Itinerary:
Itinerary :
Day 1: Hanoi motorbike tours to Mai Chau
The short motorbike tour to Mai Chau will be started at around 9 Am from western outskirt of Hanoi . Avoiding the busy traffic by taking some narrow and small country roads. We motorcycle to shout west of Hanoi to Mai Chau – an area of beautiful landscape. After lunch, we will have great motorcycle tour on forgotten French road No 6, passing extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads punctuated by limestone karst scenery. Here is known as Ha long bay on mountain.
We cross Thung Khe – one of the most beautiful mountain passes in North Vietnam, then heading down to the mountain valley settlement of Mai Chau. (Home to the white Thai people who are living in houses on stilts).
Dinner and overnight at Homestay.
Distance: 170km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Mai Chau motorbike trips to Ta Xua via Moc Chau
Today we will have easy and relaxing Vietnam motorbike tour in north west mountainous area It offers many stopover for pictures of amazing mountain view. We can start the day with a easy walk around the village or be lazy with a waking up café.
After saying goodbye to the Thai people we ride to the direction of Moc Chau. After lunch, turn to the less travelled Road 43 leading to the Da River. After crossing the reservoir of Da river at Van Yen ferry, we ride on a beautiful winding road until Phu Yen where we stay in a guest-house.
Distance: 180km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Ta Xua Motorbike Tour to Mu Cang Chai via Tram Tau and Khau Pha
Keep enjoying north Vietnam motorcycle tour on beautiful ride towards Tram Tau, enjoying the scenic countryside along the way.
Tram Tau is a remote district in Yen Bai Province, known for its peaceful atmosphere and picturesque landscapes.
After breakfast, continue your journey towards Tu Le. Tu Le is a charming valley nestled between mountains and rice fields, famous for its stunning scenery and hot springs. Along the way, make stops to admire the natural beauty and take photographs.
After lunch, we ride through the Mu Cang Chai massif, almost as high as the Fansipan. From the top, it offers one of the most beautiful views of North Vietnam. The ride is challenging but very rewarding.
Overnight in a hotel.
Distance: 210km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Mu Cang Chai motorbike tour to Sapa via Than Uyen and Tan Uyen
Today you visit the most famous rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai such as La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha
You can also interact with the locals, learn about their way of life, and perhaps even participate in rice harvesting activities (depending on the season). And the beauty of nature here is different from the days before. Besides, plenty of terrace rice fields between hill tribe’s villages. We can see a lot of green tea fields in Than Uyen and Tan Uyen.
You ride through O Quy Ho Pass, which is one of the highest mountain passes in Vietnam, offering spectacular views of Hoang Lien Son mountain range and the surrounding valleys. Take your time to stop and admire the breathtaking scenery along the way.
Continue your journey to Sapa, a charming town nestled in the mountains and famous for its cool climate, ethnic minority communities, and stunning landscapes.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Distance: 160km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Relaxing in Sa Pa.
Sa Pa is lovely little town located at the height of 1600 meters above the sea, surrounded by amazing valley with the villages of minorities, we can either take it easy in Sa Pa town, or take another SaPa motorbike tour along Muong Hoa valley-one of the most beautiful valley in northern Vietnam, or down deep into the valley to see more interesting local people. All options are dominated by the crest of the enormous Fansipan mountain range. The entire region is populated by Hmong, Giay, Tay and Dao people.
You will take a short walk to Ham Rong – a highest peak of the town where you can get full view of Sa Pa and then take a good body massage.
Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After lunch in Sa Pa town, we have half day to discover lovely town in cloud – Sa Pa.
Diner and Overnight at Hotel.
Distance: 100km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Sapa Motorcycle tour to Bac Ha
This motorcycle tour to Bac Ha from Sa Pa is quite easy and enjoyable. We can depart at 10 AM from Sa Pa. Ride motorbike down on winding to Lao Cai. The road is about 40km with very nice terrace fields. Lao Cai is busy provincial capital which has one of the biggest gate to China so when arrived the town, we will stop here for a moment to see around or take a look to China from Vietnam. Have a lunch at Sapa town.
Another half day, we will ride up to Bac Ha where we can enjoy plenty of stunning landscape.
Arrive and check in Hotel in Bac Ha town at 5pm.
