MOTORCYCLE TOUR

Thứ Tư, 3 tháng 7, 2013

Lang Son and Cao Bang Motorbike Tour

Lang Son and Cao Bang Motorbike Tour

ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival in Hanoi.
Day 02: Hanoi - Mau Son.
Day 03: Mau Son - Cao Bang.

Day 04: Cao Bang.

Day 05: Cao Bang.

Day 06: Cao Bang - Ba Be National Park.

Day 07: Ba Be National Park.

Day 08: Ba Be - Hanoi.

Day 09: Hanoi Departure.

TOUR DETAIL

Day 01: Arrival in Hanoi.

You will be greeted at Noibai airport in Hanoi by The B Tourist local guide and driver and transferred then to your hotel in town. The rest of day is free at leisure to recover after your long flight. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 02: Hanoi - Mau Son.

After breakfast we saddle up and make the break out of the city limits and the lowlands and plains of the Red River Delta. We pass through clusters of limestone as we head out north-east before leaving the main road and climb up to the peak of Mau Son mountain. Mau Son was ravaged during war with the Chinese and the buildings have recently been rebuilt in traditional style. A winding road leads us to the summit and at over 1,500 metres altitude we enjoy fantastic views out over China and down towards Ha Long Bay. Overnight in Mau Son.

Day 03: Mau Son - Cao Bang.

Dropping down from the heights of Mau Son we strike directly north, skirting the border city of Lang Son, visiting the Dong Dang 'Friendship Gate' on the Chinese border, then we join the legendary 'Highway 4' where the Viet Minh forces carried out numerous raids over uncountable passes in this remote border region. We follow the border all the way to Vietnam's major city in the north-east: Cao Bang. Overnight in Cao Bang.

Day 04: Cao Bang.

We explore into the magical region of the far north-east with its impressive limestone karst scenery. We meander around and through the countless rock monoliths all the way to the huge Ban Gioc Waterfall which sits on the Chinese border. We can swim under the falls and picnic on bamboo rafts. Then in the afternoon we loop back to Cao Bang past even more spectacular karst scenery. Overnight in Cao Bang.

Day 05: Cao Bang.

In the morning we strike north-west to the border, marked by a massive range of peaks, and pass over to Pac Po Cave where Ho Chi Minh made his return to Vietnam in 1941. Then we head straight up on challenging road, pass through deep, remote karst country and rest at a secluded lake deep in the forest. Late afternoon ride on sealed road back to Cao Bang and a soothing massage. Overnight in Cao Bang.

Day 06: Cao Bang - Ba Be National Park.

We move south-west from Cao Bang and breach several passes on route in an area hosting huge mountain scenery. The Cao Bac Pass offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Descending the pass we see hillsides carpeted with apiaries, Vietnam's most famous honey-producing areas. In the afternoon we arrive at Ba Be Lake in the heart of a National Park. Overnight with a family in a Tay minority stilt house on the shores of the lake.

Day 07: Ba Be National Park.

A day to explore at Ba Be Lake, take in some markets, enjoy a boat cruise, go fishing, explore caves, dine with friends at the edge of a waterfall, enjoy the hospitality of the minority peoples who inhabit this area. We will take a boat up the seven-kilometre length of the lake to the Dau Dang waterfalls on the Gam River and also visit the 300m Long Phuong Cave. During the war the cave was one of the rare natural shelters for the local population hiding from the bombing. Overnight with a family in a Tay minority stilt house on the shores of the lake.

Day 08: Ba Be - Hanoi.

Staying off the main road for as long as possible we head back towards the Red River Delta, passing through areas inhabited by Hmong, Dao, Tay and Nung minority peoples. A mixture of both challenging track and glorious sealed road all the way back to Hanoi.

Day 09: Hanoi Departure.

Free at leisure till transfer to the aiport for your onward flight back home. End.

Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English or French.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Tour price includes
+ Private door-to-door pick-up & -off services.
+ All private transfer and transportation
+ Experienced English or French speaking guide.
+ Meals as stated in the itinerary
+ All sightseeing tickets.
+ Tissues and water on coach.
+ Services charges and government tax.
+ Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service.
+ No extra charge after confirmation
+ 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Tour price excludes
+ Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
+ Travel insurance
+ Beverage
+ Other servives not mentioned above. What to bring
+ Original passport
+ Water, favorite snacks
+ Sunglasses, swimming suite and towel for a quick swim (warm clothes in winter)
+ Money for drinks on boat (beer, wine)
+ It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: sun cream, sun hat...

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Luong Quoc Chien Mr | The B Tourist sale manager

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Motorbiking along Vietnam Central Coast

Motorbiking along Vietnam Central Coast

ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon)
Day 02: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels - Saigon
Day 03: Saigon - Ho Coc
Day 04: Ho Coc - Mui Ne (Phan Thiet)
Day 05: Mui Ne - Da Lat
Day 06: Da Lat - Saigon
Day 07: Departure from Saigon

TOUR DETAIL

Day 01: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon)
You will be met up at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh city by The B Tourist local guide and driver then transferred to your hotel in town. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 02: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels - Saigon

Start to ride 75km to Cu Chi to visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels. Lunch in Cu Chi, some sightseeing riding around Cu Chi countryside and afternoon ride back 75km to Saigon.
Day 03: Saigon - Ho Coc
Check out the hotel and start the terrific journey to drive to Ho Coc beach along country roads. Enjoy the empty beaches, motorcycle cruising around the forests and villages. Overnight at a beach hotel in Ho Coc.
Day 04: Ho Coc - Mui Ne (Phan Thiet)
Continue the journey with another ride to Mui Ne, a popular coastal tourist place. Enjoy more beach time, water sports, or more cruising by motorcycle around. Overnight in a beach resort in Mui Ne.
Day 05: Mui Ne - Da Lat
Start adventurous zig-zag ride up hills to Da Lat. Enjoy tropical mountainous sceneries and climate. Sightseeing and overnighting in Dalat.
Day 06: Da Lat - Saigon
Another adventurous ride from Da Lat back to Ho Chi Minh city. Enjoy the beautiful sceneries and countryside. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 07: Departure from Saigon
Breakfast at hotel. Free time at leisure till transfer to Ho Chi Minh city airport for your onward flight back home.

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P: (+84) 1695435091 | Sky: chien tourguide

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Vietnam North Central Riding Experience

Vietnam North Central Riding Experience
ITINERARY
Day 01: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Day 02: Mai Chau - Moc Chau
Day 03: Moc Chau - Phu Yen

Day 04: Phu Yen - Vu Linh

Day 05: Vu Linh - Hanoi.

TOUR DETAIL

Day 01: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Leaving Hanoi and breaking out of the delta plains we pass through endless limestone karst scenery as we travel south through “Perfume Pagoda” country and extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads. After a picnic lunch near Chi Ne, we visit the hot springs at Kim Boi, before striking northwest and over two passes, finally dropping down to the mountain valley

