Trailblazing North Vietnam Offroad Motorbike tour to Ha Giang, Ngoc Chien, and Ta Xua
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Trailblazing North Vietnam Offroad Motorbike tour to Ha Giang, Ngoc Chien, and Ta Xua

Route
12 Waypoints Circuit View Itinerary
Hanoi Ba Be Lake Meo Vac Dong Van Ha Giang Sapa Than Uyen Mu Cang Chai Ngoc Chien Ta Xua Mai Chau Hanoi
Reserve a place $1.199 all in · 8 days riding
Duration 8 Days 7 Nights Riding
Fleet Honda Fleet 150cc – 300cc
Group 2 - 10 Riders (Max 12) Small Group Tour
Support Luggage truck & mechanic from 7+ riders Guide & Support
Deposit 30% deposit upon confirmation Secure Booking

Tour Overview & Highlights

8 DAYS EXPEDITION

Northern Vietnam has some stunning landscapes, and a dirt bike tour is a fantastic way to soak it all in. From the bustling streets of Hanoi to the serene beauty of Ba Be Lake, the rugged terrains of Meo Vac and Dong Van, and the picturesque landscapes of Sapa and Mu Cang Chai, you're in for a wild adventure.

Ngoc Chien and Ta Xua bring a whole different flavor to the journey. Ngoc Chien with its lush greenery and Ta Xua offering some hair-raising trails, I hope you're ready for an adrenaline rush. And let's not forget Mai Chau, known for its idyllic landscapes and vibrant local culture.

Expedition Route Map

GPS TRACKS · 8 DAYS

Detailed Tour Itinerary

8 DAYS · DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

* BRIEF ITINERARY:

Day 1: Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Ba Be Lake (240 km)

Day 2: Babe Lake Motorbike Tour to Dong Van via Meo Vac  (210 km)

Day 3: Dong Van Motorcycle Tour to Ha Giang   (180 Km)

Day 4: Ha Giang Motorcycle Tour to Sa Pa   (220km)

Day 5: Sapa Motorcycle Tour to Ngoc Chien via Mu Cang Chai  (200 km)

Day 6: Ngoc Chien Motorcycle Tour to  Ta Xua Peak (160 km)

Day 7: Ta Xua Peak Motorcycle Tour via Van Yen Ferry Terminal to Mai Chau valley (180 km)

Day 8: Mai Chau Motorcycle Tour back to Hanoi  (150km)

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DAY 1: HANOI MOTORBIKE TOUR TO BA BE LAKE (240 KM) (L, D)

This great motorcycle tour to the north of Vietnam starts at around 8 AM. We try the best to avoid busy city road in the morning until Cho Chu town (in Thai Nguyen province) where we have lunch. After lunch, we surely have enjoyable motorcycle ride to Ba Be because the roads have less traffic and give you a lot of grand mountain view. At about 4 PM. We arrive Pac Ngoi – a beautiful village of Tay people which located peacefully at Ba Be lake’s side. Diner and stay with the Tay’s family.

Ba Bể Lake is the largest natural lake in Vietnam. It is located in Nam Mẫu commune, Bắc Kạn district, Bắc Kạn Province in the northeastern region of the country. Having been formed approximately 200 million years ago, the lake is surrounded by limestone cliffs, which in turn are covered by primary forests.The lake comprises three zones named Pé Lầm, Pé Lù, and Pé Lèng. Three rivers, named Năng, Tả Han, and Nam Cường, are the main inflows of the lake. The Năng river enters the lake through a large waterfall called Đầu Đẳng. In the lake there are also three islands, named Án Mã, Khẩu Cúm, and Po Gia Mải (literally “Widow’s Island”).

Ba Bể Lake is a featured geographical science and is a biodiversity reservoir. It is a part of the Ba Be National Park.

It is home of a range of animals and plants.

