Total riding distance: About 475 km
Estimated riding time: Average 05 hours/day
Road conditions: Beautiful quiet road
Highlights:
- Awesome scenery
- Homestay in villages
- Beautiful quiet road
- All inclusive
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.
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 karst 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.
Activity: 140km riding
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Activity: 160km riding
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Activity: 175km riding
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.
Includes:
- Travel insurance
- Support vehicle
- Honda (or Yamaha) 110CC (automatic gear)
- Helmet
- Gasoline for the ride
- English or French speaking guide
- Homestay permission
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Water & Snacks
- First-aid kit
- Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
- Surcharges for other languages speaking guides, during festive seasons and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
- Personal expenses
- Visa
- Air-ticket
- Tips
Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370
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