settlement of Mai Chau. Here we stay overnight with friends of the White Thai minority in a traditional stilt house. In the evening, after feasting, we can enjoy a cultural show of Thai dancing and a range of special local liquors. Overnight in Mai Chau.
Day 02: Mai Chau - Moc ChauIn the morning we can explore the village and the surrounding area by foot. Life in the countryside starts early so by sunrise there is a wealth of activity. After breakfast we head out on the highway before forking off the main road onto an old French colonial road which has become abandoned. This old road used to serve the northwest in the days of little motorised transport but became disused from 1994 when Hoa Binh Dam was opened and the Black River (Song Da) valley was subsequently flooded, eradicating the road to Hanoi. We pass steadily upwards through areas inhabited by Thai peoples, followed by the Dao and H'Mong ethnicities at higher altitudes. The road surface is by no means smooth but the winding route offers magnificent views out over 6 ranges of mountains. In mid-afternoon we rejoin the main highway and travel on good winding sealed road to Moc Chau - famous for dairy products, tea, a massive cave, and a waterfall. Overnight in Moc Chau.
Day 03: Moc Chau - Phu Yen
On the third day we backtrack on the main a few kilometres before embarking on a new road which drops down the side of a huge valley, steadily falling all the way back down to the Black River Reservoir. The 50 kilometres route has plenty of challenging surface and is prone to landslides. Much of the area is inhabited by Kinh and both Black and White Thai ethnicities. Depending on time we can complete another side road which rises up the opposite side of the valley, offering impressive views over the area on a clear day. Just before the reservoir we breach a final steep ascent and pass by communes of Dao people, before the descent to the banks of the reservoir and a ferry crossing. Once across we follow the banks of the reservoir past village all relocated before the flooding of the valley. On easy dirt road we approach the delta settlement of Phu Yen, set in the middle of a vast valley floor of paddy fields. Overnight in Phu Yen.
Day 04: Phu Yen - Vu Linh

We have two options : one takes us around the very end of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, enjoying good riding on winding sealed mountain roads; the other crosses over the very end of the range and takes us through untarnished rain forest on challenging, rocky road. (The Hoang Lien Son mountain range is the main range of northwest Vietnam and also includes the highest peak - Fansipan). From Ba Khe we continue on sealed road through renowned tea growing areas, where the hillsides are literally covered in plantations, all the way to the city of Yen Bai which sits on the Red River. From here it’s a short ride to the edge of Thac Ba Lake, also formed by the construction of hydroelectricity dam in the 1970s. We load the bikes and take a boat for an hour's journey across the clear waters to the Dao village of Vu Linh where we stay for the night, enjoying Dao hospitality. Overnight in homestay.
Day 05: Vu Linh - Hanoi.
After breakfast we cruise southeast on Highway 2 and then branch off to the sleepy town of Phu Tho. We follow the edge of the Red River along the dyke, almost to the point where it merges with the Black River after which they flow together to Hanoi. By now we are very much in the lowlands of the delta plains and the north’s main agricultural areas. Harvest time here is a sea of activity. Crossing the Black River by bridge, we pass through Son Tay and then return to Hanoi on the highway.

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P: (+84) 1695435091 | Sky: chien tourguide

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ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau.
Day 2: Mai Chau – Phu Yen
Day 3: Phu Yen - Hanoi

TOUR DETAIL

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau.

Leaving Hanoi and breaking out of the delta plains we pass through endless limestone karst scenery as we travel south through “Perfume Pagoda” country and extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads. After a picnic lunch near Chi Ne, we visit the hot springs at Kim Boi, before striking northwest and over two passes, finally dropping down to the mountain valley

Day 3: Phu Yen - Hanoi

Easy ride back to Hanoi by taking a small paved road going down along the central mountain range. Stop for lunch in SonTay, arrive in Hanoi in the early afternoon.

North-Western Vietnam Motorbike Touring Travel

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ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau.

Day 2: Mai Chau - Son La.

Day 3: Son La - Than Uyen.

Day 4: Than Uyen - Nghia Lo.

Day 5: Nghia Lo - Hanoi.

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau.
Leaving Hanoi and breaking out of the delta plains we pass through endless limestone karst scenery as we travel south through “Perfume Pagoda” country and extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads. After a picnic lunch near Chi Ne, we visit the hot springs at Kim Boi, before striking northwest and over two passes, finally dropping down to the mountain valley

Day 2: Mai Chau - Son La.
On good road looking high over distant mountains we head up into a forested region populated by H’mong people before descending into a mountainous tea-growing region. Soon after we follow a long valley floor covered in a sea of rice surrounded by Black Thai villages all the way to Son La with its bargain-filled market. Overnight in Sunrise Hotel.