Overnight at homestay in Ba Be

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Boat Trip on Babe Lake
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DAY 2:   BABE LAKE MOTORCYCLE TOUR TO DONG VAN VIA MEO VAC  (210 KM)  (B, L, D)

Saying good bye to the family, we’ll ride motorbike on the back-roads through some rustic villages and the jungle. Then we motorbike across some streams. This promise to be a great day for off-road Vietnam motorbike touring. We will stop in Bao Lac town for lunch and then continue the beautiful motorcycle tour Northern Vietnam to Meo Vac by taking a scenic route climbs over many Passes where we can enjoy beautiful mountain ranges and the Nho Que river.  Arrive at Meo Vac by 5.00PM. Dinner in town, Hotel stay.

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Meo Vac Town is located in the heart of the Dong Van Rock Plateau, which was recognized as part of the Global Geo-Park Network in 2009, the Dong Van old quarter is home to age old and unique architecture near Ha Giang Province’s border with China. Therefore, the Motorbike tour to Ha Giang, Dong Van is always the best choice of the motorcyclists.

Overnight in Meo Vac

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DAY 3:  DONG VAN MOTORBIKE TOUR TO HA GIANG   (180 KM) (B, L, D)

Today’s ride promises to be the highlight of this motorcycle trip in north Vietnam as we will visit one of the most remote land in Motorbike Tour Around Northern Vietnam – 8 Days Vietnam where we can see many ethnic groups with their unique cultures and imposing mountains such as : Pi Leng Pass – one of the 4 longest and most beautiful passes in North Vietnam, the Rock Plateau, the Vuong palace in Dong Van, The “Heaven Gate” in Quan Ba.

 

This is for sure the best motorbike ride in Vietnam with many interesting and amazing things in every meter of the road.  Arrive Ha Giang in the late afternoon.Dinner and stay with the other Tay’s family or stay in hotel in Ha Giang city

Ha Giang, 300 km away from Hanoi, located at the highest latitude in Vietnam. It is surrounded by Cao Bang, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, and Yen Bai. It shares a border with China in the north. Many ethnic minorities, including the Dao, H’mong, Tay, and Nung, live in Ha Giang province Vietnam.

Overnight in Ha Giang

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River crossing to Meo Vac – Dong Van
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DAY 4:  HA GIANG MOTORBIKE TOUR TO SA PA   (220KM) (B, L, D)

Today we head straight towards the North-western mountain where the main Fanxipan Mountain range dominates the road until Sapa. The road is very smooth with a good view of green mountain, rice fields between lovely villages of the hill tribes. After a short break in Lao Cai to see Chinese border, we will have very beautiful motorbike ride up to Sapa. This motorbike ride is up and up till 1.600 meters above sea level. It offers a great  view of mountain with terrace fields and it must be one of the best motorbike ride in North Vietnam.

 

Arrive in Sapa at around 5: 30 pm, overnight at hotel in Sapa.

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Ha Giang Motorbike Tours to Sapa
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DAY 5: SAPA MOTORCYCLE TOUR TO NGOC CHIEN VIA MU CANG CHAI AND THAN UYEN  (200 KM)  (B, L, D)

You are free to explore Sapa until 1.30PM, check out hotel and we continue the route to Than Uyen, we will make a splendid climb up from Sapa to the top of the highest road pass in Vietnam (Tram Ton Pass). Crossing into Lai Chau Province at over 2000m above sea level. This is a short motorbike ride but could be the most enjoyable motorbike tour from Sa pa. The ride offers you amazing view of the Hoang Lien mountain ranges for miles and miles.

Passing by Mu Cang Chai – the land of terraced rice fields, you will arrive in Ngoc Chien. The beautiful and peaceful Ngọc Chiến is the home of the three main ethnic groups: Thai, Hmong, and La Ha who are very keen on preserving their customs and traditional clothes.

