North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Hanoi to Thac Ba Lake – 12 days

Duration : 12/Days
Destination : Hanoi → Mai Chau → Phu Yen → Than Uyen → Sapa → Bac Ha → Ha Giang → Dong Van → Meo Vac → Quang Uyen → Ban Gioc Waterfall → Cao Bang → Ba Be Lake → Thac Ba Lake → Hanoi

From: $2,028/person

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Northern Vietnam is a magnificent spot that has enchanted a large proportion of tourists annually with its various geographical features and topography; high mountains, forests to plateau. The  12-day North Vietnam motorbike tour from Hanoi to Thac Ba lake  hosted by BM Travel Adventure will bring you out of the hustling Hanoi to the heavenly pristine regions of northern Vietnam, such as  Mai Chau, Phu Yen, Mu Cang Chai, Tu Le, Than Uyen, Sapa, Ha Giang, Dong Van, Meo Vac, Quang Uyen, Ban Gioc and Ba Be Lake  where your heart must beat faster with the breathtaking scenery and thrilling adventurous experiences.

  • Departure: From 01 person
  • ThemeNature/Motorcycle Adventure, Traditional culture, Off-road, Enduro Tours, Wild Life
  • SuitableTravel with friends, Active traveler, Solo traveler
ITINERARY

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

+ Great combination of onroad and off-road

+ The scene is relatively different but extremely beautiful and majestic

+ Vietnam’s truest sense of natural beauty and cultural diversity and geography

+ past almost all the amazing places in the north, like the steps from northwest to north east

+ see another world inside Vietnam on every day of driving, they are all magical

 

Day 1North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Hanoi to Mai Chau Valley

Heading to the northwest of Hanoi from 9:00 am, we go along Highway 6, passing through the suburban area to Mai Chau. The first day of the trip is not so challenging for those who are not familiar with the bumpy and uneven roads. We can enjoy the beauty of the emerald mountains or the green paddy fields on both sides. On the way, we can stop for a while to inhale the fresh air or trackback the past with the ancient villages of the ethnic tribes. After lunch and some breaks, we keep following the direction to Mai Chau and arrive there around 5:00 pm. This town is illustrious for its traditional stilt house of Thai People. Surely, you cannot keep yourself from curiousness to experience.

Summary: 

Distance: 170 km

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Stilt House

Start an exciting journey in Northern Vietnam motorbike tours - 12 days to Mai Chau, the best choise motorbike tours in Vietnam.

Day 2North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Mai Chau to Phu Yen

Have a local breakfast and get ready for the next destination to Moc Chau and then Phu Yen. Moc Chau is widely regarded as a tropical paradise in North Vietnam. We take on a ride through the winding roads with breathtaking views of mountains and the different topography. On arrival in Moc Chau, we can check in and enjoy the scenic beauty of the tea plantations and the fruitful gardens. After lunch, we continue our trip, cross the Da River and head to Phu Yen. We could take advantage of the time on the ferry to set free in the peaceful world of the river and the mountain before disembarking at the dock.

Summary: 

Distance: 160 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

One of the most memorable journey in Northern Vietnam motorbike tours- 12 days. Mai Chau to Phu Yen.

Day 3North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Phu Yen - Mu Cang Chai - Than Uyen

Ascending from Phu Yen through Mu Cang Chai to Than Uyen, all riders could be entirely surprised by the amazing wonder of rice terrace fields on both sides. In each season, Mu Cang Chai puts on a new dress. During the summer, the hills are covered with a giant green blanket and turn into a shiny yellow carpet in the autumn, signaling the harvest time coming. If time permits, we can also explore the village of the Black Hmong and learn more about their unique culture. Now, we keep moving to Than Uyen, stay there for one night, and prepare for the next day.

Summary: 

Distance: 210 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

Best Northern Vietnam motorbike tours - 12 days through Mu Cang Chai, one of the most beautiful destinations in Vietnam.

