North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Hanoi to Moc Chau – 8 days

Today we start at approximately 8 am. Shortly after leaving the bustle of the metropolis, we will arrive in the town of Cho Chu, province of Thai Nguyen, to make a stop to rest and have lunch. The rest of the day would excite all motorcyclists when the paved road is ideal for motorcycling with fewer people and beautiful views of landscapes.

Around 4 pm, our team will arrive at Pac Ngoi, a tribal village of Tay located next to Ba Be lake. We had dinner here and spent the night here.

Summary:

Distance: 240 km, 5 hours of driving

Meals: Lunch – Dinner 

Accommodation: Homestay

Today we continue to drive on the back roads through peaceful villages and forested hills, along with a few stream passes. This part is the highlight of Vietnam motorbike tours with many beautiful landscapes. After lunch in Bao Lac, we continue riding to Meo Vac through winding trails and passes to chop, where you can see the Nho Que River from the middle of the pass. We come to Meo Vac at 5:00 p.m., and then we will have a relaxing night in this quiet city before embarking on a new route with motorcycle tours through northern Vietnam.

Summary: 

Accommodation: Standard Hotel 

Meals: B – L – D

Route: 170km, 5 hours of riding

Today the route from Meo Vac to Ha Giang is promising to be the most fantastic part of the tour. We will move up the mountainous-sanctuary area of the Meo People and the kingdom of the rock. We could see the places known as Ma Pi Leng Pass, which is considered one of the most challenging passes for a motorcycle tour in northern Vietnam; rocky plateau, the Mansion of the Vuong Family in Dong Van, the Gate of Heaven in Quan Ba. Right in the distance of more than 100 km, you are visually exposed to the imposing and breathtaking mountain views of North Vietnam. We will arrive in Ha Giang city and stay in a local hotel (or at Tay’s house)

Summary:

Distance: 180 km

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner 

Accommodation: Local Hotel 

Today we move towards the northern part of the north zone, from Ha Giang to Sapa. This west-east corridor offers motorcyclists magnificent landscapes of mountains and valleys, as well as the dazzling rice fields of the local people. We rest in Lao Cai and observe the border of Vietnam and China. Later, we will head to Sapa. The bent and twisted roads will elevate the travelers to the city of 1600 m above sea level. Take care of driving with blind turns and landslides. We will arrive in Sapa around 5:00 p.m. and stay for one night.

Summary: 

Accommodation: Standard Hotel

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner 

Distance: 220 km, 5 hours of riding

The whole morning is dedicated to exploring and exploring the city of Sapa. Around 1:30 pm, we will arrive at the hotel and descend 110 km from Sapa to Than Uyen. Before reaching Than Uyen, we will climb to the highest pass road in Vietnam (Tram Ton Pass). After passing O Quy Ho Pass, enter the administrative area of the province of Lai Chau (which is 2000m above sea level). Today’s most amazing part is riding overlooking the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Valley, which is vaguely covered by fog and cloud. Our team will arrive at Than Uyen at 5:00 pm and spend a night here.

Summary:

Accommodation: Standard hotel. 

After many trails up and down, we keep riding through the tribal villages of the H’ mong ethnic group and then cross through the green tea mountain farms. Follow the route through the valleys to see the splendid views of terraced rice fields with the bright golden yellow color of rice. After lunch at Mu Cang Chai, relax your mind by admiring the wonderful rice terraced fields here. Head to Phu Yen at 5 pm. Enjoy your 6th night in this peaceful city.

Summary:

Accommodation: Hotel standard

Meals: B – L – D

Route: 220 km, 4 hours of riding

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Distance: 110 km, 4 hours of riding

Today, there will be full of fun and excitement. After leaving Phu Yen city, you can spend wonderful moments wandering around Da River Lake, with winding roads and less traffic. After crossing the Da River by ferry, our team will head to the Moc Chau plateau for lunch. Then, we will take the path of Hua Tat, an old and quiet road built by the French. We will arrive in Mai Chau at around 4:30 pm. We will be welcomed by friendly local Thais and spend a night at a Poom-Coong.

Summary:

Accommodation: Standard hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 150 km, 4 hours of riding

Enjoy the last day of the tour by enjoying the idyllic and quiet atmosphere of Mai Chau and strolling through the village of the locals. We will ride back to Hanoi at around 10 am through 2 amazing mountain passes Thung Khe and Doc Cun. Our team will arrive at the hotel at around 5 pm and conclude our wonderful 8-day trip with many memories.  

Summary:

​Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Distance: 170 km, 5 hours of riding

End of Tour.