Overview
Widely well-known for splendid scenery and nature, Northern Vietnam has such unlimited potential for motorbike tours as well as an amazing Vietnam adventure. During the tours, you will have a lot of opportunities to interact with ethnic people and learn more about their life and customs. Time to travel through the most remote areas of the country and encounter numerous natural wonders on the way with our Vietnam travel packages!
Highlights
- Explore our North with Hanoi capital to understand more about our culture, history and of course, our cuisine
- Ba Be Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam, which also features incredible biodiversity, stunning geological treasures, and gorgeous primary forests
- Ha Giang is the area with the diversity of cultural identities of ethnic minorities expressed through cuisine, costumes, festivals, and custom
- Have a whole view of Sa Pa with beautiful terraces and picturesque scenes with the diversity of local cultures
- Mu Cang Chai - a picturesque town inhabited by minority hill tribes and surrounded by soaring terraced rice fields
- Mai Chau - known as home to beautiful landscapes, unique natural heritage, and hospitable citizens
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Tour Code
VNZA-819
Duration
8 Days
Departure Dates
Flexible
Accommodation
Up to 5-star
Transports
Private car or Shuttle bus, Motorcycle
Special Offers
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Begin the motorcycle trip from Hanoi, We will quickly leave Hanoi to set foot on Cho Chu Town in Thai Nguyen province along a scenic way. We still continue the adventure to Be Be Lake with an attractive view along the mountainous way after lunch.
Let your bikes rest at a Tay family where we enjoy dinner and diverse nightlife when arriving in Pac Ngoi village (of Tay people) by the peaceful side of Ba Be Lake.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Homestay in Ba Be
Saying goodbye to the family, the trip has not completed without riding the backroads via some genuine villages and untouched jungle as well as some crystal clear streams. You will head to Bao Lac Town to lunch in a peaceful scenery and then continue through various passes and mountain ways to Meo Vac. This will also offer many opportunities to capture the beauty of Vietnamese mountain areas
Arriving at Meo Vac at around 5.00 pm, check-in hotel. Dinner in the town.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Meo Vac
The Ha Giang province is located at the highest latitude in Vietnam, surrounded by Cao Bang, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai and Yen Bai. It shares a long border with the north of China, 300km away from Hanoi. Most of the local people living in Ha Giang province are ethnic minorities including the Dao, H’mong, Tay, and Nung.
The motorcycle ride today allows you to sightsee some highlights of Ha Giang, including the ethnic groups with their unique culture, the mountainous ways like Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Rock Plateau, the Vuong palace in Dong Van and the Heaven Gate of Quan Ba. Surely, every meter of the road, you always find a lot of fun.
Reaching Ha Giang in the late afternoon, we will stop at a Tay’s family or a standard hotel for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ha Giang
On this day, we will ride motorbikes straight toward the North-Western mountain where the main Fansipan Mountain range dominates until we reach the peaceful Sapa town. Along the way, you surely will be overwhelmed by the breathtaking landscapes filled up with beautiful terraced rice fields, the masterpieces of minorities as well as the authentic images of locals.
Arrive in Sapa at around 5.00 pm, overnight at hotel in Sapa.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Sa Pa
Enjoy your leisure time at the hotel until 1.00 pm. Then keep visiting the top of the highest pass of Tram Ton by driving motorbikes from Sapa. We will not miss Lai Chau province, at a height of 2000m above sea level after seeing an amazing view of the Hoang Lien mountain ranges for miles and miles in Sapa.
Following the schedule, you will be Mu Cang Chai at around 5.00 pm. Stay overnight in hotel or homestay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel/homestay in Mu Cang Chai
Today, we will experience the feeling of riding up and down into a jungle and mountain area, home of H’mong people. As soon as arriving in a tea-growing region, we will get in the route taking us to Phu Yen among many different villages of ethnic people.
Do not leave Tu Le, famed land of terraced fields, without a nice lunch. Stay in Phu Yen town at 5.00pm. Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Yen
On this day, we will explore the beauty of vast fields – Mai Chau Valley. When we leave Phu Yen Town, Da River will be the next destination, crossing the river by ferry and then take a great journey to one of must-see attraction – Mai Chau Plateau.
The trip will not complete if we do not make a ride to the peaceful mountain road of Hua Tat which was constructed by French people during the wartime. Our visit will last until 4:30 pm. Overnight in Poom Coong village of Thai people.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Homestay in Mai Chau
Get ready in the morning, visit the nearby valley to feel the calm morning before we bid farewell to this wonderful land and head back to Hanoi.
After passing Thung Khe and Doc Cun, lunch in the middle of the magnificent mountain range. Continue on the highway to ride to Hanoi.
End of service.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Useful Information
Inclusions
- Meals included in the package.
- All transfers in the package.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees as stated in the itinerary.
Exclusions
- International flight tickets
- Vietnam visa stamp fee: 30USD per person
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
- Travel insurance
Meals
- Breakfast: 7
Transport
- Private car or shuttle bus
- Motorcycle
Special Note:
Our prices are valid for daily departures (except some special case as explained below) for groups from 1 to 6 pax. If your party has more than 6 adults, please send us an email, we will advise our best price for your group.
Our prices are not valid for some special occasions and peak season as below:
° Christmas and New Year (normally, there will be surcharged for Gala Dinner on 24.Dec and 31.Dec Eves – applied for 4 and 5-star hotels)
° Easter Holidays: some 5-star hotels in Hoian will be surcharged for Easter Holidays
° Vietnam Lunar New Year – from 25.Feb.2020 – 03.Mar.2020 – if you travel during this period, there will be surcharged for some services – we will advise you clearly at the time of booking
Cancellation by Customer
Should you need to cancel your holiday once it has been confirmed, the party leader must immediately advise us in writing sent to us via fax or email. The following cancellation charges will be applied:
- More than 21 days prior to departure: The total of deposit paid to us (30% of the Tour value).
- 7- 21 days prior to departure: 50% on total value of the trip charged, due to hotel charges for no-shows and organizing fees.
- Within 1-6 days prior to departure: 100% on total charged.
- No-Show: 100% on total charged.
Note: Insurance premiums and amendment charges are not refundable in the event of cancellation.
Cancellation of domestic or international flights:
If the cancellation occurs after a deposit was paid to the Airlines, a cancellation fees, of 25 – 40 % of the airfare for the domestic flight and USD30 – 50/pax for the international flight, is required (according to the policy of the Airlines).
Unused services:
No refunds or exchanges can be made with respect to accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transport or any other services, included in the tour price, but not utilized by the tour members.
Children Policy
For children, please note:
- Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (maximum 2 adults with 1 child under 2 years old)
- Children from 2 to 5 years old: 50% price of adults
- Children from 5 to 11 years old: 75% price of adults
- Children from 12 years old: as adult
Customer Reviews
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Based on 99 reviews. See some of the reviews here.
Christelle G
It was one of my best time ever Vietnam such interesting place with culture and cuisine. I would really like to thank Lyn and trang for arranging my holiday. From the pick up to drop off the tour guide waiting at the airports with your name on. It gives me as solo traveler the confidence of being secured. Vietnam. South Africa have two amazing gems in the organization Lyn and trang everything was perfectly arranged I felt safe in their hands. I met many friends try different foods. So to all solo traveller's don't be afraid get these two amazing human beings to arrange your trip to Vietnam.
John and Damietta Daniel
Just back from an exciting and memorable trip to Vietnam which was wonderfully organised and curated by Twitch, our travel consultant from Seni World, who has been very professional and proactive in making our trip hassle free from the time we contacted him for the quotation and itinerary. I would highly recommend his services for his professional approach, dedication and coordination for having made our stay comfortable.
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Liza
Wow wow wow! It was an absolutely amazing trip! I cannot recommend this company highly enough! It was our first time to Asia and it was incredible! From the first communication I had when we started planning our trip 6 month's prior to going to the end (and even afterwards) it was absolutely brilliant! Everything was so meticulously planned and executed and nothing was too much to ask! From the planning stages to the actual tour every question or query was rapidly answered without hesitation and with such friendliness and helpfulness! A HUGE thank you must go to Trang and Lyn for creating and executing our trip with such professionalism, dedication, friendliness and helpfulness - it was an utter joy dealing with them! I can a 100 % say that it is the best service I have EVER received!!! Vietnam and its people were breathtaking! This was also a very special and personal trip for us and Trang and Lyn made sure that it felt so special! They went above and beyond to make it special and we truly felt cared for and not just a number. Every day trip was excellent with great tour guides and everything was always on time - even the transfers and pick up guides were fantastic! We did not have to worry about a thing and could only enjoy ourselves! The hotels chosen were great and centrally located! I honestly cannot fault anything except that I wish more people and companies could learn the work ethic, responsibility and dedication that Trang and Lyn have shown! The communication with Trang and Lyn keeping us updated and just checking in on us were exceptional! We will truly never forget Trang and Lyn and our fabulous trip of a lifetime to Vietnam! Thank you, thank you, thank you again for making this trip so memorable and truly a trip of a lifetime!!! Will for sure recommend you to all family and friends and definitely use you again if we are fortunate enough to visit Vietnam again!!!
Linda F
Lucy from Seni World booked our entire holiday, it was magical from start to finish. All our transfers, hotels and tours were booked by Lucy and our visas were organised by her, it went without a hitch. Any questions we had, Lucy responded immediately, it didn't matter what time of day or night. I highly recommend Lucy and Seni World, thanks for the holiday of a lifetime. We so loved Vietnam - what a peaceful, happy, beautiful country!
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Vietnam's weather differs greatly from region to region. Depending on where and when you're going to visit, make sure you prepare for the weather before you go.
North: Best time to visit is during spring (from February and April) and autumn (from September to November). The temperatures are more moderate with lighter rainfall
Central: Best time to visit is between January and August when the weather is dry with no heavy rains
South: The best time to visit the region is during the dry season, between December and April when the city experiences warm weather without rain showers.
If you're planning to visit the whole country, it is possible to travel to any part of Vietnam during any season.
Depending on your place of choice and your interest, the duration could be varied. Normally, for first- time travelers, it will take you about 10- 14 days to discover the must-see attractions throughout Vietnam.
There are two available methods for passport holders from South Africa to choose to apply for a visa to Vietnam. You can either apply for your visa at the local embassy or obtain a visa on arrival with a visa letter.
You need to have a passport which is effective for at least 6 months beyond arrival date, 2 photos 4x6 and 2 blank pages on it for visa stamp (which costs 25$) and a visa letter. When you book tours with vietnamtour.co.za, we will offer a visa letter for free.
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