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Revisiting The Ho Chi Minh Trails – Vietnam Adventure – 13 Days

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What To Expect:

  • Embark on an extraordinary journey as you ride a brand-new mountain bike along the legendary Ho Chi Minh trail from Hanoi to Hue.
  • Pass through captivating destinations, including Mai Chau, Vinh, Huong Khe, and Dong Ha, as you trace the historic trail.
  • Engage in insightful discussions with a guide who was a part of the war, offering firsthand accounts and a unique perspective on their experiences fighting and recovering from wounds along the trail.
  • Experience a thrilling blend of terrains, as you traverse new highways, dirt roads, towns, and hill tribe villages inhabited by the Thai, Muong, Bru, Paco, and other ethnic communities.
  • Immerse yourself in the captivating blend of the present and history, as you journey through landscapes that embody both the spirit of contemporary Vietnam and the echoes of its past.

If you prefer motorcycling for this adventure, kindly inform our Travel Consultant, as a fuel surcharge will be added to the bill.

Price Included:

Accommodation (3 star in average).

Breakfast & meals per mentioned in the itinerary.

Transportation by private car with A/C.

English-speaking guides.

Support Van & Mechanic.

Mountain Bikes.

Drinking water.

All entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions.

Price Excluded:

International flight.

Travel insurance.

Vietnam Visa.

Gratuities for tour guides/drivers.

Beverages & other personal expenses.

Detailed Itinerary:

Our itinerary is designed to be fully customizable to your unique preferences and interests, serving as a creative canvas to inspire your personalized journey. This is simply a glimpse of what your adventure could look like, a starting point from which we can craft a trip that truly resonates with you.

Day 01:Hanoi Arrival

Arrive at Hanoi International Airport and be met by our guide for a transfer to your hotel. We can take an optional guided stroll through Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter, depending on your flight. In the evening, dine on traditional Vietnamese fare at one of the city’s top restaurants. In Hanoi, spend the night.

Meals: Welcome Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.

Day 02:Hanoi – Mai Chau

We leave Hanoi early in the morning for the village of Mai Chau. An early lunch will be served at Poom Coong village before we hop on our bikes and cycle to the Thai village of Cun Pheo via a mixture of good single-track paths and undulating rough jeep trails. The scenery is breathtaking as we pass through villages, hot springs, suspension bridges, and rice paddies.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Homestay.

Day 03:Mai Chau – Thanh Hoa – Yen Cat

Our early morning journey takes us away from the river and through the mountain range that runs from Mai Chau to Cuc Phuong to Hoa Lu. Despite the fact that we have tarmac all the way, the riding can be challenging due to the undulating terrain. We board a bus in Ngoc Lac and transfer our tired legs to Nhu Xuan. In Nhu Xuan, spend the night in a local hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Local Guest House.

Day 04:Nhu Xuan – Tan Ky – Kim Lien – Vinh

Today’s ride will take place on the newly constructed two-lane Ho Chi Minh Highway. However, there is little traffic, and the road is smooth and fast. The birthplace of Uncle Ho at Kim Lien village is a must-see en route. We’ll most likely take a bus or a car from Kim Lien to Vinh City. (Please keep in mind that due to the total distance, some sections will be transferred by vehicle, depending on the strength of the group and cycling conditions).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Vinh.

Day 05:Vinh – Pho Chau – Huong Khe

The shuttle will take us back to Ho Chi Minh Highway after breakfast. We disembark at Pho Chau, where our biking adventure begins. Today’s roads wind through lush jungle and picturesque villages nestled in the shadow of the historic Truong Son Mountain range. We arrive in Huong Khe, a remote town in Nghe An province, at the end of the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Huong Khe.

Day 06:Huong Khe – Phong Nha National Park

We continue riding on the Ho Chi Minh Trail after breakfast. The scenery is breathtaking from Huong Khe, and the road is peaceful. We ride for 80 kilometers before transferring to Phong Nha National Park. Spend the night in a typical National Park Guest House.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Nha.

Day 07:Phong Nha – Dong Hoi – Quang Tri DMZ

Moderate After breakfast, we’ll take a boat to the spectacular Phong Nha cave and then walk through it. We usually spend a few hours exploring the cave before returning to the hotel. We get back on our bikes and ride to the small town of Dong Hoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Hoi.

Day 08:Dong Hoi – Khe Sanh

We take a detour from the Ho Chi Minh Highway to visit the Vinh Moc Tunnels, a 2.8km labyrinth where Vietnamese hid from American troops during the Vietnam War. We begin cycling across the DMZ Vietnam again 30 kilometers from Dong Ha. The road is relatively flat and ideal for cruising! En route, we’ll see war relics before arriving in the Vietnam/Laos border town of Khe Sanh, site of some of the bloodiest battles.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel un Khe Sanh.

Day 09:Khe Sanh – Asau – A Luoi

After exploring the former marine base of Khe Sanh, we begin pedaling to the Dakrong Bridge and then turn off into the HCM Trail’s southern section. We start our ascent back into the mountains, following an unusually remote road to the tiny town of A Luoi. The path winds through dense forests and wild landscapes. A Luoi is home to many ethnic minorities as well as the infamous Hamburger Hill.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in A Luoi.

Day 10:A Luoi – Hue

Moderate After breakfast, we say farewell to the HCM Trails and pedal 60 kilometers to Hue. Because the terrain is flat, the ride is relatively easy. The countryside is dotted with charming villages, jungles, and rivers. We finish our ride at the Bach Ho Bridge and board a bus to make the final transfer.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue.

