Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi to Mai Chau Valley
You'll ride west from Hanoi into rural landscapes filled with rice paddies and small villages heading toward Mai Chau Valley. Once there, you'll check out traditional stilt houses built by the White Thai ethnic minority. Stop by Lac Village and Pom Coong Village to see local crafts and get a sense of how people live here. For the night, you'll stay in a traditional homestay where the family prepares and shares dinner with you.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch at a local village), Dinner (Traditional dinner with the host family)
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through rural landscapes from Hanoi to Mai Chau Valley
- Explore Lac Village and Pom Coong Village
- Interact with White Thai ethnic minority communities
- Observe traditional crafts and daily activities
Landmarks Mai Chau Valley Lac Village Pom Coong Village 
- Day 2
Mai Chau to Ta Xua
Starting out, you'll head northwest through rural areas passing green tea plantations, rolling hills, and villages where ethnic minorities live. You'll stop at Hang Kia Paco scenic valley in Hoa Binh Province to spend time with H'Mong communities. After that, continue to Moc Chau to walk through tea plantations and flower gardens. Then it's on to Ta Xua, a mountainous area known for its 'Sea of Clouds' effect. You'll end the day at a Ta Xua homestay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Moc Chau), Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through scenic rural landscapes from Mai Chau
- Visit Hang Kia Paco scenic valley
- Interact with H'Mong ethnic minority communities
- Explore Moc Chau tea plantations, flower gardens, and dairy farms
- Ride through mountainous landscapes to Ta Xua
- Explore Ta Xua area and 'Sea of Clouds' phenomenon
Landmarks Hang Kia Paco Moc Chau Ta Xua - Day 3
Ta Xua to Mu Cang Chai
Early morning starts with riding along the Dinosaur Spine scenic road where you'll get panoramic views of mountains and valleys below. From Ta Xua, head toward Mu Cang Chai through valleys with terraced rice fields everywhere. You'll check out Khau Pha pass, Tu Le commune, and La Pan Tan. This area is a national landscape heritage site, so you'll explore local villages and talk with people about their culture. Night is spent in a Mu Cang Chai guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ride along Dinosaur Spine scenic road
- Motorbike ride through terraced rice fields to Mu Cang Chai
- Explore Mu Cang Chai terraced rice fields including Mam Xoi, Mong Ngua, and La Pan Tan
- Visit Khau Pha pass and Tu Le commune
- Explore local villages and learn about local culture
Landmarks Dinosaur Spine Mu Cang Chai Khau Pha Pass La Pan Tan 
- Day 4
Mu Cang Chai to Ngoc Chien
Start the day exploring Mu Cang Chai's rice terraces at Mam Xoi, Mong Ngua, and La Pan Tan with plenty of chances to take photos. Then leave Mu Cang Chai and ride along winding mountain roads to reach Ngoc Chien, a quiet place surrounded by ethnic communities. You'll relax at a natural hot spring with warm mineral-rich water, walk through surrounding villages, and chat with locals. Stay overnight in a Ngoc Chien guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Mu Cang Chai rice terraces (Mam Xoi, Mong Ngua, La Pan Tan)
- Motorbike ride to Ngoc Chien along winding mountain roads
- Visit natural hot spring
- Explore surrounding villages and interact with locals
Landmarks Mam Xoi Terraces Mong Ngua Terraces La Pan Tan Ngoc Chien 
- Day 5
Ngoc Chien to Tuan Giao
Head out early toward Thuan Chau, passing through the long dark Ban Tham Cave. You'll ride through mountainous terrain with coffee farms all around, then continue to Tuan Giao by way of Pha Din Pass, which has steep climbs and sharp curves. Along the route, you'll see historical sites from the Indochina War including bunkers and memorials. By evening, you'll reach Tuan Giao, set in valleys with mountains, rivers, and rice fields surrounding it. Overnight stay in a Tuan Giao guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through Ban Tham Cave
- Ride through coffee farms
- Traverse Pha Din Pass with panoramic mountain views
