Self-Drive Vietnam 4×4 Tour from Hanoi to North Vietnam – 8 Days

Duration : 08/Days
Destination : Hà Nội → Tà Xùa → Ngoc Chien → Sapa → Bac Ha → Ha Giang → Meo Vac → Ba Be

From: $1,280/person

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One of the best tours that BM Travel Adventure organizes is the 8-day 4×4 Pickup Trucks tour through the enchanting lands of the northern mountains of Vietnam. The Vietnam motorbike tour is designed for those who love powerful pickup trucks and tortuous off-road tracks. Let’s explore the exciting things that await us.

ITINERARY

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Enjoy good quality services from BM Travel Adventure
  • No need to be distracted  because of having a guide and you do not need to worry about where to eat and accommodation
  • Meet the villagers in the central region of Vietnam, they are very gentle and friendly
  • Take a 4×4 tour and learn about famous historical sites
  • The North Vietnam tourist sites are extremely rich and varied, and could not be fully described in an article. Hope that the information above will help you know more about the beautiful landscapes on this sunny and windy  Vietnam land strip.
Day 1Hanoi – Ta Xua Camping

8h30: Our team will begin the journey to discover one of the most attractive pickup¢ tours of BM Travel. We will bid a farewell to Hanoi and head to Ta Xua. Since we use 4×4 trucks, we should choose small roads and dykes to avoid traffic jams.

11h00: We will have a chance to experience a Vietnamese-styled gravel road, running through the forests to Phu Yen town.

12h00: We are supposed to arrive at Phu Yen Town for lunch, then rest to regain strength before conquering some new roads in the afternoon.

13h30: Our team will go through Ong Giap Garden. Here you can stop to snap some impressive pictures, learn some exciting facts about the unique culture of Vietnam. Then we will go on the 10-km off-road tracks which are full of challenges.

15h00: Our pickup trucks will start to join a difficult narrow road to reach the top of Ta Xua.

16h00: Right after reaching Ta Xua pinnacle, we can “hunt” clouds and take as many good photos as we want. Right after that, the group will continue to move to Dinosaur Back Living – one of the famous cloud hunting spots in the Northwest of Vietnam.

17h00: Move to the campsite, the driver and guide will prepare a delicious dinner for us. You can also join in preparing dinner to enjoy the dishes made by yourself.

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Day 2Ta Xua – Ngoc Chien Hot Spring

5h00: We will wake up together to enjoy a cup of morning coffee or ginger tea. Then we can spend more time beholding the beauty of the clouds from Ta Xua in the morning. This is what all the tourists come here for.

6h30: It’s breakfast time with delicious and nutritious hot dishes.

7h30: Let’s pack up our things and continue this journey. As soon as we get out of Bac Yen town, we will enter a terrifying 80-km off-road with one way in and out only.

This road will lead us through the primitive forest and romantic streams, with a lot of wild and beautiful sceneries.

12h30: We will stop for lunch and snacks.

17h00: Our team gets off the off-road track and turns to Ngoc Chien Hot Spring.

18h00: Soaking in natural hot water after a long hard day is the best way to restore your energy. This experience is the inherent beauty of the local people.

19h00: It’s time for an extremely fun BBQ party.

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Day 3Ngoc Chien Hot Spring – Sapa

Morning: Nothing is better than enjoying a comfortable hot bath and fresh air in the morning. Prepare yourself because today’s route will not be an easy task.

We can have a memorable breakfast with traditional Northwestern dishes such as sticky rice, smoked meat, etc. Then we will say goodbye to Ngoc Chien and depart for Sa Pa.

On the way, you will admire the pure enchantment of Mu Cang Chai terraced fields, as well as the grandeur of mountain ranges. We can have lunch while watching those heaven-like landscapes.

Moving from Ngoc Chien to Sapa is the best chance for us to visit amazing sites such as Bac Waterfall, the Heaven Gate, or Cat Cat village.

