Experience Co Tu Ethnic Minority Life – loop

Introduction

Overview

Tour duration: 2 days / 1 nigtht

Co Tu Indigenous Tribe, Cultural Motorbike Tour DIFFICULTY- Easy riding, (ride yourself or on guide’s bike)
Introducing an educational, Special Interest Tour, experiencing the culture and life of ethnic minority people. They embrace centuries-old traditions and have preserved their own language, ceremonial worship, cultural dress and unique means of survival.

The traditional community of Cotu ethnic minority people awaits you with a friendly smile. We have organized this tour for anyone who wants to experience the traditional and captivating life of the ‘Co Tu’ indigenous people and enjoys countryside riding.

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Itinerary

 We leave Hoi An by motorbike through the rice fields, on the way we stop at Cham tower an 11th century building as well as visiting historical American war sites. We will then ride along quiet roads, see farmers working with fresh air and beautiful scenery filling the senses and stopping to take pictures. Then we are into the mountains where we will stop for a swim.

We then continue our adventure across the hills of Tea plantations, one of the specialties of the Vietnam. Along the way you will be very happy to see children waving to welcome you, visiting the villages of ethnic minorities we meet and talk to them, spending time observing how the Co Tu ethnic minority work. 

Day 1 – Hoi An to Prao (160 km)

 We leave Hoi An by motorbike through the rice fields, on the way we stop at Cham tower an 11th century building as well as visiting historical American war sites. We will then ride along quiet roads, see farmers working with fresh air and beautiful scenery filling the senses and stopping to take pictures. Then we are into the mountains where we will stop for a swim.

We then continue our adventure across the hills of Tea plantations, one of the specialties of the Vietnam. Along the way you will be very happy to see children waving to welcome you, visiting the villages of ethnic minorities we meet and talk to them, spending time observing how the Co Tu ethnic minority work. 

   We start a new day riding on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, first named 559 road, stopping to take picture and learn about history. Visiting another village of ethnic Co Tu minorities where the culture and traditions remain untouched, to one of the most authentic hill tribes to remain in Vietnam.

To continue adventures on HCM trail, through lush forests with a beautiful views of the center Vietnam mountains before arriving at a waterfall for swimming. In the afternoon, we will back to Hoi An, stopping to visit pineapple plantations and enjoy it (Seasonal), crossing the Thu Bon river by local ferry and riding on “floating bridge” enjoying picturesque of the sunset.

Day 2 – Prao to Hoi An (170 km)

   We start a new day riding on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, first named 559 road, stopping to take picture and learn about history. Visiting another village of ethnic Co Tu minorities where the culture and traditions remain untouched, to one of the most authentic hill tribes to remain in Vietnam.

To continue adventures on HCM trail, through lush forests with a beautiful views of the center Vietnam mountains before arriving at a waterfall for swimming. In the afternoon, we will back to Hoi An, stopping to visit pineapple plantations and enjoy it (Seasonal), crossing the Thu Bon river by local ferry and riding on “floating bridge” enjoying picturesque of the sunset.

Price, include & not included

Pr. person: $160 USD

Included

  • Experienced English-speaking guide or French-speaking
  • Motorcycle or semi-automatic scooter
  • Lunch
  • Entry fees
  • International safety standard helmet
  • Free water bottle per day
  • Rain ponchos, if needed

Not included

  • Alcohol
  • Personal & motorbike insurance (for motorcycle accident)
  • Personal expenses/tips
  • Damages to motorcycle

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