Hoi An to Phong Nha – or reverse | Pillion
Danang / Hoi An — Hue — Khe Sanh — Phong Nha
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Tour Overview
Start at OYB Office in Hoi An. Finish at any hotel in Phong Nha
3-day motorcycle tour
610 km (total distance)
Royal Enfield Himalayan 400
Tour Details
Itinerary
Day 1: Danang / Hoi An — Hue
We start the day with a scenic ride down the beach front that brings us to the incredible Hai Van Pass. Here, 21 km of sweeping bends over 500m of jungle-covered mountain gives us the most amazing coastal views in central Vietnam. Heading north up the coast, we pass the Lang Co lagoon and later reach the giant Cau Hai lagoon with its massive square fishing nets and other interesting fishing practices.
A break for a local style lunch gives us a chance to try the Hue style foods. In the afternoon we’ll visit the City of Ghosts, Vietnam’s most luxurious cemetery.
Travelling through seemingly endless rice paddies and riding small roads through the countryside, we make our way to Hue city.
We’ll finish the day with a visit to the imperial citadel of Hue, a UNESCO world heritage site and home to the last emperors of Vietnam.
Day 2: Hue — Khe Sanh
Taking the small back roads out of Hue city, we’ll cross the beautiful Tam Giang lagoon before following the coast through small fishing villages and aqua-farming ponds.
We’ll then enjoy a local-style lunch at Vinh Moc and have a chance to visit the incredible underground tunnel network at Vinh Moc village. The entire village lived underground for 8 years to escape the American bombing! A truly amazing place.
Next, is a visit the 17th Parallel marker where you can see the famous Hien Luong bridge before taking Route 9 past the remains of many US Bases and into the mountains and cross the DMZ itself.
A cold beer awaits us at the hotel!
Day 3: Khe Sanh — Phong Nha
The day starts with a visit to the Khe Sanh combat base. The longest battle of all the wars in Vietnam took place here and we can see tanks, helicopters, and planes still sitting on the runway as well as a small museum.
Next, we’ll join the Ho Chi Minh Trail West road. One of the best roads in Asia for bikers, this road should be on everyone’s bucket list.
We’ll then ride through the coffee plantations before climbing an 1100 meter mountain pass covered in untouched jungle.in the seemingly endless mountains and jungle, you’ll find small wooden stilt house villages where the tribes live a peaceful, traditional lifestyle.
As we come to the start of the giant limestone Karst formation mountains we can stop for lunch in a small hill tribe town.
After carrying on through more mountains, more views and more amazing riding, we’ll finally enter Phong Nha National park, a UNESCO Heritage area of natural beauty. There, we’ll follow the historic Victory Road down to the river and finish at the hotel.
Add-On Day
Today take a Jungle Boss National Park Day tour.
Itinerary for the day : Day Starts at 8am after a restful night and hardy Breakfast . The day starts by visiting the spectacular Paradise Cave, a must-see cave in the NationalPark. Take in the cave’s beauty while our tour guide gives you i nformation about the impressive formations.
The tour continues with a trip to the 8 Ladies Cave and War Martyr Memorial. In this cave 8 people were trapped during a bombing. Let our guides tell you the whole story, and learn about some of the history and traditions of Vietnam.
The highlight of the trip is Tra Ang Cave. You’ll have a short trek through the jungle where you will be greeted with a BBQ lunch prepared by our porters in an untouched environment.
After lunch you can have a fun and relaxing swim in the crystal waters of Hang Tra Ang, before trekking out for the drive back to your hotel for a drink.
Gear Provided
HELMET
High-quality full-face and open-face helmets
GLOVES
Durable riding gloves for grip and protection
RIDING JACKETS
Protective motorcycle jackets with armor
RAIN GEAR
Waterproof gear for wet weather
LUGGAGE SOLUTIONS
20 litre dry bags and bungee cables
MULTIPLE SIZES*
*Subject to availability
Pricing
Tour Price
Private Accommodation Supplement
Private Tour (solo rider)
All prices given are in $USD (United States Dollars)
Inclusions
- As-new condition motorcycle
- Experienced, English-speaking tour guide
- All fuel, oil, spare parts, tools as required
- All meals while on tour
- Snacks
- Water & soft drinks while on tour
- First aid kit
- Accommodation fees while on tour
- Entry fees, tolls and other ‘on the road’ fees
- Waterproof jacket & pants
- Tour mechanic
- Pick up & return to hotel (or airport)
What You'll Ride
Royal Enfield Himalayan 400
Engine
Engine Type
Displacement
Bore X Stroke
Ignition
Fuel System
Compression Ratio
Transmission
Starter
Gearbox
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Front Brakes
Rear Brakes
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Dimensions
Wheelbase
Seat Height
Ground Clearance
Kerb Weight
Fuel Capacity
Dimensions
Gallery
FAQ
What's the difference between a standard tour and a pillion tour?
Do I need a license to join a pillion tour?
What bike will we be riding?
Are there any ‘hidden costs’?
What equipment do you provide?
How much luggage can we bring?
Are the bikes insured?
Yes, all bikes come with third-party insurance. We also take a refundable security deposit of $500 USD, which covers any potential damage to the bike. This is fully refunded when the bike is returned in good condition.
Great company, from start to finish. Tony our tour guide was excellent, accommodation, food and tour was amazing. Highly recommended them for your next adventure.
Guiden Viet was very good at it and a very happy biker.
The upgrades like the crash guards and the reinforced luggage racks they add to their Himalayans (impressive bikes) are welcome additions.
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