Day 4North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Than Uyen to Sapa

After having a full breakfast, we will depart for our trip to Sapa. Sapa is a small town in Lao Cai province, close to the border with China. Sapa is well known for its fine, rugged scenery and cultural diversity. We will cross O Quy Ho Pass, one of the four most well-known passes in North Vietnam. However, the experience is priceless, as we are able to admire and get a full view of the vast valley at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.

After arriving in Sapa and having lunch, you can take a walk or ride on a motorbike to some rustic villages of local tribes, try some local food, learn about the culture or buy some souvenirs for your friends. Overnight at a hotel or homestay.

Summary: 

Distance: 110 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/ Homestay

Visit the most famous tourist destination in northern Vietnam motorbike tours. Sapa - the hidden charm.

Day 5North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Sapa to Bac Ha

From Sapa, we set off to Bac Ha in the morning. We can have an opportunity to visit a wild region with primitive nature. Fortunately, as arrival here at the weekend, we have the chance to participate in the popular love market where you can see how couples date and people find their lovers. It cannot be denied as a unique tradition that has been kept for a long time. We head to Bac Ha at approximately 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a night here before heading to Ha Giang by tomorrow.

Summary: 

Distance: 160 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

A great day at the most famous market in northern vietnam motorbike tours- 12 days. Bac Ha love market

Day 6North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Bac Ha to Ha Giang

Ha Giang, the highest province in northern Vietnam, is a must-visit destination when we take on the ride to the North of Vietnam. On the dirty-hilly roads from Bac Ha to Ha Giang, motorcyclists are supposed to see the different landscapes of North Vietnam. We will have lunch in Xin Man town. After that, we continue riding along the meandering river, taking a panoramic look at the terraced rice fields at Hoang Su Phi. Arrive in Ha Giang in the afternoon and stay here for one night.

Summary: 

Distance: 190 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

Conquering the most difficult roads in northern vietnam motorbike tours- 12 days from Bac Ha to Ha Giang.

Day 7North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Ha Giang - Dong Van - Meo Vac

From Ha Giang, we head straightaway to Dong Van. Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark is a member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network and Asia Pacific Geoparks Network. This is known for the massive plateaus of rocks and the colorful, vivid life of the local population. We make a brief stop to view the Lung Cu flag tower. Looking beyond the flag tower are the huge extensive views of the mountains and forests and the meandering Nho Que River through the villages. On arrival in Meo Vac, we spend one night in the guest house.

Summary: 

Distance: 170 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Guesthouse

The most impressive day in Northern Vietnam motorbike tours -12 days, Small roads will make visitors very excited.

Day 8North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Meo Vac to Quang Uyen

It will be a long journey on the 8th day of the Vietnam motorcycle tour when our team of motorcyclists will travel about 200 km from Dong Van, Ha Giang, to Quang Uyen. This part of the mountainous area of the north is lower compared to other regions. Therefore, you can see the beauty of the mountains of average height, covered with green forests. In other places, you can see ethnic minority villages. After crossing Cao Bang, we approach a small town called Quang Uyen which is on the way to the Ban Gioc waterfall.

Summary: 

Distance: 200 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Best Northern Vietnam motorbike tours- 12 days from Meo Vac to Quang Uyen.

Day 9North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Quang Uyen - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Cao Bang

Leaving the Quang Uyen town, we head to the Ban Gioc waterfall. It is a remarkable waterfall that shared the boundary with Vietnam – China. How peaceful you feel on the way riding through the quiet streets and seeing the beautiful landscapes! We can stop on the side of the beautiful terraced rice fields or deepen further into the villages to see the vision of the daily life of the local population in northern Vietnam. We arrive at the Ban Gioc Waterfall at noon and keep riding to Cao Bang in the second half of the tour.

Summary: 

Distance: 180 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Motorcycle tour through northern Vietnam- 12 days, Best choise travel in Vietnam.

