Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi to Thac Ba Lake
Hanoi to Thac Ba Lake- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride on dyke roads along Red River
- Scenic drive through rice and tea fields
- Visit Vu Linh village (Dzao ethnic minority settlement)
- Boat ride on Thac Ba Lake (if time permits)
- Swimming at island on Thac Ba Lake (if time permits)
Landmarks Thac Ba Lake - Day 2
Thac Ba Lake to Mu Cang Chai
Thac Ba Lake to Mu Cang Chai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through rice fields and tea plantations
- Stop in small villages for photos and local interaction
- Scenic drive through countryside
- Drive via Khau Pha Pass (one of Vietnam's most beautiful mountain passes)
- Exploration of Mu Cang Chai terraced rice fields area
Optional Activities
- Hot springs dip in Tu Le Valley (on your own account, if time permits)
- Exploration of Tu Le Valley surroundings (if time permits)
Landmarks Khau Pha Pass Mu Cang Chai - Day 3
Mu Cang Chai to Sa Pa
Mu Cang Chai to Sa Pa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride toward Fansipan Mountain range
- Climb to Tram Ton Pass (highest road pass in Vietnam at 2,000m+)
- Scenic descent into Sa Pa valley
Optional Activities
- Challenging back route with river crossings (alternative to main route)
Landmarks Tram Ton Pass Fansipan Mountain - Day 4
Sa Pa to Bac Ha
Sa Pa to Bac Ha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike descent from Sa Pa to Lao Cai City
- Coffee stop at Nam Thi River bank (Vietnam-China border)
Landmarks Bac Ha Market - Day 5
Bac Ha to Ha Giang City
Bac Ha to Ha Giang City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic motorbike ride on back roads with mountain views
- Drive to Xin Man (Vietnam-China border area)
- Ride through Hoang Su Phi and exploration of pristine mountain landscape
- Experience authentic culture of local ethnic groups
Landmarks Xin Man Hoang Su Phi - Day 6
Ha Giang City to Dong Van
Ha Giang City to Dong Van- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Obtain permit from Ha Giang Immigration Police for border area riding
- Motorbike ride on challenging mountain roads
- Climb Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Visit Vuong Family's Residence
- Explore ancient streets of Dong Van
Landmarks Ma Pi Leng Pass Vuong Family's Residence Dong Van - Day 7
Dong Van to Bao Lac
Dong Van to Bao Lac- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic motorbike ride through wild regions of Ha Giang Province
- Pass through Meo Vac on Rock Plateau of Dong Van
- Experience authentic ethnic minority culture and communities
Landmarks Meo Vac Bao Lac - Day 8
Bao Lac to Ba Be National Park
Bao Lac to Ba Be National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic motorbike ride down to Bac Kan Province
- Drive to Ba Be Lake inside Ba Be National Park
- Motorbike into Bac Ngoi village
Landmarks Ba Be Lake Ba Be National Park - Day 9
Ba Be National Park to Hanoi
Ba Be National Park to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Half-day boat ride on Ba Be Lake to Dau Dang waterfall
- Explore Dau Dang waterfall on Nang River
- Half-day motorbike ride back to Hanoi
Landmarks Ba Be Lake Dau Dang Waterfall