Of course, as we are looking for a sense of adventure, it’s unlikely to miss O Quy Ho Pass – one of the four greatest passes in the whole North. Both the length and danger of the pass make it irresistible in the eyes of adventure seekers.

At night, you are free to wander and explore the romantic beauty of Sapa.

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Day 4Sapa – Y Tý – Bắc Hà

The first destination of the day is Y Ty. This means we will have to go for 80 kilometers on a beautiful yet hazardous road. This is because the road is remote and often covered by clouds.

In the rainy season, the challenge is even tougher as we have to pass some rapids where the water is flowing cruelly.

However, the real challenge will begin when you go from Y Ty to Bac Ha. We have to drive our 4×4 trucks on small and steep roads. The sharp bends are also difficult to overcome.

But you will also have a precious opportunity to see immense and gorgeous terraced fields. Another remarkable spot is milestone 92 where the Red River flows into Vietnam. This river has opened up a civilization that forms our country today.

Then we will enter Lao Cai City, check-in at the Ha Khau border gate, and visit the sacred temple nearby. From here, Bac Ha is not far away.

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Day 5Bac Ha – Ha Giang

Day 5 is undoubtedly exciting in this 4×4 pickup truck trip. Moving from Bac Ha to Ha Giang, we will behold Hoang Su Phi terraced field – one of the hottest tourist attractions in the whole country.

Another thing that makes the fifth day outstanding is the threat it poses. We will have to drive on tortuous off-road routes on the way to the mountain tops.

From Bac Ha to Ha Giang, we can go on an old 153 road to Coc Pai Town in Xin Man, where the highest market exists in Ha Giang. Another choice is to follow 40-km off-road tracks with countless obstacles.

We will stop at Vinh Quang town for lunch before continuing to follow Highway 2 to Ha Giang. All the long way will become worth it once you see the immense fields full of buckwheat flowers.

Especially Ma Pi Leng Pass, Chieu Lau Thi Peak, or Tay Con Linh Peak are a destination that makes the reputation of this land. To sum up, to have a worthwhile trip, we cannot ignore Ha Giang.

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Day 6Ha Giang – Dong Van – Meo Vac

7h00: We will wake up to enjoy a cup of right next to the Lo River. Then there is a delicious breakfast to recharge for today’s great journey.

8h00: Our group sets out, starting the journey to explore the Dong Van – Meo Vac Plateau – one of the most famous landmarks in the North of Vietnam.

Today our 4×4 pickup truck journey will start with craggy Bac Sum Slope. Next, we will stop for sightseeing at Quan Ba ​​Heaven Gate and Quan Ba ​​Mountain, before going to Yen Minh town.

We will visit and explore Lung Tam – a village famous for its flax weaving, where you can buy yourself a small brocade gift made by the hands of the meticulous H’ mong ethnic people.

9h30: Our team begins to conquer one of the legendary roads of Ha Giang and admire the beautiful spots of this place:

–        Lim Mong Valley: you can snap unforgettable pictures with the extremely majestic background here.

–        Nine-turn Pass – an awesome yet dangerous pass in Ha Giang

–        Fox Town Valley: stop and check in to take pictures of the valley with pretty Buckwheat flowers.

–        Lung Cam Cultural Village, where many special cultures of the H’Mong people remain. You can also visit Pao’s house, where the famous movie “Story of Pao” was filmed.

10h30: We will go to Lung Cu and visit the flagpole in the northernmost part of the country.

12h00: Have lunch at a local restaurant

13h30: The group continues to move to visit the palaces of the Vuong Family and the Cat King.

14h30: We will arrive in Dong Van town, stop for a walk to visit Dong Van old town before leaving to visit Happiness Road.

15h00: Take pictures to check in Ma Pi Leng Pass and watch the picturesque Nho Que River from above.

You continue your journey with the experience of sailing on the Nho Que river, the group will have unique check-in photos with the Nho Que river and Tu San alley here.

Tu San is considered the most unique beauty spot in the Dong Van rocky plateau with a cliff height of up to 700–800m, a length of up to 1.7km, a depth of 700–900m.