Day 3: Son La - Than Uyen.
Continuing the road no.6 to Thuan Giao (the road is now under construction) then take a small paved road to Da River where we will take the ferry boat to get the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Arrive in Than Uyen inthe early afternoon. Overnight in Phuong Nhung Hotel.

Day 4: Than Uyen - Nghia Lo.
On the very spectacular road going along the Hoang Lien Son mountain range where we discover the territories of the H’mong people. Many stops for taking photo of the rice fields on terrace. Arrive in Nghia Lo in the early afternoon. After a soft break, we take a walk to discover some villages of the Thai people living around the area. Overnight in Nghia Lo Hotel.

Day 5: Nghia Lo - Hanoi.
Depart early from Nghia Lo, we leave the Hoang Lien Son mountain range to reach the Red River Delta. We try to arrive in Ha noi before rush hour.

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North-Western Vietnam Motorcycle/Motorbike Trip

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ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau.
Day 2: Mai Chau - Son La.
Day 3: Son La – Than Uyen.
Day 4: Than Uyen – Sapa.
Day 5: Sapa - Vu Linh.
Day 6 : Vu Linh - Hanoi.

TOUR DETAIL

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau.
Leaving Hanoi and breaking out of the delta plains we pass through endless limestone karst scenery as we travel south through “Perfume Pagoda” country and extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads. After a picnic lunch near Chi Ne, we visit the hot springs at Kim Boi, before striking northwest and over two passes, finally dropping down to the mountain valley Mai Chau. Here we stay overnight with friends of the White Thai minority in a traditional stilt house. In the evening, after feasting, we can enjoy a cultural show of Thai dancing and a range of special local liquors. Overnight in Mai Chau.

settlement of

Day 2: Mai Chau - Son La.
On good road looking high over distant mountains we head up into a forested region populated by H’mong people before descending into a mountainous tea-growing region. Soon after we follow a long valley floor covered in a sea of rice surrounded by Black Thai villages all the way to Son La with its bargain-filled market. Sleep in Sunrise Hotel.

Day 3: Son La – Than Uyen.
Continuing the road no.6 to Thuan Giao then take a small paved road to Da River where we will take the ferry boat to get the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Arrive in Than Uyen inthe early afternoon. Sleep in Phuong Nhung Hotel.

Day 4: Than Uyen – Sapa.
Today we head straight towards the main Fansipan Mountain range. The massive mountain range dominates the road until finally we must make a splendid climb up from Binh Lu and up to the top of the highest road pass in Vietnam (Tram Ton Pass). Crossing into Lao Cai Province at over 2000m the views looks out over the main range for miles and miles, before we descend to the mountainous Sa Pa valley. Sleep in Darling Hotel.

Day 5: Sapa - Vu Linh.

We start from Sapa and ride to Luc Yen for lunch then take a small paved road along Thac Ba Lake to Vu Linh. The welcome is exceptional and we hope you will not be too much tired. Homestay.

Day 6 : Vu Linh - Hanoi.
After breakfast we cruise southeast on Highway 2 and then branch off to the sleepy town of Xuan Duong. We follow the edge of the Red River along the dyke, almost to the point where it merges with the Black River after which they flow together to Hanoi. By now we are very much in the lowlands of the delta plains and the north’s main agricultural areas. Harvest time here is a sea of activity. Crossing the Red River by ThangLong bridge, return to Hanoi on the highway.

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P: (+84) 1695435091 | Sky: chien tourguide

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Thứ Ba, 2 tháng 7, 2013

North-Western Vietnam Motor Bike Holidays

North-Western Vietnam Motor Bike Holidays

ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau.
Day 2: Mai Chau – PhuYen.
Day 3: Phu Yen – Son La.
Day 4: Son La – Dien Bien Phu.
Day 5: Dien Bien Phu – Muong Lay.
Day 6: Muong Lay – Sapa.
Day 7: Sapa – Vu Linh.
Day 8: Vu Linh - Hanoi.

