MOTORBIKE TOUR 7 DAYS FROM HA NOI TO HA GIANG LOOP AND RETURN
TOUR DESCRIPTION
This is one of the favorite Northeast Vietnam motorbike tours. The 7-days motorbike tours in Vietnam will offer you the most outstanding views of Northern Vietnam’s mountain areas. You will be in the most remote areas and the poorest part of Vietnam with friendly, colorful, and interesting people. Besides, you will have a chance to see the most famous and attractive lakes and waterfall in Vietnam such as Ba Be Lake, Thac Ba lake and Ban Gioc waterfall. The route has less traffic than the others so this is always the most recommended motorcycle trip in Vietnam.
DAY 1: HA NOI TO BA BE LAKE: 220 KM
This adventure will take you off the path to see the real beauty of nature in the North of Vietnam. You will see the biggest freshwater lake in Vietnam and a charming waterfall to get there by hiking and see the unique Caves with colors and long, tiny stalagmites and stalactites
Ba Be National Park is centered on a vast lake surrounded by chalky karsts and thick tropical jungles. This trip will take you deep into Ba Be National Park and let you float on the waters of Ba Be Lake. On this day tour, you will experience local hospitality from an ethnic minority village, go on a tranquil river trip, and explore the landscape change from rice farms to forests to towering mountains. Getting out off the main road to take a smaller one snaking through the mountains and tea plantations to arrive at the Tay village of Bo Lu.
Over here you can see how people make their living by fishing and rice and corn cultivation and they are renowned for their picturesque stilt houses. Doing the boat trip around the lake to enjoy the biggest natural lake in Vietnam and arriving at our homestay around 5 pm.
Overnight: Homestay.
DAY 2: BA BE LAKE TO BAN GIOC WATERFALL: 206 KM
Leaving early for a long nice day ride to Ban Gioc waterfall, we will stop at the stunning mountain views and rice paddy fields and visit the Phuc Sen village where local people make their traditional knives or some tools for working on the farm.
Visit Ban Gioc waterfall- It is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam. This enchanting fall unveils a breathtaking spectacle as pristine waters cascade from tier to tier, harmonizing with the lush landscapes. Take a hike to Truc Lam Phat Tich pagoda, this pagoda was the first to be constructed at the Northern border position in Dam Thuy, Trung Khanh, Cao Bang. From this hillside pagoda and temple, you can enjoy great views of the Ban Gioc Waterfall and the entire karst valley.
Overnight: Homestay at Tay’s village.
DAY 3: BAN GIOC WATERFALL TO BAO LAC: 200 KM
After breakfast, we will visit Nguom Ngao Cave, a must-visit attraction when in the Ban Gioc area. The astonishing cave with stalactites of various shapes is the most famous limestone grotto in the northern mountains. You will be amazed by its beauty.
Keep going on the road lined with beautiful trees and scenic mountain views to join the small heading up to Bao Lac a little town in the mountainous region of northeastern Vietnam.
The area is the home of the Black Lo Lo ethnic group, women here still wear their traditional black dresses put on over their heads, with large sleeves made of bands of cloth in different colors, and a long, full black skirt, tight at the waist and at the knee.
Enjoy more riding through the mountain and stop to rest at some of the breathtaking mountains and arrive at Bao Lac for the night.
Overnight: Hotel.
DAY 4: BAO LAC TO DONG VAN: 120 KM
Today, you will have one of the best Vietnam motorbike tours. The ride is mostly on small challenging mountain roads but incredibly beautiful on the land of colorful hill tribes. You will be on some of the most beautiful passes in Vietnam such as the Ma Pi Leng, ‘Heaven Gate’ pass. Here is also a good chance to learn and experience the colorful culture of local tribes. It is inspiring to see how they survive as they manage to live on the rocks. When you reach the town, you will have some extra time to wander the ancient streets lined with H’mong homes of clay bricks and tile roofs built centuries ago.
After that we will ride to the Nho Que river to take an hour beautiful boat trip around the most spectacular river view. Riding another 30 km more on the stunning road to Dong Van around 4 pm.
Overnight: Hotel.
DAY 5: DONG VAN TO HA GIANG: 140 KM
It is a great time if we come here at the weekend on Sunday morning when the ethnic people sell mostly cattle like goats pigs and cows, and clothings, this market is not just for selling goods but is also important for maintaining the social relations of the ethnic people such as Mong, Dao and Tay.
Riding on the most beautiful breathtaking mountain pass to Bac Sum pass. Check in the Heaven’s Gate Pass then we’ll arrive in Tam Sơn - Quan Ba, a town surrounded by jutting, forested hills. It is a great experience to discover the diversity of ethnic culture by visiting the H’Mong village which will be told by our experienced tour guide. Having lunch in the middle of the beautiful Yen Minh village.
Continuous along the mountain road and stop at Twin Mountain and Can Ty Mountain for great scenery. Visit Tham Ma Pass, which is a highlight of the Ha Giang Loop, it offers stunning views, thrilling rides, and a spectacular panorama of hills, it is a great idea spot for some cooling pictures. At the next stop, we will visit the Vuong’s King palace - The old King of H'mong people in Sa Phin village.
As we approach Dong Van, we’ll enter Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, a UNESCO Global Geopark. This area is famous for its unique geological formations, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. Explore the fascinating rock formations and the distinct landscapes that make this area special. Arrive at Dong Van around 4 pm.
Overnight: Hotel.
DAY 6: HA GIANG TO VU LINH: 180 KM
We will start the motorbike tour to Ha Giang, North Vietnam at 08:30 from the northeast side by taking a small winding road along the Red River. Enjoy a great view of river and rice paddies as you ride through the country and extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads. You will meet the daily life in the wild environment.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant in this small area. You will arrive in Vu Linh, a nice village of the Dao people that is located near the Thac Ba Lake, the largest man-made lake with more than 3,000 islands. If time permits, you will have a boat trip around Thac Ba Lake.
Overnight: Hotel.
DAY 7: VU LINH BACK TO HA NOI: 160 KM
Staying off the main road for as long as possible, you head back towards the Red River Delta, passing through areas inhabited by H'mong, Dao, Tay, and Nung minority peoples. You can enjoy a mixture of both challenging tracks and glorious sealed roads all the way back to Hanoi. The great Vietnam motorbike tour to Ha Giang will end safely in Hanoi before rush hours.
√ What's included
• Motorbike driver
• Hotel pick up/drop off
• English speaking tour guides
• Sightseeing tickets
• Accommodation at hotel/ homestay: 2 guests/ Room
• Motorcycle protective gear (Helmet, Elbows & Knees)
• Raincoat.
√ What's not included
• Personal expenses
• Meals and Drinks
• Medical insurance
• Bike damages (For self-riding)
• Tips (Tipping is not expected but appreciated).
√ Notes:
∗ Pick up time: 8:30 am
∗ Here are the options for self-riding motorbike types and extra prices:
• Semi Automatic Scooter 110cc: $20 USD/ Day
• Automatic Scooter 125cc: $20 USD/ Day
• Motorbike Honda XR 150cc: $30 USD/ Day
• Motorbike Honda CRF 300cc: $50 USD/ Day
• Motorbike Honda CB 500cc: $70 USD/ Day
∗ If you are the only person doing the tour, you will incur an extra charge of 20%, the motorbike prices are the same as the lists without extra charge. We will also offer a special discount on the extra motorbike costs if your group has 3 self-riders.
Price: $700 USD/ Person