Continuing our motorbike tour west on Highway 9, we
will climb into the Truong Son foothills. About 16km from Khe Sanh is the
Dakrong Bridge and the road turns winding and narrow. A bit further, we will come
to Huang Hoa, once known as Khe Sanh Base, which was established as a forward
base by General Westmoreland near Laos to secure Highway 9. About 3km from Khe
Sanh is Ta Con Airbase. Lunch in Khe Sanh and then head out across the famous
Dakrong River Bridge on Rte. 14 Near the town of Ta Rut, we will stop for a
visit with the Pa Co people and a walk through their village. From Ta Rut, you
head over scenic Pe Ke Pass and then down to A Luoi for the night. Dinner in
local restaurant and overnight in a simple guest house. Summary : Distance: 200
km Accommodation: Guesthouse in A Luoi
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In this morning, after having breakfast at hotel you’ll jump on your iron horse to ride along the dyke of Red River where you can have...
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