17h30: We will check in the hotel right at the foot of Ma Pi Leng Pass

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Day 7Meo Vac – Ba Be National Park

 

It’s already the seventh day of our 4×4 pickup truck tour, but there are still many things for us to discover.

7h00: wake up and have breakfast in the middle of the green forest.

7h30: We set out to conquer Bao Lac and Ba Be National Park

8h30: Arriving in Bao Lac town, we stop to visit the market and take pictures with Lo-Lo girls in impressive fancy outfits.

We continue to drive gently for another 20km before reaching the off-road section.

On the off-road track, there is an unforgettable experience of crossing two large streams, and the road is quite difficult to go. This will be the place to test our spirit, but then you can enjoy a wild landscape, and hospitable local people.

12h30: Arrive in Cho Gia town for lunch.

13h30: We continue our journey towards Ba Be Lake

14h30: Our group arrives at Pac Ngoi village – a Tay village located next to Ba Be Lake. Here the group gets off the boat to visit Ba Be Lake, and also Dau Dang Waterfall. These destinations will take you by surprise right away because of their greatness.

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Day 8Ba Be – Hanoi

Before returning to Hanoi, we can try kayaking on Ba Be Lake. This is surely an experience that you will not want to miss. We will try to get back to Hanoi before rush hours. That is the end of our amazing 4×4 pickup truck tour.

LUXURY PRICE

Vietnam motorbike tours prices for a guided Vietnam motorcycle tour

*Full package, no hidden cost surprises

Guided Tour

(On-road)

Hymalaya / Versy 300

Honda CB 500x

BMW GS1200

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Three people 310 USD/day/person 315 USD/day/person 495 USD/day/person
From four people 290 USD/day/person 299 USD/day/person 475 USD/day/person

Guided Tour

(Under 20% Off-road)

Honda XR150L

Honda CRF300L

Suzuki DRZ 400

One person 219 USD/day/person 249 USD/day/person 259 USD/day/person
Two people 199 USD/day/person 219 USD/day/person 239 USD/day/person
Three people 179 USD/day/person 199 USD/day/person 219 USD/day/person
From four people 169 USD/day/person 189 USD/day/person 209 USD/day/person

Guided Tour

(From 50% Off-road)

Honda XR150L

Honda CRF300L

Suzuki DRZ400

One person 239 USD/day/person 269 USD/day/person 279 USD/day/person
Two people 219 USD/day/person 239 USD/day/person 259 USD/day/person
Three people 199 USD/day/person 219 USD/day/person 239 USD/day/person
From four people 189 USD/day/person 209 USD/day/person 229 USD/day/person

Luxury Price Includes :

  • Well-experienced English Speaking Tour Guide (also good at Mechanical Skills – Photographer)
  • Recent & Well-Maintained CRF 300L – Gasoline
  • 25% Riding Time Offroad per day ( Enduro Routes upon your request )
  • Good Accommodation: 4-star hotels – resort based on twin rooms and high standard homestay to know more about the cultures.
  • All meals on tour: Enjoy local food in every region you visit.
  • Water – Solf Drinks
  • Boat trips on Lakes or Rivers – Ferry
  • All entrance tickets/ Permits to remote areas
  • International Airport Pickup – Drop Off
  • 1 Night of Ethnic Entertainment at Homestay for a group from 2 riders
  • Helmets – Gloves – Protection Guard for Elbows & Knees – Pants (If we have your size )
  • Riding Shirt for souvenirs
  • Hotel Before the Tour
  • 4G simcard
  • Overnight Train Ticket (soft bed) and bike shipping fee from Lao Cai – Sapa

Luxury Price Excludes :

  • Personal insurance – Travel insurance (this is at your own risk)
  • Motorbike insurance to Cover any damages to the motorcycle (Click here to know more)
  • Air ticket – Visa fee (approximately 25 USD/person, depending on nationality)
  • Tip, personal expenses, and other expenses not described in the itinerary
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Single Supplement for Single Occupancy
  • The Hotel After riding

