Travel the Ho Chi Minh Trail

Hue

2 Days

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This is a one way tour of 2 days on the “Golden Loop” to Hue.

Taking in Marble Mountain, Hai Van Pass, stunning mountain country, and a tomb of the kings finally arriving in the Imperial city of HUE.

Whether you want to do this tour by easyrider motorbike, a fun trip in a vintage war era Jeep or the comfort of an air-conditioned car we can accommodate any option. Our aim is to meet the needs of all visitors to central Vietnam.

If you want to see more of what this country has to offer then Explore My Vietnam would love to show you more than just the familiar tourist stops.

Join us for a truly memorable experience with experienced English speaking guides where your comfort, safety and enjoyment is our prime concern.

Choose your preferred transport: We have air-conditioned cars, exciting vintage Jeeps or easy rider motorbikes for the adventurous. You can choose one vehicle type or more than one to please everyone in your group.

Safety First: Comfort and safety is our number one concern. We know that our roads are busy and may seem a bit chaotic for most visitors. Our drivers are trained to drive safely and use interesting scenic roads not just the fastest way to get there.

What the tour price includes: Our price includes: All meals, coffee stops, cold water and soft drinks, Hotel accommodation (good quality hotels) and entrance fees. There are no surprises with extra costs. What's not included: only your alcoholic drinks.
Local food and coffee stops: Our mission is to give you a fantastic and memorable experience. We choose all our food and coffee stops carefully with quality local food, great Vietnamese coffee, hygiene, bathrooms and your enjoyment in mind.

Day 1 – Hoi An to P’rao.Day 1 – Hoi An to P’rao.

1. Pickup At Your Hotel: We will meet you at your hotel to begin our day.

2. First stop at Marble Mountain

Our first stop is Marble Mountain where you are free to explore the many wonders of the mountain. Usually most guests take about 90 minutes, but feel free to take more or less time. You can climb the more than 150 steps (or take the elevator) that lead to the summit of Thuy Son (water mountain), you will be treated to incredible views of natural landscapes and access to the grottoes of Huyen Khong and Tang Chon, as well as the Tam Thai pagoda, built in 1825. These ancient religious monuments showcase the region’s timeless tradition of stone and marble carving. You can come down from the mountain via the handmade staircase or the elevator. The sculptured caves are truly breathtaking.
11.30: Start our climb of Majestic Hai Van Pass

When you are ready, we leave Marble Mountains and head to the Hai Van Pass. The 21-km-long Hai Van Pass rises up to 1,600 feet high in places and is known as one of the best coastal roads in the world. The name, Hai Van is Vietnamese for Ocean Cloud, a reference to the great mists which rise from the sea. The pass was once the natural boundary between Vietnam and the kingdom of Champa. At the top there is a number of lookout points with wonderful views to the mountains and sea beyond. When the Hai Van tunnel, was built in 2005, it cut travel times through the mountains by more than an hour but also turned the Hai Van Pass into a beautifully quiet scenic route. Our stop for coffee looking out to sea is both memorable and relaxing, you will be very happy with this photo stop.
13.00: Time for a delicious noodle lunch!

After descending the Pass we will stop for a Noodle lunch, Vietnam is famous for its love of noodles. Our lunch stop is a delicious example of noodles at their best. After lunch we travel through the hill country, passing close to the famous Bana Hills heading for our evening stop in the mountain town of P’rao.
14.30: Time to relax and swim at the Waterfall

Before we arrive at Prao you can enjoy a relaxing stop at a cool mountain stream waterfall for a swim, relax or take some photos of the mountainous country of Bana Hills.
16.15: Visit a Tea Plantation

As we continue our journey to Prao we can stop at a Tea Plantation so you can see how tea is grown, harvested and dried.

17.30: Arrive at P’rao Hotel

About 17.30 we arrive at our hotel in Prao, where you can rest and freshen up before a walk through the town and then dinner at the hotel.

Day 2-P’rao to Hue

7.30am: We start the day with breakfast at the hotelAfter breakfast at about 8.00am we set of for our day 2 adventures on the Ho Chi Minh trail. Travelling up the trail on QL14 we will stop at an invigorating waterfall about 9.15am for a cool drink, some photos and a swim if you like.

11.30: Arrive at the town of A Luoi

From Prao, the Ho Chi Minh trail follows a series of rivers along steep valleys. Eventually, we leave the valleys and head up, up, and further up the mountain. The road is a series of looping switchbacks which curve around the contours until we reach the top and then cruise along the highest ridge. It’s an extraordinary ride or drive and the views over the jungle canopy are stunning. The best thing about the 100km’s from Prao to A Luoi (made famous as Hamburger Hill during the war) is the sparsity other vehicles which makes for a very relaxing trip stopping for photos whenever you like. We will enjoy lunch here.
12.15: Head East To Hue

After lunch in A Luoi we take a right turn and head east to Hue on highway 49. we meanders down the mountain pass through a landscape of spice and fruit trees including cinnamon, lemongrass, pineapple, mango, cashew, jack fruit. This lush, peaceful valley is where the emperors of the Imperial Nguyen Dynasty were laid to rest, in elaborate tombs along the river banks.
15.00: Visit The Kings Tombs

We will stop at one of the most impressive of “The Kings Tombs” at the tomb of Khai dinh. You can explore the magnificent grounds and building of this estate, after about an hour we cross the Perfume River for our run into the imperial city of Hue.
17.00: We arrive at your hotel to complete our journey.

Entrance Fees, food, local English speaking guide, cold towels, É water (welcome drink)

Drinks ordered by guests.

Car: $169 cost per person (min 2 pax)
Jeep: $190 cost per person (min 2 pax)
Easyrider: $150 per person

We offer a generous 50% discount for every passenger after the first 2 when travelling by CAR or JEEP.

Prices quoted are for the full 2 days tour.

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Overview

This is a one way tour of 2 days on the “Golden Loop” to Hue.

Taking in Marble Mountain, Hai Van Pass, stunning mountain country, and a tomb of the kings finally arriving in the Imperial city of HUE.

If you want to see more of what this country has to offer then Explore My Vietnam would love to show you more than just the familiar tourist stops.

Join us for a truly memorable experience with experienced English speaking guides where your comfort, safety and enjoyment is our prime concern.

Choose your preferred transport: We have air-conditioned cars, exciting vintage Jeeps or easy rider motorbikes for the adventurous. You can choose one vehicle type or more than one to please everyone in your group.

Safety First: Comfort and safety is our number one concern. We know that our roads are busy and may seem a bit chaotic for most visitors. Our drivers are trained to drive safely and use interesting scenic roads not just the fastest way to get there.

What the tour price includes: Our price includes: All meals, coffee stops, cold water and soft drinks, Hotel accommodation (good quality hotels) and entrance fees. There are no surprises with extra costs. What's not included: only your alcoholic drinks.
Local food and coffee stops: Our mission is to give you a fantastic and memorable experience. We choose all our food and coffee stops carefully with quality local food, great Vietnamese coffee, hygiene, bathrooms and your enjoyment in mind.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Hoi An to P’rao.Day 1 – Hoi An to P’rao.

1. Pickup At Your Hotel: We will meet you at your hotel to begin our day.

2. First stop at Marble Mountain

Our first stop is Marble Mountain where you are free to explore the many wonders of the mountain. Usually most guests take about 90 minutes, but feel free to take more or less time. You can climb the more than 150 steps (or take the elevator) that lead to the summit of Thuy Son (water mountain), you will be treated to incredible views of natural landscapes and access to the grottoes of Huyen Khong and Tang Chon, as well as the Tam Thai pagoda, built in 1825. These ancient religious monuments showcase the region’s timeless tradition of stone and marble carving. You can come down from the mountain via the handmade staircase or the elevator. The sculptured caves are truly breathtaking.
11.30: Start our climb of Majestic Hai Van Pass

When you are ready, we leave Marble Mountains and head to the Hai Van Pass. The 21-km-long Hai Van Pass rises up to 1,600 feet high in places and is known as one of the best coastal roads in the world. The name, Hai Van is Vietnamese for Ocean Cloud, a reference to the great mists which rise from the sea. The pass was once the natural boundary between Vietnam and the kingdom of Champa. At the top there is a number of lookout points with wonderful views to the mountains and sea beyond. When the Hai Van tunnel, was built in 2005, it cut travel times through the mountains by more than an hour but also turned the Hai Van Pass into a beautifully quiet scenic route. Our stop for coffee looking out to sea is both memorable and relaxing, you will be very happy with this photo stop.
13.00: Time for a delicious noodle lunch!

After descending the Pass we will stop for a Noodle lunch, Vietnam is famous for its love of noodles. Our lunch stop is a delicious example of noodles at their best. After lunch we travel through the hill country, passing close to the famous Bana Hills heading for our evening stop in the mountain town of P’rao.
14.30: Time to relax and swim at the Waterfall

Before we arrive at Prao you can enjoy a relaxing stop at a cool mountain stream waterfall for a swim, relax or take some photos of the mountainous country of Bana Hills.
16.15: Visit a Tea Plantation

As we continue our journey to Prao we can stop at a Tea Plantation so you can see how tea is grown, harvested and dried.

17.30: Arrive at P’rao Hotel

About 17.30 we arrive at our hotel in Prao, where you can rest and freshen up before a walk through the town and then dinner at the hotel.

Day 2-P’rao to Hue

7.30am: We start the day with breakfast at the hotelAfter breakfast at about 8.00am we set of for our day 2 adventures on the Ho Chi Minh trail. Travelling up the trail on QL14 we will stop at an invigorating waterfall about 9.15am for a cool drink, some photos and a swim if you like.

