Itinerary in brief
Day 01: Arrive Hanoi
Day 02: Hanoi - Mai Chau ( ~ 170 KM )
Day 03: Mai Chau - Son La ( ~ 160 KM )
Day 04: SonLa - DienBienPhu (180 km)
Day 05: DienBienPhu LaiChau (~ 100 km)
Day 06: Lai Chau - Tam Duong ( ~ 150 KM )
Day 07: Tam Duong Sapa ( ~ 90 KM )
Day 08: Sapa - Bat Xat -( ~ 90 KM )
Day 09: Bat Xat - Muong Khuong - Bac Ha ( ~ 130 KM )
Day 10: Bac Ha - Hoang Su Phi - Ha Giang ( ~ 200 KM )
Day 11: Ha Giang - Meo Vac ( ~ 165 KM )
Day 12: Meo Vac Bao Lac ( ~ 150 KM )
Day 13: Bao Lac - Ba Be ( ~ 80 KM )
Day 14: Ba Be ( ~ 40 KM )
Day 15: Ba Be - Quang Hoa ( ~ 170 KM )
Day 16: Quang Hoa ( ~ 40 KM )
Day 17: Ban Hoa - Ban Gioc - Quang Hoa ( ~ 100 KM )
Day 18: Quang Hoa - Lang Son ( ~ 160 KM )
Day 19: Lang Son - Ha Noi ( ~ 150 KM )
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Hanoi (D)
Arrival Hanoi and welcome at the airport. Transfer and check in to your hotel
in Hanoi.
IIf the time permits, we will have a short city tour Hanoi by cyclo.
After a cyclo tour of Hanoi's charming Old Quarter and "the 36 streets of 36
wares", it's time for a welcome dinner where you meet your fearless motorbike
leader.
Day 02: Hanoi - Mai Chau ( ~ 170 KM )
Today we will start the motorcyle tour by riding directly to Mai Chau on
small roads through a valley that offer a good opportunity to practice your
motorbike skills. After lunch at home of a Thai family upon on arrival, settle
into the White Thai stilt house where we'll be spending the night. Afternoon
free for strolling around this relaxing village and surrounding area. In the
evening, enjoy your dinner and overnight in a Thai traditional house on stilt.
Day 03: Mai Chau - Son La ( ~ 160 KM )
Departure at 8h00 AM from Mai Chau. Much of the pristine landscape you pass
through today has forest preserves on both sides of the road and we'll have
plenty of chances to stop en route. After a stop in Moc Chau for lunch, arrive
in Son la around 5h00 PM. Relax after check-in before dinner and overnight at
the hotel.
Day 04: SonLa - DienBienPhu (180 km)
Check out the hotel at 7:30 AM, ride to DienBienPhu, we will visit small
villages and meet more tribal people along the journey to DienBienPhu city. Stop
for lunch in TuanGiao then continue on to DienBien . Be in utterly amazed be the
scenery at PhaDin pass. Afternoon in DienBienPhu the last base of the friend
power in Indochina. Here we will visit monuments, museum, war relics and the
preserved bunkers all telling the story of the final and victorious liberating
battle of 1954. Overnight in MuongThanh hotel.
Day 05: DienBienPhu LaiChau (~ 100 km)
With about 6-7 hours of adventurous driving today. The road through LaiChau
valley, we can panoramic view of the valley .On the day you have a chance to see
the most beautiful hill tribes in Northern VietNam such as HMong, Black Thai,
Black Dzao, Pazi. Dinner and overnight in the colorful town of LaiChau.
Day 06: Lai Chau - Tam Duong ( ~ 150 KM )
Depart Lai Chau in the morning ad follow a remote road along the river to the
Chinese frontier. After lunch at the home of a local family in Pa Tan village,
we will continue on to Black H'mong and Ha Nhi villages. Overnight at the hotel
in the market town of Tam Duong after a good dinner.
Day 07: Tam Duong Sapa ( ~ 90 KM )
Strolling through the colourful market at Tam Duong early in the morning
where you will meet many different ethnic minority communities. After the
market, you will head out on another one of Northern Vietnam's most spectacular
roads on the way to Sapa. Arriver in the old French colonial hill station of
Sapa late in the afternoon. Free time after check-in until dinner at a local
restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Sapa - Bat Xat ( ~ 90 KM )
Cruise down the beautiful Sapa valley on motorbike, with stops to trek in to
visit peaceful villages. For many travellers this is another trip highlight.
Overnight at the Homestay.
Day 09: Bat Xat- Muong Khuong - Bac Ha ( ~ 130 KM )
Departure early in the morning from Lao Cai to Muong Khuong, a markettwon
perched on the border of Vietnam and China. This region is relatively wealthy
thanks to markets that take place according to the lunar calendar. If we have
lucky, we'll run across one of these gatherings before arriving in Bac ha for
dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Bac Ha - Hoang Su Phi - Ha Giang ( ~ 200 KM )
Have your camera at the ready, because the road between Bac Ha and Xin Man
features a unique between Bac ha and Xin Man features a unique and beautiful
landscape. Plus evey Saturday morning there is a fantastic market in Can Cau
located right in the heart of mountains. After Can Cau, we proceed along the
Chinese border to the remote and seldom-visited province of Ha Giang. Arrive in
Ha Giang town is always a great moment - plus, the town has an excellent massage
center. Overnight in a state-owned hotel.
Day 11: Ha Giang - Meo Vac ( ~ 165 KM )
Another day spectacular day on the motorbike, cruising up and down through
lovely mountain passes in the original homeland of the H'mong people. THese
enchanting valleys are so quiet an beautiful that you may feel like this is a
day suspended in time. Arrive in Meo Vac for dinner then overnight at a
state-owned hotel.
Day 12: Meo Vac - Bao Lac ( ~ 150 KM )
Today we cross the last pass and descend back down near our mountain stage's
starting point on the other side of the range. This area is so remote that if
you can spot another tourist, we'll stand you a drink! Spend the night at the
home of local Bao Lac, a poor and rustic village.
Day 13: Bao Lac- Ba Be ( ~ 80 KM )
This is our most challenging day on the motorbike as we pass through more
mountains on the way to one of the North's most beautiful lakes, roads here are
difficult, slippery and require technical driving. After a full day in one of
the wildest region left in Vietnam, we'll be happy to pull up at a small
restaurant near Ba Be Lake, overnight at local home.
Day 14: Ba Be ( ~ 40 KM )
Park the motorbike, today we're taking it easy with a stroll to nearby
waterfalls and in a tranquil village downriver. Head Ong pirate's restaurant for
lunch before loading the motorbikes onto the boat that will take us down the
river to gorgeous Babe lake. Once we reach the lake, we will stop for a
refreshing dip at a favorite swimming spot. Dinner and overnight at our
boatmen's home village.
Day 15: Ba Be - Quang Hoa ( ~ 170 KM )
We start the day driving up the road toward to Cao Bang. After 50 km of bumpy
track, we'll split off on the beautiful road to Quang Hoa and overnight at the
home of a local family in the Tay and Nung village of Quang Hoa.
Day 16: Quang Hoa ( ~ 40 KM )
Quang Hoa is lovely in the mornng when you wake up in the middle of circle of
green mountains. We'll be using this family's home as a base for excursions into
the forest by motorbike and on foot. Venture out into the valley for short treks
and swims under the region's numerous waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at our
friend's house
Day 17: Ban Hoa - Ban Gioc - Quang Hoa ( ~ 100 KM )
Early departure for Ban Gioc waterfalls, the highest and most spectacular in
the area. Another day of motor-biking, trekking and swimming along the Chinese
border
Day 18: Quang Hoa - Lang Son ( ~ 160 KM )
This is a day of fabulous driving through dense jungle. We take the famous
Colonial Road No.4 the site of intense battles and first great Vietnamese
military victories against the French during Indochina War. Continue on through
beautiful countryside through Dong Khe and That Khe until reaching the
provincial town of Lang Son. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the
hotel.
Day 19: Lang Son - Ha Noi ( ~ 150 KM )
Easy cruising day as we return to Hanoi. Back to the hotel for dinner and a
toast to the completion of one of Vietnam's most spectacular motorbike loops.
End tour.
Tour Cost : Please kindly
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Note: The cost is applied for this website only. The price maybe change
without notice, we will inform you case by case.

Tour Cost includes:
- Motorbike + all fuel + roll fees.
- Helmet
- Third party motorbike insurance
- Sightseeing fees
- Boat trip
- Standard hotels with twin/double/triple share and/or homestay
- Daily breakfast
- Tour guide/translator
- Water, snacks and tea on the way at each stop.
- First-aid kit
- Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees as program
Tour Cost Excludes:
- Health/travel insurance.
- Drinks, Phone calls and other private expenses
- Personal expenses
- Single room supplement if you request a single room
- Motorbiking protective pants, jacket, gloves, rain gear and other safety
equipment .
- Tips.
What To Bring?
We suggest for motorcycle touring with these items:
-HELMET: We do provide Helmet for riders but it's much comfortable for you to
bring your own helmet.
-CLOTHING: rain gloves, Wellington boots (rubber boots for rainy season
from April to September), summer gloves, balaclava, t-shirts, socks & underwear,
long sleeved shirts, turtleneck shirts, extra jeans, a light jacket, leather
chaps, zip-lock bags, riding boots, bandanas, sunglasses and goggles.
-PERSONAL ITEMS: original Passport, basic toiletries, emergency cash,
sunscreen and earplugs.
-EMERGENCY ITEMS: a first aid kit, emergency contact number, list medical
conditions, list medications, a flashlight, chargers and a duct tape.
-MISCELLANEOUS : a small towel, a bath towel, trash bags, camera and
cargo net...and probably some gifts for children.
What To Bring?
We suggest for motorcycle touring with these items:
-CLOTHING: rain gloves, Wellington boots (rubber boots for rainy season
from April to September), summer gloves, balaclava, t-shirts, socks & underwear,
long sleeved shirts, turtleneck shirts, extra jeans, a light jacket, leather
chaps, zip-lock bags, riding boots, bandanas, sunglasses and goggles.
-PERSONAL ITEMS: original Passport, basic toiletries, emergency cash,
sunscreen and earplugs.
-EMERGENCY ITEMS: a first aid kit, emergency contact number, list medical
conditions, list medications, a flashlight, chargers and a duct tape.
-MISCELLANEOUS : a small towel, a bath towel, trash bags, camera and
cargo net...and probably some gifts for children.