Vietnam coastline motorcycle tour 18days (iet - vn 6.30)

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Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Vietnam Coastline Motorcycle Tour - 18days (IET - VN 6.30)
Highlight: Ho Chi Minh City – Dat Lat - Buon Ma Thuot - Nha Trang - Qui Nhon - Hoi An -
Da Nang - Hue - Dong Hoi - Phong Nha - Vinh - Ninh Binh - Mai Chau - Ha Long – Hanoi

Price: from $3441/pax
Duration: 18 days / 17 nights
Tour route: Hanoi, Saigon, Ninh Binh, Nha Trang, Hue, Hoian,
Transportation type: Car
Tour code: IET - VN 6.30

Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City (D)
Arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Pick-up and transfer to a hotel. An afternoon tour round Ho
Chi Minh City, formerly called Saigon, features the History Museum, the Binh Tay Market in
Chinatown, Thien Hau Temple and a lacquer workshop. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Da Lat (B,L,D)
The northbound journey begins as we depart Ho Chi Minh and pass through the many tea and
coffee plantations to the hill station of Da Lat, sometimes known as the " City of Eternal
Spring". The drive is long but views are fantastic. On arrival we can soak up the cool climate
as much as we want by spending our time to wander around and catch our first glimpse of the
town. The influence of the French is prevalent since Da Lat was founded as a hill retreat for
the colonials to escape the oppressive heat of the coastal plains and the Mekong Delta. This
charming town is set around a lake and surrounded by forests, waterfalls and rolling
countryside. O/N in Da Lat.

Day 3: Da Lat - Buon Ma Thuot (B,L,D)
today we departure from Da Lat to Buon Ma Thuot (135km), the capital of Daklak Province
and famous for its rich aromatic coffee.Visit to a hill-tribe exhibition and DraySapFalls. Make
an excursion to LakeLakby coach. Enjoy an elephant ride through villages of M’nong tribe and
a dug-out canoe ride on LakeLak. Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.

Day 4: Buon Ma Thuot - Nha Trang (B,L,D)
In the morning, transfer to Nha Trang (185km) through the Phuong Hoang Pass by motorcycle.
On arrival, visit the Po Nagar Towers (built from the 7th to the 12th century), a compound of
brick towers on a hillock facing the picturesque mouth of the Cai River. Then onwards to Long
Son Pagoda to admire the huge white statue of Buddha seated on a lotus blossom, which is
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visible from all over the city. The rest of the day is shopping at the Dam Market. Overnight in
Nha Trang.

Day 5: Nha Trang (B,L,D)
Transfer to Cau Da Jetty for a day cruise to Tam Islet and Mun Islet. The water is clear and the
marine life is diverse for snorkeling and sunbathing. Optional activities include scuba diving,
jet skiing, wind surfing & parasailing on Tam Islet. Lunch of seafood is served on board.
Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 6: Nha Trang - Qui Nhon (B,L,D)
Motorcycle across picturesque coastal plains to Qui Nhon (240km), formerly called Cha Ban,
the Cham capital from the 10th to the 15th century. Have a short rest for refreshment &
refueling. The afternoon is leisure on the beach. Overnight in Qui Nhon.

Day 7: Qui Nhon - Hoi An (B,L,D)
Motorcycle to Sa Huynh (110km). Have a short rest for refreshment & refueling at Sa Huynh.
Onwards to Quang Ngai (70km), known for the My Lai massacre in 1968. In the afternoon,
onwards to Hoi An (110km), a trading post of seafaring Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese
merchants several centuries ago. In the evening, enjoy a folk show in an ancient house.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8: Hoi An (B,L,D)
Transfer by coach to My Son, a World Heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 1999. Here
was the site of the biggest Cham intellectual and religious centre which also served as a burial
ground for Cham monarchs from the 4th to the 13th century. In the afternoon, return and visit
the Hoi An ancient town with a leisurely walk along quiet houses, temples, markets and
handicraft workshops. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9: Hoi An - Hue (B,L,D)
In the morning, motorcycle to Da Nang (30km) for a visit to a stone-carving village and the
Cham Sculpture Museum. The rest of the morning is leisure on Non Nuoc Beach. In the
afternoon, onwards to Hue(110km) with a stop-over on the Hai Van Pass overlooking the
scenic Lang Co lagoon. The evening entertainment is a Hue folk show on the Perfume River.
Overnight in Hue.

