5 days Hoi An to Dalat

Hoi An
Pick up from your hotel in Hoi An at 8.30am
We then head into the mountains to visit the beautiful world heritage Champa temples of My Son (pronounced "Me soon"). On the way we pass through beautiful rice fields and local farms. After we have walked around My Son we will drive through many scenic rice fields and put the bike onto a local ferry. We then visit a village famous for making rice paper and learn how it's done. On the road to Thanh Me we will see many farms including pinapple plantations. Thanh Me was an important and strategic town during the American war. We also visit a Ktu minority village and beautiful waterfall

Day 2

Today we continue driving along the scenic Ho Chi Minh road near the boarder of Laos.

We visit Dak Ga waterfall and the Co minority people. The Ho Chi Minh road leads us over the Lo Xo overpass and offer amazing views. Today we also visit another minority village - the Trieng people at Dak Glei. We can learn about how the Trieng people make their houses and experience the difference between the many minority people.

Onwards to Kon Tum, we visit the war memorial and coffee plantations.

Day 3

Travel through the central highlands to Buon Ma Thout today. We visit pepper farms and if we are lucky will meet and help locals harvesting the pepper. Today we ride past many rivers and lakes including Lake Bien Ho. Stop at Giarai village to meet the Giarai minority people. 

Today's drive will pass many mountains and jungle with lots of opportunities for beautiful photos!

On the way to Buon Ma Thuot we can also stop in Ede villages to see how they live.

Day 4

In the morning we will visit Dray Sap waterfall. We then head towards Lak Lake and stay in a homestay village on the edge of the lake. We also visit a villa built by the last king of Vietnam.

In the village you can meet local people, walk through the rice fields

Day 5

In the morning, if you like you can enjoy an Elephant ride around Lak Lake before starting our drive into the mountains

. We can stop to see floating houses on a man made lake, Elephant falls and silk factories. Dalat is the centre of flowers and farming in the central highlands! a beautiful place to spend a few days!

Remember- all tours can be changed to suit you and your schedule!

includes:

English speaking tour guide

Hotels

$75 /person/day 

3 or 4 days Hoi An to Quang Ngai

Hoi An/Da Nang -> Kham Duc

Day 1
Pick up from your hotel in Hoi An at 8.30am
We then head into the mountains to visit the beautiful world heritage Champa temples of My Son (pronounced "Me soon"). On the way we pass through beautiful rice fields and local farms. After we have walked around My Son we will drive through many scenic rice fields and put the bike onto a local ferry. We then visit a village famous for making rice paper and learn how it's done. On the road to Thanh Me we will see many farms including pinapple plantations. Thanh Me was an important and strategic town during the American war. We also visit a Ktu minority village and beautiful waterfall

Day 2
Today we continue driving along the scenic Ho Chi Minh road near the boarder of Laos.
We visit Dak Ga waterfall and the Co minority people. The Ho Chi Minh road leads us over the Lo Xo overpass and offer amazing views. Today we also visit another minority village - the Trieng people at Dak Glei. We can learn about how the Trieng people make their houses and experience the difference between the many minority people.
Onwards to Kon Tum, we visit the war memorial and coffee plantations.

Day 3
Today we head to the coast along highway 24  . On the road we will visit national parks and jungle areas traveling along small roads to violac national park. Today we will learn about the Hre minority people and spend time walking through the village and speaking with local people.
Quang Ngai has beautiful beaches with haven't been discovered by tourists!

Day 4 
Visit My Lai village and learn about the history and effects of the war on local people.
We an also visit many more beaches and relax today!
From Quang Ngai it is possible to get a train or tourist bus onto your next destination

$75 per day per person
Tour includes
English speaking guide
hotels

Not included
Meals
Entrance fees

5 day tour - Hoi An to Phong Nha Cave

Hoi An -> Prao -> Khe Sanh -> Vinh Moc Tunnel -> Phong Nha

Day one
Hoi an -> Prao
Pick up from your hotel in Hoi An at 8.30am
We then head into the mountains to visit the beautiful world heritage Champa temples of My Son (pronounced "Me soon"). On the way we pass through beautiful rice fields and local farms. After we have walked around My Son we will load the bike onto the local ferry to visit the scenic Ngam Doi waterfall.
We continue towards Prao, visiting tea plantations, a Ktu minority village and learn about silk weaving.

Day 2
Today we continue along the Ho Chi Minh Road very close to the border with Laos. This mountainous road has breathtaking views and scenery. On the road today we can stop to see pinapple plantations, Paco minority villages and learn about the American war. We will also stop to stretch our legs and enjoy short treks into the jungle along the Ho Chi Minh trail. This road has many reminders of the American War.
We arrive at the DMZ in the afternoon and stay in Khe Sanh for the night.

Day 3
In the morning we visit Tacon Airport - An American airforce base in the DMZ.
We then travel on highway 9 along the DMZ towards the Vinh Moc tunnels, where an entire village moved underground to avoid bombing during the war. On the road we can stop to visit rubber plantations, tea farms, and the Ben Hai River (the original border of the North and South of Vietnam. Tonight we stay at Cua Tung beach

Day 4

Today we travel along the Eastern Hồ Chí Minh road to the Phong Nha caves. We stop to visit a beautiful lake and can see rice fields and local farms as well as stop to talk to local people and if we're lucky we might even get invited home for coffee!
Stay the night near to the phong Nha caves.