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau.
Leaving Hanoi and breaking out of the delta plains we pass through endless limestone karst scenery as we travel south through “Perfume Pagoda” country and extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads. After a picnic lunch near Chi Ne, we visit the hot springs at Kim Boi, before striking northwest and over two passes, finally dropping down to the mountain valley

settlement of Mai Chau. Here we stay overnight with friends of the White Thai minority in a traditional stilt house. In the evening, after feasting, we can enjoy a cultural show of Thai dancing and a range of special local liquors. Overnight in Mai Chau.

Day 2: Mai Chau – PhuYen.
We backtrack on the main a few kilometres before embarking on a new road which drops down the side of a huge valley, steadily falling all the way back down to the Black River Reservoir. The 50 kilometres route has plenty of challenging surface and is prone to landslides. Much of the area is inhabited by Kinh and both Black and White Thai ethnicities. Depending on time we can complete another side road which rises up the opposite side of the valley, offering impressive views over the area on a clear day. Just before the reservoir we reach a final steep ascent and pass by communes of Dao people, before the descent to the banks of the reservoir and a ferry crossing. Once across we follow the banks of the reservoir past village all relocated before the flooding of the valley. On easy dirt road we approach the delta settlement of Phu Yen, set in the middle of a vast valley floor of paddy fields. Overnight in Phu Yen.

Day 3: Phu Yen – Son La.

On good road looking high over distant mountains we head up into a forested region populated by H’mong people before descending into a mountainous tea-growing region. Soon after we follow a long valley floor covered in a sea of rice surrounded by Black Thai villages all the way to Son La with its bargain-filled market. Overnight in Sunrise Hotel.

Day 4: Son La – Dien Bien Phu.

Continuing the road no.6 to Tuan Giao after climbing the historic Phadin Pass where dominated by the H’mong people. Many stop for picture. Arrive in Dien Bien Phu in the late of afternoon. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu.

Day 5: Dien Bien Phu – Muong Lay.
Take a visit of the old French battle field, we will be heading out northwest from Dien Bien Phu the road passes isolated communities of H’mong and Thai people, whose small villages settle the bans of dark green rivers and on the steep slopes of the mountains. After lunch by a forest stream the road begins to climb up one high pass. At the top for sunset before dropping sharply into the deep Lai Chau valley. Overnight in Muong Lay.

Day 6: Muong Lay – Sapa.

If the days are right then we can visit one of three busy hill tribe markets as we head straight towards the main Fansipan Mountain range. The massive mountain range dominates the road until finally we must make a splendid climb up from Binh Lu and up to the top of the highest road pass in Vietnam (Tram Ton Pass). Crossing into Lao Cai Province at over 2000m the views looks out over the main range for miles and miles, before we descend to the mountainous Sa Pa valley. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 7: Sapa – Vu Linh.

We start from Sapa and ride to Luc Yen. A boat is waiting for you to bring you and the bikes to Vu Linh, at our Dao friends' village. You will cross all the lake (~3 hours) and we estimate that you will reach the village at about 17:00. Alternatively, we can ride from Luc Yen to Vu Linh. The welcome is exceptional and we hope you will not be too much tired. Overnight in homestay.

Day 8: Vu Linh - Hanoi.

After breakfast we cruise southeast on Highway 2 and then branch off to the sleepy town of Phu Tho. We follow the edge of the Red River along the dyke, almost to the point where it merges with the Black River after which they flow together to Hanoi. By now we are very much in the lowlands of the delta plains and the north’s main agricultural areas. Harvest time here is a sea of activity. Crossing the Black River by bridge, we pass through Son Tay and then return to Hanoi on the highway.

Luong Quoc Chien Mr | The B Tourist sale manager

P: (+84) 1695435091 | Sky: chien tourguide

E: tours@thebtourist.com

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