Vietnam Motorbike Tour with 2 days on Cruise

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After the successful 2019 Nepal tour, the Touring Tours team is back with the season of 2020 and this time with different bikes. They will be providing Royal Enfield Classic 350 cc and Himalayan 410 cc bikes. On this tour, you will visit scenic roads, off-road, jungle roads, and indulge in some breathtaking views. You will get to visit Buddha's birthplace, enjoy rhino safaris, visit Hindu temples, a famous lake in Nepal with some cool musical cafes and the likes. Spend 15 days on an iconic motorcycle that has carved a fan following of epic proportions, on which you will see almost all of Nepal and its culture.

-Key information

*Terrain: 80% paved intercity and highway roads, 10% mountain paved road, and 10% dusty mountain off-road

*Bike: Rental bike (Royal Enfield Classic 350 cc and Himalayan 410 cc)

*Daily rides: 80 - 210 kilometers / 50 - 130 miles

*Riding gear: Not included, please bring your own gear

*Meals: Daily breakfast and dinner on day 13

Visit the Birth Place of Buddha, Lumbini

Ride the famous Silk Route and the border areas of Nepal

See Rhinos roam freely in its territory, sometimes on the road or the backyard of your hotel

Visit sightseeing places like monasteries, temples, nature parks, and Jungle safari

Dedicated back up team with a support vehicle and English speaking staff

Ride through some of the best off-road and open highways

14 nights accommodation

This tour takes place in Nepal. Starting in Kathmandu, you will visit amazing places such as Chitwan, Lumbini, Pokhara, Kagbeni, Muktinath, Tatopani, and then back to Kathmandu.

*Kathmandu: Hotel option of twin rooms and double beds 

*Chitwan: Hotel or resort cottage option of twin rooms and double beds 

*Lumbini: Hotel or resort cottage option of twin rooms and double beds

*Pokhara: Hotel option of twin rooms and double beds 

*Kagbeni: Guesthouse/hotel option of twin rooms and double beds

*Tatopani: Tent stay with twin beds 

-Arrival by aeroplane Please book your flight to arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Airport transfer is included. Touring Tours will pick you up from the airport. For this tour, you can arrive on day 1 of the tour date as the program has kept two days for sightseeing and getting acquainted with a new country. Airport to hotel transfer is included in the package, all you have to do is to update Touring Tours team your arrival details once you have booked the tour. They will arrange for the hotel transfer.  Please book your return journey on day 15 as by then you will have completed the tour. You are welcome to extend your stay in Nepal on your own.

-Day 1:

Arrival in Kathmandu from your home town, upon arrival transfer to the hotel. One is free to rest or visit the nearby market just to get a feel of the country. Assistance would be provided to visit places and transport is arranged at an extra cost. Greet and meet other fellow riders of the group. (Inclusions: Stay)-

Day 2:

 After breakfast, half-day sightseeing of Kathmandu in a shared coach and return back afternoon. Allotment of bikes and getting used to it. The team will fine-tune the bikes as per your riding style. Briefing of the tour. (Inclusions: Breakfast, half-day sightseeing in shared coach)

Day 3:

 Kathmandu to Chitwan (160 kilometres / 99 miles, 4 to 5 hours)After breakfast, you will start the first day of our ride towards Chitwan, which is famous for its jungle safari and rhino sightings. You will ride 160 kilometres today. It will be a city traffic road followed by highways. Stop for a quick bike on the way, upon reaching Chitwan check into a resort. (Inclusions: Breakfast, bike, stay)

Day 4:

 Chitwan (local jungle safari and no bikes use)

After breakfast, you will go on a jungle walk and boating in a group. Today you will be out in the open doing excursions for about 5 to 6 hours. Upon return, you are free to spend time on your own. (Inclusions: Breakfast, group walk, boating, stay) There will be no use of bikes and the experienced and ever-ready mechanics will repair (in case of) and service your bikes.

Day 5:

Chitwan to Lumbini (150 kilometres / 93 miles, 4 to 5 hours)

After breakfast, you check out of the resort and proceed towards Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. Today you will travel on country highways with light and medium traffic. This will be a single lane highway where oncoming vehicles will have to be looked after. You will visit the Lumbini Park (dedicated for visitors to visit the birth location of Buddha). After spending time on your own exploring and gathering first-hand knowledge about the life of Buddha, you will proceed towards your stay after the park. One is free to relax upon reaching the resort. (Inclusions: Breakfast, bike, stay)

Day 6:

Lumbini to Pokhara (200 kilometres / 124 miles, 5 to 6 hours)er breakfast, leave for Pokhara on an open highway road. One will find light and medium traffic. Stop for a quick bite and light snack on the way. Upon reaching Pokhara you will first get the permits from the tourist office for your further ride. There will be small documentation done to obtain permits. Afterwards, you will check into a hotel and you are free to relax or visit the lakeside markets. In the meantime, the mechanics check your bikes for any repair and service. (Inclusions: Breakfast, stay)

Day 7:

Pokhara to Jomson to Kagbeni (175 kilometres / 109 miles, 7 to 8 hours)

After breakfast, today you ride the ancient Silk route and into Mustang Valley, one of the most stunning places of Nepal. You will be travelling to the Mustang Valley, known for its Tibetan culture and old ancient lifestyle due to its closeness to Tibet. There is a temple dedicated to the Hindu lord which requires a small uphill walk, which will be also covered.

