LURING HOI AN LOOP MOTORBIKE TOUR VIA DA LAT, NHA TRANG

Time to hit the road again!  We leave Hoi An in the morning and head to My Son, a world heritage site that is the Cham version of Angkor Wat. Most of the temples are dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva, considered by the Cham as the founder and protector of their dynasties. From My Son, we will continue along the highway, busy at first, until the road shifts and becomes smaller, although paved.

Then the drive becomes challenging, but a lot of fun and progress is far slower. We will continue riding along the river, but the road itself, new and not very busy, climbs up along a very steep valley with the river rushing below. The river below is dotted with unique rock formations and there are waterfalls along the way. Lunch will be in Dong Phu. Leaving Dong Phu, eventually, we will come to the town of Kham Duc or Phuoc Son. Overnight in Kham Duc.

Summary

Distance: 200 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Kham Duc
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast in local restaurant we continue riding north on Highway 14 today on a bit of a bumpy section of the road to Kon Tum. Today is really a day to visit different minority villages. We will ride over Lo Xo Pass, making lots of stops along the way to meet De and Trieng minorities, who live along the Dak Po Ko river. Along the river are many amazing hanging bridges, built by the local people to cross to the opposite shore.  Lunch will be in Tan Canh, and we can visit a village of Se Dang, before driving on to Kon Tum.

Along the way, we also pass one of the key towns and battle sites of the Vietnam War – Dak To and outpost Charlie. In Kon Tum we can visit the Catholic church and the orphanage, based behind the Catholic Church in town and run by a group of French nuns. If time permits, you can also visit a beautiful Bahnar village near town. Overnight in Kon Tum.

Summary
Distance: 190 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Kon Tum
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The new Ho Chi Minh Highway was built on the old trail, but from Kon Tum to Daklak, the historic HCM trail (Highway 14C), runs parallel to Highway 14 linking Kon Tum, Pleiku, and Buon Me Thuot. We will continue riding Highway 14 today, finding that traffic is busier than usual. Lunch will be in Pleiku.  From here, we ride along the Tun River and up over a pass.

Along the way are coffee plantations and the stilt houses of the Central Highland’s largest ethnic group, the Gia Rai. Eventually, we will cross the Nha Rong pass down into Buon Me Thuot, the provincial capital of Dac Lac Province, and the site of the last battle of the Vietnam war in March 1975. At night we can stop by the beer parlors or sample the local coffee grown in the region.  It is far and away the best coffee in Vietnam and worth bringing home. Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.

Summary
Distance: 240 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Buon Ma Thuot
Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we take a motor ride to Lak Lake on Rte. 27, a small paved road with poor surfacing and quite busy.  Here we can have a break for refreshment and troll around the by the lake. There are said to be about 31 different ethnic groups in Dac Lac, each with their own traditional dress and customs.  Some of the villages are known for elephant hunting and taming, some for weaving and other arts.

After lunch in Lak Lake, we continue on to Da Lat.  The road is narrow, winding, but not busy.  We have three passes to cross – Krong No, Chuoi,  and Phu Son. The drive itself is quite beautiful and lined with dense forests.  Late in the afternoon, we will arrive in the hill town of Da Lat. Overnight in Dalat.

Summary
Distance: 200 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Lat
Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dalat is known as “The City of Love” and is a favorite holiday resort for Vietnamese as well as the French. With evergreen forests, waterfalls, beautiful lakes, the country’s best flower gardens, and delicious fresh produce, Dalat has always provided a welcome respite from the heat of the lowlands.  We can spend the day visiting the highlights of Dalat – its gardens, cathedral, waterfalls, market, Valley of Love, convent, university and key pagodas. Overnight in Da Lat.

Summary
Accommodation: Hotel in Dalat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We leave the romantic city of Dalat, or ‘Le Petite Paris’ for Nha Trang, after visiting the highlights of the city like the Crazy House, Flower Market and Dragon Pagoda. We’ll head for the countryside to explore the rural life of the farmers who cultivate goods on their lands such as flowers, coffee, tea, mushrooms, vegetables ….

Enjoy and have some great shots of the picturesque scenery of Bidoup mountain and national park. Visit other ethnic minority groups who live on the edge of the Central Highlands before arriving in Nha Trang around 5 pm. Take you to the hotel where you want to stay and finish our tour. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Summary
Distance: 150 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In this morning, after having breakfast at hotel you’ll jump on your bikes again to keep following the coast to ride to Ninh Hoa with the White Sand – Doc Let that is known as the most beautiful beach in Khanh Hoa province with palm & coconut trees shadowing on the beach-side. You’ll stop by here to take a rest & discover the daily life of the locals (fishermen). Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we’ll keep riding via Dai Lanh beach to get to Quy Nhon. Upon getting to Quy Nhon, you’ll be taken to visit the most famous travel sites with Ghenh Rang, Queen, Egg Beaches, Han Mac Tu Hill…. Overnight in Quy Nhon.

Summary
Distance: 230 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Quy Nhon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After having breakfast at hotel, we’ll keep riding our bikes along the beautiful coast to Hoi An. On the way, we’ll stop by to visit & relax at Sa Huynh beach known as the most beautiful beach in between Quy Nhon & Quang Ngai.

After having lunch at a local restaurant, we’ll keep rolling via Quang Ngai to Tam Ky city then Hoi An ancient town.

Summary
Distance: 250 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An (Your own account)
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch.

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