Off-road Vietnam Dirt Bike Tour from Hanoi to Ha Giang – 5 days

Start running wheels at 8:00 am, we escape from Hanoi along with the eastern suburb, straightly heading to Cho Chu town in Thai Nguyen province. Our crew can quickly explore Cho Chu prison, built in the French colonial period, and have lunch before riding more than 240km to Ba Be Lake. We will arrive at Pac Ngoi – a fantastic village of Tay ethnic people- around 4:00 pm and organize a Gala dinner where you can share amazing stories with locals.

Ba Be Lake is the largest natural lake in Vietnam, situated in Nam Mau commune belonging to Bac Kan district. This 200 year-old-lake has become the inspiration for tourists by its limestone cliffs covered by primeval jungles. Ba Be Lake contains three small lakes that are Pé Lầm, Pé Lù, and Pé Lèng, named after ethnic local people’s language.

Tourists will be surprised by Ba Be Lake’s crystal clear water and attracted to water activities such as boat tours or kayaking. Here is also the ideal place to turn your wish of seeing three famous islands orderly named Code, Flu, and Po Gia Mang into the truth. Year by year, Ba Be Lake is recapped as a typical geographic science and a reservoir of biodiversity that completes the glorious beauty of Ba Be National Park.

Summary: 

Accommodations: Homestay

Distance: 240 km

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

On the second day of this fantastic itinerary, our tour guide will equip you with essential information regarding cultural diversity and local customs on the road to Dong Van. By the way, you surely cannot keep your eyes off the incredible beauty of our country through the vast green jungles, winding rivers, and streams and are fond of feeling the cool wind rubbing your cheeks.

After breakfast, we slowly run wheels around Dong Van town and gently walk along Gam River. The relaxation here is quite short but effective to get the energy to have long-distance riding in the afternoon. After having lunch in Bao Lam, we hit up Meo Vac. You will have the chance to access ethnic minority people living here like Hmong, Dao, Lo Lo, and Tay. And, of course, it’s time for you to grab more knowledge about their exotic, diverse cultures.

Moreover, the Ma Pi Leng pass is a must-stop spot for snapping photoshoots because it is one of the longest and wildest passes in Northern Vietnam. Certainly, Dong Van Rock Global Geopark and Ma Pi Leng will become names that you might never forget in your mind. Don’t waste your time anymore; take a good night in a standard cozy hotel in Dong Van town to prepare for tomorrow.

Summary: 

Accommodations: Hotel

Distance: 230 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will continue the third day by heading straight 150km away from Dong Van to Ha Giang City. You will get the difference in what you see along the road. You can feel emotional when you see the naïve faces of the poor ethnic children with shiny smiles. You are also surprised by the magnificent mountainous scenery of the Karst Plateau in Dong Van or the Heaven Gate landscape in Quan Ba. Therefore, this part is recommended as the best for Northeast Vietnam Motorbike Tours.

Arrive at Ha Giang in the late afternoon; we can enjoy the home-cooked dinner and overnight in a local standard homestay hosted by Tay’s people. Coming to Ha Giang, you can observe the majestic view of Hoang Su Phi terraced fields, the valley of triangle flowers, or feel the peaceful and ancient life in the old town of Dong Van. Lung Cu flagpole is known as the top of the country located top of Lung Cu. The 54m wide flag represents 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. Standing at the foot of the column and seeing the flag is extremely proud for everyone coming here.

Summary: 

Accommodations: Homestay

Distance: 150 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast with the local family, our team will return to Hanoi along the highway. Passing by the smoke-free and noiseless rural roads, you can feel your heart stop one beat because of the love you just got in a fantastic couple of days. A wonderful blend of green mountains, green rice terrace fields, and charming villages of ethnic people will become the most amazing features in your 5-day Off-road Vietnam dirt bike tour from Hanoi to Ha Giang.

Summary: 

Accommodations: Homestay

Distance: 180 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch