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HUE TO PHONG NHA 3 DAYS BY MOTORBIKE TOUR

Day 1: Hue to DMZ to Khe Sanh

Departing from Hue we ride along highway 1 to Quang Tri town, visiting Long Hung Church and Quang Tri Old Citadel which was a battlefield in 1972 between North and South Vietnam for 81 days and nights.

Then, we will ride along the coast from Cua Viet Beach to Cua Tung Beach a long stretch of beautiful and peaceful coastline. Next we visit the Vinh Moc tunnels and explore the Demilitarised Zone, stopping for lunch at the Doc Mieu Firebase.

In the afternoon we will have short stop at Truong Son cemetary to pay respects to the soldiers who fought and died on the trail during the American War. Continuing west on highway 9, we will climb into the Truong Son foothills, pass the Rock Pile and stop at some villages and beautiful natural springs and waterfalls near the highway.

Approx 5pm we arrive in Khe Sanh which was established as a forward base by General Westmoreland near Laos to secure highway 9. Check in to hotel, free time at night.

Day 2: Khe Sanh to Phong Nha Caves

After breakfast visit the Khe Sanh combat base, then we ride the west Ho Chi Minh trail, today you have the chance to see the real trail with its mind-blowing, spectacular scenery – lots of jungle, mountains, waterfalls and villages of the Paco and Van Kieu Minorities.

We will ride through the Sa Mu pass, se pang heng river, Lang Ho village, U bo pass, areas made famous in the American war.

Tonight we stay in Son Trach village near the entrance to the Phong Na-Ke Bang National Park

Day 3: Phong Nha to Dong Hoi

This morning we will take a boat approx 5km along the Son River to tour the Phong Nha Cave (river cave), followed by Tien Son Cave (dry cave).

In the afternoon we will stop for a swim in the Suoi Nuoc Mooc Springs, and visit Tamco caves and Kilometre 0 or the west Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Later we ride along the east Ho Chi Minh trail to the town of Dong Hoi, from here there are easy connections by train or open tour bus to Hanoi

2 DAY HUE TO PHONG NHA CAVE TOUR

Day 1: Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
We will pick you up at your hotel (or at other pre-arranged location) in Hue around 8:30AM. Before we leave Hue we will ask you if you like to visit some Hue sights before we leave for the actual tour, in case you have not had time to visit Hue before. This is optional, but if you like we can stop at the Tu Duc tomb, Tien Mu Pagoda and Hue Citadel for some Hue sightseeing. Note that the entrance fees for these three sights is NOT included in the price.

After this we take a drive along the countryside where you will see, amongst others, a beautiful landscape, rice fields and small villages. The road to Phong Nha National Park, then continues along the coast, where you’ll get magnificent views of the ocean and white sand beaches. If you want to take a swim, of course we will make a short stop at the beach.

We now continue to the Vinh Moc tunnels. But before you get to walk around in the maze like tunnel system – made by the local villagers during the Vietnam War – we will have some lunch at a local restaurant. After the lunch break, you will first get the chance to visit the Vinh Moc museum, where you can learn a little bit about the amazing work of art that was made by the locals, in a very difficult time. Once you step out from the museum, you get to explore the tunnels together with the driver and/or a local guide, that can be hired.

After Vinh Moc, we head to Cua Tung beach, where we will stay for the night. Here you have the option to take a swim in the ocean, before or after, having dinner.

Day 2: Cua Tung beach to Phong Nha 
After breakfast we go to the DMZ – the border between north and south Vietnam. When we continue, we drive onto the Ho Chi Minh Trail – the east road – and drive to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Here we visit the Thien Duong Cave, or better known as the Paradise Cave, said to be one of the most beautiful and magnificent caves in the world. You will explore the cave for one or two hours – it is basically up to you, how long you want your visit to last. When finished, the guide will take you to your preferred drop off location. If you want to be dropped off at the bus- or train station (perhaps you want to continue to Hanoi or some other destination), then the guide will take you there. The guide will also be of assistance in buying the bus- or train ticket, if needed. If you, instead, want to stay longer in Phong Nha, we will drop you off at your hotel.

