Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi to Mai Chau
You'll depart Hanoi early on motorbikes heading west along dyke roads to skip the traffic. The route takes you through farming lands and limestone karst scenery toward Mai Chau. After grabbing lunch in Hoa Binh Province, you'll cross the scenic Thung Khe mountain pass and come down into the Mai Chau valley. That evening brings a local performance and time with Thai locals, then you'll stay overnight in a traditional stilt house.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch in Hoa Binh Province), Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Hanoi to Mai Chau via Highway 6 and dyke roads
- Cross Thung Khe mountain pass
- Local performance and cultural exchange with Thai ethnic minority
- Dance and share rice wine with locals
Landmarks Thung Khe Pass Mai Chau Valley - Day 2
Mai Chau to Phu Yen
Start with an early walk around Mai Chau village to see how locals live and watch Thai women working looms for traditional clothing. You can buy handmade items if something catches your eye. Around 10 am you'll head out to Moc Chau, a highland town focused on tea and dairy. The area has Green H'mong, Dzao, Thai, and Muong ethnic groups. From there you take Road 43 toward the Da River, cross the Da River reservoir by ferry at Van Yen, and continue on winding secondary roads to reach Phu Yen by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in home-stay), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning walk around Mai Chau village to discover local life
- Watch Thai women weaving traditional clothing on looms
- Motorbike ride from Mai Chau to Phu Yen via Moc Chau and Road 43
- Cross Da River reservoir at Van Yen ferry
Optional Activities
- Purchase handmade traditional-style clothing, knives or cross-bows in Mai Chau
Landmarks Moc Chau - Day 3
Phu Yen to Mu Cang Chai
Your motorbike heads across Lung Lo Pass, historically important during the 1954 Dien Bien Phu campaign. You'll go up Road 32 and ride through the Mu Cang Chai massif at elevations nearly matching Fansipan. The difficult ride comes with some of North Vietnam's best views. You'll stay overnight in a hotel, and the challenging terrain makes for a rewarding day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride across Lung Lo Pass
- Ride through Mu Cang Chai massif with scenic mountain views
Landmarks Lung Lo Pass Mu Cang Chai Massif 
- Day 4
Mu Cang Chai to Sa Pa
Riding toward the Fansipan range with an optional challenging route through river crossings. You'll make a solid climb from Binh Lu to Tram Ton Pass, Vietnam's highest road pass over 2,000m/6,560 feet. Crossing into Lao Cai Province gives you panoramic views of the mountain range stretching out for miles. From there you descend into Sa Pa valley, famous for rugged terrain and cultural diversity, historically the French Summer Capital. Overnight stays in a hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride to Fansipan Mountain range
- Climb to Tram Ton Pass, Vietnam's highest road pass
- Scenic descent to Sa Pa valley
Optional Activities
- Take challenging back route with several river crossings
Landmarks Tram Ton Pass Fansipan Mountain Sa Pa Valley - Day 5
Sa Pa to Bac Ha
You'll ride down from Sa Pa to Lao Cai City with a coffee break on the Nam Thi River bank at the Vietnam-China border. The coffee comes with views of China across the way. Then heading to Road 70 and turning toward Bac Ha on Road 153. This highland town stays quiet during weekdays but fills up Sunday mornings for the Flower H'mong market. You can check out home production of rice wine, cassava wine, and corn liquor. Overnight in a home-stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Sa Pa to Bac Ha via Lao Cai City
- Coffee stop on Nam Thi River at Vietnam-China border
Optional Activities
- Visit Bac Ha Market (Sunday morning for Flower H'mong market)
Landmarks Bac Ha Nam Thi River - Day 6
Bac Ha to Ha Giang
Riding on tracks to Xin Man and Hoang Su Phi through mountain scenery on back roads. Xin Man sits right on the Vietnam-China border in wild mountains and forests. The single road from Xin Man to Hoang Su Phi passes through some of Ha Giang's most untouched areas, only recently opened up. Local ethnic groups include Nung, Flower H'mong, Tay, and Ha Nhi people. You'll reach Ha Giang City by lunch, stay overnight, and apply for a permit from Immigration Police.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Bac Ha to Ha Giang via Xin Man and Hoang Su Phi
- Experience authentic ethnic minority culture
Landmarks Xin Man Hoang Su Phi 
- Day 7
Ha Giang to Dong Van
After getting your permit from Ha Giang Immigration Police, you'll ride challenging beautiful mountain roads through hill-tribe lands. Motorcycling up Ma Pi Leng Pass shows cloudy ranges and the Nho Que river winding below. Following a zig-zag track to Vuong Family's Residence 14 km before Dong Van, built with Chinese architecture using imported wood and rock. The craftsmanship stands out against the Sa Phin valley's natural setting. Then exploring Dong Van's ancient streets with H'mong homes made of clay brick built centuries ago.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ride across Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Visit Vuong Family's Residence
- Explore ancient streets and H'mong homes in Dong Van
Landmarks Ma Pi Leng Pass Vuong Family's Residence Nho Que River Dong Van - Day 8
Dong Van to Bao Lac
Morning ride winds along the Rock Plateau. After breakfast you'll take slower-paced routes on beautiful mountain passes until reaching Meo Vac for lunch. Afternoon brings downhill riding along the river with different mountain views, less rocky terrain, and more green landscapes. You'll get to Bao Lac town by 5 pm and stay overnight in a hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride along Rock Plateau from Dong Van
- Ride to Meo Vac
- Afternoon ride to Bao Lac along river
Landmarks Rock Plateau Meo Vac - Day 9
Bao Lac to Ba Be Lake
Starting early around 8 am to make the most of Ba Be Lake's boat trip. You'll ride off-road for about 20 km on narrow bumpy roads with great views of terraced rice paddies. Crossing several rivers on bamboo bridges rather than standard road crossings. That off-road riding wraps up with lunch in a peaceful Tay village near Ba Be Lake. Then spending the afternoon relaxing on one of Vietnam's largest and nicest natural lakes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a peaceful village of the Tay people nearby Ba Be Lake)
Included Activities
- Off-road motorbike ride from Bao Lac to Ba Be Lake
- Cross rivers on bamboo bridges
- Boat trip on Ba Be Lake
Landmarks Ba Be Lake - Day 10
Ba Be Lake to Hanoi
Heading back toward the Red River Delta while staying off main roads as long as possible. You'll pass through areas where Hmong, Dao, Tay, and Nung minorities live. The route mixes challenging tracks with sealed roads all the way back to Hanoi. You'll complete the motorbike tour and get back to Hanoi before rush hour traffic starts.
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Ba Be Lake back to Hanoi through ethnic minority areas
- Mix of off-road tracks and sealed roads
Landmarks Red River Delta
