Ha Giang Motorbike Tour from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park – 10 days

Start the first day at 9 a.m. after all the crew has a hearty breakfast, setting Hanoi as the starting point of Motorbike Tours to Northern Vietnam. Catch a taxi, and all team members gather at a spot on the outskirts of the capital city. Following the tour program, the first destination is Yen Bai Province. This is the place for sightseers, offering the tranquility of pastoral scenery with immense rice paddy. On both sides of the road, the gigantic, lofty limestone mountains will heave in our sight. As planned, we will come to Yen Bai before night falls and stay overnight at a hotel named Red River (Song Hong). Have a full supper to take back energy after a long day of travel and for the next ride off-road. 

Summary:

Distance: 200 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

On the second day, the crew will face the challenge of conquering the towering mountains where the H’Mong people settle down. Spend time visiting some valleys under Khau Pha Pass and Tu Le Pass alongside a rice paddy field span extensively. 

Go ahead to Mu Cang Chai after crossing Khau Pha Pass, renowned for its great and iconic rice terraces in the North of Vietnam. End the second day of Northern Vietnam Motorbike Tours by stopping at a hotel in the heart of the city named after a scenic spot with the harmony of stream and waterfall in nature – Dream Spring (Suoi Mo). Get ready for the coming days of the riding journey. 

Summary:

Distance: 200 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

It will be another day of subduing the tall mountains when the crew of riders begins their next travel on National Route 32. Let’s come to Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range for its irresistible charm. Try out your riding skills around this mighty range as you can overlook dense forests. Move your eyes skywards; you will see the highest peaks in Vietnam shrouded in drifting and bobbing clouds. Don’t miss the daunting O Quy Ho Pass. This pass is one of the longest, most dangerous, and imposing mountain passes in Northern Vietnam, with a high altitude of 2000 meters above the sea. Sa Pa town is the next goal. Seize the time to mosey with the town before heading back to Hoang Long hotel for a tight sleep. 

Summary:

Distance: 150 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Leaving Sa Pa, let’s check out the last attraction of the Northern off-road motorbike tour, the Pho Rang vestige site. Head to Chinese marginal to get to know how life is in the frontier. Stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Over 30 km to the northwest of Hanoi, Pho Rang town is the center of politics, economy, and culture of Bao Yen District, Lao Cai Province. Deep pools in the North and West of town and lots of rocks in the South, while the East flows the Chay River.

Try your hand at tasting highland fruits like the apricot, mango, lychee, jackfruit, and so on. If alcohol is your thing, taste the town’s special distilled one. All the restaurants serve sticky rice wrapped in 7 layers of leaves or rice cooked in a bamboo tube at mealtime. Take some sleep at a local guest house. 

Summary:

Distance: 150 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Every day on Vietnam Motorbike Tours is refreshing and full of excitement. And the fifth day out of the tenth is no exception. It’s when you can face the huge mountains near the thick forest. The locals’ bright characteristics partly transmit energy and enthusiasm to visitors coming to their villages. So don’t miss the chance to boost your mental health. Halt the riding tour in Viet Quang town to have lunch. After that, keep going on the journey. Once finishing the length of 150 km, let your hair down for a night to regain your health. Have a fresh start on the next day, uncovering the hidden beauty. 

Summary:

Distance: 150 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Backpackers, be sure to make your way to Dong Van. It is sure that the hot spots for tourists, such as the Vuong Palace, Rock Plateau, and especially Heaven’s Gate, will blow your mind. Aside from scenic sites, Dong Van is also food heaven offering foodies exotic specialties like mint honey, traditionally stuffed pancakes, and Shan Tuyet tea.

Warm yourself up with traditional stuffed pancakes accompanied by piping hot water in the cold morning. Shan Tuyet tea is a ubiquitous plant grown in all districts of Ha Giang. The locals grow Shan Tuyet tea using 100% natural remedies, which are totally clean and fresh. Ha Giang mint honey is sweet, mild, and good for health. This specialty of rare wildlife living there is used to cure smooth and pink skin, respiratory diseases, and gastrointestinal tract. End the 6th day with a night at a hotel in Dong Van town. 

Summary:

Distance: 150 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Get out of Dong Van; our riding crew will one more time cross zigzag passes to reach Meo Vac, a district at the end of the happy road. Trip to Meo Vac, backpackers, are not only lost in the context of space but also in the unique cultural color of the ethnic groups here. Find a great stand and be all eyes to the unparalleled panoramic view of the Nho Que River, one of the most famous symbols of Ha Giang. Having a spectacular beauty with the blue water all year round, Nho Que looks like twisting in majestic scenery between a limestone mountain on one side and a deep valley on the other. Arrive in Meo Vac when the brassy sun still hung in the sky to take some rest before bedtime at Hoa Cuong hotel. 

Summary:

Distance: 120 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Carry on the Northern Vietnam Motorcycle Tours with a ride to Cao Bang. Make a visit to the villages of Tay and Dao for an experience of the local markets and go native or discover the natural setting of untouched land. Soon as we arrive in the province, go to any area of your liking for sightseeing. You get the rest of the day left. As stated in the itinerary, Thanh Loan Hotel is ready to welcome your arrival. 

Summary:

Distance: 200km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Saying goodbye to Cao Bang, we will make tracks for Ba Be, the largest freshwater lake in Vietnam. Pay the Ba Be National Park a visit to contemplate its giant lake and jungle, native villages, and lake banks. We are opting for a cruise or a short walk into the jungle. Hit the sack at Tay’s homestay. 

Summary:

Distance: 150 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

It’s the last day of the tour. On the way back to Hanoi, the crew will go along the Red River delta. Make the most use of the excursion, weaving your way through corn/rice fields, fishing villages, and the traditional handicraft. Don’t let the tiredness defeat you; there is still a day left to ride. The city is becoming busier when we get near its downtown. Gather around in Hanoi at 5 a.m. 

Summary:

Distance: 250 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel