Itinerary:
Northern Vietnam Dirt Bike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, Yen Bai, Son La, Lai Chau * BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Ba Be Lake (230 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 Mu Cang Chai (170 km)
Day 6: Mu Cang Chai Motorcycle Tour to Ta Xua Peak (180 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)
Day 1: Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Ba Be Lake (230 km)
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 (Vietnamese: Hồ Ba Bể – Ba means “Three”, Bể is from the Tay language word pé, meaning “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.
Summary:
Distance: 230 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay
Day 2: Northern Vietnam Dirt Bike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, Yen Bai, Son La, Lai Chau: Ba Be Lake Motorcycle Tour to Dong Van via Meo Vac (210 km)
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.
Meo Vac Town is located in the heart of the Dong Van Rock Plateau. It 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.
Summary:
Distance: 210 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 3: Dong Van Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang (180 Km)
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 Vietnam where we can see many ethnic groups. With their unique cultures and imposing mountains such as: Ma 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.
Summary:
Distance: 180 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 4: Northern Vietnam Dirt Bike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, Yen Bai, Son La, Lai Chau: Ha Giang Motorbike Tour to Sa Pa (220km)
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.
Summary:
Distance: 220 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 5: Sapa Motorcycle Tour to Mu Cang Chai via Than Uyen (170 km)
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. We arrive in Than Uyen by 5.00PM.
Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Summary:
Distance: 170 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay
Day 6: Northern Vietnam Dirt Bike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, Yen Bai, Son La, Lai Chau: Mu Cang Chai Motorcycle Tour to Ta Xua Peak – Dinosaur Backbone (180 km)
We keep riding up and down into a forested and high mountain region populated by H’mong peoples. We will hike up a very high mountain pass before descending into a mountainous tea-growing region. Soon afterm, 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.
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 5:00 pm.
The majestic mountain range of Ta Xua is situated in the picturesque landscape of the Bac Yen district in Son La province, northern Vietnam. Ta Xua’s geographical location plays a significant role in its allure. It serves as a natural border between the provinces of Son La and Yen Bai, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue. The mountain range stretches across the horizon, with its peaks reaching impressive heights.
At the pinnacle of Ta Xua stands its crowning glory, Ta Xua Peak, soaring to a height of 2,865 meters above sea level. Remarkably, this summit ranks as the tenth highest peak in all of Vietnam, attracting mountaineers from far and wide. The unique formation of the three main peaks resembles the graceful arch of a dinosaur’s back, adding to the charm and intrigue of this natural wonder.
Overnight at homestay.
Summary:
Distance: 180 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Homestay/Bungalow
Day 7: Ta Xua Motorbike Tour to Mai Chau Valley via Van Yen Ferry Terminal (180 km)
In this morning, we’ll wake up a bit earlier to welcome first dawn emerging up from the further mountain ranges. As well as breath the fresh air on the top of mountain and see the cloud crawling to the valleys & creeks. Or flying over your head with a cup of hot coffee before walking or keeping on motorcycling to explore the Ta Xua Dinosaur’s Backbone and some other nearby villages if you wish.
Later on, we’ll follow the road QL43 to ride to Van Yen Ferry Terminal to get across the Red River to Mai Chau valley. En route, we’ll stop by to explore beauties of this amazing land with some dirt tracks to get deeper inside the wild nature with massive terraces, high mountains and deep ravines which becomes hot destination for adventure motorbike riders.
We’ll probably approach Mai Chau valley at around 15:00 then if time permits. We’ll hang around the valley on our iron horses to explore some typical highlights of this charming land.
Mai Chau is a picturesque valley located in Hoa Binh Province, Vietnam, approximately 135 kilometers southwest of Hanoi. Nestled amidst lush greenery and surrounded by towering limestone mountains. Mai Chau is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and traditional stilt houses that dot the landscape.
The valley is inhabited primarily by the White Thai ethnic group, who are known for their warm hospitality and vibrant cultural practices. Visitors to Mai Chau have the opportunity to experience the unique charm of the local culture. Including traditional dance performances, handicrafts, and delicious Vietnamese cuisine.
Tonight, you’ll have a special chance to participate in a great music performance with traditional bamboo dancing. It being conducted by the local men & women then taste their local rice wine in a jar which is a homemade alcoholic beverage. And it made by fermenting glutinous rice with yeast and water, and it is typically stored and served in large ceramic jars.
Summary:
Distance: 180 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay
Day 8: Northern Vietnam Dirt Bike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, Yen Bai, Son La, Lai Chau: Mai Chau Motorbike Tour back to Hanoi (150km)
In this morning, after waking up in the tranquil of mountainous valley. Then, you can relax yourself by a walk through villages to see the daily life of the locals here before having a decent breakfast at your homestay.
After that, you’ll say goodbye to this beautiful place to go back Hanoi by riding your heroic bikes via Ba Khan. Along the path of Hoa Binh reservoir with lots of beautiful landscapes with waterfalls, twisted roads, terraces, villages. We’ll be at leisure a bit before riding 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: 150 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: None
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* Inclusion:
+ 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
* Exclusion:
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Air-ticket
+ Tips
+ Personal expenses
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I am interested in one of your single track rides. Maybe two or three of us what are some of the dates you have and description of the ride. Thank you very much Harry.
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