Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi to Ta Xua
Hanoi to Ta Xua- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Thanh Son), Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride along Red River dyke road
- Scenic drive through farming lands and tea hills via National Highway 32
- Vertical mountain trek to Ta Xua peak (8-18 kilometers depending on difficulty)
- Visit to local villages around Ta Xua (time permitting)
Optional Activities
- Dirt-track experiences to explore remote villages
Landmarks Ta Xua Peak Red River - Day 2
Ta Xua to Ngoc Chien
Ta Xua to Ngoc Chien- Meals
- Breakfast (At homestay), Lunch (In Nghia Lo), Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through cloud-covered mountain landscape
- Scenic drive through rice terraces
- Pass through Tu Le village
- Ride over Khau Pha pass with valley views
- Access to natural hot springs at accommodation
Optional Activities
- Photo stops in first 30 kilometers
- Village exploration
Landmarks Khau Pha Pass Tu Le Valley Tu Le Village - Day 3
Ngoc Chien to Tuan Giao
Ngoc Chien to Tuan Giao- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride along river through villages
- Stop at hydropower dam
- Cave passage ride
- Ride to Pha Din Pass
- Visit historic site related to Battle of Dien Bien Phu
Optional Activities
- Coffee stop in It Ong town
Landmarks Pha Din Pass Battle of Dien Bien Phu Historic Site - Day 4
Tuan Giao to Muong Lay
Tuan Giao to Muong Lay- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through Thai and H'Mong villages
- Scenic viewpoint at Muong Ang valley
- Visit to A1 hill (Eliane 2) - Battle of Dien Bien Phu site
- Remote road ride to Muong Lay
- Dirt-track off-road riding with challenging terrain
Landmarks A1 Hill (Eliane 2) Muong Ang Valley Da River - Day 5
Muong Lay to Sapa
Muong Lay to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride alongside Da River
- Ride through mountain forests
- Climb O Quy Ho pass
Optional Activities
- Evening bars and pubs in Sapa
- Casual entertainment activities
Landmarks Da River O Quy Ho Pass Sapa - Day 6
Sapa to Bac Ha
Sapa to Bac Ha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Sapa to Bac Ha
- Stop at Vietnamese-Chinese border checkpoint
- Optional off-road and dirt-track riding
Optional Activities
- Cable car trip to Fansipan mountain (with Route 1 option)
- Relaxation time in Sapa (with Route 1 option)
- Off-road and dirt-track experiences (available both routes)
Landmarks Fansipan Mountain Vietnamese-Chinese Border Muong Khuong Province - Day 7
Bac Ha to Vu Linh
Bac Ha to Vu Linh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (In Yen The), Dinner (Unforgettable dinner with homestay hosts)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bac Ha periodical market (if Sunday)
- Motorbike ride through backroads alongside Chay River
- Stop in Yen The
- Boat ride on Thac Ba lake
- Island exploration and swimming
- Dinner with homestay hosts
Optional Activities
- Market exploration (if not Sunday)
Landmarks Bac Ha Market Thac Ba Lake Yen The Chay River - Day 8
Vu Linh to Hanoi
Vu Linh to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride on Highway 2 through delta plains
- Scenic route along Red River dyke near Black River confluence
- Passage through Son Tay
- Return to Hanoi
Landmarks Red River Black River Da River Son Tay
