Itinerary:
Take in the tranquil scene of Mai Chau Valley with a leisurely motorbike ride. You will get local experience with a homestay overnight at a remote and peacefull village. You will definitely enjoy stunning and changing views along the way and marvel at the endless charm of the legendary seascape of Halong Bay
DAY 1: HANOI MOTORBIKE TOUR TO MAI CHAU VIA BA KHAN (L, D)
In the morning, you will ride to Mai Chau via Ba Vi range and Da River. Along the way, you have a great opportunity to enjoy the fabulous views of the mountainous landscape. You will stop in Ba Khan and have a great view of Hoa Binh Lake and admire the beautiful waterfall on the way
On arrival, you will enjoy a short walk around Mai Chau for a glimpse of the region and the remote Mai Hich village
Enjoy dinner in the Thai house.
Overnight in the stilt house of Thai hosts.
DAY 02 MAI CHAU MOTORBIKE TOUR TO PU LUONG (B, L, D)
After breakfast, say goodbye to the host and ride east to the famous Pu Luong nature reserve. The ride will take you through Thai villages and beautiful rice terrace. Along the way, you have a chance to take a short break at local houses.
Continue your adventure with to Kho Muong village and Hieu Waterfall
Dinner and overnight at Pu Luong.
DAY 03 PULUONG MOTORBIKE TOUR TO TAM COC – HOA LU(B, L, D)
After breakfast, leave Pu Luong for Tam Coc in Ninh Binh. You will pay a visit to King Dinh and King Le in former Hoa Lu Citadel.
Explore the charming sceneries of numerous limestone mountains in Tam Coc and enjoy lunch at a local house.
In the late afternoon when the scene is in the most vivid ambiance, you will board a local sampan, glide along the water and explore the beautiful and meandering waterways of the area. Eventually, head back to the bungalow for dinner.
Overnight at Chez Loan Tam Coc hotel – bungalow
DAY 04 TAM COC MOTORBIKE TOUR TO HALONG BAY – ATHENA CRUISE (B, L, D)
In the early morning, depart for 4-hour ride to Halong. You will get through the Red River Delta which offers tranquil views of a beautiful plain with green rice fields.
11:30 Ready at Athena check-in lounge
12:00 Boarding time.
13:00 Check-in your cabin.
13:15 The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions.
13:30 Enjoy the Buffet Lunch with the best products of the Bay.
14:45 Visit the Vung Vieng Floating fishing village by kayak or bamboo boat
15:30-16:30 If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel free to use our sauna for no extra cost.
16:30 Relaxing time: the right moment for a massage or to take some pictures of the spectacular sunset in the bay.
17:00-18.30 Happy Hour: buy 01 get 01 drink
17:30 The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese Cuisine
19:00 Dinner is ready in the restaurant. Fill your senses with a selection of Western fusion food and Vietnamese traditional dishes.
21:00 Enjoy the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat. The bar is open late to serve you.
Overnight at Cong Do Area
ATHENA CRUISE HALONG
DAY 5: BAI TU LONG BAY-THIEN CANH SON CAVE- MOTORBIKE TOUR BACK TO HA NOI
06:30 Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck. Tea and coffee are served.
07:00 Light breakfast is served.
07:30 Explore Thien Canh Son cave in Ha Long Bay. Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Note: there are about 200 steps to get up to the cave.
09:00 Check out time. Please put your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to our lounge for you. Bill settlement at the reception desk.
09:30 Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck.
10:45 The boat arrives at the pier. In Vietnam, we never say “Goodbye” we always say “See you again”
Get on the bike and ride back to Hanoi. You might stop at Bat Trang Ceremic Village if time permits
End of the trip
Inclusions:
Motorbike(s) (Honda or Yamaha)
Helmet(s)
Driving gears
Gasoline on tour
English speaking guide
Mechanic (only for group from 6 passengers)
Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (based on twin or/and triple shared)
Homestay permission
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
Fruits and Coffee on tour
Government’s taxes
Exclusions:
Travel insurance
Visa
Air-ticket
Tips
Personal expenses
Damages to motorbike
