Hue Riders Tour 4a - Culture Express
Hue - Cua Tung - Khe Sanh - Prao - Hoi An
4 days / 3 nights
Day 1: Hue to DMZ to Cua Tung Beach (80km)
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.
We stop at picturesque Cua Viet Beach for lunch then ride along the coast past Cua Tung Beach to the DMZ, here we take a tour of the Vinh Moc tunnels and learn some more about The American War in Vietnam.
Leaving the DMZ we travel bach to Cua Tung Beach a stretch of beautiful and peaceful coastline and check in to our hotel. This afternoon you will have free time to explore or perhaps relax on the beach
Day 2: Cua Tung Beach to Khe Sanh
After leaving the beach 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 stop at Can Lo for lunch, then we will climb into the Truong Son foothills, pass the Rock Pile and stop at some villages and to swim at beautiful natural springs and waterfalls near the highway.
Approx 2pm 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 3: Khe Sanh to Aluoi to Prao (220km)
Today we spend the whole day on the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail, 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 4: 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 1 Start time: 9am
Day 4 Finish time: approx 4pm
Price per person: USD $260
Includes: Hotel pick up and drop off, 4 day private tour, 3 nights hotel accommodation in a private room with ensuite bathroom, entrance fees, transport, personal guide, petrol, water
* If you are an experienced rider then we can provide bikes for you to ride alongside the tour guide, just ask us for a quote...
Not enough time? Check out our 2 day tour to Hoi An
Justin from USA 10/03/09
Thank you so much for the amazing adventure across 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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