Off-road Vietnam Dirt Bike Tour from Hanoi to Ba Be via Sapa – 7 Days

Today’s morning, we will start the Vietnam dirt bike tour to the head of Nhat Tan Bridge before turning and hugging the Red River dike towards Vinh Phuc province. We prioritize off-road and single tracks for better riding experiences and avoid national routes with dense traffic and large vehicles. In the first 40 km along the Red River, you will pass through countless small villages amid vast fields and gardens, with families of buffalos and cows wandering. Next, you will turn towards Thay Pagoda, where you can stop for a while and take some nice shots. 

After lunch, we will cross through the tea hills of H’ mong people and explore a few Yao villages before reaching the guesthouse in Vu Linh. Most roads we’ve been through are rugged and challenging for any biker—dinner at a local house of Yao people. After dinner, you can join local evening activities like singing, dancing, and learning to play their instruments. 

Summary: 

Accommodation: Homestay

Distance: 180 km

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Say goodbye to Vu Linh; today’s 7-day Vietnam dirt bike tour destination is Mu Cang Chai, a rural district of Yen Bai Province in the Northeast region of Vietnam. On the road to Mu Cang Chai, you will ride through a forest, streams, and slopes made of slippery mud and rocks. You will be driving on the dirt road for about 100 km today and reaching Mu Cang Chai before it gets dark, hopefully. 

Summary: 

Accommodation: Standard Hotel

Distance: 180 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Today we will drive through steep and winding roads from Mu Cang Chai to Sapa. The road is very beautiful, and you can stop on the way and take some nice photos to show off with your friends on social.

In the afternoon, you will feel a sudden change in temperature as you pass through O Quy Ho Pass at 2000 meters above sea level, the highest pass in Vietnam, connecting Lai Chau and Lao Cai provinces. After lunch, spend your precious time of the day discovering Sapa yourself. 

Summary: 

Accommodation: Hotel

Distance: 150 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast and bidding farewell to Sapa, we head towards Ha Giang via Xin Man and Hoang Su Phi. Xin Man lying on the fringe of Vietnam and China is hidden and surrounded by wild mountains and forests. There is a single path from Xin Man to Hoang Su Phi. Hoang Su Phi is one of the most pristine areas of Ha Giang province in Vietnam.

This area has been separated from mainstream society until very recently. Passing Hoang Su Phi, you will be captivated by the pristine beauty of the wild mountains and the authentic culture of the local peoples, including the Nung, Hoa H’ mong, Tay, and Ha Nhuong people. After lunch, join the main road towards Ha Giang city, where you stop for the night and apply for a permit. 

Summary: 

Accommodation: Hotel

Distance: 245 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Today morning, after receiving a motorbike tour license in the border area of ​​Ha Giang, we hit challenging mountain roads which are challenging yet very beautiful until we reach Ma Pi Leng Pass. Ma Pi Leng Pass is located between Dong Van and Meo Vac, near the northernmost part of Vietnam. The pass is awe-inspiringly beautiful, with a panorama view of winding roads and clouds embracing the mountains. 

Situated 14 km from Dong Van, the Vuong Family’s mansion, considered the King of the Hmong people, is also a worth-visiting destination for any biker. The mansion was built in the beautiful Sa Phin valley with Chinese architecture. The whole house is built only of wood and stone. Stone for buildings is imported from China. The mansion is an artificial masterpiece in the sacred valley of Sa Phin. This is a remote area, and you can meet hardworking locals here. When you arrive in Dong Van town, you will have a little more time to wander the old quarter with the typical beauty of clay brick houses and tile roofs built centuries ago.

Summary:

Accommodation: Hotel

Distance: 180 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Today’s destination is Bac Kan province, located in the northeastern part of Vietnam, and few tourists visit. The road is easy but be careful with some sharp turns before you turn to Ba Be Lake (inside Ba Be National Park). Ba Be National Park is a rich biological reserve area with a large freshwater lake and some rare animals and plants.

The Tay has lived in the Ba Be area for centuries and accounts for 58% of the population within the park boundary. Take an off-road ride to Bac Ngoi village in Ba Be National Park; you will find Tay’s family home right beside Ba Be Lake. Our today’s stop will be a homestay in Tay’s stilt house.

Summary: 

Accommodation: Homestay

Distance: 230 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Today’s the last day of the 7-day Off-road Vietnam Dirt Bike Tour from Hanoi to Ba Be via Sapa. After a hearty breakfast, we will bid farewell to the alpine land and join the national highway heading towards the Red River Delta. Be careful with the heavy traffic!

Summary: 

Accommodation: Homestay

Distance: 240 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

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