Stunning Northwest Vietnam Dirt Bike Tour to Ta Xua, Mu Cang Chai, Sapa

Itinerary:

Brief Itinerary 

DAY 1: HANOI MOTORBIKE TOUR TO MAI CHAU (HOA BINH)

DAY 2: MAI CHAU MOTORBIKE TOUR TO TA XUA PEAK VIA MOC CHAU PLATEAU (SON LA)

DAY 3: TA XUA PEAK MOTORBIKE TOUR TO NGHIA LO – MU CANG CHAI (YEN BAI)

DAY 4: MU CANG CHAI MOTORBIKE TOUR VIA THAN UYEN TO SAPA (LAO CAI)

DAY 5: SAPA MOTORBIKE TOUR TO THAC BA RESERVOIR – VU LINH VILLAGE (YEN BAI)

DAY 6: VU LINH VILLAGE (THAC BA LAKE) MOTORBIKE TOUR BACK TO HANOI

DAY 1: HANOI MOTORBIKE TOUR TO MAI CHAU (HOA BINH) – OFFROAD MOTORBIKE TOUR TO TRIBAL VILLAGES

In the morning we start our motorbike tour by leaving Hanoi on dyke roads to avoid the heavy traffic around 9 am, we ride our motorcycles west to Mai Chau, an area of beautiful landscape and home to the Thai ethnic minority.
We will ride on Highway 6 passing extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads punctuated by limestone karst scenery.

After a light lunch in Hoa Binh Province, we cross Thung Khe, one of the most beautiful mountain passes in North Vietnam then descend to the mountain valley settlement of Mai Chau. After dinner, we join a performance, where you can dance and share a range of special liquors (rice wine) with the locals. Overnight in a house-on-stilts of the Thai people.

Summary:
Distance: 160 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay

DAY 2: MAI CHAU MOTORCYCLE TOUR TO TA XUA VIA MOC CHAU (SON LA) – OFFROAD RIDING TO SOME TRIBAL VILLAGES

Mai Chau is one of the closest places to Hanoi where you can experience a ‘real’ Montagnard village. In the morning we take a short walk around the village to discover local life. Life in the countryside starts early so by sunrise there is a wealth of activity. The Thai women are masterful weavers who ensure that there is plenty of traditional-style clothing to buy in the village centre. You will see women weaving on looms under or inside their houses in the village We can buy some handmade traditional-style clothing, knife or cross-bow.

Start your day by riding to Hang Kia Paco, a scenic valley located in the Hoa Binh Province. The route offers breathtaking mountain views, winding roads, and lush forests. Stop at Hang Kia Paco and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the valley. Enjoy the fresh air, take in the surrounding nature, and interact with the local H’Mong ethnic minority communities. Head northwest from Mai Chau and ride through picturesque rural landscapes. Enjoy the scenic beauty as you pass by lush green tea plantations, rolling hills, and ethnic minority villages.

Explore Moc Chau: Arrive in Moc Chau, known for its tea plantations, flower gardens, and dairy farms. Take a break and have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Continue riding to Ta Xua, a stunning mountainous area known for its breathtaking landscapes. Ta Xua is renowned for its majestic mountains, lush forests, and the breathtaking “Sea of Clouds” phenomenon. It’s a paradise for nature lovers and trekkers seeking panoramic views and outdoor adventures.

Arrive in Ta Xua and spend the rest of the day exploring the area.

Overnight in Ta Xua homestay.

Summary:
Distance: 180 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest house / Homestay

DAY 3: TA XUA OFFROAD MOTORBIKE TOUR TO NGHIA LO – MU CANG CHAI (YEN BAI)

Early morning you will ride along the famous Dinosaur Spine, a scenic road that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

After breakfast, you will depart from Ta Xua and head towards Mu Cang Chai while you ride through picturesque valleys and terraced rice fields.

Mu Cang Chai is home to some of Asia’s most magnificent cultivated topography. This splendid place is located at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son mountain of Yen Bai province & It is well-known for its spectacular terraced rice fields which are best for nature lovers, luring photographers, and avid motorbikers Besides this, visitors will also amazed by stunning beauties of other famous destinations with Khau Pha pass, Tu Le commune, La Pan Tan … with one side of the most tortuous passes and the other of the most beautiful terraced fields in the country.

Enjoy the stunning scenery and take plenty of breaks for photos.

Arrive in Mu Cang Chai, a famous destination that has been recognized as a national landscape heritage of Vietnam. You will explore the area, visit local villages, and learn about the local culture.

