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Tour Overview & Highlights
3 DAYS EXPEDITION
Take your chance to enjoy Vietnam short motorbike tour to Mai Chau, which is one of the closest places to Hanoi where you can experience a 'real' Montagnard village, also the gate way to the impressive Northwestern area of Vietnam. This motorbike tour offers a great ride on many beautiful mountain passes and stunning winding road, chance to see breathtaking landscapes and friendly people. ..
Expedition Route Map
GPS TRACKS · 3 DAYS
Detailed Tour Itinerary
3 DAYS · DAY-BY-DAY
ROUTE
* Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi Motorbike Tours to Mai Chau Valley (Hoa Binh) – Motorbiking Tours to Tribal Villages – Enjoy a Music Performance + Rice Wine
Day 2: Mai Chau Motorcycle Tours to Phu Yen (Son La) – Offroad Motorbike Tours to Remote Tribal Villages
Day 3: Phu Yen Motorcycle Tours back to Hanoi
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Day 1: Hanoi Motorbike Tours to Mai Chau Valley (Hoa Binh) – Motorbiking Tours to Tribal Villages – Enjoy a Music Performance + Rice Wine
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 motorcycle 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 descent to the mountain valley settlement of Mai Chau. After dinner we join 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 in village
Hanoi Motorbike Tours to Mai Chau Valley
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Day 2: Mai Chau Motorcycle Tours to Phu Yen (Son La) – Offroad Motorbike Tours to Remote Tribal Villages
In the morning, we take a short walk around 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. After breakfast in home-stay, we say goodbye to villagers and leave Mai Chau around 10 am.
We ride from Mai Chau to the direction of Moc Chau, where we have lunch. This highland town produces some of Vietnam’s best tea and is a good place to stock up. The surrounding area is also home to several ethnic minorities, including Green H’mong, Dzao, Thai and Muong. Moc Chau boasts a pioneering dairy industry that started in the late 1970s with Australian (and, later, UN) assistance. The dairy provides Hanoi with such delectable iuxur us as fresh milk, sweetened condensed milk and little tooth-rotting bars called “Banh sua”.
Mai Chau Motorcycle Tours to Phu Yen
After lunch, we turn to the less travelled Road 43 leading to the Da River, crossing the reservoir of Da river at Van Yen ferry, then ride on a beautiful winding secondary road until Phu Yen where we stay in a basic guest-house.
Phu Yen is a rural district of Sơn La province in the Northwest region of Vietnam known as a small mountain town located on the altitude of more than 1000m high above the sea level. This beautiful town surrounded by weaving streams, high mountain ranges, panoramic rice valleys is a home to many different hill tribes like H’mong, Thai, Muong & Dzao …
Upon arrival, we’ll take a short ride around the valley to explore some rustic beauties of villages around and view the sunset far beyond the top of mountains.
Stay in guest house
Summary:
Distance: 140 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest-house
Offroad Motorcycle Tour in Phu Yen
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Day 3: Phu Yen Motorcycle Tours back to Hanoi
Easy way back from Phu Yen to Hanoi on most empty road, passing many rice and green tea fields in countryside until we reach Son Tay. We back to Hanoi on dyke roads to avoid the heavy traffic and breaking out of the delta plains along the Red river.
Finish our tour around 3 pm
Summary:
Distance: 160 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Note: We provide support truck (120$ per day) for emergency and for your safe riding in Vietnam – Most of other tour operators do not offer that. Contact us if you think it’s necessary.\
The Motorbikes: Your Choice of Machine
PREMIUM ADVENTURE FLEET · EXPERTLY MAINTAINED
Our motorcycle fleet features genuine, modern adventure-touring and dual-sport machines 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
FLAGSHIP ADVENTURE · 1,254 CCFleet Ready
BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS
The king of long-distance adventure touring
The BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS is more than just a motorcycle – it’s a symbol of freedom and adventure. With its cutting-edge technology, robust performance, and rider-focused design, it is undoubtedly the best choice for those joining our Vietnam Big Bike Tours.
Why the CFMOTO 450MT is Perfect for Adventure Motorcycle Tours in Vietnam The CFMOTO 450MT is purpose-built to bridge the gap between heavy tourers and lightweight trail bikes. Engineered with genuine off-road geometry and long-travel suspension, it gives riders complete control on narrow tracks and technical trails where heavier bikes become exhausting. During our Vietnam...
Agile parallel-twin adventure tourer for mountain twisties
The Honda CB500X is built for riders who crave both adventure and comfort. From Northern Vietnam mountain routes to epic Trans-Vietnam motorcycle tours, this versatile ADV bike delivers smooth handling, reliable performance, and the freedom to explore Vietnam’s most breathtaking landscapes.
