This
site is a tour library, mostly off road. The
cost for each itinerary is very different from
the others. Some cost as low as $40US
per day
per person (for example
day tour) while the most expensive can be 5
times more (kayaking and cruising). The number
of people in the group, means of transportation
and your expectation are the deciding factors.
Most of our tours are private and personalised,
can be customised before and during the journey,
taking into account actual road and weather
conditions and also your ever changing
expectation. You will get real experiences of
Vietnam and it can be a trip of a life-time.
Green Trail Tours Vietnam organizes all-inclusive full
package tours. The only exception is at the
request of travellers who wish to upgrade their
accommodation for something more luxurious (but
not always possible!). We know our prices are
not cheap, but we guarantee to deliver the best
balance of cost/quality and if you still
hesitate, check out
how satisfied our
customers felt after the rides. The
following are provided on standard motorcycle
touring, special tours are subject to
modifications.
(From January 1st to December 31st
2008):
|
Number of
travellers in the group
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 or more
riders |
|
Cost
per person
per day (in
EUR)
|
€101 |
€74 |
€61 |
€54 |
€47 |
Cost per
person per
day (in USD)
|
$149 |
$109 |
$89 |
$79 |
$69 |
* Note:
- All of our tours are "a la carte", the price
for each tour may be lower or higher than rates
listed here.
- Prices listed above are for motorcycle tours
in Vietnam using Honda GL Pro 160cc and/or
Minsks (free upgrade
from Minsks to Honda 160cc and/or dirt bike XL
125cc until the end of 2007 on the
first-come, first-served base). Other bike
options and tours in/to Laos
and/or Cambodia
and/or Thailand
and/or China can be
more or less expensive.
Contact us for more details.
- If you ride double, there is a discount.
- All our tariff rates are net and in US Dollars
based on twin-share or triple-share
accommodation unless stated otherwise. For
single occupancy, an extra charge will apply.
- Costs are not the same everyday. To make it
easy, we canculated all costs and charge equally
per day.
- As a way to say "thank you", we
won't ask deposit for
returning customers and you definitely
get a discount on your
next tour(s).
The price will be different if you select
different bike options, please include this in
your request to have a correct quotation.
- Option 1 (Honda
road/dirt bike 160cc): Very smooth shocks, front
disc brake, saddle bags, kick starter, 4 stroke
luxury sport, very powerful bike, full
spare parts support, made in 1998, imported
brand new from Indonesia, the most reliable bike
and available exclusively for Offroad Vietnam
customers.
- Option 2 (Honda XL
motorcross 125cc): The best shocks, drum brakes,
no saddle bags, kick starter, 4 stroke
engine, full spare parts support,
imported brand new from Japan, made in 2000.
- Option 3 (Honda Baja
motorcross 250cc): The best shocks, front disc
brake, no saddle bags, electric starter,
4 stroke engine, no spare parts support
(a real risk!), imported second hand from
Cambodia, made in early 1990s.
- Option 4 (Honda moped
scooter 100cc): Good shocks, drum brakes, no
saddle bags, front basket, electric starter, 4
stroke engine, full spare parts support,
made in early 2000s, imported from Indonesia or
made in Vietnam, very reliable.
- Option 5 (Russian
dirt bike 125cc): Very basic bikes, smooth
shocks, drum brakes, saddle bags, kick starter,
no battery which means everything works
only when the engine starts, even no
speedometer, 2 stroke underpowered engine,
full spare parts support, made in early
1990s, imported brand new from Belarus (Russia),
not really reliable.
Including:
- Motorcycle(s), all fuel;
- Tour guide/Translator;
- Motorbiking protective pants, jacket, gloves,
helmet, rain gear and other safety equipment;
- Standard hotel and/or homestay (sleeping bags,
mosquito nets, sheets, pillows...are provided);
- Third party motorbike insurance;
- All food;
- All entrance fees, permits, tickets, boat
trips, ferries, bamboo rafts, etc;
- Green Trail Tours Vietnam provides support. We
are with you along the way;
- Vietnamese tea and rice wine.
Not including:
- Personal expenses, personal medical insurance;
- Drinks other than tea and local rice wine;
- Train or flight tickets;
- Food and accommodation in Hanoi;
- Tips.
* We also provide add-on services as support
car, airport transfers and hotel room
booking...Take a look at
this page.
We give no guarantee about weather conditions,
tours can be delayed but there is no refund if
cancelled.
At the end of each program, we have a
contact us link that allow you to send
us an online request for that specific tour.