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A short walk between small villages helps me meet and talk with friendly and innocent local people. It’s great to see barefoot chubby children following their mothers to the mountains to cultivate crops. Here, many shy children try to hide their faces behind the fences so that visitors from different cities cannot see them. Several picturesque villages are connected by bamboo suspension bridges crossing the singing streams. There are thousands of centuries-old Pơ mu wooden stilt houses of the Thai people hidden in the early morning mist. Peach and plum blossoms here bloom all year round. Lướt Village has become a popular spot for tourists thanks to its natural hot mineral springs. Hot mineral springs flow through the village and are believed to make the skin of the local girls become a pinky-white, reduce stress and restore health.The whole village takes a bath in the early morning before going to work to give them energy for whole day, and again in the late afternoon after work.

The people here always bathe in the nude, and the springs here are hotter than in other places with temperatures of 45-60 degrees C.

Dinner and overnight in hotel.

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Day 6: Ngoc Chien Motorcycle Tour to Ta Xua Peak – Dinosaur Backbone (180 km) (B, L, D)

We keep riding up and down into a forested and high mountain region populated by H’mong peoples, passing Da River, w will hike up a very high mountain pass before descending into a mountainous tea-growing region. Soon after we follow a long the valley floor covered in a sea of rice surrounded by Hmong and Thai’s villages all the way to Ta Xua peak. At the highest point of 2865 meters, the Ta Xua peak is the tenth highest peak in Vietnam. The three most important peaks form a line that looks like the back of a dinosaur. It is a real off the beaten track destination. 

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After having lunch at local restaurant else where en route of the national road No32 where we view nice terrace fields and high mountains, we’ll keep riding to Ta Xua to have a special chance to see cloud flying over or beneath your feet

Arrive Ta Xua town at 5:00Pm. Overnight at homestay

Summary:

Distance: 180 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

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Day 7: Ta Xua Motorbike Tour to Mai Chau via Moc Chau (180 km) (B, L, D)

In this morning, we’ll keep exploring beauties of this amazing land with some dirt tracks to get deeper inside the villages.

You will pass the Da River with Van Yen ferry admiring the serene landscape of mountains and river with hospitable locals greeting you all the way.

Upon reaching Moc Chau, we’ll challenge ourselves with some dirt tracks to explore some stunning nearby villages or discover the hidden beauty of tea plantations, waterfall or orchards.

 

Arrive Mai Chau at 17:30 PM. The Mai Chau Valley is dominated by rice paddies and small villages and enclosed by mountains. Sitting outdoors looking at the mountains covering, breathing fresh air from nature, ones can just unwind in a serene and peaceful environment, or easily meet local people and be invited to drink Mai Ha wine with family or friends.

Overnight at hotel.

Summary:

Distance: 120 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

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Mai Chau
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Day 8: Mai Chau Motorbike Tour back to Hanoi via Ba Khan (180km) (B, L)

In this morning, we’ll be at leisure a bit before riding back Hanoi and then we say goodbye to villagers and leave Mai Chau around 10 am. En route, we’ll stop by some very nice places around Ba Khan such as roadside waterfalls and riverside spots to enjoy the other beauty of Da River. We ride back Hanoi.

Finally, we will be back to the hotel before rush hours in order to end the 8 Day motorbike tour in north Vietnam safely.

Summary:

Distance: 180 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: None

The Motorbikes: Your Choice of Machine

GENUINE DUAL-SPORT FLEET · 150CC – 300CC

Our motorcycle fleet features genuine, modern adventure-touring and dual-sport machines (150cc – 300cc) built for all terrains—from winding tarmac mountain passes like O Quy Ho, Hai Van, and Ma Pi Leng to rugged backcountry trails.

Thoroughly Inspected — Before Every Tour
Daily Pro Inspection — Certified Mechanics
Full Touring Rigging — Racks, Bars & USB
DUAL SPORT · 149 CC Fleet Ready Honda XR150L

Honda XR150L

Accessible, economical dual-sport for backroads & scenic loops

The Honda XR150L is built for riders seeking both reliability and affordability on their Vietnam journeys. With smooth handling, strong fuel efficiency, and off-road capability, this bike is a favorite choice for Vietnam motorcycle tours, whether cruising rural backroads or venturing into remote landscapes.

  • Engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke dual-sport
  • Power / Torque 12 bhp · 12.5 Nm @ 6,000 RPM
  • Kerb weight 129 kg
  • Seat height 825 mm
  • Fuel capacity 12 L (450+ km range)
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DUAL SPORT · 249 CC Fleet Ready Honda CRF250L

Honda CRF250L

Proven, reliable dual-sport for technical trail adventures

The Honda CRF250L is a proven dirt bike designed for riders who love off-road adventures. With its agile frame, reliable Honda engineering, and smooth handling, it’s the perfect motorcycle for exploring Vietnam’s rugged mountain trails, jungle tracks, and remote villages on a Vietnam Dirt Bike Tour.

  • Engine Single cylinder, 4 stroke, 4 valve, DOHC
  • Power / Torque 24 bhp · 22 Nm @ 7,000 RPM
  • Kerb weight 144 kg
  • Seat height 875 mm
  • Fuel capacity 7.8 L (lightweight agile range)
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DUAL SPORT · 286 CC Fleet Ready Honda CRF300L

Honda CRF300L

Lightweight off-road agility with responsive power

The Honda CRF300L is the ultimate dirt bike for riders craving off-road adventures in Vietnam. From rugged mountain trails to jungle tracks and river crossings, this lightweight dual-sport machine delivers agility, power, and excitement. Perfect for Vietnam Dirt Bike Tours and enduro lovers who want to explore beyond the pavement.

  • Engine Liquid- cooled, Single, DOHC
  • Power / Torque 27 bhp · 26.6 Nm @ 6,500 RPM
  • Kerb weight 142 kg
  • Seat height 880 mm
  • Fuel capacity 7.8 L (lightweight trail agile range)
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Important Tour Advice · Read Before Riding

ESSENTIAL BOOKING & EXPEDITION TERMS
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Personal Tailoring: We can fully customize riding pace, daily distance, and accommodation to match your preferred travel dates and riding style.

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Deposit & Confirmation: A 30% deposit secures your tour booking. The remaining balance is payable prior to tour departure or upon arrival in Hanoi.

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Travel Insurance: Personal travel and medical insurance is compulsory for all riders participating in motorcycle adventure tours in Vietnam.

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Technical Support: In case of technical breakdown, we replace or repair the bike promptly. If an unavoidable issue shortens your ride, unused days are refunded.

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Rider Experience: All riders must be healthy, physically fit, and confident in their motorbiking ability for medium-to-large displacement motorcycles.

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Flexible Rescheduling: Deposits are non-refundable, but you are free to postpone your booking to another scheduled date should unforeseen changes arise.

What $1.199 Covers

PER RIDER · 8 DAYS · ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPEDITION

What's Included

  • Motorbike(s) (Honda or Yamaha)
  • Helmet(s)
  • Driving gears
  • Gasoline on tour
  • English speaking guide
  • Mechanic (only for group from 6 passengers)
  • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (based on twin or/and triple shared)
  • Homestay permission
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
  • Fruits and Coffee on tour
  • Government’s taxes

What's Excluded

  • Travel insurance
  • Visa
  • Air-ticket
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

SET-DEPARTURE DATES:

Set-Departure Dates Status Available Seats
2027 Schedule & Departures
January 10, 2027 5 guests booked 7 seats left
February 21, 2027 4 guests booked 8 seats left
March 14, 2027 3 guests booked 8 seats left
April 4, 2027 Open 12 seats left
April 9, 2027 4 guests booked 8 seats left
May 23, 2027 3 guests booked 9 seats left
June 6, 2027 6 guests booked 6 seats left
June 20, 2027 5 guests booked 7 seats left
July 4, 2027 Guaranteed 12 seats left
July 18, 2027 Guaranteed 12 seats left
August 8, 2027 3 guests booked 9 seats left
August 22, 2027 4 guests booked 8 seats left
September 12, 2027 Open 12 seats left
September 26, 2027 6 guests booked 6 seats left
October 10, 2027 5 guests booked 7 seats left
November 7, 2027 3 guests booked 9 seats left
December 5, 2027 2 guests booked 10 seats left
2028 Schedule & Departures
January 9, 2028 2 guests booked 10 seats left
February 20, 2028 Open 12 seats left
March 12, 2028 Open 12 seats left
April 9, 2028 4 guests booked 8 seats left
May 14, 2028 2 guests booked 10 seats left
May 28, 2028 3 guests booked 9 seats left
June 11, 2028 1 guest booked 11 seats left
June 25, 2028 1 guest booked 11 seats left
July 9, 2028 Guaranteed 12 seats left
July 23, 2028 Guaranteed 12 seats left
August 6, 2028 Guaranteed 12 seats left
August 20, 2028 Open 12 seats left
September 10, 2028 Open 12 seats left
September 24, 2028 Guaranteed 12 seats left
October 8, 2028 Open 12 seats left
November 5, 2028 Open 12 seats left
December 3, 2028 Open 12 seats left
Pricing Notes:

* Prices for private groups:

=> The tour’s price applied to the private group of 1 person riding Honda XR 150cc & staying at standard hotels (single room) cum homestay is US$ 2149

=> The tour’s price applied to the private group of 2 persons riding Honda XR 150cc & sharing 1 twin/double room at standard hotels cum homestay is US$ 1325/person

=> The tour’s price applied to the private group of 3 – 6 persons riding Honda XR 150cc & sharing twin/double rooms at standard hotels cum homestay is US$ 1279/person

=> The tour’s price applied to the private group of 7 – 10 persons riding Honda XR 150cc & sharing twin/double rooms at standard hotels cum homestay is US$ 1249/person

=> The tour’s price applied to the private group of 11 – 16 persons riding Honda XR 150cc & sharing twin/double rooms at standard hotels cum homestay is US$ 1199/person

=> The supplement for those who want to stay at single room is US$ 210

VIETNAM DIRT BIKE ADVENTURE – 2027 & 2028 GUARANTEED SMALL-GROUP DEPARTURES

Some of the best motorcycle journeys begin with riders who have never met before, but share the same passion for two wheels, open roads and real adventure.

For solo riders, couples, or small groups of friends who would love to meet other like-minded motorcyclists along the way, we are delighted to introduce our new “Scheduled Small-Group Departures” with a Standard Tour Price of US$ 1199/person

Instead of arranging a private ride on your own, you can now choose from a series of carefully selected departure dates throughout the year and join fellow riders from around the world for an unforgettable journey across Northern Vietnam. It is more than simply sharing the cost of a tour. Riding as part of a small group creates opportunities to exchange stories, tackle challenging roads together, discover remote places as a team, and enjoy the camaraderie that makes a motorcycle adventure truly memorable.

Groups are deliberately limited to a maximum of 12 riders, allowing us to maintain a more personal riding experience, better group control and greater flexibility on remote mountain roads and off-road sections.

✅  GUARANTEED FROM JUST 2 RIDERS

You do not need to wait for a large group before making your travel plans. A scheduled departure becomes GUARANTEED as soon as 2 riders have confirmed their bookings and paid the required deposits.

Once guaranteed, the tour will operate as scheduled, except in circumstances involving severe weather, natural disasters, government restrictions or other genuine safety concerns.

💰 TOUR PRICE:

👉  Honda XR150cc –  / The standard tour price of US$1,199 per rider is based on shared twin-room accommodation at standard hotels cum homestay 

👉 For those who want to stay at a single room instead, the supplement would be US$ 190/person

Riders who prefer a larger dirt bike may upgrade, subject to availability:
+ Honda CRF250cc – US$1,430 per rider
+ Honda CRF300cc – US$1,510 per rider
Bike upgrades are subject to availability and are confirmed on a first-booked, first-deposit-paid basis.

