Ho Chi Minh Trail & Khe San (9am - 5pm)
Hoi An to Hue or Hue to Hoi An (2 nights / 3 days)
Turn your trip from Hoi An to Hue into an unforgettable journey.
Day 1: Hoi An to Prao
We drive to the remote mountain village of Prao, stopping at historic Cham towers and monuments from the French Indochina war along the way. After refreshments, we ascend into the highlands through Co Tu minority towns, stop for a picnic lunch and swim in the idyylic mountain streams. We dine at a top local restaurant - a great experience by itself.
(Accommodation: Guesthouse)
(Meals: Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2: Prao to A Luoi, Khe San / Lao Bao
Day two starts early with breakfast before embarking on a new section of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. We ride through pristine rainforest along the Lao border and over spectacular mountain passes, then stop for picnic lunch in a spectacular mountain waterfall, where you can cool off with a swim. Following this we travel through the A Shau Valley, a famous American War battleground and arrive in A Luoi. We explore the surrounds of A Luoi, interacting with the local community before having a local dinner.
After lunch we leave A Luoi, and follow the Ho Chi Minh Trail to Khe San. Visit the Khe San combat base and memorial and museum, before heading on to the border town Lao Bao. We enjoy traditional Laotian food for dinner.
(Accommodation: Hotel)
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Lao Bao to Hue
Driving along Highway 9, we pass famous American war sites like the Rock Pile and Camp Carol, before stopping in Quang Tri Town and visiting the citadel. After lunch we drive along the coastline and arrive in Hue late afternoon, where we finish our tour.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch) |
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