It is exciting right from the beginning when we set out for the trip. From the meetup point, we snake through the busy and chaotic streets in bustling Hanoi, heading to the Road 32. We then head to the first destination in our journey – Bac Yen district in the northern mountainous province of Son La.
Mountainous Bac Yen district offers some of the most pleasant off the beaten track journeys and light adventure trips in northwestern Vietnam.
With Hanoi – Bac Yen route, we will ride through zigzag roads with several sharp bends and slopes. As a driver, you will feel a bit scared but the landscape will make all your efforts worth it. Enjoying the panoramic view over the vast tea plantations and terraced rice fields here will be a rewarding experience for riders.
In the afternoon, the ride will be more relaxing with 40km off-road track through a Hmong ethnic village on the peak of the mountain with slippery slopes.
We head down to Bac Yen town to our homestay when the last bit of sun falls on the spectacular mountain ranges.
