Experience Northern Vietnam 12 Days Motorbike Adventure

DESTINATION

DAY 1: HANOI – PU LUONG 190KM HOMESTAY WITH THAI FAMILY

Checked out from our hotel, before making our way across the city to meet up with our bikes. while the Hanoi traffic looks chaotic, its easy to ride and a lot of fun, as we navigate our way out of the city, which soon has us on the outskirts heading across the countryside towards Pu Luong. which seems a world away from the hustle & bustle of Hanoi . Pu Luong famed for its sustainable tourism, located in peaceful valley surrounded in by mountains, picture perfect, “its like stepping back in time ” where life seems unchanged for centuries, Pu Luong is superb, along with our very comfortable overnight stay in traditional timber bungalows, complete with a pool with stunning views across rices fields, farmers tending crops and surrounding mountain backdrop . fantastic foods and plenty of cold beverages to enjoy around the pool. this amazing village is well worth exploring on foot , evening entertainment is complimented with traditional dance performances

DAY 2: PU LUONG – MOC CHAU – 170 KM LOCAL HOMESTAY

Now that we are getting comfortable on our trusty steeds, we can start taking things up a notch! Riding out of Pu Luong soon sees us heading North to Moc Chau along a bounty of stunning country roads. A wonderful winding road paves its way through superb vistas & countryside with plenty of stops along the way to meet the locals and admire the agriculture & scenery, giving you a perfect introduction to the intriguing culture of Northern Vietnam

DAY 3: MOC CHAU – TA XUA CLOUD PARADISE 175 KM LOCAL HOMESTAY

Good Morning Vietnam! back in the saddle bright and early, you won’t want to miss this epic day of riding, leading to an elevation of 1500 metres! twisty roads through mountain passes, amazing views another day of riding bliss through these less travelled regions of Vietnam offers true motorcycling adventure . Ta Xua locally known as the “clouds paradise ” Ta Xua is a charming treasure trove of Northwest Vietnam. our ride stop around 4:30pm

DAY 4: TA XUA – NGHIA LO LOCAL 3*HOTEL

We keep riding up and down into a forested and high mountain region populated by H’mong peoples. We will hike up a very high mountain pass before descending into a mountainous region. Soon after we follow a long the valley floor covered in a sea of rice surrounded by Hmong and Thai’s villages all the way to Nghia Lo. Especially, after lunch in Tram Tau Town – a famous land for hot spring and the ride go through the a lot of differents villages and rice terraces along the way. This is another highlight of this Motorcycle tour North Vietnam. Arrive Nghia Lo town at 5:00Pm. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 5: NGHIA LO – SAPA LOCAL HOTEL 4* HOTEL

Many riders all over the world, Northern Vietnam includes some of the best routes for motorcycle touring and the route from Nghia Lo via Mu Cang Chai to Sapa is one of them. The road today is all what you wish to have on a motorbike tour in Vietnam with beautiful rice terrace fields, tea farms in Than Uyen and colorful hill tribes along the road, quiet traffic and long mountain pass with imposing view. The ride offers many stops for picturing and visiting the local people. This promise to be one of the best Vietnam motorcycle tours. We’ll be in Sapa town and finish a great day riding at a hotel at around 5: 00 pm

DAY 6: RIDE & CHILL IN SAPA

Good morning Sapa, the cool mountain atmosphere crisp fresh air . Enjoy a morning brew and breakfast with views of Mt Fansipan the tallest mountain in Vietnam. stroll through the town market. mid morning we ride down through the stunning backdrop rice terraces into the valley with traditional villages and diverse ethnic minority tribes. Meet the locals, enjoy a superb lunch in the village . afternoon has us back at our hotel to relax, chill. book or yourself a massage the choice is yours

DAY 7: SAPA – XI MAN TOWN STANDARD LOCAL HOTEL IN TOWN

Pure adventure today, as our ride see us touch along one of China’s most remote borders! The ride is simply stunning with incredible views and total immersion into Vietnamese culture. Twists and turns these road are a marvel Here you will see that we truly are the real deal when it comes to providing the ultimate in motorcycling adventure! Local mountain-top villages and farming life will give you a crystal clear window into the Real Vietnam, followed by a great overnight stay in the small town of Xi Man

DAY 8: XI MAN – HA GIANG CITY STAY HOMESTAY WITH TAY FAMILY IN THE VILLAGE

Enjoy the increasingly beautiful Vietnamese countryside as we ride through the peaceful Ha Giang Province. We carve our way through more mountain peaks as we ride onwards through the constant curves and bends of the road. You will be astounding by the scenery, featuring mountain ranges as far as the eye can see, just don’t forget to keep an eye on the road..! After crossing a rickety old suspension bridge, “don’t worry we can go around it ” we arrive at our awesome homestay in village outside of Ha Giang City. This deep into the rural countryside you are sure to feel relaxed, but there is a great energy & atmosphere here, so take the time to enjoy a cool beer before a great rest! evening dinners are always filled with great entertainment.

