MOTORCYCLE:
Kawasaki KLX150. Motorcycle rental is included in the tour price. KLX230 (EUR150 supplement) or Versys 300 (EUR200 supplement) are possible. Contact us to confirm availability.
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
This beautiful motorcycle tour especially prepared for ladies is also accessible to newer riders! This 12 day tour will bring you close to the real Vietnam, which charmed us so much. The tour is made special by lush vegetation, impressive landscapes, winding mountain roads, very comfortable hotels and the visit of historical sites.
We will start our Vietnamese adventure in Hanoi, in a comfortable hotel located in the heart of the old quarter. Also the clothing shopping heaven! We’ll then head towards the incredible Mai Chau viewpoint. The Nam Son and Phmng Nah caves with their giant stalactites are next. It is the largest cave system in the world! The Doong, the Phong Nha Dark Cave and the Paradise Cave can also be visited! We’ll certainly make a stop to see the ancient water wheels, originally created by ethnic Thai people, but still in use today to irrigate the rice fields. Back to motorcycling, we’ll have a chance to test our cornering skills too, along beautiful mountain roads surrounded by jungle. We’ll then slowly make our way South towards the jewel of central Vietnam: Hue and Hoi An. The Vinh Moc Tunnel complex will take you back to the Vietnam war era. After riding in the jungle of the A Shau valley, seeing the mountains and the tunnels, one wonders what led Americans to think they could win. One of the last stops will be Hue, famous for the Vietnamese emperors’ tombs. We end our motorcycle journey in Hoi An (Unesco site), known for its unique french colonial touch, but also for the gorgeous A Bang beach!
Traveling through different regions of the country we will also have a chance to try different types of Vietnamese cuisine – no comparison with the fast-food joints back home! Those who think Vietnamese food is essentially Pho soup and spring rolls are in for a pleasant surprise! Vietnam food is varied, always fresh and delicious.
If you want to see Vietnam at a pace which allows you to visit and also take in the moment: feel, taste and experience. If you want a tour that goes beyond just riding but has also relaxing moments just for you in some of the best hotels. A motorcycle adventure during which you feel you reconnect with yourself and have the chance to bond with other like-minded female riders. If you want all this mixed with some beautiful motorcycling moments along scenic routes, this tour is for you: Join us!
We end our tour with a cruise (2 days / 1 night) on a 5 star boat in the Ha Long Bay!.
We chose the KLX150 for this tour: it is light and predictable, has low seat height and has enough power to make it enjoyable on Vietnamese roads.
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DETAILS OF THE TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Beautiful landscapes
- Off the beaten track tour
- Hoi An – UNESCO site
- Hue
- Hanoi
- Mai Chau
- Ninh Binh
- Ke Bang caves
- Terrace Rice fields
- Vinh Moc Tunnel
- Local Vietnamese cuisine
- Ethnic populations
- Superior hotels & lodges
- Two-day, one-night cruise on Ha Long Bay on a 5-star boat, double room, all meals on board (excluding alcohol)
- Traditional boat trip in Ninh Binh (Trang An or Tam Coc, depending on available time)
- Visit to the Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty in Thanh Hóa
- Tour of the Ngã ba Đồng Lộc monument, commemorating the victims of the Vietnam War
- Visit to the Dinh Moc Tunnels, the An Bang village (also known as the cemetery) and the Imperial City of Huế
- Three-hour evening guided tour of Hoi An (additionally paid entrance fees to the attractions visited)
WEATHER:
The weather at this time of year is generally good and sunny – it is the period with the least amount of rainfall during the whole year. It can be very hot, especially in the central part of the country. Be also prepared for a few rainfalls. Vietnam has three distinct climatic areas.
MOTORCYCLE GEAR:
Wearing adequate riding gear is an individual responsibility. We strongly recommend “adventure” type boots for this ride. Bring your own gear.
LUGGAGE:
We will be traveling light. Try not to take more than one 20kg luggage piece. It should be dust & water proof. For riding days take with you a small backpack or waterproof bag, to strap it to your motorbike.
IMPORTANT, REMEMBER:
Each participant must organize an entry visa for Vietnam, if required. We will provide you with necessary guidelines.
You need an international driving license.
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE:
1200 m
meters above seal levelDAY BY DAY TOUR PROGRAM
DAY 1 (24.04)
ARRIVE IN HANOI. EVENING SIGHTSEEING.
