Description

[ History, Hồ Chí Minh trail, UNESCO natural wonder ]

*Start from Huế or Đồng Hới*

+The 1^st day: Heading up to the Quãng Trị province where the DMZ belongs, we will stop at Hương Điền cemetary_one of the biggest ones in Huế to pay respects to the soliders who fought and died during the war, arriving Quãng Trị town we will visit some relics of Quãng Trị battle field during 81 days and nights between the North and south Vietnam. Long Hưng Church Horibble highway 1 and ride along the beautiful coast road crossing Viet mouth then Tùng mouth with small fishing villages, salt and shrimp farms. Next we will explore Vịnh Mốc tunnel, well-known as the village underground the land with 3 levels: 12, 15, 23 metter deepth with a total length of 1701 metters, then we will travel to Bến Hải river banks and Hiền Lương bridge where Vietnam was devided by the Geneva Convention on May 20^th 1954 _ Demilitarized Zone. Having lunch at Mieu base after we will ride up the eastern Hồ Chí Minh trail with 20 km to Highway 9 and up to the Khe Sanh combat base. Overnight is Khe Sanh.

+The 2^nd one: After visiting Khe Sanh base, Tà Cơn airport and Highway 9 museum, the whole of this day you will travel about 240 km on the western Hồ Chí Minh trail and discover how is amazing. The trail has many beautiful landscapes, rain forest, the spectacular scenary. From the top of mountains you will visit and see two minorities: Pacô and Vân Kiều living along the trail. We will stay overnight at Sơn Trạch village next to Phong Nha Kẻ Bàng national park.

+The 3^rd day: In the morning we will have about 30 minutes on the boat on Son river to explore the water cave, returning back the hotel checking out then keep on the bike to visit Paradise cave_one of the biggest ones in the world with 31,4 km length and 100 metter height, visit Tam Co cave then stop at km0 of western Hồ Chí Minh trail before driving along the eastern Hồ Chí Minh trail to Đồng Hới town where you could catch the train or bus to the North.

+Start time 1^st day: 8:00 am.

+Finish time 3^rd day: 4:00 pm.

+Price: 75$/pax/day ( including: tickets, 2 nights hotel, helmet, raincoat, English speaking guide )

+Self ride: If you are interesting in driving and know how to ride we will arrange the bike then you will ride following the guide.

+We are happy to meet you in person to discuss or answer some questions you may have about the tour