Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi to Bac Son
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll get picked up and head to Bac Son in Lang Son province. The drive takes you through rural areas with several stops for photos along the way. Once there, you can climb up to the mountain tops to see the valley below. The landscape here is something special - those 500 to 1200 meter mountains rise right up from the paddy fields, and the views from above really show why this place draws visitors.
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup after breakfast
- Scenic drive to Bac Son with photo stops
- Mountain climbing to view valley landscape
Landmarks Bac Son Valley - Day 2
Bac Son to Lang Son via Mau Son
Today you're traveling to Mau Son, a former French resort that's now got dozens of old abandoned buildings scattered around. You'll ride a motorcycle along winding roads to reach the summit, which sits over 1,500 meters high. From up there, you can see across into China. After spending time taking photos and looking at the landscape, you'll ride back down to Lang Son city where you'll stay overnight.
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride to Mau Son
- Visit abandoned French colonial buildings
- Scenic ride to summit at 1,500+ meters altitude
- Viewpoint over China
Landmarks Mau Son - Day 3
Lang Son to Ban Doc via Quang Uyen and Ban Gioc Waterfall
After breakfast, you'll ride out to Quang Uyen in Cao Bang province, traveling through Dong Khe and That Khe on a rough dusty road that takes about 5 hours total. Along the way, you'll pass through rice terraces and quiet villages where you can stop and chat with locals over food. Later you'll reach Ban Gioc waterfall, which drops 53 meters straight down and stretches 300 meters across as it marks the border with China. The falls flow in three distinct levels like giant steps. You'll stay overnight near Ban Doc.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride through rice terraces and villages
- Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall
- Photo opportunities at waterfall
Optional Activities
- Local food tastings en route
- Interaction with local communities
Landmarks Ban Gioc Waterfall Quang Uyen - Day 4
Ban Doc to Cao Bang via Ban Gioc and Ma Phuc Pass
Starting from Quang Uyen, you'll ride back to Ban Gioc waterfall to spend more time there exploring. You can take short walks around the area, have a picnic, swim in the natural pool near the falls, or just take in the views. After that, you'll motorcycle down through Ma Phuc Pass, which is known for its natural scenery rather than being particularly difficult. From there, continue to Cao Bang town to check out the local area and see how people go about their daily lives.
Included Activities
- Extended visit to Ban Gioc Waterfall
- Walking around waterfall area
- Motorcycle ride over Ma Phuc Pass
- Exploration of Cao Bang town
Optional Activities
- Swimming in natural pool near waterfall
- Photography at waterfall
Landmarks Ban Gioc Waterfall Ma Phuc Pass 
- Day 5
Cao Bang to Bao Lac
Leaving Cao Bang behind, you'll ride north into the higher mountain regions where the views get even better. Whenever you spot scenic spots, you'll stop for lunch at local street restaurants. Bao Lac is where you're heading for the day. You'll spend the night at a guesthouse or hotel there before moving on to Dong Van in Ha Giang the next morning.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride through higher mountain regions
- Scenic stops for photography
Optional Activities
- Lunch at street restaurants
- Day 6
Bao Lac to Dong Van via Ha Giang, Meo Vac, Ma Pi Leng Pass, and Lung Cu
This day might involve some road construction and tougher riding conditions, but you'll see cloud-filled valleys and villages with smoke rising from chimneys. You'll pass through Meo Vac where H'mong, King, Tay, and Dzao ethnic groups live and keep their traditional ways. Before heading to Ma Pi Leng Pass, you'll need a border permit from Ha Giang's Immigration Police. That pass sits between Dong Van and Meo Vac with cloudy mountains and the Nho Que river visible below. Then you'll ride 40km to Lung Cu Flag pole at Vietnam's northern point, backtrack on steep zig-zag roads to Vuong Family's Residence (14km before Dong Van), which blends Chinese architecture with wood and imported stones in a scenic valley. You'll meet local people and explore Dong Van's old streets with H'mong clay brick homes before staying overnight there.
Included Activities
- Border permit acquisition at Ha Giang Immigration Police
- Motorcycle ride over Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Visit to Lung Cu Flag pole (Vietnam's northern point)
- Visit to Vuong Family's Residence
- Exploration of Dong Van ancient streets
Optional Activities
- Stops in hidden forest villages
- Interaction with local ethnic minority communities
Landmarks Ma Pi Leng Pass Lung Cu Flag pole Vuong Family's Residence Meo Vac 
- Day 7
Dong Van to Ha Giang
The ride from Dong Van to Ha Giang shows you the full scope of what northeast Vietnam motorcycle touring offers. You'll twist along winding trails around tall mountains with plenty of thrilling moments and exciting curves. The Rock plateau here is a nature-made wonder that's perfect for dramatic photos. You'll stop at hidden villages tucked in the forests to spend time with local people and see how they live. By evening, you'll arrive at Truong Xuan resort in Ha Giang city for an overnight stay.
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride through winding mountain trails
- Rock plateau viewpoint and photography
- Visits to hidden forest villages
Optional Activities
- Cultural immersion in local villages
Landmarks Rock Plateau 
- Day 8
Ha Giang to Thac Ba Lake (Vu Linh, Yen Bai)
You'll ride your motorcycle down the main road from Ha Giang city toward Thac Ba lake near Vu Linh in Yen Bai. When you arrive in the afternoon, there's time to relax with a boat trip on the lake or go for a swim. At dinner, you'll try Tay ethnic food and local wine. Your last night will be spent at a Tay homestay.
- Meals
- Dinner (Tay ethnic food and good wine)
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride to Thac Ba lake
- Boat trip on the lake
Optional Activities
- Swimming and diving in the lake
Landmarks Thac Ba Lake - Day 9
Thac Ba Lake to Hanoi
After breakfast, you'll ride southeast on Highway 2 heading toward Viet Tri town. Once you get there, grab lunch, then continue on a scenic motorcycle route along the Red River bank toward where it meets the Black River. You'll see the heart of the Red River delta on this final stretch. By the time you reach Hanoi before rush hour starts, your northeast Vietnam motorcycle tour comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride to Viet Tri
- Scenic ride along Red River bank
- Red River delta experience
Landmarks Red River Delta