Day 11:Hue City Tour – Hai Van Pass – Da Nang – Hoi An

Today, cycle along the beautiful coastal roads and up the Hai Van Pass on the way to Hoi An, passing by Lang Co beach. The heart of Hoi An has remained largely unchanged since its heyday. We take a walking tour to see the town’s prosperous merchants’ wooden-fronted houses, the Japanese-covered Bridge, and the wonderful market. Cua Dai Beach is five kilometers from town and is popular with both locals and visitors for its warm sea and beachfront seafood restaurants.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue.

Day 12:Hoi An – City Tour & Leisure

Take a half-day walking tour through the ancient quarter’s narrow winding streets, stopping at Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year-old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the famous Japanese Bridge. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or shopping on your own.

Meals: Breakfast.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An.

Day 13:Hoi An – Transfer to Da Nang Airport for departure

Spend a relaxing morning at your leisure before driving to Da Nang for the departure flight or other optional tour with Travel Vietnam.

Meals: Breakfast.

Accommodation: N/A.

Day 01:Hanoi Arrival

Arrive at Hanoi International Airport and be met by our guide for a transfer to your hotel. We can take an optional guided stroll through Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter, depending on your flight. In the evening, dine on traditional Vietnamese fare at one of the city’s top restaurants. In Hanoi, spend the night.

Meals: Welcome Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.

Day 02:Hanoi – Mai Chau

We leave Hanoi early in the morning for the village of Mai Chau. An early lunch will be served at Poom Coong village before we hop on our bikes and cycle to the Thai village of Cun Pheo via a mixture of good single-track paths and undulating rough jeep trails. The scenery is breathtaking as we pass through villages, hot springs, suspension bridges, and rice paddies.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Homestay.

Day 03:Mai Chau – Thanh Hoa – Yen Cat

Our early morning journey takes us away from the river and through the mountain range that runs from Mai Chau to Cuc Phuong to Hoa Lu. Despite the fact that we have tarmac all the way, the riding can be challenging due to the undulating terrain. We board a bus in Ngoc Lac and transfer our tired legs to Nhu Xuan. In Nhu Xuan, spend the night in a local hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Local Guest House.

Day 04:Nhu Xuan – Tan Ky – Kim Lien – Vinh

Today’s ride will take place on the newly constructed two-lane Ho Chi Minh Highway. However, there is little traffic, and the road is smooth and fast. The birthplace of Uncle Ho at Kim Lien village is a must-see en route. We’ll most likely take a bus or a car from Kim Lien to Vinh City. (Please keep in mind that due to the total distance, some sections will be transferred by vehicle, depending on the strength of the group and cycling conditions).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Vinh.

Day 05:Vinh – Pho Chau – Huong Khe

The shuttle will take us back to Ho Chi Minh Highway after breakfast. We disembark at Pho Chau, where our biking adventure begins. Today’s roads wind through lush jungle and picturesque villages nestled in the shadow of the historic Truong Son Mountain range. We arrive in Huong Khe, a remote town in Nghe An province, at the end of the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Huong Khe.

Day 06:Huong Khe – Phong Nha National Park

We continue riding on the Ho Chi Minh Trail after breakfast. The scenery is breathtaking from Huong Khe, and the road is peaceful. We ride for 80 kilometers before transferring to Phong Nha National Park. Spend the night in a typical National Park Guest House.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Nha.

Day 07:Phong Nha – Dong Hoi – Quang Tri DMZ

Moderate After breakfast, we’ll take a boat to the spectacular Phong Nha cave and then walk through it. We usually spend a few hours exploring the cave before returning to the hotel. We get back on our bikes and ride to the small town of Dong Hoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Hoi.

Day 08:Dong Hoi – Khe Sanh

We take a detour from the Ho Chi Minh Highway to visit the Vinh Moc Tunnels, a 2.8km labyrinth where Vietnamese hid from American troops during the Vietnam War. We begin cycling across the DMZ Vietnam again 30 kilometers from Dong Ha. The road is relatively flat and ideal for cruising! En route, we’ll see war relics before arriving in the Vietnam/Laos border town of Khe Sanh, site of some of the bloodiest battles.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel un Khe Sanh.

Day 09:Khe Sanh – Asau – A Luoi

After exploring the former marine base of Khe Sanh, we begin pedaling to the Dakrong Bridge and then turn off into the HCM Trail’s southern section. We start our ascent back into the mountains, following an unusually remote road to the tiny town of A Luoi. The path winds through dense forests and wild landscapes. A Luoi is home to many ethnic minorities as well as the infamous Hamburger Hill.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in A Luoi.

Day 10:A Luoi – Hue

Moderate After breakfast, we say farewell to the HCM Trails and pedal 60 kilometers to Hue. Because the terrain is flat, the ride is relatively easy. The countryside is dotted with charming villages, jungles, and rivers. We finish our ride at the Bach Ho Bridge and board a bus to make the final transfer.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue.

Day 11:Hue City Tour – Hai Van Pass – Da Nang – Hoi An

Today, cycle along the beautiful coastal roads and up the Hai Van Pass on the way to Hoi An, passing by Lang Co beach. The heart of Hoi An has remained largely unchanged since its heyday. We take a walking tour to see the town’s prosperous merchants’ wooden-fronted houses, the Japanese-covered Bridge, and the wonderful market. Cua Dai Beach is five kilometers from town and is popular with both locals and visitors for its warm sea and beachfront seafood restaurants.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue.

Day 12:Hoi An – City Tour & Leisure

Take a half-day walking tour through the ancient quarter’s narrow winding streets, stopping at Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year-old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the famous Japanese Bridge. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or shopping on your own.

Meals: Breakfast.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An.

Day 13:Hoi An – Transfer to Da Nang Airport for departure

Spend a relaxing morning at your leisure before driving to Da Nang for the departure flight or other optional tour with Travel Vietnam.

Meals: Breakfast.

Accommodation: N/A.

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