6 DAYS THE BEST MOTORBIKE TRIP IN THE NORTH
Code: BBN06
Routes: Hanoi – Phu Tho – Son La – Ha Giang – Ba Be – Thai Nguyen – Hanoi
Duration: 06 Days / 05 Nights
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Included
- Bikes and Gasoline
- Qualified Helmets, knee pads, elbow pads
- Experienced English Speaking guide
- All meals (5 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners)
- Mechanic for group from 05 riders up
- All entrance fee and boat ride as mentioned
- Pickup from your hotel to garage and vice versa
- 2 coffee breaks per day + mineral water
- Accommodation as mentioned (double/twin shared room at hotel): 04 nights at local homestay with private bed and 1 night at a local hotel
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Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks on meals
- Flight ticket
- Tips
- Bike damages caused by riders.
Day 1: Hanoi – Ride to Vu Linh – Thac Ba Lake
Get pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at around 08:00 AM, then we move to our Vietnam Biker Mates Garage to choose your favourite bikes. We ride along the edge of the Red River bank, chance to see the real daily life. Arrive Doan Hung town, we pause for lunch at a local resaurant.
In the afternoon, we can do some off-road ride through villages of hill tribe (Dzao people). We arrive our local homestay in the late afternoon. Get welcome by the host and enjoy home-cooked dinner and rice wine.
Riding distance: About 180-200km
Day 2: Thac Ba Lake – Ride to Ha Giang city
After breakfast and saying goodbye to our host, hop on the bike around 08:30 AM and ride to Ha Giang. First ride along the Thac Ba lake on a small road lined by palm trees and scenic mountain views. We can have more off-road than yesterday to challenge yourself before we reach Ha Giang in the late afternoon. Lunch will be serve en-route at a local restaurant.
Check-in your local homestay, enjoy home-cooked dinner and rice wine
Riding distance: About 180-200km
Day 3: Ha Giang – Ride to Dong Van
Get ready at 08:30 AM, we will start the ride after we check and apply the lubricant to the chain. A short ride with main road then we make a turn to quiet roads and offroad. The highlights of today is Hmong King Palace and Dong Van old town - Nestled within a valley surrounded by rocky landscapes, Dong Van Old Town originated in the early 20th century. We spend our relaxing time at a old house coffee shop before we ride to the hotel for check-in.
Lunch and dinner will be served at local restaurants. Spend your nights here with massage and bar.
Riding distance: About 160-180km
Day 4: Dong Van – Ride to Meo Vac, Bao Lac
Today will be the best of the ride. Morning first part is for conquering Ma Pi Leng Pass – One of the four greatest passes in the North. Take some great photo shots with Nho Que river. Lunch will be at Meo Vac – a small valley town with rocky moutains surrounding.
Afternoon is fantastic offroad ride to Khau Vai with bamboo raft crossing the river then we ride along the border belt with China to Bao Lac, Cao Bang province. Check-in our local homestay in Bao Lac, enjoy the dinner and overnight here.
Riding distance: About 180 – 200km
Day 5: Bao Lac – Ride to Ba Be national Park
Our goal for today is Ba Be national park with the one of 20 biggest freshwater lakes in the world. We have 150km ride to day from Bao Lac. Depending on your request, we can customize the route to have more offroad or we can arrive to Ba Be sooner for lunch. Afternoon can be your time to swim, get on a local boat to discover the transquility of the lake that is surrounded by limestone cliffs and primary forests.
Dinner and overnight at a home of Tay people.
Riding distance: About 150 – 170km
Day 6: Ba Be National park – Ride to Hanoi
The early riser can enjoy the great view of sunrise, getting around the village to learn more about the local life here. Enjoy your breakfast with pan cake or noodle, then we farewell the host and ride through the national park. Lunch will be in Thai Nguyen then we hit the road for Hanoi around 04:30 PM, return the bike, cheers with cold beers. We will arrange transfer you back to you hotel in Hanoi. End of services.
Riding distance: About 200 – 220km