Vietnam
Off-road Sections
5 days/4 nights
Driver / Pillion, Jeep, Motorbike self-ride, Scooter self-ride
995 km
Price: from 875 USD
5 days/4 nights – Stunning scenery, gorgeous roads and great riding: pretty much the perfect combination for an unforgettable jungle adventure. With five days up our sleeve, there is plenty of time to get well off the beaten track. We’ll head into the remote mountains of the central highlands and into the famous Phuong Nha National Park – one of Vietnam’s few remaining pockets of old growth forest. Tightly restricted access to the park means you’ll be one a very select few who will get to experience this stunning World Heritage site and the cultures that live within it. To maintain our feeling of seclusion, we’ll take a unique coastal route back to Hoi An, giving the chaos of Highway 1 a wide berth!
upcoming tour dates
Join one of our upcoming scheduled tours or depart any day with a minimum of 2 people.
highlights
- Ethnic Minority Villages
- Hai Van Pass
- Local Cuisine
- Old-Growth Rainforest
- Mountain Waterfalls
- Ho Chi Minh Trail
- Hamburger Hill
- Khe Sanh Combat Base
- Khe Sanh Museum
- Crossing the 17th Parallel
- Historic Vinh Moc Tunnels
- Phong Nha National Park
- World Heritage Sites
Tour Includes
- Experienced English Speaking Guide
- Jeep and driver or Motorbike for self-riding (licence required)
Personal, local licensed motorbike driver if you prefer to sit on the back of the bike - Fuel
- 4 x Breakfast, 5 x Lunch, 4 x Dinner
- Snacks
- 4 Nights Accommodation **
- Entry Fees and Ferry Crossings
- Phong Nha Cave tour
- International Safety Standard Helmet
- Drinking Water and Soft Drinks on the Road
- Saddle Bags, Gloves & Rain Ponchos (if needed)
- T-Shirt
- If more than 6 riders there will also be a tour mechanic coming
- If more than 8 riders there will also be a 2nd guide and support van for luggage coming along
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off** Single room available at request. Single supplement charges apply.
Tour excludes
- Alcohol
- Minibar Drinks
- Drinks (after travel time on the road / during dinner)
- Laundry
- Personal & Motorbike Insurance (for motorcycle accident)
- Personal Expenses/Tips
- Damages to Motorcycle, Jeep or Tour Equipment
DAY 1: COUNTRYSIDE RIDING
Hoi An to Tay Giang / Prao (120 km)
We start the first day of riding from our garage in Hoi An, riding out into the beautiful countryside before we stop at Marble Mountain for a short visit. We then head west and climb our way into the mountains. As we wind our way up into the hills towards the Lao border home to the Co Tu Ethnic minority group, we take a break to visit some small villages along the way, and enjoying a local lunch before continuing our journey deep in to the mountains, meandering through more isolated villages where the culture and traditions remain untouched by time making this remote and staggeringly beautiful region home to one of the most authentic hill tribes to remain in Vietnam.
(Accommodation: Hotel / Guest house)
(Meals: Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 2: HO CHI MINH TRAIL
Tay Giang to Khe Sanh via A Luoi (235 km)
After breakfast, we resume our bike ride to Khe Sanh. Today’s journey traverses the historic Ho Chi Minh Highway through lush rainforests and over magnificent mountain passes. Take a refreshing dip in a mountain waterfall at midday, where we’ll break for a picnic lunch.We begins the afternoon, winding through the A Shau Valley, a ruggedly beautiful valley that became famous during the American War as the site of many battles, the most famous being Khe Sanh, where we stay for the night. Before we check into the hotel we visit the Museum and former combat base, which was under siege for 67 days.
(Accommodation: Hotel ***)
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 3: HILL TRIBE COUNTRY
Khe Sanh to Phong Nha/Ke Bang National Park (240 km)
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 Ho Chi Minh Trail through some of the most rugged terrain on Earth.
(Accommodation: *** Hotel)
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 4: TUNNELS & TRAILS
Phong Nha/Ke Bang National Park to Hue (220 km)
Driving along Ho Chi Minh Highway East, 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 cross the 17th parallel the former North/south divide then drive along the coastline arriving in Hue late afternoon.
(Accommodation: Hotel ***)
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 5: THE COAST ROAD
Hue to Hoi An (190 km)
Rise and shine, it’s time to set off on the final day of our Motorbike Adventure. Today’s bike journey takes us back to Hoi An by a different route, trading in the mountains for Vietnam’s gorgeous coastline. We head east from Hue and then travel parallel to the sea, passing through fishing villages and along pristine sandy beaches for the first part of the drive. The salty air and refreshing sea breezes are a dramatic contrast to the mountain air from the previous days. We’ll stop often to dip our toes in the sea, chat with fishermen and to take photos. At the half way point of our drive we climb to Highway 1’s highest point, Hai Van Pass, where panoramic views of the coast are all around. The road then winds down toward Hoi An, passing through Danang city and along the coastline.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Pricing
4,350,000 VND (175 USD) per day per person going by motorbike (self-ride – licence required).
If you don’t have a motorcycle drivers licence we have a crew of experienced local drivers who can take you pillion on the back for a small surcharge.
We offer discounts for the pillion passenger, if you share one bike.
Prices are based on a minimum of 2 people departing. Private tours for solo riders available on request (surcharge applies).
Prices are based on twin share accommodation. Single rooms available on request (surcharge applies).
have a question?
The crew at Hoi An Motorbike Adventures are passionate about giving you the best service and experience. If you have any questions about our tours and services or if you would like us to send you some more information, please fill out the form below and we will reply to you as soon as possible. Please note that persons without a valid motorcycle license or under 18 years of age must ride as a pillion.