Vietnam · Scooty & Bike

3-Day Ho Chi Minh Trail Biking Adventure from Phong Nha to Hoi An

3 Days Round trip from Bố Trạch District Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Bike the scenic Ho Chi Minh Trail through jungle growth and mountain passes in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
02 Visit historic war sites including Khe Sanh, the DMZ, and Vinh Moc Tunnel
03 Swim and relax at Cua Viet Beach and the natural Elephant Waterfalls
04 Ride over the spectacular Hai Van Pass with stops at My Khe Beach and Marble Mountain

Ride across Vietnam on a 3-day biking adventure from Phong Nha to Hoi An via the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail. Travel through Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, remote ethnic villages, wartime landmarks such as Khe Sanh, the DMZ, and Vinh Moc Tunnel, and finish with coastal scenery over the spectacular Hai Van Pass. Along the way, experience jungle roads, mountain passes, beaches, waterfalls, and local life in some of central Vietnam's most memorable landscapes.

Ride across Vietnam on a 3-day biking adventure from Phong Nha to Hoi An via the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hue, Dong Hoi, Hoi An, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Phong Nha to Khe Sanh via the West Ho Chi Minh Trail

08:00 am: Pick-up from your hotel to begin the tour from Phong Nha village and ride to Khe Sanh along one of the most scenic and important stretches of the West Ho Chi Minh Trail.
From the bank of the Son River up to the top of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, ride 100 km through jungle growth and mountain passes.
Discover the remote back roads of the national park and the West Ho Chi Minh Trail, which very few tourists have explored.
Stop at the Van Kieu ethnic hill village to see and understand how local tribes live in one of Vietnam's most remote areas.
Follow the Ho Chi Minh Trail through to Khe Sanh, passing historic war relics on the way.
05:00 pm: Arrive and check in at the hotel, then celebrate the completion of the first day of the tour with a cold beer.

Day 02

Khe Sanh to Hue via the DMZ and Vinh Moc Tunnel

Ride towards Hue from west to east along Highway 9.
Pass famous Vietnamese war sites such as Dakrong Bridge, Rock Pile, and the Doc Mieu Base.
Visit the Truong Son National Cemetery, the biggest cemetery in Vietnam, to pay respects to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the war. After crossing the former border between North and South Vietnam at the 17th parallel, arrive at the Vinh Moc Tunnel, where villagers dug tunnels 23 meters underground to move their village and survive during the war.
Stop for lunch at Cua Viet Beach and cool off with a swim before driving along the coastline to arrive in Hue around 4:30 pm.

Day 03

Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass

08:00 am: Pick-up from your requested place, followed by a ride on Highway 1 to visit the Sampan village, where people live on boats and earn their livelihood from fishing on the biggest lagoon in Southeast Asia.
Enjoy a swim in the natural and cool Elephant Waterfalls.
Ride over the top of Hai Van Mountain, following the scenic route for a spectacular ride and eventually going off-road through the mountain to see the Sea 'N' Cloud.
Stop to take pictures at My Khe Beach, which was nicknamed China Beach in English by American and Australian soldiers during the Vietnam War.
See caves and temples on Marble Mountain, as well as many unique sculptures.
Ride along the coastline to Hoi An.
Drop off at your hotel. End of tour.