Northwest Vietnam Motorbike Tours - Best Way To Discover The Real Vietnam
Trekking through the forest, drive over the stream, or ride the motorbike up the mountain- more and more activities are offered for adventure seekers who choose Vietnam as their destination. Above all, if you want to maximize your experience and gain unforgettable memories in this beautiful country, being a part of Northwest Vietnam Motorbike Tours is a shortcut to your happiness.
A perfect blend of majestic mountains, lush valleys and peaceful villages of ethnic minorities makes North West Vietnam become the ideal place for road trips. Enjoy the journey with our motorbike team, then you will have the chance to challenge your riding skills on bumpy paths and explore the most famous tourist spots in Vietnam like:
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Trang An, Tam Coc Bich Dong, Cuc Phuong National Park (located in Ninh Binh province which is part of the Ho Chi Minh trail)
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Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Lung Van (or Cloud Valley) - the roof of Muong land, Ba Khan Lake - Halong Bay on the mainland of Hoa Binh province, Go Lao Waterfall, Mai Chau, White Stone Mountain Pass, Hua Tat Pass, Khau Pha Pass, Tu Le Valley
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Mam Xoi Hill, La Pan Tan, and Lim Mong in Mu Cang Chai District
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O Quy Ho Pass, Sapa, Sin Ho, Thac Ba, Pha Din Pass, and A Pa Chai Pass (adjacent to Laos and China)
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Pu Si Lung and Pha Luong Peaks - the dream of adventure enthusiasts.
With the desire to bring travelers the best off-road experience, BM Travel Adventure always strives to offer as many North West Vietnam Motorbike Tours as possible for you to choose. From short trips to the long ones, we promise to take you through the dreaming routes that you could never have imagined.
Best off-road motorbike routes of Northwest Vietnam
Being blessed with majestic beauty, pleasant climate, rich ecosystems, and unique culture, Northwest Vietnam’s off-road routes always have a special appeal to backpackers. If this is the first time you have come to Vietnam and want to enjoy your holiday with one of Northwest Vietnam Motorbike Tours, here are the best backpacking routes for you.
Hanoi - Mu Waterfall - Lung Van - Pu Luong - Mai Chau
After leaving the bustling capital behind, you start conquering the route from Hanoi to Mai Chau, which is the best way to get close to the unspoiled nature and cultures in Northern Vietnam. The beautiful valley of Mai Chau is the home of the White Thai ethnic group living in stilt houses. If you are lucky to travel at the right time of the year, you will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery and the charming scent of the ripe golden rice fields covering the whole valley.
It is quite easy and does not take you too much time to embark Hanoi - Mai Chau route. Along the way, you will visit some of the most famous tourist destinations in Northern Vietnam such as Mu Waterfall - a picturesque waterfall surrounded by lush green forest at the edge of Pu Luong Nature Reserve or Lung Van - an ideal place to hunt clouds. In case you do not have much time to make long trips, this route is a perfect choice.
Mai Chau - Hang Kia - Pa Co - Long Luong - Moc Chau (100% off-road)
If you are looking for a new adventure away from the norm, this route is for you. With 100% off-road trails, it will definitely satisfy your adventurous blood. However, you need to have excellent riding skills and flexibility to handle everything on your own.
This off-the-beaten trail will take you through the splendid flower fields of cherry and apricot blossoms, dotted with the green of immense tea hills. It would be best to conquer this route in the spring when you can truly feel the vitality and liveliness of nature with flowers blooming everywhere.
Tu Le - La Pan Tan - Mam Xoi Hill
This is one of the most stunning motorbike routes in North West Vietnam, which offers a lot of stops for pictures. We will pass through Tu Le and Mu Cang Chai - two remote areas of Yen Bai province where ethnic minorities make beautiful terraced fields in the mountains. For the perfect experience, you should ride deeply into the La Pan Tan area. There is a small trail running along the valley, let’s turn into that trail and you will reach Mam Xoi Hill which is famous for the unique shape of rice terraces.
