Days Northeast And Halong Bay Cruise: GTT1001

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Days Northeast And Halong Bay Cruise: GTT1001

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Duration: 8 - 12 days

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Overview

Overview
VIETNAM MOTORBIKE TOURS ITINERARIES
On this page, you will find Vietnam motorbike tours itineraries by Golden Trail Travel that customers completed. The name is the tour code and if you want to do the same itinerary please include this in your request. Currently, some are old or outdated but most are still very good. The names of places may change and actual distance (in km) can be shorter or longer due to new roads. The guide will be the boss of a tour and he will discuss with you which road to take, based on road and weather conditions at the time.
Most of these motorbike tours were designed for both experienced and non-experienced riders. The best motorbikes for these trips are dirt bikes or off-road motorcycles from 125cc to 250cc. We suggest having people with similar riding skills in each group so nobody holds the other riders back.
NORTH-EAST VIETNAM LOOP
Northeast Vietnam used to be an important area during the war (with the French army). Currently, it’s changing fast and becomes a beautiful region, full of legends, colourful hill tribe groups, and also major trade points with China. In reality, the road is small, windy, and snakes in the mountains. No matter which end of the trip you start from. First is on flat easy road or highway, then head up a mountain range and ride the mountain roads a few days before you find the flat road back to Hanoi again.
Fully Guided (All-Inclusive) Vietnam Motorbike Tours
Forget about negotiating things on the road and dealing with travel scams. Just ride, take in the scenery, meet local people, relax, and leave everything to us. After all, this is a journey, not just an adventure.
Below are the cost details of a typical fully guided trip, based on the different number of riders in your group and the bikes you ride. You start and end in Hanoi in a round loop.

Service

Including
– Motorcycle(s);
– Fuel;
– Tour guide (also a translator, leader, and handy mechanic);
– Standard hotel (double, twins, or triple shared room) and/or homestay (sleeping bags, mosquito nets, sheets, pillows, etc. are provided);
– Third-party motorbike insurance in case you have a Vietnamese motorbike driving license;
– All food (Vietnamese food, Western food costs extra);
– All entrance fees, permits, tickets, boat trips, ferries, bamboo rafts, etc;
– Golden Trail Travel provides premium assistance (1). We are with you along the way;
– Vietnamese green tea.

Not including
– Personal expenses, personal medical insurance;
– Drinks other than tea and local rice wine;
– Single room supplement in case you request a single room;
– Motorbiking protective pants, jacket, gloves, helmet, rain gear, and other safety equipment at favourable rental rate;
– Bike shipping and tour guide’s travel back to Hanoi (for Ho Chi Minh trail/road trips or tours that don’t end in Hanoi);
– Train or flight tickets before and after your tour;
– Breakfast on the departure day and dinner on the return day;
– Accommodation and food in Hanoi;

Itinerary

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Day 1: Hanoi – Phu Yen. ~165 km, ~6 h.

Today is the first day of this 10 days Northeast and Halong Bay cruise. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hours.Ride to Phu Yen on a country road with a stop in Son Tay. On November 20-21, 1970, a joint force composed of USAF Special Operations and rescue personnel and U.S. Army Special Forces, supported by U.S. Navy Carrier Task Force 77, made a daring raid on the Son Tay prison camp located less than 50 miles from Hanoi. The objective was to rescue as many as 100 U.S. captives thought to be held there. The assault troops, in six ARRS helicopters accompanied by two C-130 aircraft, flew 640km to Son Tay from bases in Thailand. U.S. Navy pilots made a diversionary raid while 116 USAF and Navy aircraft from seven air bases and three aircraft carriers flew refuelling, surface-to-air missile suppression, fighter cover, close air support, early warning, communications support and reconnaissance missions. There were no prisoners found in camp.After lunch, ride on the winding mountain road to Phu Yen to take in some of the best mountain views in Northwest Vietnam. Overnighting in a hotel.Golden Trail Travel Motorbike Adventures - 10 Days Northeast And Halong Bay Cruise with a stop at a roadside for breakfast.

Day 1: Hanoi – Phu Yen. ~165 km, ~6 h.

Day 2: Phu Yen – Vu Linh. ~150 km, ~6 h.

Ride from Phu Yen to Vu Linh, descending into Red River Delta on asphalted road and dirt roads, then reach Thac Ba lake. Arrive at a Dao family in Vu Linh. The welcome is exceptional. If it’s early, boating and swimming in Thac Ba lake.

Day 2: Phu Yen – Vu Linh. ~150 km, ~6 h.

Day 3: Vu Linh – Na Khan. ~165 km, ~6 h.

You ride from Vu Linh to Na Khan through Tuyen Quang. The road is sealed almost all the way. The last part (10 kilometres) is wild and bumpy. Na Khan is a Tay village, in the middle of the primitive forest. The government built a new road and it’s a bit noisy but still a good stop. Mr. Lo, chief of the village will welcome us in his house.

