Tour 8a - Southern Delights motorbike adventure
Hue - Prao - Hoi An - Kham Duc - Kon Tum - Boun Ma Thout - Lak Lake -
Dalat - Nha Trang or Mui Ne or Ho Chi Minh
8 days / 7 nights
Day 1: Hue to Aluoi to Prao (165km)
Heading out of Hue on highway 49 to Aluoi town we ride up to the top of Ma Oi pass, stop for swimming at Mau waterfall and see the handicraft sewing of the Van Kieu ethnic minority.
After lunch at Aluoi town we spend the whole afternoon on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, a legendary road in the war time.
You will feel free and relaxed with beautiful landscapes, amazing views from the top of mountains, get off the main road trekking on the real dirt trail, visiting some ethnic minority villages that live along Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Everywhere you go people are smiling and cheerful because they are happy to see foreign tourists.
Overnight in Prao town, free time walking around the mountain town at night.
Day 2: Prao to Hoi An (150km)
Today we travel from Prao to Danang, along the way we stop at the KaTu ethnic minority village. Travelling through Danang we stop at China Beach and Marble Mountains. In the afternoon we arrive in Hoi An and checck into hotel.
Day 3: Hoi An to Kham Duc (150km)
We travel from Hoi An to My Son a World Heritage site that is the Cham version of Angkor Wat, after that we cross the river by boat to Thanh My where we stop for lunch.
In the afternoon we travel along the Ho Chi Minh Trail to Kham Duc,stopping at a beautiful waterfall along the way to take photo's.
Day 4: Kham Duc to Kon Tum (220km)
We visit and swim at Dakga waterfall, go along the Ho Chi Minh trail across the Lo So pass.
On the road we stop at some hill tribe villages. visit Dak To-Tan Canh, the victory monument of VC in 1972.
In the afternoon we arrive in Kon Tum then tour the city to visit the Vinh Son Orphanage, a beautiful black wooden church, Bana minority village with their Rong Houses and visit old men playing bamboo instruments.
Day 5: Kon Tum to Buon Ma Thuot (240km)
This day we stop in sea lake near Pleiku, see rubber tree and coffee plantations, green pepper crops.
Boun Ma Thout is famous for making the best Coffee in Vietnam, so this is the place to stock up and maybe enjoy a cup or two at a side walk cafe.
Day 6: Buon Ma Thuot to Lak Lake (150km)
In the morning we go to the majestic Dray Sap waterfalls, then in the afternoon we go to lak lake.
Check in to the hotel then we visit the local Mnong Ethnic hill tribe. That evening enjoy a traditional music performance of the Mnong ethnic people.
Day 7: Lak Lake to Dalat (170km)
In the morning you have free time to perhaps ride an elephant or take a local boat across Lak Lake.
Then we spend the rest of the day enjoying the beautiful landscape along the road to Dalat, arriving in the late afternoon.
Day 8: Dalat to Nha Trang or Mui Ne or Ho Chi Minh
Today you can choose to travel to the popular tourist beach of Nha Trang, the quieter but equally beautiful Mui Ne with its stunning sand dunes or head south to the busy city of Ho Chi Minh(Saigon)
Tour ends in the afternoon on arrival at your hotel.
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Day 1 Start time: 9am
Day 8 Finish time: approx 4pm
Price per person: USD $520
Includes: 7 nights hotel accommodation, entrance fees, transport, personal guide, petrol, water and hundreds of amazing photo opportunities
Go with us and you will see, taste, smell and experience the REAL Vietnam
Justin from USA 10/03/09
Thank you so much for the amazing adventure accross central Vietnam. For me, this motorbike trip has been the highlight of my travels in Vietnam. For anyone comtemplating an adventure with HueRiders, take the time to see Vietnam by motorbike...from Hue to Dalat...or customize your adventure with them. It is an understatement just to say it will be an adventure you will never forget.
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Thea Ford from UK 13/01/09
Definately the REAL Vietnam.
Meeting Hieu and Hung was the best thing to happen to me my whole trip - SERIOUSLY!
Before we decided to take the plunge with them I wasn't understanding why everyone said Vietnam was the most beautiful country - now I understand and am in LOVE with Vietnam.
Over the past 7 days I have breezed through beautiful countryside, met local people, see minority tribes, climbed around amazing waterfalls and eaten the most delicious food. Before agreeing to go I was nervous about what the accommodation would be like (and everything else actually) but we were more than pleased - we've had the best 7 days ever.
Along the way you will also have the privaledge to learn first hand about Vietnam's history and culture and it's all fantastic.
PLEASE DON'T CHOOSE THE BUS OR THE TRAIN! They are boring and cramped and all you will see are tourists! Hieu is lovely and hilarious company too - very kind and trustworthy - he will really look after you and your luggage.
Thank you so much Hieu - without you I would never have seen Vietnam for real (or tasted, smelt, felt, etc, etc!)
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Jenna from USA 11/10/08
I spent 9 days with Quy, one for the day tour, and then 8 down to Mui Ne.
I was on a tight budget and planning to just take the bus but I am so glad he convinced me otherwise. It was an AMAZING trip.
The views are beautiful and Quy is really knowledgeable. He shared with me so much about Vietnam and about his own life and family. I feel like this was a really enriching experience plus it was incredibly fun! There is no other way to see this country and Quy is the best guide you can find I'm sure.
He is also a really safe driver and a great singer :) Go for it! You won't regret it!
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Jenny from Manchester, England 23/04/08
I have had a brilliant time. I didn't know it until i met you but a trip in the mountains on your motorbike was just what I wanted to do. I have smiled the whole way, I would love to go further but unfortunatley I don't have time. Hung is a great guide, he is knowledgeable and a safe rider. If you read this and are not sure take a day trip with him. I have seen and experienced things that I would not have if i hadn't met Hung. This is a definate highlight of my holiday and will be the part i remember most. Thanks so much, Jenny
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River in the Central Highlands
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