Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi to Mai Chau
Start early from Hanoi around 9 am, heading west on quiet dyke roads toward Mai Chau. You'll ride through paddy fields and limestone karsts, passing through Hoa Binh Province before tackling the Thung Khe mountain pass. After arriving, you'll settle into a traditional Thai stilt house, have dinner, and catch a local performance while trying traditional rice wine.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch in Hoa Binh Province), Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride on dyke roads from Hanoi to Mai Chau
- Scenic ride through Hoa Binh Province and Thung Khe mountain pass
- Performance with local Thai people and traditional rice wine tasting
- Overnight stay in traditional Thai stilt house
Landmarks Thung Khe Mountain Pass Hoa Binh Province 
- Day 2
Mai Chau to Phu Yen
Get up early to walk around Mai Chau village and see Thai women working looms, with a chance to buy handmade pieces. Following breakfast, ride to Moc Chau, a highland town known for tea and dairy production. From there, head down less-crowded Road 43, cross the Da River reservoir by Van Yen ferry, and finish the day in Phu Yen mountain town.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in home-stay), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning walk around Mai Chau village to observe local life
- Watch Thai women weaving traditional clothing
- Motorbike ride from Mai Chau to Moc Chau
- Motorbike ride via Road 43 and Van Yen ferry crossing to Phu Yen
Optional Activities
- Purchase handmade traditional-style clothing, knives, or cross-bows in the village
Landmarks Moc Chau Highland Town Van Yen Ferry - Da River - Day 3
Phu Yen to Son La
Continue riding through Black Thai mountain areas, passing terraced rice fields and small villages. You'll climb to the Son La plateau where sugar cane cultivation is common. Reach Son La City by lunch, then visit the Old French Prison and Museum, a colonial-era penal site with partially restored buildings, rebuilt turrets, watch towers, and prison cells to tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Late lunch in Son La City), Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through Black Thai territories and terraced rice fields
- Motorbike ride through Son La plateau
- Visit to Old French Prison & Museum in Son La City
- Entrance fee to Old French Prison & Museum
Landmarks Old French Prison & Museum - Day 4
Son La to Than Uyen
Head northwest from Son La through Black Thai territory, watching how locals live in these mountains. The day's main challenge is the long, steep Pha Din pass, which offers panoramic views from the top. After descending to sealed roads, you'll navigate the winding Road 279 (mostly empty), cross the Pa Uon bridge over the Da River, and arrive in Than Uyen, Lai Chau Province.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Tuan Giao), Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through mountain passes in Black Thai territory
- Ascend and descend Pha Din pass with mountain views
- Cross Pa Uon bridge spanning the Da River
- Motorbike ride on Road 279 to Than Uyen
Landmarks Pha Din Pass Pa Uon Bridge - Day 5
Than Uyen to Sa Pa
Ride toward the Fansipan Mountain range with a challenging back route option featuring river crossings. The day's highlight is climbing from Binh Lu to Tram Ton Pass, Vietnam's highest road pass at over 2,000m/6,562 feet, where you'll get sweeping mountain views. Then descend into the Sa Pa valley in Lao Cai Province, known for rugged terrain and diverse cultures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride toward Fansipan Mountain range
- Climb to Tram Ton Pass (Vietnam's highest road pass)
- Descent to Sa Pa valley with mountain views
Optional Activities
- Challenging back route with several river crossings
Landmarks Fansipan Mountain Tram Ton Pass 
- Day 6
Sa Pa to Hanoi
Free time in Sa Pa to explore town streets, shop for handicrafts and souvenirs, and chat with English-speaking locals about their traditions. In the afternoon, ride down to Lao Cai train station and board the night train heading back to Hanoi, arriving early the following morning.
Included Activities
- Free time in Sa Pa for exploring and shopping
- Motorbike ride from Sa Pa to Lao Cai train station
- One-way night train from Lao Cai to Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Shopping for handicrafts and souvenirs in Sa Pa
Landmarks Sa Pa Town