Distance: 90km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Bac Ha motorbike tour towards Ha Giang
We should start the motorcycle tour to Ha Giang earlier because the road today is quiet and bumpy with picturesque landscape, we can not go fast and have to stop a lot for pictures. We are going to the market of Can Cau located at the heart of a mountainous circus, very close to the Chinese border where the ethnic groups on each side of the border meet every Saturday morning. It is one moment very moving which we have no idea about time.
After lunch in Xin Man town, we keep riding on a narrow and winding road but the terrace fields along the way could be the most beautiful in north Vietnam. Arrive in Ha Giang in late afternoon. We can choose to stay in hotel in town or do more home stay with the Tay people.
Distance: 180km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Ha Giang Motorbike Tour to Dong Van
This motorcycle tour to the Dong Van Rock Plateau is another highlight of the trip because of incredibly imposing scenery. In addition, the landscape is completely different from the days before. After getting the permit to ride in border areas at Ha Giang’s Immigration Police, we will enjoy riding on small challenging mountain roads with a amazing view and plenty of colorful hill-tribes. It should be the best motorbike tour in North Vietnam.
Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Distance: 160km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Dong Van motorbike tours to Bao Lac
Another enjoyable motorbike touring day with a lot of joys ! After breakfast, enjoy easy walk around Dong Van town to feel daily life of the hill tribes at the local market, or enjoy the beauty of ancient architecture of the houses that were built during the French time.
Start the best motorbike tour in Ha Giang at about 10 AM. Keep riding on narrow roads along the Rock Plateau, right after Dong Van town we will be on Ma Pi Leng pass( One of 4 longest and most beautiful passes in Vietnam). 20 km on the mountain pass with many picture stop, we will be in Meo Vac town at noon. After lunch in Meo Vac, we go along the Gam river to Bao Lac.
Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Distance: 110km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Bao Lac motorbiking tour to Ba Be Lake
Start your journey from Bao Lac early in the morning, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the scenic route to Ba Be Lake.
Ride through winding mountain roads, passing through picturesque valleys and ethnic minority villages.
Along the way, make stops to admire the natural beauty, take photographs, and interact with the locals.Then you will take the opportunity to explore the beauty of Ba Be Lake and its surrounding areas and take a boat tour on the lake, visiting attractions such as Puong Cave, Widow Island, and An Ma Temple.
You will marvel at the stunning scenery of limestone cliffs, lush forests, and crystal-clear waters.
Arrive at Pac Ngoi village by late afternoon and check into your accommodation.
Spend the evening relaxing by the lake and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.
Distance: 140km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Ba Be Lake motorbike tour to Cao Bang
Beautiful motorbike ride down to Cao Bang province. The road is easy and there are many beautiful villages along the way, so we can do some stoppage for visiting the local to learn more about minority people’s culture and for photos.
We will be at Cao Bang in early afternoon. Check in hotel before seeing around the town or being lazy with cool beer !
Distance: 150km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Cao Bang Motorbike Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall
After breakfast, we have beautiful north Vietnam motorbike tour to nice village of Quang Uyen, in the middle of a mountain cirque. This is the territory of Nung An people. Home stay in a host family and the hostess is a great cook. After good lunch with the family, we make our way through spectacular scenery to Vietnam’s most impressive waterfall – Ban Gioc Waterfalls – 50km from Quang Uyen. Weather permitting we can swim right up to where the 50m high falls hit the river.
Home stay in Quang Uyen village.
Distance: 140km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Ban Gioc motorbike tours to Lang Son
The motorcycle tour to Lang Son is mostly on the famous historical Dong Khe and That Khe passes where many battles between the Vietnamese and French occurred. Arrive Lang Son in early afternoon. We will have chance to discover this city which has become a big trading post between China and Vietnam. You can buy cheap Chinese products for souvenirs at the Dong Kinh market.
If time permits, you will take a ride to the peak of Mau Son
Overnight in hotel.
Distance: 180km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Lang Son motorbike trips back to Hanoi
Today is the most easy day of 15 busy ones but it is an enjoyable day. Waking up late, slowly enjoy good café, and after breakfast motorcycle down to Hanoi on the big high way No 1. We will finish the memorable Northern Vietnam motorcycle tours at around 3 PM.
Distance: 180km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
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