1 DAY DMZ TOUR

Leaving from Hue we ride north along highway 1 to Quang Tri town just south of the DMZ. We visit Long Hung Church and Quang Tri old Citadel, the site of a battle in 1972 between North and South Vietnam known as the “Battle of 81 days and nights”.

Next we will take you to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), where you will see Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River and the DMZ museum. After the historical sites of the DMZ, we will take you to the Vinh Moc tunnels. After a well deserved lunch break, you can visit the museum before venturing down into the maze like tunnel system.

Between 1966 and 1972 the US Army dropped over 9,000 tons of bombs in this area (that’s an average of 7 tons of bombs per person). To survive the local people built a network of tunnels and moved below ground. The tunnels stretch nearly 2,000m over 3 levels and are 30 meters below ground at their deepest.

In the afternoon we will drive along the countryside and the coast, where you can see rice paddies, farms, magnificent ocean views and much more. Here we stop on and off, when you like to take a photo, have a swim in the ocean or just wants to stretch your legs for a bit.

Around 5PM we will enter Hue again, and the driver will drop you off at your hotel, or other preferred location.

HUE – HOI AN – HCM TRAIL – NHA TRANG 7 DAYS MOTORBIKE TOUR

Day 1 : Hue to Hoi An

Travel over the Hai Van Pass, made famous by the guys on Top Gear.  This Scenic Coast route is simply the best way to travel between Hue and Hoi An if you only have one day!  Note that we can also go from Hoi An to Hue as well.

Travelling south from Hue we pass through villages and rice paddies avoiding the main highway for as long as possible. On the Way to the Pass we stop at Elephant Springs rock pools and Lang Co lagoon & beach.

Hai Van means “Sea of Clouds” and when crossing over the top of the Pass you can be literally surrounded by clouds on one side with stunning ocean views below you on the other.

We then travel through Danang to a stop at the famous China Beach with its fine white sand. The last stop before Hoi An is Marble Mountain, 5 marble outcrops that are topped with delicate pagodas.

Day 2 : Ho Chi Minh Trail – Dak Glei Town

Start from  Hoi An and travel through the villages of Quang Nam Province, with streams and waterfalls along the way. Stay at Dak Glei Town (Highway 14, Ho Chi Minh Trail, 1876 metres above sea level.)

Day 3 : Ho Chi Minh Trail – Kon Tum

Travel to Kon Tum along Highway 14, Ho Chi Minh Trail, with beautiful scenic views along the way.

Day 4: Kon Tum to Pleiku

Sightseeing in Kon Tum. Visit Ba Na village, Vinh Son orphanage and Kon Tum prison.

Check out of hotel & travel to Pleiku city, visiting a volcano on the way.

Check into hotel in Pleiku.

Day 5:  Pleiku to Buon Me Thuot

Depart for Buon Ma Thuot. On the way visiting coffee, rubber and pepper plantations.

Day 6:  Buon Me Thuot Tour

In the morning we go to Dray Sap fall 1 & 2. Return to Buon Mat Thuot & check out of hotel. Travel to Lak Lake, visiting Jun village along the way. Stop at Rong House (meeting house), sample the Jar wine and hear traditional music.

Day 7:  Buon Me Thuot Tour

Elephant ride around Jun village and Lak Lake, then head to Nha Trang via Highway 26.

1 DAY CITY OF TOMBS AND BEACH TOUR

Hue’s hidden gem, be amazed by the beautiful tombs of villagers then cool off at an idyllic beach.

The City of Tombs or the “City of Ghosts” An Bang is the one of tourist attractions in the central city of Hue.

An Bang is a quiet village near Thuan An Beach, about twenty kilometers east of Hue. The villagers compete to build increasingly lavish and elaborate tombs for their ancestors, and even sometimes for family members who have not yet died. The unique architecture of these tombs will make you interested. After visiting the tombs, Hue Rider guide will ride you to Thuan An beach for relaxing.