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.
The undisputed king of Vietnam off-road & single tracks
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.
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.
Customized Itineraries: We can customize routes according to your preferred dates, schedule, and riding interests. Just let us know your requirements.
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Booking & Deposit: Booking is confirmed once we receive a deposit of 30% of the total tour cost. A secure online payment link will be provided.
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Travel Insurance: Personal travel and medical insurance is compulsory for all riders participating in motorcycle adventure tours.
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Technical Support: In case of technical breakdown, we replace the bike with the same type. If an issue shortens your ride, you are refunded for unused days.
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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 date should unforeseen changes arise.
What's Included & Excluded
3 DAYS · ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPEDITION
What's Included
Motorbike(s) (Honda or Yamaha)
Helmet(s) Driving gears
Gasoline on tour
English or French 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
What's Excluded
Travel insurance
Visa
Air-ticket
Tips
Personal expenses
Price & Reservation
TRANSPARENT PRICING · DIRECT LOCAL BOOKING
All-inclusive
per rider
Contact
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 Indochina Motorbike Tours. 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.
Awesome Riding Adventure
5 of us did the 10 day Northern Vietnam Off-road Loop at the end of November, very ably assisted by by our guide, Giang, and support vehicle driver, Dong.We logged over 1800km in 9 days of riding, saw some absolutely amazing scenery, partook in local delicacies, met and partied with ethnic people and had an epic trip.Everything around the trip was managed efficiently by Mike Dong, including organising Vietnamese drivers licences for us all. The bikes we had (CRF300L) performed well with only two flat tyres to speak of. The accommodation choices (apart from one night) were comfortable and adequate, the meals were delicious and plentiful.The whole trip went like clockwork and we got to see places few other tourist would ever get to see.I would definitely recommend this tour or shorter trips if you feel 10 days is a bit much.
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Go21589563690
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Unforgettable 12-day trip from Hanoi to Saigon
We highly recommend the 12-day trip from Hanoi to Saigon. The organization was excellent from start to finish. The day before, we were personally briefed by the company owner, received all important details and felt well prepared.Our guide Cong was just awesome. We felt safe at all times and were allowed to experience small cultural excursions practically every day. He showed us beautiful places, introduced us to local culture and was able to tell us an incredible amount about the country. We were also spoiled culinary – we ate very fine every day.An absolutely unique experience, perfectly organized and with a guide who made our experience unforgettable. Clear recommendation!
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P w
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Great bike tour for 6 days, north west Vietnam
Brilliant 6 days, the tours are road based with a little bit of riding on un paved roads, Ducky was our guide, ex-road racer which suited us as we like to push on. Was amazing to see all the villagers, people waving, nothing like miserable old England where everyone thinks your doing something illegal. Homesteads were great, food nothing to say as always the best. Get it booked and take your holiday to +10.
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Ian W
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Am absolutely amazing ten days in northern Vietnam
We did a 10 day tour. Lihn was our guide. Great guy. We had a Canadian guy join us, so 4 in total. Amazing time, 10 days few by. I had a gopro on my helmet facing forward, Lihn had one facing back. Michael, the owner has put all the footage together and made a great video.We are now looking at another trip with these guys.
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Compass40778616391
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Incredible life experience
Indochina Bike Tours ran a very relax but very professional motorcycle tour and over the 14 day North Vietnam,2400km ride everyday was full of challenges and wonder natural and cultural surprise.Absoulutly everything was fully catered for and supplied , all you have to do is wake up and thumb the starter button.Great company and great ride.Highly recommended. Absoulutly incredible experience.
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Niels M
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Unic and special experience
Great adventure, the guide and the driver where verry kindly.A lot of adventure, drinke and food.Verry nice experience
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erik m
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Very good
We where with 4 guys and had a great time!Great stays with good food and vieuws, also beautiful roads and offroad paths.Our guide Son was a very good and funny guy! Thank you all for this awesome time!
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jvbn
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Great 12 Day Tour through Northern Vietnam
We had a great trip with Ducky and Son showing us hidden offroad tracks and beautiful sceneries in Northern Vietnam. They were also very professional whenever something on the bike required fixing. The homestays and hotels were well selected, providing a great experience of local culture and cuisine. Can highly recommend the trip!
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Getaway28493855013
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Great tour!
Riding with Insochina motorbike tour was a great experience. This was my first time on a motorbike tour and my first time in Vietnam. Our guide Tony was excellent.
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Rochelle E
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10 Days
Completed the 10 Day trip. It was guided and tailored to our riding abilities. Sadly we came at a time with flooding and could not complete some tracks because of this. The food was amazing at every location. Homestays were fantastic, nice people. Ducky had good knowledge about the locations and good recommendations
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