🎁 BOOK EARLY – LOCK YOUR BIKE & YOUR PRICE

Our 2027 and 2028 departures are designed for riders who prefer to plan their international travel well in advance.
Early booking is strongly recommended, particularly for riders requesting Honda CRF250 or CRF300 motorcycles, as the number of larger-capacity bikes available on each departure may be limited.
Once your booking deposit has been received and your selected motorcycle has been confirmed, your agreed tour price and bike category will be secured for that departure.

💘 BOOKING DEPOSIT

A booking deposit of US$300 per rider is recommended to secure your seat and selected motorcycle.
The remaining balance is payable 45 days before departure.

🍅 MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE

Each departure is limited to:
Maximum 12 riders
Once all 12 places have been confirmed, the departure will be considered SOLD OUT.

🎩 GROUP BOOKING BENEFITS – 4+ RIDERS

When 4 or more riders book together under the same reservation, each rider may choose 2 complimentary benefits from the following:

1. Hanoi airport arrival transfer
2. 30-minute foot or body massage 
3. Vietnam SIM card or eSIM
4. 1-night stay free at 3-star hotel in Hanoi
5. US$30 Bike Upgrade Credit toward a Honda CRF250 or CRF300

Benefits are subject to availability, have no cash value and cannot normally be exchanged for a cash discount.
Airport-transfer benefits may require riders to arrive on the same flight or within a similar arrival period.
The US$30 Bike Upgrade Credit applies only toward an eligible motorcycle upgrade and cannot be redeemed for cash.

🚖 EXTRA GROUP SUPPORT:
Our support level increases as the departure grows.
+ From 2 riders: Departure Guaranteed

+ From 7 riders: A dedicated mechanic may accompany the group as part of the operating team.

+ From 10 to 12 riders: One complimentary support truck will be provided to carry the group’s main luggage.

The support vehicle includes a driver, fuel and normal road tolls.
Because this is a genuine dirt-bike and mountain adventure, the support vehicle cannot physically follow motorcycles onto every narrow trail, dirt track or inaccessible mountain section. Where necessary, the truck will use an alternative road and rejoin the riders later in the day.
Riders should therefore carry a small daypack or hydration pack containing essential personal items needed during the riding day.

🍒 IF ONLY ONE RIDER IS CONFIRMED
Approximately 45 days before departure, any departure with only one confirmed rider will be reviewed.
The rider may choose one of the following options:

Option A – Free Departure Transfer
Move the booking free of charge to the nearest available guaranteed departure.

Option B – Private Ride Upgrade
Keep the original departure date and operate the journey privately by paying the applicable private-tour supplement.

Option C – Full Refund
Receive a full refund of tour payments made to Indochina Motorbike Tours in accordance with the Guaranteed Departure Policy.

As soon as a second rider confirms, the departure becomes GUARANTEED.

🔒 IMPORTANT – GUARANTEED DEPARTURE VS. ROUTE FLEXIBILITY

+ A guaranteed departure means that the tour will operate.
+ It does not mean that every dirt track or mountain trail can always be ridden exactly as originally planned.
+ Northern Vietnam is a genuine mountain environment. Heavy rain, landslides, road construction, river levels, local restrictions or damaged trails may occasionally require our tour leader to modify an off-road section or use an alternative route.
+ Safety always takes priority.
+ Where route changes are necessary, we will make every reasonable effort to preserve the character, destinations and adventure experience of the original itinerary.

Price & Reservation

TRANSPARENT PRICING · DIRECT LOCAL BOOKING
All-inclusive per rider
$1.199
Deposit to hold a place30% deposit upon confirmation
Payment termsBalance due on arrival / prior to tour
Motorcycle choiceIncluded with fuel & gears
Group format2 - 10 Riders (Max 12)
DIRECT OPERATOR GUARANTEE

All tours are organized and operated directly by Vietnam Motorbike Tour. Experienced English-speaking road captains, professional mechanics, and 24/7 dedicated support.