Day 10: Hue (B,L,D)
Enjoy a full-day tour of Hueby coach. The morning sightseeing focuses on the Imperial
Citadel, built in 1804 on a site chosen in accordance with the principles of geomancy, and the
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Dong Ba Market, famous for its conical hats in Vietnam. Then overland to the tombs of King
Khai Dinh (ruled 1916 – 1925) and King Minh Mang (ruled 1820 – 1840) where the contrast
between Oriental and Occidental architectures is shown. Take a boat ride on the Perfume River
to Thien Mu Pagoda, surveying rural landscape and local activities at sunset. Overnight in Hue.

Day 11: Hue- Dong Hoi (B,L,D)
Motorcycle to Dong Ha (75km). Take a short rest for refreshment & refueling. Cross the
former demilitarized zone (DMZ) along the BenHaiRiver(1954 – 1975) where vestiges of
fierce battles can be seen including the ruins of the old Quang Tri Citadel, Dong Ha Town,
Hien Luong Bridge and the Vinh Moc Tunnels. Onwards to Dong Hoi (100km). The road
running along the coastal plains offers idyllic views of sand dunes, rice fields and villages.
Overnight in Dong Hoi.

Day 12: Dong Hoi - Phong Nha - Vinh (B,L,D)
Transfer to the Xuan Son ferry landing (50km) by motorcycle and take a boat ride on the Son
River to spectacular Phong Nha Cavern comprising Bi Ky Cave & Cung Dinh Cave. Steps lead
to superb TienSonCave(1km), the most magnificent limestone cave in Vietnam and just opened
in 2000. Onwards to Da Nhay Beach (50km) for refreshment. In the afternoon, onwards to
Vinh (150km) through the Ngang Pass. Overnight in Vinh.

Day 13: Vinh - Ninh Binh (B,L,D)
The morning highlight is a visit to President Ho Chi Minh’s birth home at Kim Lien Village
(15km) where farm houses made of bamboo and palm leaves over 100 years ago are restored.
Cuong Temple near Dien Chau with the legendary love story of Trong Thuy and My Chau is
also worth visiting. Onwards to Thanh Hoa (160km). Take a short rest for refreshment &
refueling in Thanh Hoa. In the afternoon, onwards to Ninh Binh (60km). Overnight in Ninh
Binh.

Day 14: Ninh Binh - Mai Chau (B,L,D)
Motorcycle to and explore Tam Coc (15km), known as Vietnam’s “inland Ha Long Bay”.
Then travel to Mai Chau (150km), a chain of villages, farms and huts spread out over a large
area at a height of 400m and inhabited by White Thai. The evening entertainment is a Thai folk
show. Overnight at a Thai village.

Day 15: Mai Chau - Hanoi (B,L,D)
Leave for Hoa Binh (70km) through the Cun Pass by motorcycle. Visit Muong hill tribe
villages in natural lakeside surroundings. Take a short rest for refreshment & refueling in Hoa
Binh. In the afternoon, onwards to Hanoi(75km). Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 16: Hanoi - Ha Long (B,L,D)
The morning city tour by coach features both cultural and historical highlights, comprising the
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One-Pillared Pagoda, the Ethnology Museum, the Temple of
Literature and a pedicab ride (1 hour) around the old quarters. In the afternoon, transfer to Ha
Long by coach (170km). Overnight in Ha Long.

Day 17: Ha Long - Hanoi (B,L,D)
Board a private boat for a cruise in Ha LongBay(5 hours), a World Heritage site recognized by
UNESCO in 1994. Visit some magical grottoes and relax in the best scenic beauty of Vietnam.
Lunch of fresh seafood is served on board. Return to HanoiHanoi.

Day 18: Departure from Hanoi (B)
Spend last minutes for downtown shopping (ceramics, silver-carvings, silk,...) or at leisure
before check-out. Transfer to the airport for departure.

TOUR PRICE: This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on your hotel choice,
number of people in your group and time of travel. Please contact us to customize this itinerary
and price to meet your needs and budget.

INCLUDING
- Motorcycle(s), all fuel;
- Tour guide/Translator;
- Standard hotel and/or homestay (sleeping bags, mosquito nets, sheets, pillows...are provided);
- Third party motorbike insurance;
- All food;
- All entrance fees, permits, tickets, boat trips, ferries, bamboo rafts, etc;
- Vietnamese tea and rice wine.

NOT INCLUDING

- Personal expenses, personal medical insurance;
- Drinks other than tea and local rice wine;
- Motorbiking protective pants, jacket, gloves, helmet, rain gear and other safety equipment at
favourable rental rate;
- Train or flight tickets;
- Breakfast on the departure day and dinner on the return day;
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- Accommodation in Hanoi;
- Tips

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