Ride the Central Highlands & Ho Chi Minh Trail in 5 Epic Days
Get ready for a spectacular motorbike journey across some of Vietnam’s most scenic and historic landscapes! On this 5-day Easy Rider tour from Hoi An to Dong Hoi, you’ll conquer iconic passes like Hai Van, ride through the remote Truong Son Mountains, and explore the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha National Park. Along the way, discover ethnic minority cultures, jungle waterfalls, war history, and the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail.
📍 Tour Overview
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Start: Hoi An / Da Nang
- End: Dong Hoi
- Departure Time: 08:30 AM
- Group Size: Max 20 people
- Minimum Age: 5+
- Price: $375 (was $400)
- Available: Year-round
- Reverse Option: Dong Hoi to Hoi An also available
🌟 Highlights
- 🏞️ Hai Van Pass – Vietnam’s most scenic mountain road
- 🛕 Marble Mountain – explore temples & panoramic views
- 🌄 Ho Chi Minh Trail – jungle roads & historic battlefields
- 🏝️ Tam Giang Lagoon & peaceful fishing villages
- 🌲 Ethnic minority villages (Co Tu, Bru – Van Kieu)
- 🕳️ Vinh Moc Tunnels & 17th Parallel (DMZ)
- 🚁 Khe Sanh Combat Base & Ta Con Airfield
- 🌿 Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
- 🏔️ Paradise Cave – Asia’s longest limestone cave
✅ Price Includes
- English-speaking guide/driver
- Motorcycle & Helmet
- Gasoline / Petrol
- All Entrance Fees
- Waterproof Bags / Raincoats
❌ Excludes
- 4 Nights Accommodation
- Food & Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
🗺️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 1: HOI AN → P’RAO (150 KM – 5 HOURS)
- Pickup from your hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang
- Visit Marble Mountain – caves, temples, stunning views
- Ride the Hai Van Pass, soak in the views at the top
- Descend into the lush countryside, visit Bho Hoong village
- Experience Co Tu culture & traditional stilt houses
- Arrive in P’rao late afternoon, check in, explore town
DAY 2: P’RAO → HUE (160 KM – 5 HOURS)
- Ride deep into the Truong Son Mountains
- Stop at remote ethnic minority villages
- Swim at a natural mountain waterfall
- Pass through A Shau Valley, site of historic war battles
- Descend to Hue, check in & explore by foot in the evening
DAY 3: HUE → KHE SANH (145 KM – 5 HOURS)
- Cruise along Tam Giang Lagoon
- Visit 17th Parallel, Vinh Moc Tunnels, DMZ
- Travel via National Route 9 through jungle & river valleys
- Explore Khe Sanh Combat Base & Ta Con Airfield
- Overnight in Khe Sanh
DAY 4: KHE SANH → PHONG NHA (230 KM – 6 HOURS)
- Ride the Western Ho Chi Minh Trail
- Experience the most remote & rugged terrain in Vietnam
- Majestic karst formations & old-growth jungle
- Ethnic villages, waterfalls, panoramic mountain views
- Arrive in Phong Nha, check in and stay overnight
DAY 5: PHONG NHA → DONG HOI (140 KM – 4 HOURS)
- Morning hike or cave visit in Phong Nha National Park
- Visit Paradise Cave, one of the most spectacular in Asia
- Afternoon ride to Dong Hoi via scenic countryside
- Drop off at hotel, train station, or airport – tour ends
🧡 Why You’ll Love This Tour
- Epic scenery & diverse cultural insights
- Licensed Easy Rider guides with local expertise
- Combination of mountains, war history, ethnic culture, and nature
- Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or small groups
