Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Pick up at the airport by our guide and driver, transfer to your hotel in Hanoi city center. The rest of the day, our guide will do briefing about the trip, show you the bike… Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau ~ 150 km (B/L/D)

Once out of the Red River Delta, which brims with traditional farming activity, we pass through limestone monoliths and into foothills populated by Muong people. We head straight at the main range before breaching a high and beautiful forested pass, which descends into the hidden valley of Mai Chau where we spend the night with friends in a traditional Thai stilt house in a Thai village.

Day 3: Mai Chau – Son La ~ 200 km (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we ride to Son La, a stop in Moc Chau with hundreds of giant grass farm for cows, You will know why this is the biggest milk centre in Vietnam, continue to Son La and enjoy the view of the Northern mountains, arrive in Son La at noon, check in hotel before visit “Son La prison" in the French war. Walk around the town and overnight in Son La.

Day 4: Son La – Muong Lay ~ 200 km (B/L/D)

Heading out northwest from Son La, the road crosses a series of mountain passes and areas of busy Black Thai activity. Children walk to school, kids tend buffaloes, women plant rice seedlings and men pull the buffalo. Continue on scenic road to Muong Lay, a very lovely town by Black River for overnight.

Day 5: Muong Lay – Xin Ho - Sapa (200 km) (B/L/D)

Ride to Sa Pa, during your way, you will see many different ethnic villages of the Lao, Lu, Black Dao, Tien Dao, Day, Red H’mong before driving up to the highest pass in Vietnam - Hoang Lien Son. Stop over at “Heaven Gate” for a wonderful view down to amazing valley and Fanxipang - the highest mount in Vietnam (Roof of Vietnam). You also visit “Silver Waterfall” - the nicest one in the area before getting to your hotel in Sapa. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 6: Sapa (B)

Free day at leisure for your own visit. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 7: Sapa – Bac Ha ~120 km (B/L/D) 

In the morning we ride to visit one of the areas weekly markets

way to market

Market days:

Can Cau - Saturdays

Bac Ha - Sundays

Cao Son - Wednesdays.

Coc Ly – Tuesdays

Overnight in Bac Ha.

Day 8: Bac Ha- Xin Man – Luc Yen ~ 170 km (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we will continue our trip to Luc Yen via Xin Man where you will have opportunity to see some many beautiful mountains dotted with many ethnic villages. If it falls on Sunday, you can also visit a lively market in Sin Man. Continue to Luc Yen for overnight at our friends family – homestay.

Day 9: Luc Yen - Vu Linh ~ 65 km (B/L/D)

Morning ride to Vu Linh village of the Dao people by the side of Thac Ba lake which has an area of 23,400 ha and 1,331 islands and hills with diverse ecological environments. The water in the lake is blue and clear, and imprinted with the reflections of the surrounding ancient forest. Tonight, we will stay in the homestay with our friend’s family. The welcome is exceptional with a lot of ricewine and laughter.

Day 10: Vu Linh – Hanoi ~ 180 km (B/L)

After breakfast we cruise southeast on Highway 2 and then branch off to the sleepy town of Phu Tho. We follow the edge of the Red River along the dyke, almost to the point where it merges with the Black River after which they flow together to Hanoi. By now we are very much in the lowlands of the delta plains and the north’s main agricultural areas. Harvest time here is a sea of activity. Crossing the Black River by bridge, we pass through Son Tay and then return to Hanoi on the highway. Overnight in Hanoi.

As indicated: (A/C= Air-conditioning, O/N= Overnight, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Tariff for this trip: The tariff may differentiate according to number of participants and the high or low seasons in Vietnam. Please contact our travel consultant for the price of this trip.

Inclusive:

* Minsk motorbike with fuel

* English speaking guide

* Meals as indicated

* Accommodation in twin sharing

* Entrace fees in Ha Giang and homestay

Exclusive:

* Tips

* Drinks

* Personal Expenses

* Insurance