DAY 9: HA GIANG – DONG VAN

Moving deeper and deeper into rural Vietnamese life, today will see some of the most spectacular scenery of this epic journey! With incredible curvy roads stretching over the countless mountains and lush valleys, you are sure to feel the blood flowing through your body as you look out over the beautiful landscapes of Vietnam. Tonight’s countryside rest spot will be the perfect follow up to this great day of riding, so make the most of the peaceful countryside lifestyle.

DAY 10: DONG VAN – MEO VAC – BAO LAC TOWN

Today’s ride promises to be the highlight of this motorcycle trip inVietnam as we will visit one of the most remote land in North Vietnam where we can see many ethnic groups with their unique cultures and imposing mountains such as : the Rock Plateau, the Vuong palace in Dong Van Pi Leng Pass ( Happiness Pass ) – one of the 4 longest and most beautiful passes in Northern Vietnam, , This is for sure the best motorbike ride in Vietnam with many interesting and amazing things in every meter of the road. Arrive Bao Lac Town in the late afternoon.

DAY 11: BAO LAC – BA BE LAKES

Rise and shine! With surroundings like these you’re sure to wake up on the right side of the bed! Allow the fresh countryside air to revitalise you as we saddle up and get ready to ride. This ride will feature an awesome blend of jungle surroundings and crystal clear views, leading us to a night with the natural beauty of Ba Be Lake. Comprising of three large interconnected bodies of water, this is the largest (and highest) natural lake in the whole of Vietnam..!

DAY 12: BA BE LAKE – HANOI 230KM

Enjoy breakfast overlooking the lake surrounded limestone cliffs and hedged by lush tropical foliage, get the energy pumping with a relaxing morning in the lake. time to saddle up and ride our way through Bac Kan Province heading towards the big smoke of Hanoi. lots of nice sights along the way. as we edge closer towards the city the traffic builds but its not to bad as by now we have become accustomed to riding this great country. enjoy the evening in great company with our fellow riders. Bars, cafe, night markets, restaurant’s. Hanoi laneways and shophouses Hanoi has something for everyone . before ending the ride with a few drinks amongst friends as we say our farewells. . The Northern Explorers Motorbike Loops Tour

This is smaller Northern loops without  Ban Gioc waterfall for who has limited time to travel in Vietnam.

• East, northwest combined
• homestay expirience
• Water wheels Chieng Lau Village
• Cave in Kho Muong Pu Luong nature reserver
• tea plantation in Moc Chau
• ferry crossing at Da Lake
• rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai
• Tea farm and rice terreces in Lai Chau
• O Quy Ho Pass
• SAPA small town with cool weather all year round was discovered by the French
• Traditional market in Bac Ha
• stunning rice terraces in Hoang Su Phi & great wilding roads
• Ha Giang, Happiness Pass
• Ba Be Lakes

Inclusions

Our all-inclusive prices covers:

• Motorcycle: Honda CRF 250L or Honda XR 150cc
• Petrol, Oil and maintenance
• All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
• Accommodation in local homestay
• English-speaking guide and local mechanic
• All fees, tolls and National Park entrance tickets
• Helmets: Full face and open face
• Ferry to Mai Chau
• Rain pants and Poncho
• Dry bag and tie downs
• What’s Not Included
• Alcohol drinks
• Personal Health Insurance
• Personal expenses
• Personal Tip and gratuities
• Liability insurance

•     AT A GLANCE

  • bike option Honda Xr 150 – CRF300 – CB500x
  • Duration: 12 Days 11 Nights
  • Tour Starts in:  Hanoi
  • Tour Finish in  Hanoi
  • Tour Type : mix off and on road
  • Where we ride: North West  and Ha Giang Vietnam
  • Travel Distance: 1900 km
  • Difficulty: Normal
  • Roads: 30% Grave 40% offroad 30% other rural roads