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Mu Cang Chai - Che Ta - Muong La - Son La - Moc Chau (85% off-road)
With rugged terrain and narrow trails, it is considered one of the four most dangerous routes in Vietnam. To conquer this road, make sure you are a good rider. Of course, “the greater the effort, the sweeter the reward,” you will definitely get life-changing experiences that are hard to find anywhere else.
Sapa - Y Ty - Lao Cai - Muong Khuong - Si Ma Cai - Bac Ha
This is the route of highland cultural markets. You will have the chance to visit many famous markets like Muong Hum, Y Ty in Bat Xat; Muong Khuong, Pha Long, Cao Son, Lung Khau Nhin in Muong Khuong; Can Cau in Si Ma Cai; and Coc Ly, Lung Phe, Bac Ha in Bac Ha District. These markets are not only the places for exchanging goods but also for meeting and dating of ethic men and women.
Best Northwest Vietnam Motorbike Tours
North West Vietnam Motorbike Tour - 6 days
The Northwest of Vietnam is famous for not only its spectacular view of majestic mountains, vast terraced fields but also a unique culture of ethnic minorities. This tour only lasts six days but it takes you through the most prominent tourist destinations of Northwest Loop Vietnam such as Mai Chau, Moc Chau, Mu Cang Chai, Sapa, and Thac Ba Lake.
You will have the opportunity to challenge your riding skills on rugged mountain passes and admire the beautiful natural scenery of lush valleys, green mountains, and poetic rivers winding from afar. On the way to Mai Chau, you can also visit Ba Khan Lake - “Halong on the mainland” of Hoa Binh Province and Lung Van (Cloud Valley) - a paradise for hunting cloud of backpackers.
During this trip, we will conquer 4 big passes: White Stone, Hua Tat, Khau Pha, and O Quy Ho. With one side of steep cliffs and the other of deep abysses, they have long become the obsession for motor riders. Climbing and descending the slopes with many curves and deep gorges, amidst such magnificent landscape is definitely one of the most memorable challenges that any travelers want to conquer. Besides amazing natural views, exploring the unique culture and fascinating cuisine of ethnic minorities are also great experiences that our 6-day Northwest Motorbike Tour offers you.
The highlight of this option is Thac Ba Lake - one of the three largest human-made lakes in Vietnam. With over 1,300 green islands emerging on the clear water surface of the lake and the beautiful cave hidden deep in the limestone ranges, Thac Ba offers a shimmering, mysterious yet friendly, seductive beauty. Spending a night in a homestay in Vu Linh village, enjoying specialties, and exploring the unique culture of the Dzao people are also exciting experiences that the 4-day motorbike gives you.
All experience is basically similar to a 4-day tour, but we will have more time to relax, interact with locals, and take beautiful photos along the way.
If you have enough time, do not hesitate to join this tour. Besides exploring the famous tourist spots of Northwest Loop Vietnam like the 6-day tour, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in daily life and enjoy the unique cuisine of ethnic minorities. Regardless of which tour you choose, BM Travel promises to bring you the best service and experience.
Best dirt bikes to ride Northwest
Honda CRF250L
Why Honda CRF250L deserve to be ranked high among the best bikes for experiencing Vietnam? It is extra power that makes it very easy to ride. CRF250L is the perfect combination of balance, power, and weight. Belongs to the standard dual-sport segment, it is 815 mm in width, 2,172 mm in length, 1,149 mm in height and 143 kg in weight. Its agile handling makes it less tiring or in other words, it will not make your arms tired even if you have to ride all day. Therefore, for people who are passionate about adventure travel, especially on the ticky routes of Vietnam, Honda CRF250L 2017 is really an ideal choice.
SUZUKI DRZ400
There are often two models for you to choose: Suzuki DR-Z400S and Suzuki DR-Z400SM. Both of them are true dual sport bikes with an aggressive off-road focus. They are capable of tackling the toughest trails with nimble off-road handling and a high revving engine. Their brake system is also safer than the Honda CRF250L 2017, so for long Northwest Vietnam Motorbike Tours, SUZUKI DRZ400 is a more reliable choice.
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