Please provide us as much information as you can
and we will get back to you shortly.
Food & Accommodation
Vietnam's food is famous world-wide, and no
wonder! Pho is the first thing you learn
about. Fresh ingredients, subtle spices and
exciting menus highlight the perfect time to
wind down after a great day's riding or driving.
We are familiar with all the regional
specialities. Dive into local markets and
experience local fare, while come dinner time
kick back and enjoy a feast of exotic, delicious
and tempting dishes.
Any tour will involve a wide variety of
accommodation and will include a mixture of
hotels, inns and private houses. As we tour
through remote areas of a developing country, it
is to be expected that accommodation is not
five-star. Nevertheless, everywhere we stay is
clean, comfortable and the best standard
available. You are in Vietnam not for luxury,
but for a different experience.
Travel Documents
Insurance
All riders and pillion passengers must hold
appropriate international medical insurance with
emergency evacuation. We provide third party
insurance but not your own.
Driving licence
All drivers must hold a valid motorcycle
driver's licence in order to claim insurance
should there be any accident.
Passport and Visa
You must carry your passport with you at all
times during the ride and you must have a visa
for Vietnam valid for the duration of the tour.
You must also take with you on tour the yellow
arrival/departure paper which you will be given
on arrival in Vietnam. We need to register with
local police every night.
Contract
Please
contact us for more extensive terms and
conditions. We accept no responsibility for any
accident or injury, lost or damaged baggage
occurring during the tour.
Motorcycle Tour Planning Tips by Nancy
Brotherton
Before you head for the road, there are some
touring tips and tricks that will help you get
the most out of your trip without all the worry
and fuss. Organization is essential when you
want to get the most out of your adventure.
First and foremost in planning your tour is
understanding your riding style. Asking yourself
these questions will help you determine what
kind of touring style you prefer. Do you like to
ride in a group, stopping when they stop, or do
you prefer making the decisions? Do you like
long leisurely rides on winding country roads or
do you like the thrill of speeding down the
highway at breakneck speed? Do you like to ride
for as long as you can without stopping or do
you enjoy stopping and seeing the sights? Do you
mind going through cities during rush hour with
heavy traffic? Do you like to begin a journey
with no destination in mind and just follow the
road where it takes you? All this and more will
determine the route you plan to take and what
you will pack.
After you determine what your riding preferences
are then you can start to plan your trip. If you
like long winding country roads and leisurely
riding, you will probably want to go as little
interstate as possible. If you like to be in
charge of where and when you stop, you may want
to go alone or with a few well known friends.
With the invention of the Internet and GPS
systems, there is an abundance of information
available on routes, hotels, restaurants, and
sights along any route to any destination you
may choose. You can even check out the local
traffic situations in areas that you will be
visiting. By being familiar with your route
through research or personal experience, you can
determine the best places to stop to eat, take a
break or rest for the night. You can also stop
when you feel like stopping and take pot luck.
To save time and keep away from the morning rush
hour traffic in most towns or cities, you may
want to plan your evening stop at a hotel at the
end of town, so that in the morning you are
going away from traffic instead of towards it.
Keep in mind that 100 miles doesn't sound like a
lot, but on winding country roads, it can take
much more time and effort than straight highway
riding. If the weather is hot and sunny,
remember to stay hydrated and stop often to
stretch. Also keep in mind that the sun rises in
the East and sets in the West, so be sure and
have a good idea where you will be when riding,
so that you aren't blinded by the sun's setting
or rising. It may be a good time for you to take
a break.
One method to keep organized and keep papers
together for an extended trip is to put each
day's event information, such as hotel
confirmations, routes, mileage, tickets, etc. in
an envelope with the date and location marked on
front. When you stop for the night, you can look
at the next day's information and feel
comfortable knowing where you are and where you
are going. Peace of mind and feeling in control
is worth it's weight in gold.
Always carry extra cash, hidden in a safe place,
in case you have to pay for a service you didn't
plan on. For example, a fellow rider had towing
insurance, but couldn't get her service to send
a tow truck. They had to go with a local service
and pay up front with cash, because the local
service didn't accept credit cards or checks.
Make sure and bring a camera along so that you
can record your trip and remember unique places
and new friends you make along the way. Another
way to make sure you remember your trip is to
take a small road journal with you. At the end
of each evening, write down how you felt and
what you saw. If the roads were terrible and it
stormed most of the time, you may rethink the
route or time of year for your next road trip. |
