Day 1: Hanoi arrival
We offer you our warmest welcome. Our tour guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for checking in. Enjoy the rest of day at your leisure.
Day 2: Hanoi – That Khe (220 km) (B/L/D)
Departing at 8:00 AM, we head north across the Red River via Highway 1. After about two hours, we turn off toward the peaceful countryside, traveling along quiet roads through local villages and rice fields. We arrive in the border town of That Khe for an overnight stay at a guesthouse. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3: That Khe – Ban Gioc – Quang Uyen (180 km) (B/L/D)
Departing That Khe, we head west along Highway 4 toward Cao Bang, passing historic battlefields from the French war. Turning off onto smaller roads, we reach Ban Gioc Waterfall near the China border. The scenic route features stunning limestone karsts and quiet roads perfect for driving. Optional off-road trails are available. Overnight with a Nung family in a traditional stilt house.
Day 4: Quang Uyen – Bao Lac (190 km) (B/L/D)
Today we explore scenic backroads near the Chinese border, passing remote villages, vibrant hill tribe communities, and stunning mountain views. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way. If timing allows, we may visit a local market. Overnight at a hotel in Bao Lac.
Day 5: Bao Lac – Ba Be Lake (130 km) (B/L/D)
Departing Bao Lac, we ride through mountain roads to Cho Ra, then take a smaller route to the Nang River. Bikes are loaded onto boats for a scenic cruise through caves to Ba Be Lake. Enjoy a picnic lunch, swim in the clear waters, and spend the night with a local family in the national park.
Day 6: Ba Be – Hanoi (220 km) (B/L)
After breakfast, we leave Ba Be National Park, riding through scenic limestone mountains and rice fields toward Cho Don and Dinh Hoa. After lunch en route, we take a divided highway back to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Day 7: Departure (B)
Enjoy your breakfast before heading to the airport for departure flights.
Tour Inclusions:
- Honda CRF 250 / Ural 650 / Honda XR 150
- Hotels or homestays (single room)
- All meals, water, and non-alcoholic beverages
- English-speaking guide, mechanic, fuel, permits
- Safety gear: helmet, jacket, pants, rain gear, dry bag
Tour Exclusions:
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- International flights with airport and departure taxes
- Alcoholic drinks & drinks at mealtime + Optional visits + Personal expenses (Telephone, laundry…)
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide, driver, boat crew & hotels’ porters
- Meals other than those mentioned above
- Other services not clearly indicated in the Package Inclusion above.
- Early check-in/ Late check out
Trip Notes:
– Travelers are highly recommended to purchase Travel Insurance upon commitment of the booking in case of force majeure. Travel Insurance covers such costs as emergency and medical evacuation, hospital fees, property loss, etc. which could possibly happen during the trip.
– Rooms at hotels are available only from 1400 on arrival day till 1200 on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.
– The itinerary may subject to change depending on weather conditions and the local situation.
– Reservations during peak times such as Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays may be subject to supplementary charges.
– If any proposed service is not available at the time of booking, we will try to find alternative and similar option and minimize changes to the program.
– Domestic flights may subject to change or reschedule before departure date
– Vietnam Travel and Cruise is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. Additional expenses incurred due to delays, accidents, natural disaster, political actions and unrest, must be covered by the clients. Vietnam Travel and Cruise will make every effort to recoup any losses from the service providers.
Booking condition:
Payment:
– A Deposit of AUD$300 per person is required upon confirmation of your booking. This deposit is non-refundable.
– The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. If you fail to pay by the due date we reserve the right to cancel your booking and retain your deposit.
– If you make a booking less than 30 days prior to departure, full payment is due within 48 hours.
Cancellation: Any cancellations must be made in witting.
– Cancellation fees apply to all cancelled reservations. The fee is determined by the date written cancellation received by Vietnam Travel and Cruise.
– Cancellation more than 30 days – Loss of deposit
– Cancellation at 30 or less days – 100% of total booking cost
Special conditions: Depending on airlines, hotels, cruises’ cancellation policies, the above conditions may be modified.
Claims and refunds for unused services
No refunds or exchanges can be made in respect of accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transport or any other services, which are included in the tour prices but not utilized by the client.