DAY 2 (25.04 / 170 KM)
HANOI – MAI CHAU
DAY 3 (26.04 / 130 KM)
MAI CHAU – PU LUONG
DAY 4 (27.04 / 170 KM)
PU LUONG – NINH BINH. AFTERNOON BOAT CRUISE ON THE RIVER.
DAY 5 (28.04 / 230 KM)
NINH BINH – VINH
DAY 6 (29.04 / 200 KM)
VINH – PHONG NAH
DAY 7 (30.04 / 0 KM)
PHONG NAH: REST AND KE BANG CAVES EXPLORATION DAY
DAY 8 (1.05 / 215 KM)
PHONG NAH – HUE
DAY 9 (2.05 / 135 KM)
HUE – HOI AN
DAY 10 (3.05)
MORNING SIGHTSEEING. FLIGHT TO HANOI AND TRANSFER TO HA LONG BAY.
DAY 11 (4.05)
CHECK IN ON THE LUXURY SHIP. CRUISE ON HA LONG BAY.
DAY 12 (5.05)
CHECK OUT OF THE LUXURY SHIP. AFTERNOON TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT. FLY TO EUROPE.
THE ITINERARY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO POLITICAL, SOCIAL REASONS, OR WEATHER CONDITIONS.
YOUR OPINIONS
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PRICE INCLUDES:
MOTORCYCLE
4X4 CAR
GUIDE
SUPPORT CAR
MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD
TRANSPORT TO/FROM THE HOTEL
ATTRACTIONS
- Two-day, one-night cruise on Ha Long Bay on a 5-star boat, double room, all meals on board (excluding alcohol)
- Traditional boat trip in Ninh Binh (Trang An or Tam Coc, depending on available time)
Visit to the Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty in Thanh Hóa
Tour of the Ngã ba Đồng Lộc monument, commemorating the victims of the Vietnam War
Visit to the Dinh Moc Tunnels, the An Bang village (also known as the cemetery) and the Imperial City of Huế
Three-hour evening guided tour of Hoi An (additionally paid entrance fees to the attractions visited)
INSURANCE
- Basic travel insurance.
- Tourist Guarantee Fund fee.
- Tourist Support Fund fee.
IMPORTANT: For an additional fee, there is an option to independently extend the insurance within the Signal Iduna Safe Travels and/or Global Rescue partner offer. The price of the tour includes basic travel insurance.
PICTURES & GPX TRACKS FROM THE TOUR
WELCOME PACK
PRICE NOT INCLUDES:
- International Airplane tickets to/from Hanoi and local airplane tickets from Da Nang to Hanoi (please don’t buy the plane tickets until the minimum number of participants joining the tour is confirmed).
- Lunches & dinners in Hanoi
- Motorcycle fuel (USD200/person to be paid at the start of the tour)
- Visa ($40).
- Tests and / or vaccinations, if required.
- Medical expenses not covered by MotoBirds insurance.
- Global Rescue medevac coverage. Contact us to subscribe.
- Drinks
- Tips
- Motorcycle refundable security deposit or damage waiver coverage for the motorbike.
- Local SIM card with 5GB/day, valid for 14 days (USD20)
- Security deposit for the motorbike or non-refundable damage waiver, as per client choice.
- Optional attractions and activities not included in the price of the trip as indicated in the “Price Includes” section. Possible attractions to choose from are indicated below:
- During a free day in Ke Bang National Park: an optional visit to Phong Nha Cave (boat tour) and Paradise Cave (60 USD/person) or (depending on the participants’ decision) a full-day excursion to the world’s largest cave Hang Tien (150 USD/person, price includes all transportation logistics)
- Optional Vietnamese cooking lesson (around 40 USD)
- Optional 4-hour jeep tour of Hanoi, combined with a visit to Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Long Bien Bridge (65 USD/person)
- Entrance fees to optional attractions during the 3-hour evening guided tour of Hoi An (around 45 USD/person)
- Optional visit to the Marble Mountains and Linh Ung Pagoda in Da Nang (around 30 USD/person)
MOTORCYCLE DEPOSIT:
USD500 Refundable security deposit
OR
USD180 Non-refundable damage waiver covering all damages, including total loss.
To be paid in cash on the first day of the tour in Vietnam
