DAY 1: HA NOI TO MAI CHAU (170 KM - 5 HOURS RIDING)
Meet at your hotel in Ha Noi and set off towards the serene Mai Chau valley. Navigate through the bustling city traffic, rural countryside, and over the impressive Thung Khe mountain pass. Arrive in Mai Chau, home to the Thai Ethnic Minority group, and spend your evening in a traditional stilt house enjoying local cuisine.
DAY 2: MAI CHAU TO NINH BINH (150 KM - 5 HOURS RIDING)
After a village breakfast, ride through remote country roads and visit cultural sites like the Spiritual Fish Springs, Fairy Caves, and the historic Ho Dynasty Citadel. Arrive in Ninh Binh, known as the 'Ha Long Bay on Land,'' to relax and overnight.
DAY 3: NINH BINH EXPLORATION (90 KM - 2 HOURS RIDING)
Start the day with a boat trip through the stunning Tam Coc-Bich Dong area, followed by a visit to Cuc Phuong National Park to see rare wildlife. Continue to Bai Dinh Temple, one of the largest in Vietnam, before overnighting in Thanh Hoa.
DAY 4: THANH HOA TO VINH (224 KM - 7 HOURS RIDING)
Ride along the Ma River to the Ho Chi Minh Trail, experiencing the beauty of rural Vietnam and its historic pathways. Visit Sen Village, the birthplace of Ho Chi Minh, before ending the day in Vinh.
DAY 5: VINH TO KY ANH (150 KM - 5 HOURS RIDING)
Depart Vinh and continue south on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, visiting notable sites like the Dong Loc Three-Way Crossroads and Huong Tich Pagoda. Overnight in Ky Anh.
DAY 6: KY ANH TO PHONG NHA (180 KM - 6 HOURS RIDING)
Travel through beautiful backroads to Ngang Pass and learn about local industries such as shrimp farming and salt production. Arrive in Phong Nha, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore its breathtaking caves.
DAY 7: EXPLORE PHONG NHA
Enjoy a rest day in Phong Nha National Park. Visit the Paradise Cave, Phong Nha Cave, and the adventurous Dark Cave.
DAY 8: PHONG NHA TO KHE SANH (210 KM - 6 HOURS RIDING)
Embark on a scenic ride through the national park and along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, visiting historical war sites. Overnight in Khe Sanh.
DAY 9: KHE SANH TO HUE (190 KM - 6 HOURS RIDING)
Explore Khe Sanh's Combat Base and related historical sites before riding to Hue. Visit the DMZ, Hien Luong Bridge, and Vinh Moc Tunnels, then continue to Hue for the night.
DAY 10: HUE TO HOI AN (OR DA NANG) (175 KM - 5 HOURS RIDING)
Ride from Hue to Hoi An, stopping at picturesque spots like Lang Co Peninsula, Elephant Springs, and Hai Van Pass. Explore Marble Mountain and Tra Que Vegetable Village before concluding your tour in Hoi An.
CONCLUSION:
This 10-day journey offers motorcyclists an exceptional mix of adventure, culture, and history, traversing North to Central Vietnam. Each day unveils discoveries and enriches your travel experience with breathtaking views and deep cultural engagements.
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