HOI AN MOTORBIKE TRIP TO HUE VIA DMZ, KHE SANH

* BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Hoi An – Motorbike Tour to Prao
Day 2: Prao – Khe Sanh via A Luoi
Day 3: Khe Sanh – Hue
Day 4: Hue – Hoi An

Day 1 – Hoi An Motorbike Trip To Hue Via Dmz, Khe Sanh: Hoi An motorcycle tour to Prao

We drive to the remote mountain village of Prao, stopping at historic Cham towers and monuments from the French Indochina war along the way. After refreshments, we ascend into the highlands through Co Tu minority towns, stop for a picnic lunch and swim in the idyllic mountain streams. We dinner at a top local restaurant – a great experience by itself.

(Accommodation: Guesthouse)
(Meals: Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2 – Hoi An Motorbike Trip To Hue Via Dmz, Khe Sanh: Prao motorcycle tour to Khe Sanh via A Luoi

Day two starts early with breakfast before embarking on a new section of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. We ride through pristine rainforest along the Lao border and over spectacular mountain passes, then stop for picnic lunch in a spectacular mountain waterfall, where you can cool off with a swim. Following this we travel through the A Shau Valley, a famous American War battleground.
After lunch we leave A Luoi, and follow the Ho Chi Minh Trail to Khe Sanh. We visit the Khe Sanh combat base and memorial and museum.
(Accommodation: Hotel)
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3 – Hoi An Motorbike Trip To Hue Via Dmz, Khe Sanh: Khe Sanh motorcycle tour to Hue

Driving along Highway 9, we pass famous American war sites like the Rock Pile and Camp Carol, before crossing the former border between North and South Vietnam at the 17th parallel. 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 drive along the coastline and arrive in Hue late afternoon.
(Accommodation: Hotel)
(Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4 – Hoi An Motorbike Trip To Hue Via Dmz, Khe Sanh: Hue motorcycle tour to Hoi An

You can visit the Hue Citadel in the morning, before riding out off Hue. We follow a distinctive coastal route and stop for a delicious seafood lunch at a local beach.
We swim here before continuing onto Hai Van Pass, the highest point on Highway 1. We ride on big open windy roads where traffic is rare and along some of the most scenic landscape in Vietnam. We stop at famous China Beach for a cold drink before arriving in Hoi An.
(Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch)

Optional Abseiling at Marble Mountain on day 1:
We walk up Marble Mountain into the rappelling area, which takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
The first rappel is a short walk from the practice area and enjoys a fantastic view of the ocean. This 22 meter line has great exposure, fantastic scenery and makes you feel like you are much higher than you actually are.
Then we do our final rappel; a monster 50 meter drop into a gaping hole so deep and dark that you can’t see the bottom. This fantastic cave rappel drops right out of the jungle down into a temple chamber. Get ready for a full on Tomb Raider experience!

Highlights of the tour:

* 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
* World Heritage sites
* Optional Abseiling

Rider rating:
Inexperienced riders to sit on the back
Moderately experienced to drive yourself
Experienced riders

Tour rating:
easy day (first & second day)
long day (second & third day)
all paved road

Please note:
Tour departs with minimum of 2 people.
We do not offer a pillion discount for tours departing with only 2 people.

[include] – Experienced English-speaking guide
– Minsk motorbike or semi-automatic scooter
– 3rd party insurance for motorbikes
– Fuel
– 3 x Breakfast, 4 x Lunch, 3 x Dinner
– Snacks
– 3 night accommodation
– Entry fees and ferry crossings
– International safety standard helmet
– Drinking water and soft drinks
– Saddle bags, gloves & rain ponchos, if needed
– Long sleeve shirt[/include]

[exclude] – Alcohol
– Personal & motorbike insurance (for motorcycle accident)
– Personal expenses/tips
– Damages to motorcycle[/exclude]