Vietnam Motorbike Tour with 2 days on Cruise

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  18th February to 1st March 2025 

Hanoi - Mai Chau - Ta Xua - Mu Cang Chai - Sa Pa - Ha Giang - Dong Van - Hanoi - Cruise - Hanoi

Tour Highlights

· Explore Vietnam's stunning Northern and Eastern regions, taking the road less travelled.

· Visit border areas and engage with local ethnic communities for an authentic cultural experience.

· Experience the warmth of ethnic homestays and the comfort of well-appointed hotels, offering a unique blend of local charm and modern amenities.

· Enjoy an all-inclusive package that covers biking, fuel, accommodation, and sightseeing.

· Enjoy the company of a dedicated support team, including a mechanic, road marshal, and backup car for added safety and convenience

· Savor gourmet traditional and ethnic cuisine, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Vietnam.

· Tackle an easy-to-moderate itinerary, surrounded by breathtaking scenic beauty.

· Take advantage of incredible shopping opportunities to snag your favourite brands at unbeatable prices.

· Conclude your adventure in style with a 1-night, 2-day cruise.

· Experience a budget-friendly tour that creates unforgettable memories!  

Short Itinerary  

Day 01: Home Country to  Hanoi

Day 02: Hanoi to Mai Chau

Day 03: Mai Chau to Ta Xua 

Day 04: Ta Xua to Mu Cang Chai

Day 05: Mu Cang Chai to Sa Pa

Day 06: Sa Pa to Ha Giang 

Day 07: Ha Giang to Dong Van

Day 08: Dong Van to Ba Be 

Day 09: Ba Be to Hanoi

Day 10: Hanoi to Halong Bay (1N/2D Cruise)

Day 11: Halong Bay to Hanoi (1N/2D Cruise)

Day 12: Hanoi to Home Country

 Package Inclusions 

150cc Rental motorbikes with fuel

Road Marshal

Mechanic for on tour support

Backup vehicle 

Stay on double occupancy with breakfast

Packaged drinking water during riding days

Airport - Hotel transfers 

1 Night 2 Days in Cruise 

Package Exclusions

Airfare

Visa fees

Lunch and Dinner

Personal expenses like laundry, tips etc.

Entry fees to monuments, museums, joy rides, camera/videography equipments.

Travel Insurance

Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances.

Medical emergencies.

Bike damage or spare parts

Important

*You must have a valid International Two Wheeler Driving Licence for Motorcycle with Gear in Vietnam

*Passport should have a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival to Vietnam

* Per motorbike Security deposit (refundable) of USD 150/- over and above the package cost

*Provision to upgrade the motorbike upto 500 cc with extra cost

*No refund for unclaimed services

Chào I Welcome !

Daywise Itinerary

  (Indicative itinerary, may change due to  any unforeseen circumstances)

Day 1: Hanoi International Airport to Hotel Transfer (29 kms, 50 mins)

Arrival at Hanoi International Airport, pick up and transfer to the hotel. After check-in, you will meet and greet the fellow riders. There will be leisure time to explore the unique local market with different foods and goods. In the evening, bikes will be allotted along with an orientation with the guide and mechanic. Dinner at the hotel.

(Night stay in Hanoi) 

Day 2: Hanoi to Mai Chau (140 kms, 5 hrs 30 mins)

Morning will begin with breakfast in the hotel and then we will embark on our journey via Hoa Binh and ride up to Pu Luong (Bá Thước, Thanh Hoá). The group will have lunch in a local restaurant on the way. Post lunch, we will ride into the small villages and luscious paddy fields and rice terraces, before arriving in Mai Chau. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Little Mai Chau Homestay.

(Night stay in Mai Chau)

  Day 3: Mai Chau to Ta Xua (170 kms, 6 hrs)

Post breakfast, we proceed to Hang Kia, Pa Co village to visit the ethnic tribe community and then ride to Moc Chau and see the landscaped and mesmerizing tea plantations. Lunch will be in Moc Chau. After lunch, we ride to Van Yên ferry terminal and take a ferry to cross the river and continue to Ta Xua. Check in upon arrival and tonight we will stay in Ta Xua Ecolodge. Dinner in the hotel.  

(Night stay in Ta Xua) 

Day 4: Ta Xua to Mu Cang Chai (165 kms, 6 hrs)  

After a good breakfast, from Ta Xua, we ride through the scenic mountains to Tram Tau and continue to Nghia Lo. Here we will stop for lunch in a local restaurant and make some memories by taking pictures. After, we proceed to Mu Cang Chải and check in to the authentic huts and be greeted by the family who runs this lovely resort. Get mesmerized to local musical instrument and singing by the family while having dinner. Overnight stay in Hello Mu Cang Chai. 

