SCENIC 6-DAY HANOI TO SA PA MOTORBIKE JOURNEY VIA HA GIANG LOOP

TOUR DESCRIPTION 

This is one of the favorite Northeast Vietnam motorbike tours. The 6-day motorbike tour 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 in Vietnam such as Ba Be Lake, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and Sapa. 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.

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.

Accommodation: 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, one of Vietnam's natural wonders. This enchanting waterfall unveils a breathtaking spectacle as pristine waters cascade from tier to tier, harmonizing with the lush landscapes, take a boat ride to get closer to the fall. On the way to our homestay, we will visit the oldest 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. Enjoy our time here and arrive at the homestay of the Tay people overnight. Relax and be ready to have some happy water, a special corn wine of the Tay people for dinner.

Accommodation: Homestay at Tay’s Village.

DAY 3: BAN GIOC WATERFALL TO BAO LAC: 170 KM

After breakfast, we will visit Nguom Ngao Cave, Nguom Ngao means "Tiger Cave" in the Tay ethnic language, it is one of the most spectacular caves in Vietnam, and a must-visit attraction when visiting 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. We will have 2 hours to explore the cave, which a 2,144 meters long and 980 meters wide currently open to visitors. Inside, you’ll find stunning stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes and sizes, formed over thousands of years. The cave features multiple large chambers, narrow passageways, and underground streams. 

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 mountains and stop to rest at some of the breathtaking mountains. Arrive at Bao Lac for the night.

Accommodation: 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-long beautiful boat trip around the most spectacular river view. Riding another 30 km more on the stunning road to Dong Van around 4 pm.

Accommodation: 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, cows, and items of clothing, 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 Ha Giang, 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 Ha Giang around 4 pm.

Accommodation: Hotel.

DAY 6: HA GIANG TO SAPA: 220 KM

Sapa itself is a bustling town that sits high in the mountains, offering spectacular views of the surrounding region. The town is a popular destination for both domestic and international tourists, drawn by its cool climate and the chance to explore the nearby ethnic minority villages.

After breakfast, you will have a smooth motorbike ride on road number two for about 40 kilometers, and then you will take a turn to a small road to Pho Rang - the road is small and somewhere bumpy but the scenery is completely different from what you saw in days before. The scenery is a wonderful mixture of green mountains, rice fields, and graceful villages of the ethnic people. You will have lunch in Pho Rang and after that, you will have an easy Vietnam motorbike tour to Lao Cai on the winding road with a different view from what you’ve seen.

Before getting into the town center, you will have a short visit to the China and Vietnam border. After a short break in Lao Cai to see the China border, we will have a very beautiful motorbike ride up to Sapa. This motorbike ride is up and up to 1,600 meters above sea level. It offers a great view of mountains with terrace fields and it must be one of the best motorbike rides in North Vietnam. Finish our trip to Sapa at around 4: 00 pm.

√ What's included

 • Motorbike driver

 • Hotel pick up/drop off 

 • English-speaking tour guides

 • Sightseeing tickets

 • Accommodation: Double or twin shared rooms at hotel/ homestay: 2 guests/ room

 • Motorcycle protective gears (Helmet, Elbow & Knee pads)

 • Raincoat.

√ What's not included

 • Personal expenses

 • Medical insurance

 • Bike damages (For self-riding)

 • Bus tickets

 • Meal & drinks

 • Alcohol drinks

 • Tips.

√ Important Notes

 • Pick up time: 8:30 am at your hotel or requested area in Ha Noi city 

 • We can tailor a tour to your preferences and desired dates

 • During the trip, we provide private rooms at the homestay or local. If you want to upgrade to a higher hotel standard, please request it which incurs an extra charge

 •  For group tours, if a guest requests a private room, an additional surcharge will apply

 • The tour price does not include support vehicle, air tickets, or airport pick-up, but we can arrange these services for an additional cost if needed

 • The tour cost can be changed depending on the low/high tourist season or other special requests, please contact us to get the right price for your tour

 • Passengers sitting behind self-riding partners will be charged 70% of the $600 USD fee.

AN ADDITIONAL FEE APPLIES FOR SELF-RIDING