Ha Long does not have steep slope, the ways to famous caves are also quite easy to go so many foreigners choose it as the ideal place to travel by motorbike. However, to make your trip more convenient and perfect, you should note down all the things listed below when travel Ha Long Bay by motorbike.
Choose destinations in advance
The first thing to do when you travel Ha Long Bay by motorbike is to identify the places that you want to visit. Besides the distance from where you depart from to Ha Long, the distance between places in Ha Long is also a thing that visitors have to consider. Can you move to these places by motorbikes? Because there are many islands in Ha Long Bay, so sometimes tourists need to take a boat.
After estimating the distance to move, you can divide the distance to move per day depending on the number of days you are in Halong. For visitors who first travel by motorbike, you should not move more than 100km/day to avoid fatigue. For those who have experienced more, the limit distance is 200km.
This calculation is mainly about estimation. Because on the way, with the improvisation characteristic of backpack traveling, tourists may stop many times to admire the scenery, learn more about the local culture or enjoy some special dishes.
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Search for the routes when travel Ha Long Bay by motorbike
The following thing travelers choose to move by motorbike should do is to search for all the routes. You can use paper map or Google Maps for more convenient. For those who do not want to use too much technology and want to know the information only provided on paper maps such as a beautiful stream or a strange place, you can go and ask the locals on the way.
This way may make the trip more interesting as visitors can get to know the locals as well as understand more about things that only people at that place know. Even when you feel that you can trust people there enough, you can ask them to sleep at their house for a night. It is also a great chance to enjoy the local food cooked by the locals.
Pack your bags and prepare to hire a good motorbike
Depending on the season in Ha Long that travelers prepare things accordingly. In summer and autumn, you should bring along sweatshirts, sweatpants, swimwear, sandals, sunscreen, hats, etc. In winter and spring, remember to pack warm clothes, warm shoes, moisturizer and rain clothes to keep warm. You should also bring some personal medications and personal documents.
When travel Ha Long Bay by motorbike, visitors should determine whether you will drive round-way, or only one-way. In case you only want to drive one way, you can go to the bus station to ask for hiring prices and make reservations. You should not hire a new nor too old motorbike, but should check the one you hire carefully before taking it from the owner to ensure the safety of the whole trip. It is the best if you know a bit about repairing motorbike in case of sudden thing happing on the way.
Things to notice about accommodation and eating
Tourists plan to travel to Ha Long in peak season should book for hotels early in the low season. However, in any season, you should note the following things:
- Accommodations near the beaches or center areas will have high rates. If you do not care much about the strategic location of the hotel, you can choose to stay at many affordable motels. There are various types of good room at very cheap price.
- Eat and shop at local markets or small alleys. Seafood at markets is often fresher and cheaper.
These are the top things travelers should remember when travel Ha Long Bay by motorbike. Hope you will have a funny and safe trip.