(Night stay in Mù Cang Chải)

Day 5: Mu Cang Chai to Sa Pa (160 kms, 5 hrs 30 mins)

We start the day with breakfast and fuel ourselves. From Mu Cang Chai, we ride through the scenic village and go to Than Uyen. We stop for some magnificent view of the villages and have lunch in a dhaba run by the ethnic locals and ride up to Sa Pa heaven gate to see the silver waterfalls and ride to Sa Pa. This town is more modernized from our earlier stays, famous for its night life, café’s and lounge bars. Diner and overnight in Sa Pa Hotel. (Night stay in Sa Pa) 

Day 6: Sa Pa to Ha Giang (240 kms, 6 hrs 30 mins)

After breakfast from Sa Pa, we ride down to Pho Rang and leave for our next destination, Ha Giang. We have lunch on the way to Nghia Do, Quang Binh, Viet Quang and arrive in Ha Giang.Ha Giang is a rugged and remote province in Northern Vietnam, bordering China. It is known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, ethnic minority villages and adventurous activities like trekking and motor biking. Dinner and overnight in the resort at Ha Giang (Night stay in Hà Giang). 

Day 7: Ha Giang to Dong Van (150 kms, 5 hrs)

After having breakfast, we ride to Quan Ba and enter the heaven’s gate. This is known to be so for the formation of the heavenly twin mountains. We then visit Lung Tam handicap village and ride to Yen Minh. After lunch, we ride to Sung La, and visit Vương palace and Lung Cu flag pillar and move for Đông Van after crossing Mapileeng Pass. Upon reaching Dong Van, we check into the hotel for dinner and overnight. This village is right at the border of China and famous for having its own rules of the locals. One needs to be careful and vigilant here while venturing out alone and interaction with the locals.

(Night stay in Đồng Văn) 

Day 8: Dong Van to Ba Be Lake (215 kms, 7 hrs)

Post breakfast, we leave for our last ride of the tour before returning to Hanoi. From here, we will cover Mau Due, Du Gia and Bac Me and ride through the thrilling landscapes and have lunch in Bắc Me. After lunch we ride to Davi and then to Ba Be. Check in upon arrival and have dinner. We stay overnight in Ba Be Lake Side Bungalow overlooking the Ba Be lake. (Night stay at Ba Be Lake)

Day 9: Ba Be to Hanoi (210 kms, 5 hrs 30 mins)

After breakfast, we get on the boats to visit Ba Be Lake and return to the village. We proceed to Hanoi (and if time permits, we will visit the waterfall) and have lunch on the way. Upon arriving at hotel, we will return the motorbikes and the riders will check in to their room while our staff will inspect the condition of the motorbikes. Leisure time for riders to explore evening and night life of Hanoi. 

(Night stay in Hanoi) 

Day 10: Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise Terminal (160 kms, 5 hrs 30 mins)

After breakfast, we embark on our 2D/1N Cruise. We get on the bus/van to proceed to the Cruise Terminal. After a stopover at the Pearl Museum, we will be dropped at the cruise terminal. After a week of motor biking, this is a much-needed break from the saddle to perfectly end to your memorable Vietnam tour. While on the cruise, your meals are included in the package along with adventure activities like hiking, cave walking, boating and kayaking.

(Night stay in Cruise)

Day 11: Halong Bay Cruise Terminal to Hanoi Hotel (160 kms, 4 hrs)

Once the cruise docks at the port around 11:00 AM, our bus/van will take us to the hotel in Hanoi. We check into the hotel, and one is free to enjoy the rest of the day. Do remember to get some souvenirs for your loved ones. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi.

(Night stay in Hanoi)

Day 12: Hanoi Hotel to Hanoi Airport Transfer

After breakfast, we will drop you to the Hanoi International Airport for your return flight back home or your next destination. Please note the transfers will be done according to the earliest flight departure of the participants. In case of odd timings, a packed breakfast will be provided. The tour concludes after riders are dropped at the airport.

Package Cost

1 person on 1 bike on Double Occupancy: $ 1,200

1 Person on 1 bike on Single Occupancy: $1,500

2 people on 1 Bike on Double Occupancy: $1,800

Per Person in Back up Vehicle on Double Occupancy: $950

Per Person in Back up Vehicle on Single Occupancy: $ 1,200

Self-Drive: This tour can be customized as a self-drive tour also.

Booking Terms

Booking Amount: INR 10,000/-

Balance to be paid 45 days prior to departure date

(Conversion rate to be considered at the time of payment)

Cancellation

45 days or earlier - full refund of the package cost only.

44 to 30 days INR 10,000/- will be deducted and balance will be refunded.

29 to 15 days 50% of the package cost only will be refunded.

14 days or less no refund. 

Full refund of the package cost only if the tour is cancelled by us.

Payment

Bank Name: State Bank of India

Current AC Number: 362 920 74 324

Current AC Name: Touring Tours

Branch Code: 08075

Branch: Evershine Nagar, Malad West, Mumbai 400064, Maharashtra, India

IFSC: SBIN0008075 (SBIN Zero Zero Zero Eight Zero Seven Five)

Gpay/Phone Pay: 8988288221

UPI: 8988288221@sbi

*Payment through credit card will attract 3% service fee

Stay* 

Hanoi: Mercury Suites

Mai Chau: Little Mai Chau Homestay

Ta Xua: Ta Xua Ecolodge

Mu Cang Chai: Hello Mu Can Chai Homestay

Sa Pa: Hotel Centre Sa Pa

Ha Giang: Wings Bungalow

Dong Van: Hotel Dong Van

Ba Be Lake: Ba Be Lakeside Bungalow

Arcady Cruise

*Same or similar stays will be provided

    Wednesday 15 January 2025 

to 

Saturday 25 January 2025 

Short itinerary

Day 01| Arrival in Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport transfer to hotel in Negombo 

Day 02| Negombo – Kandy (120 kms/3 hrs)

Day 03| Kandy - Hunas Falls - Royal Botanical Garden – Knuckles (100 kms/4 hrs)

Day 04| Knuckles – Mountain Range – Knuckles (100 kms/4 hrs)

Day 05| Knuckles – Ramboda Water Fall – Ramboda Hotel (140 kms/5 hrs)

Day 06| Ramboda – Ella (120 kms/3 hrs)

Day 07| Ella – Tissamaharama (100 kms/4 hrs)

Day 08| Tisaamaharama – National Park – Mirisa  (130 kms/6 hrs)

Day 09| Mirisa – Hikkaduwa (100 kms/4 hrs)

Day 10| Hikkaduwa – Negombo (150 kms/5 hrs)

Day 11| Negombo to Home Country

Highlights of the tour

Ride on a trusted Royal Enfield Motorcycle inclusive of fuel

Stay in a mix of cosy hotels with authentic Sri Lankan cuisine

Support team for risk free tour including Mechanic, BacBackupk up Vehicle, Road Captain 

Compact and easy riding with plenty of time for sightseeing

Enjoy the geographical, cultural and immersing activities during the tour like National parks and Sea Turtle Conservation

Day wise Program

Day 1: Negombo (Arrival & Rest) 

Arriving at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport also known as Katunayake Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel where you will meet and greet the crew and other members of the group. Followed by a briefing and later one can enjoy the interesting coastal town of Negombo. Overnight stay in Negombo. (Bikes to be allotted today in the evening)

Day 2: Kandy (120 kms/4 hrs)
Setting off from Negombo you will ride up to Kandy. En route, you will stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage where dozens of elephants come down to the river to bath each day. In Kandy you will visit first “Arthur’s seat” where you can perceive the territory beneath in the bird’s eye view including the Temple of Tooth. Most tourists prefer enjoying lunch or sip a drink nearby restaurant. Next we lead you to the Tooth Relic Temple which is supposed to be the most precious place of Buddhist people. Then you will have the opportunity to enjoy shopping in Kandy city and to walk around Kandy Lake in the evening. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 3: Hunas Falls, Royal Botanical Gardens (100 kms/4 hrs)
After breakfast, you will be back on the bikes to visit Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. This beautiful garden is renowned for its flora and attracts more than 2m visitors annually. It is home to more than 4,000 species of plants including orchids, spices, herbal plants and palm trees. From Peradeniya you will ride up through tea estates to beautiful Hunas waterfall. Overnight stay in a hotel at Knuckles.

Day 4: Knuckles Mountain Range (100 kms/4 hrs)
This will be the most adventurous day of the tour. You will ride through Knuckles Forest through cardamom plantation. There will be a stunning rural scenery of nature. After riding through the forest, you will go off the beaten track into areas where few tourists ever see. As you climb higher and higher you will go deep into the dense mountain forest giving an atmospheric backdrop to your motor biking adventure. Overnight stay in a hotel at Knuckles.

Day 5: Ramboda Falls (140 kms/5 hrs)

You will be back on the motorbikes in the morning making way to Ramboda Falls Hotel. The landscape will continue to amaze you with tea plantations, lush mountains, steep precipices and waterfalls serving as the backdrop for your ride. You’ll stop off at Ramboda Falls, a series of 4 waterfalls fed by clear mountain springs. Overnight stay at Ramboda Falls Hotel.