Overnight in Mu Cang Chai.

Summary:
Distance: 190 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Homestay

DAY 4: MU CANG CHAI OFFROAD MOTORCYCLE TOUR TO THAN UYEN – SAPA (LAO CAI)

In this morning, We’ll keep motorbiking straight toward the main Fansipan Mountain range via Than Uyen town of Lai Chau. There is also the option for a very challenging back route which takes us through several river crossings. The massive mountain range dominates the road until finally we must make a splendid climb up from Binh Lu and up to the top of the highest road pass in Vietnam (Tram Ton Pass).

Crossing into Lao Cai Province at over 2,000m the views looks out over the main range for miles and miles, before we descend to the mountainous Sa Pa valley. Sa Pa is located in Lao Cai Province, north-west Vietnam, and 350 km north-west of Hanoi, close to the border with China. Sapa is famous both for its fine, rugged scenery and for its rich cultural diversity.

French used to consider Sapa as the Summer Capital of Northern Vietnam in the early decades of the 20th century. Its naturally gifted beauty keeps attracting more and more people to spend their vacation there since then. Particularly, the place is the foremost choice for honeymoon couples!
Overnight in Hotel.

Summary:
Distance: 160 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel

DAY 5: SAPA MOTORCYCLE TOUR TO THAC BA RESERVOIR – VU LINH VILLAGE (YEN BAI)

Take our motorbikes down from Sapa to Lao Cai City and then have a coffee stop on the bank of Nam Thi River, which is the Vietnam – China border. Enjoy your coffee while taking the view of China.
Head to Road 70 before turning via Luc Yen on Road 152 with palm forests lots of high mountains, and deep valleys to Vu Linh village of Dzao ethnic minority located on the side of Thac Ba reservoir which is the biggest man-made lake in Vietnam. This artificial lake has an area of 23,400 ha and 1,331 islands and hills with diverse ecological environments.

The water in the lake is blue and clear, and imprinted with the reflections of the surrounding ancient forest. The thousands of hills and islands feature caves such as the Hum, Cau Cuoi and Bach Xa. After lunch, we take the boat ride, stop by an island for swimming and discover the particularities of this area: the way villagers paddle their boats, the exotic and odd animals living around, the quiet and peaceful beauty of this huge lake, the lifestyle of the Dao among the thousands of islets.

We will have an unforgettable dinner with the hosts, who are really big drinkers and they party every day. The welcome is exceptional and we hope you will survive.

Summary:
Distance: 220 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay

DAY 6 : VU LINH VILLAGE (THAC BA LAKE) MOTORBIKE TOUR BACK TO HANOI

After breakfast, we ride southeast on Highway 2 and then branch off to the sleepy town of Phu Tho. We follow the edge of the Red River along the dyke, almost to the point where it merges with the Black River after which they flow together to Hanoi.

By now we are very much in the lowlands of the delta plains and the north’s main agricultural areas. Harvest time here is a sea of activity. Crossing the Black River by bridge, we pass through Son Tay and then return to Hanoi on the highway. We should be back to Hanoi before rush hour (4 pm) because traffic’s getting busier and busier.

Summary:
Distance: 180 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

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=> The tour price applied to the private group of 1 person riding geared scooters of 110cc or automatic ones of 125cc & staying at standard hotels (single room) cum homestay is US$ 1380

=> The tour price applied to the private group of 2 persons riding geared scooters of 110cc or automatic ones of 125cc & sharing 1 twin/double room at standard hotels cum homestay is US$ 735/person

=> The tour price applied to the private group of 3 – 6 persons riding geared scooters of 110cc or automatic ones of 125cc & sharing twin/double rooms at standard hotels cum homestay is US$ 720/person

=> The tour price applied to the private group of 7 – 10 persons riding geared scooters of 110cc or automatic ones of 125cc & sharing twin/double rooms at standard hotels cum homestay is US$ 710/person

=> The tour price applied to the private group of 11 – 16 persons riding geared scooters of 110cc or automatic ones of 125cc & sharing twin/double rooms at standard hotels cum homestay is US$ 690/person

=> The supplement for those who want to stay at single room is US$ 120

=> The surcharge to upgrade to manual dirt bikes of Honda XR 125cc, Honda XR 150cc & Honda CRF 250cc is US$15/bike/day, US$ 18/bike/day and US$ 35/bike/day respectively

=> If you want a support van to carry luggage on tour, the rental cost for this extra service is US$ 130/day (Including a driver & gasoline + toll fee)