Motorcycle Tour from Hanoi to Lang Son – 7 days

You will have a trip to Vu Linh on the first day from Hanoi. Before departure, our guide will provide you with necessary information about the features of the motorbike and the riding rules on the off-road paths, which aim to ensure your safety during the trip. Besides, we will discuss how to show instructions with gestures while on the go.

Your motorbike will depart Hanoi at 9.30 a.m. On the way to Vu Linh, you can have some stops to take stunning photos before having lunch. According to the schedule, you go for a leisurely ride for approximately 5 hours before reaching Vu Linh, where you will stay with a hospitable Yao family at a homestay.

Summary:

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

Distances: 180 km

On your powerful motorbike, you go on the journey to Ba Be Lake from Vu Linh. Before coming to Ba Be Lake, you will go through Tuyen Quang, which is not too challenging to pass. However, the road will be rougher and bumpier when your motorbike is just 10 km from Ba Be. Therefore, taking a great deal of concentration on your ride is necessary. If you desire to conquer an off-road track for more riding experiences, we will introduce you to another route that will take you through the Vietnamese military road used in the 1979 war. Few people now choose to cross this road because it does not offer a smooth ride. That being said, many motorcycle riders are so excited about it.

After riding the off-road path, you will get to Pac Ngoi village, next to Ba Be Lake. Coming to this destination, apart from enjoying the breathtaking landscape of the lake, you have to visit traditional stilt houses and discover the interesting life of the locals here. Your second day ends with an overnight stay at a homestay in Pac Ngoi village.

Summary:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

Distances: 190 km

You have one more day to explore all the unique things in Ba Be Lake. There are a lot of interesting activities for you to take part in. For relaxing moments after a long day of riding, you first should go boating on the lake. Sitting on the boat, you cannot only admire the surrounding beautiful scenery but also breathe in the fresh air. After the boat trip, you can visit the local market covered with the bustling atmosphere created by the distinctive cultures and regional cuisine. Here you should taste famous dishes such as grilled bananas, dried and smoked pork, and sticky rice.

Another choice is to visit the Dau Dang waterfall for sightseeing before having lunch. To make the most of your leisure time, our motorcycle team will take a short ride to the forest on a rough, bumpy road. At the end of the day, you visit a small school before staying overnight at a nearby stilt house.

Summary:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

You will experience a wonderful ride on the route from Ba Be Lake to Cao Bang, which is an ideal destination for those who want to escape from the busy life of big cities and immerse themselves in the peaceful space of nature. It is not difficult to conquer this stretch of road that is being preserved in a good state, although the curved path with several blind spots sometimes confuses you. It will take you around 5 hours to get to Cao Bang city. After arriving at this destination, you check in at the hotel and take overnight here.

Summary:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Distances: 170 km

Departing from Cao Bang, you experience some beautiful spots before stopping at Ban Gioc waterfall, which is surrounded by majestic nature and stands out due to the fast-flowing stream spreading over an area of nearly 100 meters. The beauty of Ban Gioc waterfall differs from season to season. The best time to visit the waterfall is August and September, when Ban Gioc has plenty of green watercolors. If you want to watch ripe rice, tree marigold, and buckwheat, it is advisable to come here in October, November, and December.

On the way to Ban Gioc, you move through the magnificent pass of Ma Phuc, which has a narrow mountain gorge on one side and a towering cliff on the other. Therefore, it is a big challenge to conquer this pass. Next, you pay a visit to Nguom Ngao cave, which features a wide range of stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes, before getting to Ban Gioc waterfall. After finishing the discovery of Ban Gioc waterfall, you spend one-hour riding back to Quang Hoa village, Quang Uyen, where you will live with a local family who will invite you to an intimate meal with lots of tasty dishes.

Summary:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

Distances: 130 km

After leaving Quang Hoa, you take a trip to Lang Son, which is home to several famous sites like Mau Son, Bac Son valley, To Thi Mountain, Dong Kinh market, and Chi Lang pass. You will gain unforgettable experiences when covering all these places. But if you do not have enough time to visit all, you should first focus on the most stunning destination, Bac Son valley, which creates a strong impression due to golden rice fields at the foot of the mountain. If you are hunting for stunning pictures of nature, this valley is the best choice for you. You can see other beautiful spots of Lang Son the following day.

Summary:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

Distances: 150 km

On the final day of the journey, you continue to ride through lovely lands in Lang Son before returning to Hanoi. Control your motorbike toward the south to reach Mau Son, about 30 km from Lang Son. Spend your morning going around this area and discovering the traditional cultures of Yao people if you want to get more understanding of the regional customs and habits here.

After exploring Mau Son, you continue riding to Lang Son, where you can enjoy local specialties at lunch before starting the trip back to Hanoi. Along the way, you can visit traditional villages and pagodas. To avoid the traffic congestion that may happen on Highway 1B, our guide will instruct you to ride on other roads. Your 7-day Northeast Vietnam motorbike tour will finish when you return to Hanoi at 4 p.m.

Summary:

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

Distances: 150 km

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