Day 6: Ella (100 kms/3 hrs)

After breakfast, you will set off to ride across the highest part of Sri Lanka’s mountain massif. You will visit a tea factory where you will get the chance to experience the tea making process and to sip a fresh cup of Ceylon Tea. Next you will visit Nuwara Eliya city, known as Little England by British Colonials where they used to stay here to escape from the scorching heat of the lowlands. In Nuwara Eliya you will get the chance to see several buildings with colonial era architectural style. Next you will saddle up again to another adventure ride to Horton Plains National Park, an UNESCO world heritage site which consists of ecosystems such as montane evergreen forests, grasslands, marshy lands and aquatic ecosystem and also an endemic flora and fauna. You will hike in Horton Plains to visit the World’s End where the plateau comes to a sudden end, a stunning escarpment that plunges 880m. Next you will descend to Ella where you will stay overnight.
 

Day 7: Tissamaharama (140 kms/4 hrs)

From Ella, the road snakes down through the mountains onto the great southern plains leading to the Indian Ocean coast. En route you will visit Ravana Fall and then head for the historic Buddhist rock carvings at Buduruwagala, You will ride directly to Tissamaharama via Buttala where you will encounter wild elephants who are addicted to be fed by humans. A great chance to feed them and to capture some good photos. Overnight stay night in Tissamaharama.

Day 8: Game drive in Yala National Park (150 kms/5 hrs)
Early in the morning you will do safari in Yala National Park which is a home for the mind-boggling variety of wildlife species from butterflies to leopards. Get up close to some of these exotic animals and marvel at the astounding beauty of Sri Lanka as you travel through the park in your jeep. Leaving the jungle to follow the majestic coastline of southern Sri Lanka you will reach Mirissa, one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. Overnight stay in beach hotel.

Day 9: Down South (Galle and Hikkaduwa) 

After our well-earned rest, you will head down south to the beaches of Sri Lanka. Firstly, you will visit Galle and ride through Galle Fort. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site and you will spend the day exploring the churches, the lighthouse, the maritime museum and the many interesting cafes and restaurants. Afterwards, you will proceed to Hikkaduwa, a seaside town in south-western Sri Lanka. It’s known for its strong surf and beaches lined with restaurants and bars. Once in Hikkaduwa you will enjoy an excursion to a turtle hatchery. Overnight in Hikkaduwa. 

Day 10: Negombo (180 kms/5 hrs)
On this day, you will be guided back to Negombo and return the motorcycles. Damages if any will be assessed and security deposit returned accordingly. 

Day 11: Departure to home country

Trip concludes after breakfast, you will be transferred to Colombo Airport to fly back home.

Inclusions

Royal Enfield 350 CC Bikes including fuel

Support of a Road Marshal, Mechanic and Back up vehicle for luggage 

Stay on double occupancy with Breakfast and dinner

Packaged drinking water while ridding as per the package

Airport to Hotel transfers as per the package

Motorbike license Validation with Local Sri Lankan Authority

Exclusions

Lunch

Air Fare or Visa Fees 

Personal Expenses like laundry, tips etc.

Travel Insurance

Any expenses arising out of our control like, flights cancellation, rescheduling etc.

Expenses arising out of Medical emergency

Expenses arising out of Failure of 3rd party services

Beverages, services, activities other than mentioned in inclusions

Note

Your passport should have minimum validity of 6 months from the duration of Sri Lankan stay

Valid Indian Motorcycle with Gear License is mandatory 

No refund for unclaimed services

Refundable Security deposit of USD 150 in cash per bike extra

We will be visiting the following places, these are indicative rates and one is free to do so at their own will

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage- 12 USD

Temple of the Tooth Relic- 8 USD (2,000 LKR)

Royal botanical gardens- 12 USD (3,000 LKR)

Horton Plains National Park- 35 USD

Yala National Park- 35 USD

Jeep hire- 10 USD 

Turtle hatchery- 5 USD

Package Cost

1 person on 1 bike on Double Occupancy: $ 1,490

1 Person on 1 bike on Single Occupancy: $1,800

2 people on 1 Bike on Double Occupancy: $2,380

Per Person in Back up Vehicle on Double Occupancy: $1060

Per Person in Back up Vehicle on Single Occupancy: $ 1,365

Self-Drive: This entire tour can be customized as a self-drive tour also, based on your requirements.

Booking Terms

Booking Amount: INR 10,000/-

Balance to be paid 45 days prior to departure date

(Conversion rate to be considered at the time of payment)

Cancellation

45 days or earlier for full refund.

44 to 30 days INR 10,000/- will be deducted and balance will be refunded.

29 to 15 days 50% of the package cost will be refunded.

14 days or less no refund. 

Payment

Bank Name: State Bank of India

Current AC Number: 362 920 74 324

Current AC Name: Touring Tours

Branch Code: 08075

Branch: Evershine Nagar, Malad West, Mumbai 400064, Maharashtra, India

IFSC: SBIN0008075 (SBIN Zero Zero Zero Eight Zero Seven Five)

Gpay/Phone Pay: 8988288221

UPI: 8988288221@sbi

*Payment through credit card will attract 3% service fee