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Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights

Northwest Loop Adventure 11 days 10 nights is a great chance to experience first-hand, the local ethnic minorities and there wonderful hospitable atmosphere. This Motorbiking Tour offers a real chance to explore the culture and places all around this eye-catching area. It has stunning splendid natural scenery and cultural sights attraction, there's many colorfully dressed ethnic people and their different traditions.

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Tour code: MTB03E
Duration: 11 days 10 nights
Route: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Son La - Sapa - Ha Giang - Dong Van - Meo Vac - Bao Lac - Ba Be
 
  • Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau (160Km/4 hours) (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 Pom Coong village
       
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
  • Day 2: Mai Chau - Son La (180Km/6 hours) (B/L/D)
    • On good road looking high over distant mountains we head up into a forested region populated by H'mong people before descending into a mountainous tea-growing region. Soon after we follow a long valley floor covered in a sea of rice surrounded by Black Thai villages all the way to Son La with its bargain-filled market.
       
      Son La
      Son La
  • Day 3: Son La - Than Uyen: (160Km/6 hours) (B/L/D)
    • After breakfast, the Motorbiking Tour still follows the road #6 to Tuan Giao with beautiful and stunning landscape along the way include stop to visit Black Thai village on the off bitten track where we will ride through dark cave to get there. Lunch in Tuan Giao, we then turn to the road 279 to Than Uyen. We will have great experience of driving while ride up the steep winding passes through the forests and terraced rice fields along the road, short break on the Pa Uon Bridge to take in surrounding landscape.
       
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
  • Day 4: Than Uyen - Sapa ( 130km/4 hours) (B/L/D)
    • The road follows the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range and winds through tea plantations and rice terraces as it hugs the Nam Ma River. This stunning valley is dotted with Tay, Dzao and H'mong hill tribe villages. Over the 1,900 meter Tram Ton Pass to Sa Pa located in the breathtaking Hoang Lien Son Mountains. Arrive Sapa in the afternoon.
       
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
  • Day 5: Sapa - Bac Ha - Xi Man ( 160 km/5 hours ) (B/L/D)
    • After breakfast, we ride down to Lao Cai - It is center of Lao Cai province which is next to the international border with China, where important trading in North happens We wil have a short break at border, before heading to Bac Ha town - Bac Ha is well-know for the century-old colorful market, of real mountainous people including the Dzao and the Flower H'Mong.The market only opens on Sunday morning.

      We then continue up north to Ximan via a small trail that has, a deep impressive scenery, while riding through forest, take a short break at Lao Chai village, on top of the mountain to have a look at the overview of Chay river which is high up and hidden in the clouds. There are particularly interesting tracks in this area and well none known is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Vietnam.
       
      Bac Ha
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
  • Day 6: Xi Man - Ha Giang ( 150 km/6 hours) (B/L/D)
    • Breakfast will be served at a local restaurant near by our hotel. We will visit a local market in the morning, where we have the chance, to meet minorities groups such as the Dzao, Nung, Flower H'mong...and also not forgetting to take some memorable pictures and buy some souvenirs.

      The Motorbike Tour goes through some mountain passes but there are lots of tortuous roads, which gives a great opportunity, to test your riding skills. After lunch in Tan Quang. the last 50 km to Ha Giang becomes of ease on road No 2. If the time permits, we can visit Thanh Ha to relax and enjoy the hot springs.
       
      Xi Man - Ha Giang
      Xi Man - Ha Giang
  • Day 7: Ha Giang - Dong Van ( 150 km/6 hours) (B/ L/ D)
    • After obtaining a visit permit at immigration office in Ha Giang. We then continue our trip exploring through the area of Quang Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van which is famous for pictures opportunities of the natural, impressive and magnificent landscape. The local people living here dedicated to working long hard hours but overcome all difficulties, on rocky farm land in a harsh environment. They are very friendly out going people and live a happy life without the modern day necessities.

      We will have a short break at an information coffee shop where we can climb up a set of stairs to take in a spectacular view point of Quang Ba. After lunch at Yen Minh town, we will visit Pho Bang, which was built many centuries ago and features multi-storey houses made of clay bricks and tiled roofs. In the area visit the infamous Vuong Palace- H'mong family of high rank during French colonial rule, Vuong Chi Sinh, who was purported to be the H'mong King in Vietnam. This palace attracts keen interest from architecturally minded visitors due to its mixed style of Europ ean and Chinese architecture. Then we arrive in Dong Van.
       
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
  • Day 8: Dong Van - Meo vac - Bao Lac ( 120 km/4 hours) (B/L/D)
    • Climb over the Ma Pi Leng Pass, from which we can see and enjoy beautiful scenery overlooking the Nho Que River before going down to Meo Vac. We cross the wild regions of the mythical province of Ha Giang. Stop for the night at Bao Lac, the ethnic crossroad of Northeast Vietnam. Many other ethnic groups on the two sides of the border meet at the market every Sunday.

      ►Explore the stunning Ha Giang Province
       
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
  • Day 9: Bao Lac - Ba Be ( 120 km/4 hours) (B/L/D)
    • Few passes from where you can dominate the area. The road is easy but many curves. We can stop a lot. All together, stop for drinks and food it should be an 8-hour journey. We spend the night in the traditional stilt house of Tay minority people.
       
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
  • Day 10: Ba Be Lake ( Visit and relax ) (B/L/D)
    • Easy boating on the Ba Be lake and river. Go to market (if it is the day you arrive). Stop at waterfall, beautiful swimming pirate, the chef of Dau Dang waterfall where we enjoy dinner. Down the waterfall, we could visit the village and a small school. We propose to stay in the stilt house of forest guards.
       
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
      Dau Dang waterfall
  • Day 11: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi ( 220 km/7 hours) (B/L)
    • The last day, an easy ride 220kms through Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan, and Vinh Yen provinces on a small road with little traffic. We arrival Hanoi around 5 Pm. Tour the end.
       
      North Vietnam and central loop adventures
      Hanoian culture
Tour Includes:
  • Motorbike jacket, rain gear, helmets
  • All petrol (gasoline)
  • Motorbikes: 1 bike per person - Honda XR150
  • Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
  • (Optional) Vegetarian and vegan food is available
  • Bottled water
  • All sightseeing tickets and travel permits on frontier
  • All Taxes and Fees
  • No extra charge after confirmation
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Tour Excludes:
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • International flights and taxes
  • Beverage
  • Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.
What To Take:
  • Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking
  • It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...

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Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights
Northwest Loop Motorbike Adventure 11 days 10 nights


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Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value.

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