Luxury Price Notes :

  • For a group of from
    • 5 riders, The professional Mechanic comes for free
    • 10 riders, a Pickup Truck is free for escorting ( Under 10 riders, it will be USD 150 / 1 day)
  • A single stay will cost USD 40 / 1 night / 1 single room.
  • The cameraman costs USD 200 / 1 day (Flycam – professional photos and clips)
  • If tours do not depart/ end at the departure spot, the surcharge for bike shipping to/ back to the departure spot is USD 90 / 1 dirtbike – USD 200 / 1 above 500cc bike
  • VAT Excluded from the price, VAT 10% will be added to the total price upon your REQUEST.
Bikes with stadard price

Group of 1 XR 150L 220 USD / 1 day / 1 rider
Group of 2 XR 150L 150 USD / 1 day / 1 rider

Group of 1 CRF 250L 240 USD / 1 day / 1 rider
Group of 2 CRF  250L 170 USD / 1 day / 1 rider
STANDARD PRICE INCLUDES :
  • English Speaking Tour Guide (Good at mechanical skills – Photographer)
  • Recent & Well-Maintained CRF 250L – Gasoline
  • At least 25% riding offroad per day (Please let us know if you only like riding on-road)
  • Good Accommodation: 3 hotels based on twin rooms or homestay.
  • All meals on tour: Enjoy local food in every region you visit.
  •  Water – Solf Drinks
  • Boat trips on Lakes or Rivers – Ferry
  • All entrance tickets/ Permits to remote areas
  • International Airport Pickup – Drop Off
  • 1 Night of Ethnic Entertainment at Homestay for a group from 2 riders
  • Helmets – Gloves – Protection Guard for Elbows & Knees – Pants (If we have your size)
STANDARD PRICE EXCLUDES:
  • Personal insurance – Travel insurance (this is at your own risk)
  • Motorbike insurance to Cover any damages to the motorcycle (Click here to know more)
  • Air ticket – Visa fee (approximately 25 USD/person, depending on nationality)
  • Tip, drinks, personal expenses, and other expenses not described in the itinerary
  • Single Supplement for Single Occupancy
  • The Hotel at night Before / After riding
STANDARD PRICE NOTES:
  • Pickup Truck for escorting cost USD 150 / 1 day
  • A single stay will cost USD 30 / 1 night / 1 single room.
  • The cameraman costs USD 200 / 1 day (Flycam – professional photos and clips)
  • If tours do not depart/ end at the departure spot, the surcharge for bike shipping to/ back to the departure spot is USD 90 / 1 dirtbikeUSD 200 / 1 above 500cc bike
    VAT Excluded from the price, VAT 10% will be added to the total price upon your REQUES

BOOKING CONDITIONS

1. Deposits and Payment Policy

  • We require a deposit of 30% of the total upon confirmation of booking tour. The remaining balance will be paid 45 days before departure. Your booking may be considered canceled if the full balance is not received by Vietnam Motorbike Tours Club by that time.
  • You can choose the payment method by money transfer or credit card payment with all bank transfer charges/ fees to be paid by you.
  • After receiving your payment, we will issue you the final confirmation of the detailed itinerary and services via e-mail.

2. Cancellation and Refunds

  • Vietnam Motorbike Tours Club takes no responsibility for any flight delays or scheduled changes at any stage throughout the trip.
  • We have the discretion to change the itinerary or delay the tour due to weather, local conditions, politics, or various other reasons with our notification in advance.
  • During the tour, should you be found to break any of the rules without the prior exception from the tour leader, we have the discretion to cancel the tour with no refunds applied.
  • During the tour, should your bike have minor technical problems, our guide/mechanic will attempt to fix it as quickly as possible. In the event that the bike can not be fixed within the day, we will endeavor to substitute a bike of a similar type to ensure your trip is not interrupted.
  • Should you have to cancel the tour due to special reasons, you may transfer your booking to another person. However, you will be liable for your nominee paying their monies in full.

Read full information at Booking Terms and Conditions

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