11.30: Arrive at the town of A Luoi

From Prao, the Ho Chi Minh trail follows a series of rivers along steep valleys. Eventually, we leave the valleys and head up, up, and further up the mountain. The road is a series of looping switchbacks which curve around the contours until we reach the top and then cruise along the highest ridge. It’s an extraordinary ride or drive and the views over the jungle canopy are stunning. The best thing about the 100km’s from Prao to A Luoi (made famous as Hamburger Hill during the war) is the sparsity other vehicles which makes for a very relaxing trip stopping for photos whenever you like. We will enjoy lunch here.
12.15: Head East To Hue

After lunch in A Luoi we take a right turn and head east to Hue on highway 49. we meanders down the mountain pass through a landscape of spice and fruit trees including cinnamon, lemongrass, pineapple, mango, cashew, jack fruit. This lush, peaceful valley is where the emperors of the Imperial Nguyen Dynasty were laid to rest, in elaborate tombs along the river banks.
15.00: Visit The Kings Tombs

We will stop at one of the most impressive of “The Kings Tombs” at the tomb of Khai dinh. You can explore the magnificent grounds and building of this estate, after about an hour we cross the Perfume River for our run into the imperial city of Hue.
17.00: We arrive at your hotel to complete our journey.

Inclusion

Day 1 – Hoi An to P’rao.Day 1 – Hoi An to P’rao.

1. Pickup At Your Hotel: We will meet you at your hotel to begin our day.

2. First stop at Marble Mountain

Our first stop is Marble Mountain where you are free to explore the many wonders of the mountain. Usually most guests take about 90 minutes, but feel free to take more or less time. You can climb the more than 150 steps (or take the elevator) that lead to the summit of Thuy Son (water mountain), you will be treated to incredible views of natural landscapes and access to the grottoes of Huyen Khong and Tang Chon, as well as the Tam Thai pagoda, built in 1825. These ancient religious monuments showcase the region’s timeless tradition of stone and marble carving. You can come down from the mountain via the handmade staircase or the elevator. The sculptured caves are truly breathtaking.
11.30: Start our climb of Majestic Hai Van Pass

When you are ready, we leave Marble Mountains and head to the Hai Van Pass. The 21-km-long Hai Van Pass rises up to 1,600 feet high in places and is known as one of the best coastal roads in the world. The name, Hai Van is Vietnamese for Ocean Cloud, a reference to the great mists which rise from the sea. The pass was once the natural boundary between Vietnam and the kingdom of Champa. At the top there is a number of lookout points with wonderful views to the mountains and sea beyond. When the Hai Van tunnel, was built in 2005, it cut travel times through the mountains by more than an hour but also turned the Hai Van Pass into a beautifully quiet scenic route. Our stop for coffee looking out to sea is both memorable and relaxing, you will be very happy with this photo stop.
13.00: Time for a delicious noodle lunch!

After descending the Pass we will stop for a Noodle lunch, Vietnam is famous for its love of noodles. Our lunch stop is a delicious example of noodles at their best. After lunch we travel through the hill country, passing close to the famous Bana Hills heading for our evening stop in the mountain town of P’rao.
14.30: Time to relax and swim at the Waterfall

Before we arrive at Prao you can enjoy a relaxing stop at a cool mountain stream waterfall for a swim, relax or take some photos of the mountainous country of Bana Hills.
16.15: Visit a Tea Plantation

As we continue our journey to Prao we can stop at a Tea Plantation so you can see how tea is grown, harvested and dried.

17.30: Arrive at P’rao Hotel

About 17.30 we arrive at our hotel in Prao, where you can rest and freshen up before a walk through the town and then dinner at the hotel.

Day 2-P’rao to Hue

7.30am: We start the day with breakfast at the hotelAfter breakfast at about 8.00am we set of for our day 2 adventures on the Ho Chi Minh trail. Travelling up the trail on QL14 we will stop at an invigorating waterfall about 9.15am for a cool drink, some photos and a swim if you like.

11.30: Arrive at the town of A Luoi

From Prao, the Ho Chi Minh trail follows a series of rivers along steep valleys. Eventually, we leave the valleys and head up, up, and further up the mountain. The road is a series of looping switchbacks which curve around the contours until we reach the top and then cruise along the highest ridge. It’s an extraordinary ride or drive and the views over the jungle canopy are stunning. The best thing about the 100km’s from Prao to A Luoi (made famous as Hamburger Hill during the war) is the sparsity other vehicles which makes for a very relaxing trip stopping for photos whenever you like. We will enjoy lunch here.
12.15: Head East To Hue

After lunch in A Luoi we take a right turn and head east to Hue on highway 49. we meanders down the mountain pass through a landscape of spice and fruit trees including cinnamon, lemongrass, pineapple, mango, cashew, jack fruit. This lush, peaceful valley is where the emperors of the Imperial Nguyen Dynasty were laid to rest, in elaborate tombs along the river banks.
15.00: Visit The Kings Tombs

We will stop at one of the most impressive of “The Kings Tombs” at the tomb of Khai dinh. You can explore the magnificent grounds and building of this estate, after about an hour we cross the Perfume River for our run into the imperial city of Hue.
17.00: We arrive at your hotel to complete our journey.