- Explore historical war remnants and memorials
- Explore Tuan Giao and surrounding area
Landmarks Ban Tham Cave Pha Din Pass Thuan Chau Tuan Giao - Day 6
Tuan Giao to Sin Ho
Leaving Tuan Giao, ride toward Muong Lay through nice landscapes. In Muong Lay Village, a small rural settlement near the Da River, you'll meet Thai, H'Mong, and Kho Mu people and see their traditional customs, music, dance, and crafts. You'll have lunch here before continuing to Sin Ho, a remote mountain town surrounded by mountains, forests, and rice fields. Sin Ho is home to Red Dao, H'Mong, and Thai communities who've kept their authentic way of life. You'll stay in a Sin Ho guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Muong Lay Village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through scenic landscapes from Tuan Giao to Muong Lay
- Explore Muong Lay Village
- Interact with Thai, H'Mong, and Kho Mu ethnic communities
- Experience traditional customs, music, dance, and crafts
- Ride to Sin Ho through mountainous landscapes
- Explore Sin Ho and interact with ethnic communities
Landmarks Muong Lay Village Sin Ho 
- Day 7
Sin Ho to Sapa
From Sin Ho, ride toward Lai Chau on winding mountain roads with nice scenery throughout. You'll go through the O Quy Ho Pass, one of Vietnam's scenic mountain passes. After that, continue on to Sapa, a popular town known for rice terraces and ethnic minority villages. Once you arrive, settle into a Sapa hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through winding mountain roads from Sin Ho
- Traverse O Quy Ho Pass
- Arrive in Sapa
Landmarks O Quy Ho Pass Sapa 
- Day 8
Sapa
Spend the full day exploring Sapa on a motorbike with a guide. Head to Cat Cat Village about 3 km away where Black H'Mong people live and you'll see their houses and traditional crafts. Continue to Lao Chai Village also inhabited by Black H'Mong people with nice rice terrace views. Next stop is Ta Van Village home to the Giay ethnic group where you can talk with locals and have traditional Vietnamese lunch. Later, ride through Muong Hoa Valley admiring rice fields, waterfalls, and lush hills. Visit smaller villages like Ban Ho or Ta Phin to experience Red Dao culture and customs. You'll head back to Sapa late afternoon or early evening and stay another night in a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant in Ta Van or scenic spot), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day motorbike tour of Sapa region
- Visit Cat Cat Village
- Explore Black H'Mong ethnic minority culture and crafts
- Visit Lao Chai Village
- Visit Ta Van Village and interact with Giay ethnic group
- Ride through Muong Hoa Valley
- Visit Ban Ho or Ta Phin village
- Experience Red Dao ethnic community culture
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village Muong Hoa Valley Ban Ho Ta Phin 
- Day 9
Sapa to Thac Ba Lake
Leave Sapa and enjoy the ride through countryside to Thac Ba Lake in Yen Bai Province. This man-made lake from 1970 covers about 23,400 hectares and has mountains, forests, and small islands around it. Take a boat trip on the lake exploring calm waters, seeing the scenery, checking out small islands, and visiting floating villages. You'll interact with Tay and Dao ethnic communities to learn about their traditional life, customs, and handicrafts. After the boat trip, have an authentic dinner hosted by a local family. Stay overnight at Vu Linh family homestay guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Authentic dinner hosted by a family)
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Sapa to Thac Ba Lake through countryside
- Boat trip on Thac Ba Lake
- Explore small islands and floating villages
- Interact with Tay and Dao ethnic minority communities
- Learn about traditional way of life and handicrafts
Landmarks Thac Ba Lake - Day 10
Thac Ba Lake to Hanoi
Begin your return to Hanoi from Thac Ba Lake, riding through rural areas and nice landscapes. Take breaks along the way to rest and soak in what you've seen. You'll arrive back in Hanoi, finishing up your 10 day motorbike tour.
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Thac Ba Lake back to Hanoi through rural areas
Landmarks Hanoi
