Leaving Hanoi around 9 am, we head to the first destination of our motorbike tour - Mai Chau. Although Mai Chau seems not to be new to many motorcyclists, what we promise to bring to you is the rural roads, where you can truly feel the beauty of the mountainous areas in Northern Vietnam.
Our crew takes about 40 minutes on the small roads to escape Hanoi's hustle and bustle city. After passing the winding roads with beautiful orange farms on the roadsides, we continue to conquer Highway 6, where you will admire the breathtaking beauty of vast rice fields and majestic limestone mountain ranges.
Take a short rest and enjoy lunch in Hoa Binh province before crossing Thung Khe - one of the most beautiful passes in northern Vietnam. Turn right at the junction and ride another 50 km long path; we will reach Ba Khan lake. With rocks of all shapes and sizes emerging from the water surface, Ba Khan looks like a miniature Halong.
Keep motorcycling down to Mai Chau valley to reach the Go Lao waterfall. This road is a bit challenging, but the natural scenery is great. Enjoy dinner with local specialties and rice wine before having a good night's sleep at a Thai stilt house. The first day of the 4-day Vietnam Dirt Bike Tour from Hanoi to Thac Ba lake ends full of joy and new experiences.
Summary:
Distance: 185 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay
