Destinations: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Luc Yen – Thac Ba lake - Yen Bai – Ha Noi
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Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Highlights:
With this Northern Vietnam Motorbike Tour, you’ll take a night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai then start riding down to Luc Yen and Thac Ba lake in Yen Bai to experience landscapes and homestay with the local families
Itinerary:
* Sapa Motorbike Tour to Hanoi via Luc Yen, Thac Ba (BRIEF ITINERARY)
Day 1: Hanoi night train to Lao Cai City
Day 2: Lao Cai Motorcycle Tours to Luc Yen (Yen Bai)
Day 3: Luc Yen Motorcycle Tours to Vu Linh village and boat ride on Thac Ba lake (Yen Bai)
Night 1: Sapa Motorbike Tour to Hanoi via Luc Yen, Thac Ba: Hanoi night train to Lao Cai City
We take a very short motorbike ride to Hanoi Train Station, put our motorbikes on, and jump on the night train up to Lao Cai.
Day 1 : Sapa Motorbike Tour to Hanoi via Luc Yen, Thac Ba; Lao Cai Motorcycle Tours to Luc Yen (Yen Bai)
After breakfast, jump on our bike for an other short ride to coffee-stop on the bank of Nam Thi river, which is on the Vietnam – China border. Enjoy your coffee while taking the view to China.
Lao Cai Motorcycle Tours to Luc Yen
Motorcycle head to Road 70 before turning to Luc Yen on Road 152. We ride through palm forest all the way to Luc Yen and stay in a family in the Tay territory. It’s a great home stay and the hosts are very welcoming.
Accommodation: Home-stay
Day 2 : Sapa Motorbike Tour to Hanoi via Luc Yen, Thac Ba: Luc Yen Motorcycle Tours to Vu Linh village and boat ride on Thac Ba lake (Yen Bai)
Get on the road and take a half-day motor ride to our Dao friends’ village of Vu Linh, which is by the side of Thac Ba lake, the biggest man-made lake in Vietnam. This artificial lake has an area of 23,400 ha and 1,331 islands and hills with diverse ecological environments. The water in the lake is blue and clear, and it is imprinted with the reflections of the surrounding ancient forest.
A nice swim in Thac Ba lake
The thousands of hills and islands feature caves such as the Hum, Cau Cuoi, and Bach Xa. After lunch, we take the boat ride, stop by an island for swimming, and discover the particularities of this area: the way villagers paddle their boats, the exotic and odd animals living around, the quiet and peaceful beauty of this huge lake, and the lifestyle of the Dao among the thousands of islets.
We will have an unforgettable dinner with the hosts, who are really big drinkers and party every day. The welcome is exceptional, and we hope you will survive.
Summary:
Distance: 80 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay
Day 3 : Sapa Motorbike Tour to Hanoi via Luc Yen, Thac Ba: Thac Ba lake Motorcycle Tours to Hanoi
After breakfast, we motorcycle 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. We should be back to Hanoi before rush-hour (4 pm) because traffic’s getting busier and busier.
Summary:
Distance: 180 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
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* Note: We provide support truck (120 dollars per day) for emergency and for your safe riding in Vietnam. Most of other tour operators do not offer that. Contact us if you think it’s necessary.
Inclusions :
+ Motorbike(s) (Honda or Yamaha)
+ Helmet(s)
+ Driving gears
+ Gasoline on tour
+ English or French speaking guide
+ Mechanic (only for group from 6 passengers)
+ Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (based on twin or/and triple shared)
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
it’s always dangerous if you ignore our advices but quite safe if you respect to our local rules. Actually there simply are no rules. Stick to the basics… ride on the right side of the road, keep your eyes on the road and be alert. People often say “when you’re in ROME, just do like Romans do”. Riding a motorbike in Vietnam is different from driving in Europe or North America, so even if you stick to the rules, 99% chance the locals next to you won't. So be alert and stay safe! Wear a helmet. ... Honk at least 1000 times a minute, you cannot go riding around Vietnam without honking
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.
Of course, you can do this but must show up your appropriate legal documents (Vietnamese driving licenses or IDP, validated Visa in Vietnam & copy of your passport).
Yes, you can totally buy & possess a motorbike legally as many other Vietnamese people as long as you act in the laws correctly. Foreigners living in Vietnam can have their national driving license translated to Vietnamese and will be granted a Vietnamese license without passing any exam. ... The cost to obtain the A1 license should not be more than USD 50 with an agent. In case you want to ride a “real” bike, a genuine A2 is required..
