A taste of adventure, a taste of the historic trail


Taste of Ho Chi Minh Trail (Back to Tour list)

Hanoi - Mai Chau - Khanh Village - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Hanoi
3-day motorcycling with homestays in villages
Motorcycling grade: Moderate
From US$ 241 per person


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.

Highlights
  • Awesome scenery
  • Homestay in villages
  • Beautiful quiet road
  • All inclusive

Taste of Ho Chi Minh Trail route map

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau. Home stay in Thai village
Day 2: Mai Chau - Khanh Village. Home stay in Muong village
Day 3: Ride back to Hanoi


PRICE (Per person)

Valid to 30Sep2010

1 person:      US$ 665
2 persons:    US$ 418
3-4 persons: US$ 335
5-6 persons: US$ 269
7-8 persons: US$ 241
From 9 persons: price on request

Upgrade to dirtbike 175CC or 250CC (Yamaha, Honda): US$30/motorbike/day

Inclusion:

  • Support vehicle
  • Minsk motorbike 125 CC
  • 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

Exclusion:

  • Travel insurance
  • Visa
  • Air-tickets
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses, beer, souvenirs

Note: Our support vehicle is for emergency and for your safe riding in Vietnam - Most of other tour operators do not offer that. Our trip cost, hence, is a bit high for that reason.

CHEAPER OPTION
Book the Cheaper Option and save from 16% to 40% (depending on your group size) 

1 person:      US$ 442
2 persons:    US$ 306
3-4 persons: US$ 261
5-6 persons: US$ 238
7-8 persons: US$ 224
From 9 persons: on request

This Cheaper Option is for experienced riders who have great sense of adventure. We make the price cheaper by cutting off the support vehicle. Since this tour offers a short ride and the road is relatively smooth comparing to those of other motorcycling tours we run, it is not  very risky for riders to be on the road without support vehicle. The Cheaper Option offers no car transfer from your hotel to the HoChiMinh Trail Museum on the first day, you have to ride the motorcycle yourself from our motorcycle store in town.  

Note: These prices are subject to change without prior notice.

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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.

Summary:
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. 

Summary:
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.

Summary:
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.


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