Day 10North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Cao Bang to Ba Be Lake

Today’s destination is Ba Be Lake. We will follow the paved road to the Ba Be National Park. Ba Be Lake is known as one of the biggest reservoirs in the world, located in the Ba Be National Park. With the special structure, the lake and its surroundings become home to many kinds of animals and plants. When we get there, let’s take a break and have lunch in the village of the Dzao people before joining another part of the tour. It’s time to take a boat tour on a quiet and peaceful lake, enjoy the cool breeze and listen to the voice of jungles. We will spend the night with a Tay family.

Summary: 

Distance: 150 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

 Vietnam motorcycle tour via northern-12 days, from Cao Bang to Ba Be Lake.

Day 11North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Ba Be to Thac Ba lake

In the morning, we will descend down to Lake Thac Ba. The lake was created when the Thac Ba Hydropower Plant was constructed on the Chay River. It is known for its famous historical sites and its diverse ecology. After traveling to Lake Thac Ba, we will spend the night in the family of a Dzao village on the shore of Thac Ba. We can also enjoy a boat trip on this lake to see the impressions of nature and the heritage of human construction.

Summary: 

Distance: 160 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Discover the largest freshwater lakes in Vietnam

Day 12North Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Thac Ba Lake to Hanoi

We will leave Thac Ba and return to Hanoi at 8:00 a.m. We had better turn back to Hanoi before rush hour. It is the end of the Northern Vietnam motorbike tour in 12 days from Hanoi to Thac Ba Lake.

Summary: 

Distance: 180 km 

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Last day in Northern Vietnam motorbike tours -12 days, come back to Ha NoiEnd Tour

LUXURY PRICE

Vietnam motorbike tours prices for a guided Vietnam motorcycle tour

*Full package, no hidden cost surprises

Guided Tour

(On-road)

Hymalaya / Versy 300

Honda CB 500x

BMW GS1200

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Three people 310 USD/day/person 315 USD/day/person 495 USD/day/person
From four people 290 USD/day/person 299 USD/day/person 475 USD/day/person

Guided Tour

(Under 20% Off-road)

Honda XR150L

Honda CRF300L

Suzuki DRZ 400

One person 219 USD/day/person 249 USD/day/person 259 USD/day/person
Two people 199 USD/day/person 219 USD/day/person 239 USD/day/person
Three people 179 USD/day/person 199 USD/day/person 219 USD/day/person
From four people 169 USD/day/person 189 USD/day/person 209 USD/day/person

Guided Tour

(From 50% Off-road)

Honda XR150L

Honda CRF300L

Suzuki DRZ400

One person 239 USD/day/person 269 USD/day/person 279 USD/day/person
Two people 219 USD/day/person 239 USD/day/person 259 USD/day/person
Three people 199 USD/day/person 219 USD/day/person 239 USD/day/person
From four people 189 USD/day/person 209 USD/day/person 229 USD/day/person

Luxury Price Includes :

  • Well-experienced English Speaking Tour Guide (also good at Mechanical Skills – Photographer)
  • Recent & Well-Maintained CRF 300L – Gasoline
  • 25% Riding Time Offroad per day ( Enduro Routes upon your request )
  • Good Accommodation: 4-star hotels – resort based on twin rooms and high standard homestay to know more about the cultures.
  • All meals on tour: Enjoy local food in every region you visit.
  • Water – Solf Drinks
  • Boat trips on Lakes or Rivers – Ferry
  • All entrance tickets/ Permits to remote areas
  • International Airport Pickup – Drop Off
  • 1 Night of Ethnic Entertainment at Homestay for a group from 2 riders
  • Helmets – Gloves – Protection Guard for Elbows & Knees – Pants (If we have your size )
  • Riding Shirt for souvenirs
  • Hotel Before the Tour
  • 4G simcard
  • Overnight Train Ticket (soft bed) and bike shipping fee from Lao Cai – Sapa

Luxury Price Excludes :

  • Personal insurance – Travel insurance (this is at your own risk)
  • Motorbike insurance to Cover any damages to the motorcycle (Click here to know more)
  • Air ticket – Visa fee (approximately 25 USD/person, depending on nationality)
  • Tip, personal expenses, and other expenses not described in the itinerary
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Single Supplement for Single Occupancy
  • The Hotel After riding

