5-Day Hoi An to Dalat Motorbike Tour via Central Highlands & Ho Chi Minh Trail

Tour Highlights:

 • Journey through Vietnam’s diverse highlands from Hoi An to Dalat via the scenic Ho Chi Minh Trail

 • Explore ethnic villages of the Ch’ru, Bana, and M’nong tribes
 • Visit historical war landmarks like Charlie Hill and Phoenix Airport
 • Witness breathtaking nature: Sea Lake, Dray Nur Waterfall, Lak Lake, and mountain passes
 • Discover traditional crafts: silk weaving, brick-making, incense, and basket weaving
 

Full Itinerary:

Day 1: Hoi An – Kham Duc

Start your journey by heading west into the hills, leaving behind the coast and entering lush countryside. Along the way, stop to visit:
 • Traditional villages where locals make incense, rice paper, and chopsticks
 • A peaceful pineapple plantation – taste freshly picked fruits
 • Stunning mountain roads and waterfalls tucked deep in the jungle

We arrive in Kham Duc, a tranquil highland town surrounded by forested hills.
 

Day 2: Kham Duc – Kon Tum

We ride deeper into the Central Highlands, following the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail. Highlights include:
 • Visiting Phoenix Airport and Charlie Hill – key war sites from the Vietnam War
 • Meeting ethnic groups such as the Ch’ru and Bana
 • Exploring dense forests and green valleys along winding roads

In Kon Tum, we stay overnight and prepare for cultural immersion.
 

Day 3: Kon Tum – Pleiku – Buon Me Thuot

After breakfast, we explore Kon Tum:
 • A unique wooden cathedral blending colonial and tribal design
 • Orphanages supported by local communities
 • Kon Ktu Village with its iconic Rong House and preserved tribal customs

On our way to Buon Me Thuot, we take a scenic detour to visit Sea Lake – a former volcanic crater known for its calm beauty.
 

Day 4: Buon Me Thuot – Lak Lake

Today’s ride is a mix of cultural discovery and raw nature:
 • Ride through vast rubber plantations and quiet backroads
 • Visit a traditional brick-making workshop
 • Explore the jungle to reach the powerful Dray Nur Waterfall
 • End the day beside Lak Lake – enjoy a peaceful evening at a lakeside homestay with rice fields in view
 

Day 5: Lak Lake – Dalat

Wake up early to explore Jun Village, home of the M’nong people. Optional: take a wooden boat ride across Lak Lake. Then hit the road toward Dalat with stops at:
 • Coffee farms and plantations (try some Robusta!)
 • A local silk factory showing traditional weaving processes
 • Elephant Waterfall and Linh An Pagoda
 • Flower and vegetable farms around Dalat’s cool climate

We arrive in Dalat in the late afternoon, ending the tour in this charming mountain town.

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