You should note that today you will ride on very rough roads of hills and dust. The mechanics and the backup team will make sure that you do it with ease and enjoy every bit of it. Today your riding skills will be tested, so gear up and let it flow. (Inclusions: Breakfast and stay)

Day 8: 

Kagbeni to Muktinath (80 kilometres / 50 miles, 3 to 4 hours)

After breakfast, you leave for Muktinath Temple, a very important Hindu pilgrimage place. There are numerous natural spring fountains believed to clear all your sins upon taking a dip in them. There is also a huge Buddha statue overlooking the valley. 

Roughly it will take a couple of hours to visit this after parking your bikes. Parking fee is included in the package. After which you will return back to the guest house. You are free to roam the village on your own. (Inclusions: Breakfast, parking at Muktinath and stay)

Day 9: 

Kagbeni to Pokhara (175 kilometres, 7 to 8 hours)

After breakfast, you will start the return journey to Pokhara taking the same road. Get ready to ride the same patch of rough roads and reach Pokhara. After a quick stopover for a snack, you will reach our hotel with dusty clothes and murky bikes. After arriving at your destination, you are free to relax in the garden or in the bar. (Inclusions: Breakfast and stay)

Day 10: 

Pokhara (adventure activities, full-day excursion on your own)

After a long week of riding, today is the time where you can indulge in adventure activities that Pokhara is famous for. You will be spending the whole day exploring and in activities that best suit you. There are numerous travel and booking agencies ready to help you coordinate these activities. Touring Tours team will be happy to help you in case of any assistance needed. (Inclusions: Breakfast and stay)

Day 11: 

Pokhara to Kathmandu (210 kilometres / 130 miles, 6 to 7 hours)

Post breakfast, you leave for Kathmandu, through the highway roads. After a few quick steps, you reach your hotel not before meeting the city traffic upon entering Kathmandu. Upon check-in one is free to relax, while the mechanic and back up team get your bikes ready and serviced. (Inclusions: Breakfast and stay)

Day 12: 

Kathmandu to Tatopani (110 kilometres / 68 miles, 3 to 4 hours)

In your last and final sightseeing destination, you will leave for Tattopani post breakfast to a resort near the Nepal-China border. This place is famous for rafting and the rustic natural ambience with a stay in tents. After arrival, you are free to relax, read a book, listen to songs or simply gaze the flowing water nearby. (Inclusions: Breakfast and stay)

Day 13: 

Border Land Resort rafting day

After breakfast, the Touring Tours team has organized for rafting. Today you will be doing the same in cold waters of this place. You will need to take fresh clothes and towels to change after rafting. Upon completion, return to the resort and dinner (Inclusion: Breakfast, rafting one time and dinner) 

Day 14: 

Tatopani to Kathmandu (110 kilometres / 68 miles, 3 to 4 hours)

You have reached the second last day of your Nepal trip. Today after breakfast, you return to Kathmandu. As you do so, you have also completed the bike trip with beautiful memories and new friends. Upon returning to Kathmandu, check into a hotel and the tour concludes. (Inclusions: Breakfast and stay)

Day 15: 

Kathmandu to airport

After breakfast, the Touring Tours team will transfer you to Kathmandu Airport to catch onwards flight to your hometown. Please note the check out is at 12:00 p.m. Extension of the room is upon the discretion of the hotel. (Inclusions: Breakfast and hotel transfer)

*Jungle walk in Chitwan in a group (one time)

*Boating in Chitwan in a group (one time)

*Rafting in Tatopani on day 13 (one time)

*Resort transfers in Chitwan 

Airport transfers on day 1 and 15

Breakfast every day except for day 01

Half-day sightseeing in Kathmandu on day 2 with shared coach

Chitwan to resort transfer (one time)

Jungle walk in Chitwan in a group (one time)

Dinner on day 13

Rafting on day 13 (one time)

Transfers for rafting on day 13 (one time)

14 nights accommodation

Royal Enfield Classic 350 cc / Himalayan 410 cc rental for 12 Days

Back up vehicle for your luggage

Mechanic covering the full tour

Normal wear and tear of the bikes as expected

Packaged drinking water 2 liters per person per day

Lunch 

Dinner (except for day 13)

Fuel for bike

Any spares used in bikes excluding normal wear and tear

Any special permits like TIMS etc. for visiting restricted places

Adventure activities charges

Any transfers not in inclusions

Entry tickets, monument charges, camera fees, etc. not mentioned in inclusions

Riding gears, helmets, etc.

Any meals / beverages other than inclusions

Any tips, medical or climatical emergency charges, evacuations, etc. 

Any other situation not in Touring Tours' capacity or arising directly out of them

Touring Tours team prefers Royal Enfield Bikes in their fleet. These bikes are heavy and above 350 cc.

The bikes go out on rents and are ridden by many, they would have minor dents or scratches.

The roads you will travel have the fun and surprise elements. You are traveling in an Asian country and right-hand drive is the norm here.

can ride for 3-4 hours

average riding experience

little assistance required

comfortable with extreme curves and leans

average experience with unsurfaced roads

steep ascents and descents

Private single room - Private various accommodations, 

1 rider in private room

Private twin / double room -  Private various accommodations, 

2 riders on 2 bikes sharing 1 room

Private twin / double room -  Private various accommodations, 

rider and pillion on 1 bike sharing 1 room