Luxury Price Notes :

  • For a group of from
    • 5 riders, The professional Mechanic comes for free
    • 10 riders, a Pickup Truck is free for escorting ( Under 10 riders, it will be USD 150 / 1 day)
  • A single stay will cost USD 40 / 1 night / 1 single room.
  • The cameraman costs USD 200 / 1 day (Flycam – professional photos and clips)
  • If tours do not depart/ end at the departure spot, the surcharge for bike shipping to/ back to the departure spot is USD 90 / 1 dirtbike – USD 200 / 1 above 500cc bike
  • VAT Excluded from the price, VAT 10% will be added to the total price upon your REQUEST.
Bikes with stadard price

Group of 1 XR 150L 220 USD / 1 day / 1 rider
Group of 2 XR 150L 150 USD / 1 day / 1 rider

Group of 1 CRF 250L 240 USD / 1 day / 1 rider
Group of 2 CRF  250L 170 USD / 1 day / 1 rider
STANDARD PRICE INCLUDES :
  • English Speaking Tour Guide (Good at mechanical skills – Photographer)
  • Recent & Well-Maintained CRF 250L – Gasoline
  • At least 25% riding offroad per day (Please let us know if you only like riding on-road)
  • Good Accommodation: 3 hotels based on twin rooms or homestay.
  • All meals on tour: Enjoy local food in every region you visit.
  •  Water – Solf Drinks
  • Boat trips on Lakes or Rivers – Ferry
  • All entrance tickets/ Permits to remote areas
  • International Airport Pickup – Drop Off
  • 1 Night of Ethnic Entertainment at Homestay for a group from 2 riders
  • Helmets – Gloves – Protection Guard for Elbows & Knees – Pants (If we have your size)
STANDARD PRICE EXCLUDES:
  • Personal insurance – Travel insurance (this is at your own risk)
  • Motorbike insurance to Cover any damages to the motorcycle (Click here to know more)
  • Air ticket – Visa fee (approximately 25 USD/person, depending on nationality)
  • Tip, drinks, personal expenses, and other expenses not described in the itinerary
  • Single Supplement for Single Occupancy
  • The Hotel at night Before / After riding
STANDARD PRICE NOTES:
  • Pickup Truck for escorting cost USD 150 / 1 day
  • A single stay will cost USD 30 / 1 night / 1 single room.
  • The cameraman costs USD 200 / 1 day (Flycam – professional photos and clips)
  • If tours do not depart/ end at the departure spot, the surcharge for bike shipping to/ back to the departure spot is USD 90 / 1 dirtbikeUSD 200 / 1 above 500cc bike
    VAT Excluded from the price, VAT 10% will be added to the total price upon your REQUES

BOOKING CONDITIONS

1. Deposits and Payment Policy

  • We require a deposit of 30% of the total upon confirmation of booking tour. The remaining balance will be paid 45 days before departure. Your booking may be considered canceled if the full balance is not received by Vietnam Motorbike Tours Club by that time.
  • You can choose the payment method by money transfer or credit card payment with all bank transfer charges/ fees to be paid by you.
  • After receiving your payment, we will issue you the final confirmation of the detailed itinerary and services via e-mail.

2. Cancellation and Refunds

  • Vietnam Motorbike Tours Club takes no responsibility for any flight delays or scheduled changes at any stage throughout the trip.
  • We have the discretion to change the itinerary or delay the tour due to weather, local conditions, politics, or various other reasons with our notification in advance.
  • During the tour, should you be found to break any of the rules without the prior exception from the tour leader, we have the discretion to cancel the tour with no refunds applied.
  • During the tour, should your bike have minor technical problems, our guide/mechanic will attempt to fix it as quickly as possible. In the event that the bike can not be fixed within the day, we will endeavor to substitute a bike of a similar type to ensure your trip is not interrupted.
  • Should you have to cancel the tour due to special reasons, you may transfer your booking to another person. However, you will be liable for your nominee paying their monies in full.

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