travel	6-7 hours