Day 3: Vu Linh – Na Khan. ~165 km, ~6 h.

Day 4: Na Khan – Ba Be. ~50 km, ~2 h.

A short drive from Na Khan to Ba Be on a bumpy road. Lunch at our captain’s house (Mr. Dang, we call him Zi Dang. Regrettably, he passed away in 2009 but his son, Mr. Sao, will continue his business). Easy boating on the lake and river. Go to market (if it is the day you arrive). Stop at the waterfall, beautiful swim etc. Ong pirate, the chief of Dau Dang waterfall where we enjoy dinner. Down the waterfall, we could visit the village and a small school (only a few pupils during the summer). Spend the night in a stilt house.

Day 4: Na Khan – Ba Be. ~50 km, ~2 h.

Day 5: Ba Be – Cao Bang. ~170 km, ~8 h.

Beautiful ride up to Cao Bang province. Few passes from where you can dominate the area. The road is easy but has many curves. We can stop very often. Altogether, stop for drinks and food it should be an 8-hour journey. Stay in a hotel in Cao Bang.Golden Trail Travel Motorbike Adventures - 10 Days Northeast And Halong Bay Cruise with a stop at Ban Gioc waterfalls.

Day 5: Ba Be – Cao Bang. ~170 km, ~8 h.

Day 6: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfalls – Quang Uyen. ~130 km, ~2 h.

Having obtained permission from the border police we make our way through spectacular scenery to Vietnam’s most impressive waterfalls. Weather permitting we can swim right up to where the 50m high falls hit the river.Then ride 1 more hour back to the beautiful village of Quang Hoa, in the middle of a mountain cirque. This is the territory of Nung An people. Spend the night at our friend’s house.

Day 6: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfalls – Quang Uyen. ~130 km, ~2 h.

Day 7: Quang Hoa – Lang Son. ~150 km, ~5 h.

Drive from Quang Hoa to Lang Son on the historical Highway 4. We will have time to discover this city, which has become a big trading post between China and Vietnam.Overnighting in a hotel.

Day 7: Quang Hoa – Lang Son. ~150 km, ~5 h.

Drive from Quang Hoa to Lang Son on the historical Highway 4. We will have time to discover this city, which has become a big trading post between China and Vietnam.Overnighting in a hotel.

Day 7: Quang Hoa – Lang Son. ~150 km, ~5 h.

Drive from Quang Hoa to Lang Son on the historical Highway 4. We will have time to discover this city, which has become a big trading post between China and Vietnam.Overnighting in a hotel.

Day 8: Lang Son – Bai Chay. ~180 km, ~7 h.

We have a long drive mainly on a secondary road, passing many coal mines along the road. We hope you are not covered in dark coal dust when we arrive in Halong City (the new name of Bai Chay).

Day 8: Lang Son – Bai Chay. ~180 km, ~7 h.

We have a long drive mainly on a secondary road, passing many coal mines along the road. We hope you are not covered in dark coal dust when we arrive in Halong City (the new name of Bai Chay).

Day 8: Lang Son – Bai Chay. ~180 km, ~7 h.

We have a long drive mainly on a secondary road, passing many coal mines along the road. We hope you are not covered in dark coal dust when we arrive in Halong City (the new name of Bai Chay).

Day 9: Halong Bay cruising. Sleep on the boat.

Relax in the morning to recover from the long ride yesterday. There are two options:1. Join a group trip at noon. Depart by boat to Halong Bay, start cruise and check-in cabins. Then lunch on the boat, enjoy deluxe Vietnamese set menu. Transfer by tender from boat to Surprising Cave. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, or relaxing on the boat. Dinner served with Vietnamese food. For evening activities – choose from optional evening activities: enjoy movies, sing karaoke or join squid fishing with our crew (in case the weather is good).2. Book a private boat and cruise in Halong Bay. Sleep on the boat. This option costs extra and we will let you know the cost if you want this upgrade.Golden Trail Travel Motorbike Adventures - 10 Days Northeast And Halong Bay Cruise.

Day 9: Halong Bay cruising. Sleep on the boat.

Day 10: Halong – Hanoi. ~160 km, ~5 h.

End of 10 Days Northeast And Halong Bay Cruise.Two options with the cruise:1. Transfer by tender from boat to Titov island, swimming or just relaxing. Then continue the cruise and refresh onboard and come back to Bai Chay. Finally, check-out cabins and pay for your drinks. Lunch at Thang Long restaurant in Halong city (or on the boat).2. Continue cruising in Halong Bay. Lunch on boat and return at noon. This option costs extra and we will let you know the cost if you want this upgrade.Pick up the bike(s) and ride back to Hanoi on Highway 18 and then 1B. Finally, you arrive in Hanoi at around 5pm, before rush hours.

Day 10: Halong – Hanoi. ~160 km, ~5 h.

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1. What types of tours does Golden Trail Travel offer?

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6. What should I prepare before the trip?

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10. Does Golden Trail Travel offer travel insurance?

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