Taste of Ho Chi Minh Trail
Feature: This trip offers a stunning motorcycling route with great exploration of nature and culture of northern Vietnam. The trip is organized for first time rider and easy adventure.
The legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail was the supply line used by North Vietnam to link North and South Vietnam during the American War. Soldiers, ammunition, weapons and supplies were carried by hand, bicycle and truck for hundreds of kilometers through the otherwise impenetrable jungle that covered Vietnam’s mountainous border with Laos. Recent road work that follow original sections of the trail have changed this.
Routes: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Khanh Village – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi
Duration: 3days
Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau:
In the morning we take a short bus drive the Ho Chi Minh Trail Museum on the outskirts of Hanoi. The museum is a great place to learn about the historic trail which we will ride on. After the visit to the museum we will jump on our Minsks and spend sometime to get familiar with the bikes.
Now, let’s begin our adventure. We will ride on Highway 6 passing extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads punctuated by limestone karts scenery.
After a light lunch in Hoa Binh Town, the capital of Hoa Binh Province, we cross two short mountain passes then descent to the mountain valley settlement of Mai Chau. Dinner and overnight in a stilt house of the Thai people.
Distance: 140 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay in village
Day 2: Mai Chau – Canh Nang – Cam Thuy – Khanh Village:
Say goodbye to the villagers we then head south on a beautiful winding road which follow the banks of the Ma River. After 2 hrs riding along the river we have a stop to see Fish Ferry Stream which is a great mystery of nature. It is a stream with thousand of big fish peacefully swimming in sallow water. We jump into Ho Chi Minh Highway and head to Khanh village, which is home to Muong ethnic minority. Diner and overnight in a local house.
Distance: 160 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay
Day 3: Khanh Village – Nho Quan – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi:
After breakfast at the home stay we ride to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital on Vietnam which date back from 9th century. After here we have a stunning ride on village road to Tam Coc, the well-known “Halong Bay on the rice field”. We will have a relaxing boat trip on river. Lunch in Tam Coc. After lunch we ride back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around 5.30pm.
Distance: 175 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety
Costs are $US NET. Subject to 3% surcharge if paid by credit cards or 2% on travelers’ cheque.
Inclusion: See inclusive items listed after each day
Exclusion: Visa, insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!
What to bring: Passport, change of clothes, sun-glasses & hat, toiletries, sun-block, insect repellent, flashlights, good shoes, personal first aid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then cable lock for your bags is recommended.
Notes:
- Motorbike trip requires great flexibilities on itinerary, timing, weather conditions, etc…
- We use the standard Honda’s 4 stroke bike. Professional bikes (Honda Bazza, Honda Degree XL) can also be requested at the extra of US$ 17/day/motorbike,
- Rooms are twin shared at a standard level,
Meals: Vietnamese food at local restaurant on the way
Guide: English speaking guide.
- Please travel responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference.
Why book this tour with Origin Vietnam ?
- Attention to your personal needs before and after Bike
- Origin Travel bring you SEE and KNOW the Original of Vietnamese people’s culture, tradition, customs and habits…
- Origin works to help local communities by sharing the benefits of RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
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