North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Hanoi to Thac Ba Lake – 11 days

Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and depart from Hanoi at 9:00 a.m. We will get out of the noisy city, following the winding hills and uneven roads to head to Mai Chau. Mai Chau is a picturesque valley with the rustic charm of mountains and terraced fields. It’s also home to many Vietnam ethnic tribes. On the way, we can meet some of the curious eyes of the ethnic children. Get ready to wave as they smile or stare at you! After lunch, we continue our journey through the stunning rural landscapes and may stop for a while to take pictures. We arrive in Mai Chau at around 5:00 p.m. and stay overnight at a lovely homestay.

Summary: 

Distance: 170 km

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

Phu Yen is the next destination on the ride to the north of Vietnam. Every moment when we pass through the splendid landscape and rustic villages of the ethnic groups will make anyone “WOW”. We can immerse ourselves in nature and witness the simple life in the remote area. Before arriving at Moc Chau Plateau, let’s challenge your ride over the narrow and steep roads, and the compensation is absolutely worth it!

Lunch is ready for you at Moc Chau. After having lunch and taking a break, we continue to the northwest and cross the Da River to the city of Phu Yen. Enjoy and relax with the incredible natural view on the riverbank. The wind is very windy, and the water is crystal clear. All this makes the tour unforgettable. Welcome to Phu Yen at approximately 4:30 p.m. Dinner and overnight in Phu Yen.

Summary: 

Distance: 150 km 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Stay

The distance of 210 km between Phu Yen and Than Uyen could be one of the highlights of the trip by motorcycle. In between, Mu Cang Chai has known for the most spectacular terraced rice paddy fields in the country. Each season covers its own charm. Coming to Mu Cang Chai, we can also explore the unique traditional culture of the Black Hmong and feel the friendly and hospitable local inhabitants. It all makes the ride more joy and happiness. After arriving in the city of Than Uyen, we check into the hotel and relax before starting a new route by tomorrow.

Summary: 

Distance: 210 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Join us with another adventure to Sapa. Located in the high area of Lao Cai, at the height of 2000 meters above sea level, Sapa owns nice pleasant weather. That promises a wonderful ride. After conquering one crooked curve to another, we can’t wait for more interesting points ahead. Those are the huge splendid mountains or the vast green tea farms. We will cross O Quy Ho, one of the four longest and most attractive passes of Vietnam, from where we can see the Fansipan mountain from afar. We will come to Sapa at noon, have lunch and take a walk through this romantic city. In the evening it is your free time to discover this attractive city.

Summary: 

Distance: 110 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/ Homestay

From Sapa, we set out to Bac Ha in the morning. For the trip today, we can have an opportunity to visit a wild region with primitive nature. There, they still maintain the unique tradition from generation to generation. Let’s make your mind free, but focus when traveling along the paths covered by the mist, going through the peaceful villages, and seeing the lush terraced rice fields. When our motorcycle team arrives in Bac Ha, it will be approximately 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a night here before going to the incredible road to Ha Giang.

Summary: 

Distance: 160 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Ha Giang, the northernmost province of Vietnam, is a must-go when we take on the ride to the North of Vietnam. Ha Giang has totally different views compared to other places in Vietnam. The roads here will be more challenging for you, but the landscapes are much more fantastic than you might expect. We will also be offered the best-terraced rice field landscape as you pass Hoang Su Phi. It is really the highlight of the tour. We come to Ha Giang before sunrise and enjoy a relaxing night at the hotel.

Summary: 

Distance: 190 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Dong Van is a district of Ha Giang province. This place is known for the massive plateaus of rocks. Not only is it famous for the typical topography but also for the colorful, vivid life of the local population. Just relax and stop along the way to satisfy your passion for nature photography! Traveling with BM Travel Adventure will satisfy your experiences as well as your enthusiasm for learning about new knowledge and new cultures. We will come to the city of Dong Van at 5:00 p.m. Take your time in that quiet and romantic city and enjoy the night.

Summary: 

Distance: 150 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

In the morning, we can take a walk through the ancient city of Dong Van, enjoy a delicious coffee or admire the architecture of the typical French style, which was built in the French colonial era. We start again at 10:00 a.m. On the road from Dong Van to Bao Lac, we will cross many landmarks, such as the rocky plateau and terraced rice fields, and through Ma Pi Leng, one of the four longest passes in Vietnam. In the North of Vietnam, the Ma Pi Leng pass offers the most challenging motorcycle circuits in Vietnam. After enjoying a motorcycle tour at the Dong Van Global Geopark, we will arrive in Bao Lac at about 4:30 p.m and stay there overnight.

Summary: 

Distance: 160 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

From Bao Lac, we will descend and travel along the Gam River, with many steps crossing the rustic villages. Wherever we go, you can see the friendly and hospitable smiles of the local people, especially the children. After 1 hour on the extensive roads, we will take the road to the pecking routes with rocks and stagnation. Those steep roads will take us through the pleasant terraced fields and peaceful villages surrounded by crystal clear streams. It is undeniable that it would be one of the most incredible parts of this motorcycle tour. We will be at Ba Be Lake around 3:00 p.m. and leave the luggage at the family home host before joining a truly cheerful and relaxing boat trip on Lake Ba Be – the largest natural lake in Vietnam. Day 9 comes to an end with a cozy and warm night in the house of the Tay people.

Summary: 

Distance: 150 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

Saying goodbye to Ba Be, we will head to Thac Ba Lake, one of the three largest and most beautiful reservoirs in Vietnam. The advantage of this motorcycle tour is that apart from the natural landscapes, we also visit historical sites such as ATK Dinh Hoa, the place where Ho Chi Minh met the communist party of Vietnam in 1930. After traveling to Thac Ba lake, we will spend the night with the family of a Dzao village who lives on the shore of Thac Ba Lake. We can also enjoy a boat trip on this splendid lake to see the impressions of nature and the heritage of human construction.

Summary: 

Distance: 160 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

On the last day, we will leave Thac Ba at 8:00 a.m and return to Hanoi. We come back to Hanoi before rush hours and finish the 11-day tour. Hope that this long journey has left many unforgettable impressions in your mind!

Summary: 

Distance: 180 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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