Day 5
In the morning we visit the world heritage Phong Nha caves by boat. These giant caves are filled with stalactites.

At Tien Son cave we can climb 580 steps to enjoy the view over beautiful valleys.

After we have explored the caves return to Dong Hoi city. Visitors can choose to stay here, or easily get a train to Hanoi.

Remember, we can always change the tours to suit your travel plans and available time. add extra days for a more relaxed trip with more stops or treks. Or, if you are short on time we can do the trip a little quicker.

Tour includes
English speaking Tour guide
All hotels

Not included
Entrance fees
Meals - Uyen will show you local quality restaurants for all meals

$75 per person per day

An afternoon in Da Nang

Photo and story by Lucy - Happy easyrider customer!

I spent an awesome afternoon with Uyen exploring the surrounds of Da Nang,

We explored Marble mountains.
Mr Uyen has lots of interesting stories to tell, from buddist folk tales explaining the statues and caves, to the history of the caves use as military hospitals to interesting anitdotes about the multitude of hotels springing up throughout Danang.

Marble mountain has recently installed a lift, so it is a good climb (and some good exercise) if you choose the stairs..... Or accessible by lift if the stairs are too much. Lots of caves, statues and pagodas to see, as well as a great view of the beach!

Then we went off the the lady buddha on the other side of town.
via a nice little fishing community on the outskirts of DaNang. I still think these round boats look super hard to row..... but Uyen claims to have been a fisherman in the past, and that they are easy to row!

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As you can see, the scenery it stunning! It is well worth a day trip up for Hoi An, or an extra few hours on the way to the airport! Uyen will happily start or end your day in Hoi An, no doubt stopping for lots of photos and meeting locals on the way! (I didn't take this option as I was staying the night in DaNang).

Uyen will stop for as many photos as you like, and will coax you out from behind the camera to get some photos of you enjoying your holiday!

Give Uyen a call, and enjoy!!!
Lucy

2 day tour - Hoi An to Hue

Hoi-An - Prao - Hue

Day 1
Hoi an -> Prao
Pick up from your hotel in Hoi An at 8.30am
We then head into the mountains to visit the beautiful world heritage Champa temples of My Son (pronounced "Me soon"). On the way we pass through beautiful rice fields and local farms. After we have walked around My Son we will load the bike onto the local ferry to visit the scenic Ngam Doi waterfall.

We continue towards Prao, visiting tea plantations, a Ktu minority village and learn about silk weaving.

 We then join the Ho Chi Mihn Road to Prao.

Day 2
Today we continue along the Ho Chi Minh Road very close to the border with Laos. This mountainous road has breathtaking views and scenery. On the road today we can stop to see pinapple plantations, Paco minority villages and learn about the American war. We will also stop to stretch our legs and enjoy short treks into the jungle along the Ho Chi Minh trail.

Next we leave the Ho Chi Minh trail and drive over the Ma Oi pass, visiting rubber plantations, pepper farms and have a swim at the hot springs. We arrive at Hue late in the afternoon on the second day.

This tour can also start in Da Nang or Huế.

Tour includes:
English speaking guide
Hotel in Prao


Not included
Meals - Uyen will take you to local restaurants and eat with you, however meals must be paid for separately.
Entrance fees to sites

$60 per day per person

Testimonials 1

Some of the Testimonials from our guest book....
6.12.2013
Thank you Mr Uyen!
I had such a great day with you seeing the real Vietnam! This has definitely been one of my favourite parts of my whole trip in South East Asia. The waterfall and mountains are so beautiful, I hope I can come back to Vietnam soon and spend more time on your bike on the Ho Chi Mihn Trail.
This has been such a wonderful and unique way to experience the true Vietnam culture. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories and photographs, I will cherish them forever. Thank you! Andrea - Toronto Canada

Hi Everyone!
Mr Uyen approached me on the streets of Hoi An and asked if I would be interested in taking a tour on his bike. He made such a good impression and my judgement was correct!
I have spent the day on the back of his bike exploring the backroads around Da Nang. The local knowlesge he pocesses is invaluable to a traveler like me. I am 60 years old and he did not push my capabilities.
Thank you Mr Uyen for a great experience!
I highly reccomend you trying the adventure!
Max Grover
Port Townsend, WA, USA

19.11.2011 - 21.11.2011
Hoi An to Quong Ngan
If you are asking yourself how you could experience the real Vietam far away from the tourists - here is the answer: Easy Rider!
It may be hard in the beginning to trust a stranger, but take this chance, don't think too much and just go for it! Do it!!!!
You will not regret it! Mr Uyen is a great driver, full of humor and extremely knowledgable. Mr Uyen and Mr Thai have taken great care of us.
We felt very safe. The landscape we saw, the people we met, the hundred things we've experienced - It was absolutely amazing and breathtaking!

Thank you so much Mr Uyen and Mr Thai for showing us the real Vietnam! We will never forget you and your funny stories!
Mirjana and Lydia from Switzerland