Tour Cost
We Ride Vietnam tours has an 12 day package available beginning in Hanoi and ending in Hoi An or 13 days with some extra exploring of the trail and ending in Hoi An Exploring this wonderful country’s scenery and learning about the war history visiting villages and sampling the food.
Join us for an adventure of a lifetime, All prices are all-inclusive.
| Days on tour | Honda CRF 300cc |
|---|---|
| 12 days 12 nights | US$ 3,600 |
Tour Groups are from 8 riders up, All prices are per person all inclusive, twin share and are in US Dollars$
A deposit of $500.00 per person is required to secure your booking, final payment in full must be made before tour departure.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi to Pu Luong Depart from Hanoi in the morning, riding through lush Vietnamese countryside. Enjoy a scenic lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Arrive in Pu Luong by late afternoon, explore the nature reserve, have dinner, and stay overnight at a local homestay or guesthouse.
Day 2: Pu Luong to Xam Neua Leave Pu Luong after breakfast, riding through picturesque landscapes and crossing into Laos. Stop for lunch at a local eatery. Arrive in Xam Neua by late afternoon, explore the town, have dinner, and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 3: Xam Neua to Phonsavan Depart Xam Neua in the morning, traveling through stunning mountain scenery. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant en route. Arrive in Phonsavan by late afternoon, explore the Plain of Jars, have dinner, and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 4: Phonsavan to Vieng Thong Leave Phonsavan after breakfast, riding through beautiful rural landscapes. Stop for lunch at a local eatery. Arrive in Vieng Thong by late afternoon, explore the town, have dinner, and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 5: Vieng Thong to Villabury Depart Vieng Thong in the morning, traveling through scenic mountain roads. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Arrive in Villabury by late afternoon, explore the town, have dinner, and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 6: Villabury to Xepon Leave Villabury after breakfast, riding through picturesque countryside and small villages. Stop for lunch at a local eatery. Arrive in Xepon by late afternoon, explore the area, have dinner, and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 7: Xepon to Ta Oi Depart Xepon in the morning, traveling through remote mountain paths. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant en route. Arrive in Ta Oi by late afternoon, explore the village, have dinner, and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 8: Ta Oi to Mouang Nong Leave Ta Oi after breakfast, riding through challenging off-road trails. Stop for lunch at a local eatery. Arrive in Mouang Nong by late afternoon, explore the village, have dinner, and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 9: Mouang Nong to Sekong Depart Mouang Nong in the morning, traveling through beautiful mountain landscapes. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Arrive in Sekong by late afternoon, explore the town, have dinner, and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 10: Sekong to Dak Glei Leave Sekong after breakfast, riding through scenic mountain roads and crossing back into Vietnam. Stop for lunch at a local eatery. Arrive in Dak Glei by late afternoon, explore the town, have dinner, and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 11: Dak Glei to Hoi An Depart Dak Glei in the morning, traveling through beautiful rural landscapes and small villages. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Arrive in Hoi An by late afternoon, explore the historic town, have dinner, and stay overnight at a hotel.
Day 12: Explore Hoi An Spend the day exploring Hoi An’s historic sites, vibrant markets, and beautiful beaches. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and have a farewell dinner in the evening. Stay overnight at a hotel.
Highlights
- Experience the adventure of traveling through Vietnam and Laos on a motorbike.
- Explore the lush landscapes and ethnic minority villages of Pu Luong.
- Discover the historic town of Xam Neua and the Plain of Jars in Phonsavan.
- Ride through stunning mountain scenery and remote paths.
- Visit picturesque countryside, small villages, and local markets.
- Cross borders and experience the cultural diversity of Vietnam and Laos.
- Explore historic sites, vibrant markets, and beautiful beaches in Hoi An.
- Enjoy traditional meals and stay at local homestays and guesthouses, immersing yourself in the local culture.
What's Included
- Motorbike Honda CRF250L or Honda XR150
- English Speaking Guide
- All meals, water and soft drinks on tour
- All drink: water, coffee, soft drink
- Accommodation in Local home-stays and hotel – twin share
- Petrol, oil and mechanic on tour
- Riding gear: HJC open face helmets
- Rain Pants and rain poncho
- Spacious saddle bags & Waterproof bags to pack clothes in
- Western standard armored motorcycle jacket and riding pants
- Bungee cords and tie downs
- Permits, tolls and entrance fees
- Free map, souvenir T-shirt
- Support vehicle ( Toyota Hilux 4×4)
- Laos tour guide and police
- Laos visa
- Personal expenses
- Beer and alcohol on tour
- Personal health insurance
- Damage to the motorbikes
Please visit our FAQ page to learn more about what to expect on tour, documents required to ride and what to bring on tour.
Contact us if you have any questions.
Please contact us with any special request or needs, we cater to clients with dietary restrictions. We cater to Vegetarians, Vegans, people with food allergies or religious restrictions please let us know.
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FAQ
Is the Ho Chi Minh Trail Laos tour suitable for beginner riders?
This is one of our more demanding routes — a mix of sealed road and rutted, hard-packed dirt tracks through remote sections of Laos and central Vietnam, and we’d recommend it for riders with prior off-road or long-distance experience rather than first-timers. If you’re newer to riding, our Ha Giang or Northwest Vietnam tours are a gentler introduction before tackling a cross-border route like this one.
Do I need a visa to cross into Laos?
Yes, and it’s already taken care of — your Laos visa, Laos tour guide, and Laos police escort are all included in the tour price, along with all permits, tolls, and entrance fees along the route.
What’s the minimum group size for this tour?
This particular route runs for groups of 8 riders or more, which is larger than our typical 2-to-15-rider tours. If you’re traveling solo or in a smaller group, get in touch and we can either slot you into an upcoming departure with other riders or discuss a private custom itinerary along a similar route.
What bikes are used on this route?
We run this tour on the Honda CRF250L and Honda XR150, both well suited to the mixed on- and off-road conditions between Hanoi and Hoi An. A support mechanic follows the group as sweeper, and a Toyota Hilux 4×4 support vehicle travels with you for the full 2,800km.
Is this the actual historic Ho Chi Minh Trail?
The route follows the trail through Laos toward the Plain of Jars before crossing back into Vietnam near the old DMZ, passing through towns and villages still shaped by the war — including stops where you’ll see houses built using old bomb casings as structural supports. It’s as close as a guided motorbike tour gets to riding the original supply route.
What’s included, and what isn’t?
All-inclusive means your bike, fuel, English-speaking guide, meals, accommodation (a mix of homestays and hotels, twin share), riding gear, and the support vehicle and Laos logistics described above. Not included: personal expenses, alcohol, and personal health/travel insurance, which you’ll need to arrange yourself before departure.
Can the tour be extended beyond 12 days?
Yes — we also run a 13-day version of this route with extra time exploring sites along the trail before finishing in Hoi An. Contact us directly for that itinerary and pricing, since it’s arranged as a custom variation rather than a fixed package.
How much is the deposit, and when is the balance due?
A deposit of US$500 per person secures your spot, with the remaining balance due in full before the tour departs.