TALK TO A LOCAL EXPERT

Have questions about route difficulty, bike selection, or customized dates? Our tour specialists are ready to help you plan the ride.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How difficult is this 8-day Northern Vietnam dirt bike tour?

The tour is best suited to intermediate and experienced riders who already feel comfortable controlling a manual motorcycle on steep, narrow and uneven roads. Riders should be confident with clutch control, braking on descents, loose gravel and slow-speed manoeuvres.

2. Is this a hard-enduro tour?

No. It is an adventure / off-road motorcycle tour, not a racing or extreme enduro event. However, some sections may become technically demanding after rain because dirt tracks can turn muddy and slippery very quickly.

3. How many kilometres do we ride?

Expect approximately 1,500–1,600 km over eight days. Daily distances generally range between 160 and 240 km. In the mountains, 180 km can easily require a full day because of curves, sightseeing stops and difficult surfaces.

4. What motorcycles are recommended?

Honda XR150L, CRF250L, CRF300L or similar dual-sport motorcycles work particularly well. Experienced riders often prefer the CRF250/300 for better suspension and power on rough terrain.

5. Can beginners join this tour?

A complete beginner should normally choose an easier route first. This itinerary includes long riding days, steep mountain passes and potential off-road sections. Riders with limited experience should discuss their riding background with us before booking.

6. What happens if heavy rain makes an off-road section unsafe?

Safety comes first. The guide may change the route, bypass a trail or use an alternative paved road. Northern Vietnam’s mountain conditions can change quickly because of rain, landslides and road works.

7. When is the best time to ride?

Northern Vietnam can be ridden during much of the year, but conditions vary strongly by season. Spring and autumn generally offer attractive temperatures and scenery. Summer can produce heavier rain and more muddy roads, while winter can be cold and foggy at altitude. Mai Chau tourism information also notes that heavy monsoon weather can affect local roads during summer.

8. Will we definitely see the famous Ta Xua sea of clouds?

No. Cloud hunting depends entirely on temperature, humidity, wind and weather. Ta Xua remains spectacular even when the valley is clear, so the tour should never be sold with a guaranteed cloud-view promise.

9. What accommodation is used?

Accommodation normally combines local hotels, guesthouses and selected homestays. In remote mountain regions, comfort may be simpler than in Hanoi or Sapa, but these nights often provide the most meaningful cultural experiences.

10. Do I need a motorcycle licence?

Yes. Riders must hold driving documents legally appropriate for the motorcycle they operate. Under Vietnam’s current Road Traffic Order and Safety Law, recognised documents include relevant Vietnamese licences and, in qualifying cases, an appropriate 1968 Vienna Convention IDP together with the corresponding valid national licence. Eligibility varies by issuing country and motorcycle category, so documentation should be checked before travel.

11. Do I need travel insurance?

Strongly recommended. Riders should obtain insurance that specifically covers motorcycle riding for the engine capacity used, adventure activities and medical evacuation where applicable. A standard travel policy may exclude motorcycle or off-road riding.

12. What riding equipment should I bring?

A quality helmet, protective jacket, riding trousers, gloves and proper motorcycle boots are recommended. Waterproof layers, quick-dry clothing, thermal layers during colder months and a hydration system are particularly useful.

13. Can luggage travel with me?

Keep luggage light. A small waterproof bag or soft luggage works best. For larger groups, a support vehicle can often be arranged to carry main luggage, depending on the selected tour package and accessibility of the route.

14. Is the tour suitable for a pillion passenger?

Possible on selected sections, but this particular itinerary is primarily designed for riders. Long mountain days and rough off-road terrain can be uncomfortable for a passenger. A support vehicle is generally a better solution for non-riding companions.

15. Are the distances and trails fixed?

No. Mountain adventure itineraries should always retain some flexibility. Local construction, landslides, seasonal river levels and weather can require route changes. The destination sequence normally remains the same while individual trail sections may change.

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