HANOI MOTORBIKE TOUR TO HA LONG BAY WITH OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE
Destinations: Hanoi - Halong
Price: Contact Duration: 2 Days
Highlights:
This is the gilt edged chance to fancy your memorable cruise against the gorgeous backdrop of Halong Bay by motorbike like no others did. Halong translates as ‘where the dragon descends into the sea’, and legend claims the islands of Halong Bay were created by a great dragon from the mountains. Hạ Long Bay, in northeast Vietnam, is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests. Junk boat tours and sea kayak expeditions take visitors past islands named for their shapes, including Stone Dog and Teapot islands. The region draws scuba divers, rock climbers and hikers, the latter favoring mountainous Cát Bà National Park.
Itinerary:
Day 01: HANOI MOTORBIKE TOUR TO HA LONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (L, D)
07h45 – 8h30: Our guide and motorbikes will be at disposal at your hotel to pick you up then start up our motorbike tour to Halong bay on a distance of 180km. On the haft way, you have a short break around 20 minutes at Hai Duong city where you can experience our hand-made Vietnamese handicraft products such as lacquer wares, paintings, sculptures, embroideries, clothing etc, made by Hai Duong inhabitants and children war victims. After that, we go straight to Halong city.
12h30 – 13h00: Arrive Halong Bay, Welcome aboard with drinks.Checking in and setting sail through the mysterious bay whilst an exquisite lunch is served in a relaxing ambiance while cruising through the Bai Tu Long Bay.
15h15: Visiting Amazing Cave – One of the most beautiful cave on Bay. Situated in the centre of the UNESCO-declared World Heritage area, the Sung Sôt or Surprise Grotto is on Bo Hòn Island, and is one of the finest and widest grottoes of Ha Long Bay.
16h00: Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets for swimming and kayaking around Luon Cave Area, you will kayak a maze of incredible rock formations rising majestically from green water, every turn will bring you new surprise. Secret passages leading to hidden lagoons and magical sea caves with a unique ecosystem, getting close to sea creatures and coral reef.
17h30: Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with green tea and fresh fruits. At this time, our guide also takes this chance to share more about local people’s living and customs.
19h00: Dinner is served in the Restaurant. A perfect moment for talking with friends and having discussion on the next day’s exploration.
20h30: Take some leisure time to enjoy chatting at the Bar or trying squid fishing.
21h00: Overnight on board.
Day 02: HA LONG MOTORBIKE TOUR BACK TO HANOI (B, L)
06h30: Start your day with Tai Chi excercises or a photo hunt.
07h30: Have breakfast with Sunrise while cruising to Titov Island – surrounded by luxuriant trees and high stone walls.
09h15: Back to Cruise and continue to explore the Bay & visit Hoa Cuong Fishing Village. Passing Ba Hang Fishing Village, Ga Choi Island, Dinh Huong Islet …
10h00: Join Vietnamese Cooking Class.
10h30: Lunch will be served on board whilst the Cruiser keeps on its route through the Bay back to Halong Pier.
11h30: Disembark at the harbor, Halong City. Time to say Good Bye to the Crew.
12h00: Jump on our motorbikes to go back to Hanoi
16h30: Arrival back at your hotel. End of the trip!
* Included:
+ Motorbikes (Honda or Yamaha)
+ Gasoline
+ Protection equipments for your elbows & knees and helmets
+ Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
+ All meal on board (02 set menu lunch, 01 set menu dinner, 01 light breakfast)
+ Complimentary morning tea and coffee
+ Welcome drink
+ Cooking demonstration
+ Entrance and sightseeing fees
+ Kayaking
+ Fishing equipment, movie, exciting games
+ English speaking guide
+ Fruits and local green tea
+ On board insurance
* Excluded:
+ Beverages
+ Personal expenses
+ VAT tax
+ Tips and other personal expenses
+ All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
The best time to visit Vietnam is spring (February to April) and autumn (August to October). The temperatures are more moderate and rainfall is lighter. In spring, March and April have the lowest rainfall across all destinations and temperatures are pleasant, though still cool in the far north.
You must have a valid Vietnamese driver’s license to drive in Vietnam . including for motorcycle 50cc or more . International Driver’s Permits issued in Australia are not recognized in Vietnam.
Long term UK residents of Vietnam can qualify for a Vietnamese driving licence when they are in possession of a diplomatic ID, temporary residence card or residence card validity for 3 months or more and also a valid UK driving licence or UK issued International Driver's Permit
It is strongly recommended that Canadians consider carefully whether they should drive motor vehicles or motorcycles in Vietnam as unfamiliarity with local driving conditions may result in serious injury, or a heavy compensation payment(s) or imprisonment as a result of any accident
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You can just obtain our Vietnamese driving license once you’re long-term officials working & living in Vietnam under the business visa within 6 months or more. But if you are just regular travelers having short-term tourist visa, this seems to be impossible.
We’re not used to renting out bikes only but organizing private guided tours, however, in some typical circumstances, we can rent out manual dirt bikes at the cost of US$ 18/bike/day, US$ 28/bike/day and US$ 50/bike/day for the bikes of 125cc, 150cc & 250cc respectively.
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