Adventure Motorcycle Trip from Hanoi to Ban Gioc Waterfall and Ba Be – 7 days

Spend the first day experiencing the exciting ride from Hanoi to Mau Son. Departing from Hanoi, you travel a distance of 150km to reach Lang Son, which is 30 km from Mau Son. The road is relatively smooth; therefore, you won’t have difficulties riding through various destinations. It will take you about 5 hours to get to Mau Son.

At 1,500 m above sea level, Mau Son has a cool climate throughout the year with two distinct seasons. If the rain often comes in the summer (from April to October), the winter (from November to March) witnesses the unique beauty of white snowflakes covering ancient French buildings and the whole space. If you love this romantic beauty and desire to get memorable experiences, then a trip to Mau Son in the winter will give you maximum pleasure.

Summary:

• Distance: 180km
• Accommodation: Hotel/ Motel
• Meals: Lunch, Dinner

It will be a nice day when you do a sightseeing tour around Mau Son. Whether you come here in the summer or winter, this land gives you a chance to immerse yourself in the cool weather. Mau Son will be an ideal destination for your family holiday any time during the year. As one of the most impressive beauty spots in Northeast Vietnam, Mau Son brings a lot of unique features. With an area of 5,000 hectares, the forest here is covered in luxuriant vegetation with a host of precious creatures such as oak, chestnut, aquaria, and medicinal plants.

The journey to explore the biodiversity area will lead you through the residence of Yao, Tay, Hmong, and Nung ethnic people. You can have some stops and talk with the locals to better understand the regional cultures. During the trip, you also have to taste a variety of delicious specialties, including frogs, hotspots, wine, and peach.

Summary:

• Accommodation: Hotel/ Motel
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Following the 153 km route of Hanoi – Lang Son – Cao Bang, you will ride your motorbike through the Hanoi – Lang Son expressway before moving along Highway 4 to reach Cao Bang. On the way, you pay a visit to colonial relics and the Imperial prison in Van Tien Commune, Dong Khe, after passing the off-road paths.

Coming to Cao Bang, you will see famous tourist sites such as Pac Po cave, Lenin Stream, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Thang Hen Lake, Bach Ma City, Nghieu Son Linh, and Kim Dong relic. If you don’t have enough time to cover them, then focus on the most stunning ones: Ban Gioc waterfall with its majestic beauty; Nguom Ngao cave features stalactites emerging from various directions. The cuisine of Cao Bang also makes a strong impression on tourists due to its distinctive flavors. Some regional dishes you should try include egg cakes and jungle vegetables.

Summary:

• Distance: 200km
• Accommodation: Hotel, Motel 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

When you take a day trip to Cao Bang, fascinating experiences will come to you. Get started by exploring the most spectacular Vietnamese waterfall Ban Gioc. Suppose you cannot visit all the attractions here in your leisure time. In that case, it is advisable not to miss this destination where you can admire each waterfall layer pouring down and breathe fresh air covering the whole scenery.

Another destination you should not miss in Cao Bang is Nguom Ngao cave, which is 5 km from Ban Gioc waterfall. Coming here, quite a few tourists are greatly surprised at the characteristic shapes inside the pristine cave along with the surrounding mountain landscape. Apart from sightseeing, you have an awesome off-road ride through the Rock Plateau, which was recognized as a global geological park by UNESCO. It is also one of the three largest parks in Southeast Asia.

 Summary:

• Distance: 120km
• Accommodation: Hotel, Motel
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On the fifth day, you continue exploring famous sites in Cao Bang. Pac Po cave, 52 km from the center of Cao Bang and not far from Ban Gioc waterfall, will be the first place for you to visit in the morning. On the way to Pac Bo cave, you can admire green valleys and magnificent mountains along the roadside. While going along the road, stop at a stream for lunch if you do not find any restaurant. The historical site of Pac Bo covers a vast area with a series of popular spots like Ho Chi Minh temple, Lenin stream, and Coc Bo cave. From May to October is the best time for you to immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of these places.

Summary:

• Distance: 120km
• Accommodation: Homestay
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning, from Cao Bang, you move toward the pass from which you can enjoy magnificent views over the countryside landscape. After crossing the stretch of 150 km, you get to Ba Be Lake in the afternoon. If you choose to go to visit Ba Be in the summer, you can take a boat trip around the lake while enjoying the cool weather. If you are excited about the local festivals, January is the ideal time for an excursion to Ba Be.

Summary:

• Distance: 180km
• Accommodation: Hotel, Motel
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After six days of going on a sightseeing tour of the Northeast region, you say goodbye to the lovely lands here to come back to Hanoi. Along the way, you will move along the Red River Delta and ride through the residential areas of the ethnic people of Hmong, Dao, Tay, and Nung. After passing a long road of 240 km, you will return to Hanoi and end the journey to discover Northeast Vietnam.

Summary:

• Distance: 240km
• Duration: 8h
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch