Itinerary Overview

Northern Loop Vietnam is always a MUST in your Motorbike Tours of Vietnam list, and it’s always the dreamland for any bikers worldwide. It blends with the craziest passes in Vietnam, which connect the dots between the natural wonders, rich cultures, and diverse landscapes of the Northeast Vietnam Motorcycle tours. Additionally, this trip will take you through the ethnic cultures, allowing you to experience the daily life of local people while riding, which is something a regular tour cannot offer. This unforgettable experience will include the stunning beauty of Northwest Vietnam Motorbike Tour routes, including hidden gems like the Ha Giang Motorbike Tour, a place famous for its breathtaking landscapes and cultural depth. For those seeking a more thrilling experience, these routes are also perfect for off road motorcycle adventure tours, adding an exciting challenge to your journey.

Tour Highlights

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    Best Vietnam Offroading Motorcycle Tour

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    Fantastic landscape and hill tribe in Mai Chau

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    Immersed in a sea of floating clouds in Ta Xua

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    Challenging all Craziest Passes in the North

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    Mu Cang Chai Rice Terraces

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    Experiences at the Roof of Indochina - Fansipan Mt

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    Ha Giang Motorbike Loop

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    The Best Iconic Bamboo Ferry in Ha Giang

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    The Largest Waterfall in Southeast Asia - Ban Gioc Waterfall

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    2 Days 1 Night on Ha Long Cruise

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Summary

  • Culture:  Touching Ethnic Culture in North Vietnam

  • Average Daily Ride Hours:  4 - 6 hours

  • Total Distance KM:  1,818 km

  • Scenery:  Rice Terrace, Heave Cloud, Mountain Peak, River, Beach

  • Support Vehicle:  Free for group more than 10 riders

  • Mechanic:  Free for group of 5 Riders

  • Pillion Rider:  Not Recommend

  • Level:  At Least 1 Year Riding Dirtbike Experience

  • Cameraman:  Available upon request

  • November 1st 2025: Welcome to Vietnam

    We will pick you up from the airport and escort you to the hotel. At night, we will have a welcome dinner together. Your team will meet a guide who will accompany you on the trip.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: Hanoi La Selva Hotel
    • Meals: Welcome Dinner.


  • November 2nd 2025: Ha Noi - Mai Chau

    In the morning, the car will take all of you to the departure spot. On the first day of the “Motorcycle Tour Fully Explore The North and Ha Long Bay”, we will depart for Mai Chau. And to the IA, we will test your off-road riding skills on the first day to determine your level and select the best trails for you to enjoy the trip. It takes us around 2 hours to get out of the city; after that, it will be some off-road riding before lunch. Following lunch, it’s time to ride off-road, to see the life of ethnic people in Vietnam. Not only that, but evening also brings dinner with a touch of local "happy water" – rice wine and a Thai Dance music show.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: Mai Chau Friendly Homestay
    • Distance: 144km
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • November 3rd 2025: Mai Chau - Ta Xua

    We continue our journey to reach altitudes of over 1000 meters on Ta Xua mountain. Known as the Dinosaur Spine Mountain, Ta Xua is famous for its "Heaven of Cloudy Beach", with its astounding vistas.
    Along the way, we ride a small road, crossing the Da River with a local ferry; majestic mountains frame our path to the right and the tranquil river to the left. We cap off the second day with an extraordinary Lodge on the top of the Ta Xua mountains.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: Ta Xua Eco Lodge
    • Distance: 161km
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • November 4th 2025: Ta Xua - Mu Cang Chai Rice Terrracs

    The third day of the Vietnam Motorcycle Tour Fully Explore The North and Ha Long Bay. We will depart on a ride to the Ta Xua dinosaur backbone, where the Mountain is immersed in the heave. After leaving Ta Xua, we will continue riding along the Da River to Chen Pass. Located 1500 meters above sea level, this pass played an essential part in the victory of the Vietnamese military over the French colonizers in the famous Indochina War.
    Our journey continues to Mu Cang Chai Rice Terrace for an overnight. Our hotel is right beside the local rice field. It will be the best opportunity for you to learn about how agriculture works.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: Lam Eco Lodge
    • Distance: 147km
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • November 5th 2025: Mu Cang Chai - Sapa

    On the fourth day, we will ride to Sapa. But to begin this day, we ride up to the top of the mountain to get the full view of Mu Cang Chai Rice Terraces. Then we will head up to the foggy Sapa town. But to do that, we must conquer O Quy Ho Pass, the Craziest Pass in Vietnam, which is over 50 kilometers long and situated at an elevation of over 2000 meters above sea level. We are riding to the place where Earth and Heaven intersect.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: Sapa Praha Hotel
    • Distance: 187km
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • November 6th 2025: Sapa Free Day

    The fifth day of the Vietnam Motorcycle Tour Fully Explore The North and Ha Long Bay, should be a relaxing day. Sapa is nestled in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range and is home to Fansipan, the tallest peak in Indochina, also known as the "Roof of Indochina. It’s worth it for us to spend 1 day here. We will take a cable car to reach the summit at 3,143 meters, where you can immerse yourself in the clouds, or walk around this busy city; either way will give you the best moments.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: Sapa Praha Hotel
    • Distance: 0
    • Meals: Breakfast

  • November 7th 2025: Sapa - Bac Ha

    On this day, we say goodbye to Sapa. We'll ride downhill to Lao Cai town on small trails and arrive at the Lao Cai Border by lunch. The Lao Cai border is one of the busiest borders in Vietnam. You can see China's side; it’s only a few hundred meters to the other side. And, of course, we will try the food that is a mix of Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Then we'll ride on a small, smooth, twisty road along the Chinese border. We can explore the famous market of ethnic minorities at Bac Ha market. We'll have lunch in a small border town and arrive in Bac Ha in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be provided at a small family homestay.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: Homestay Mr. Văn
    • Distance: 100km
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • November 8th 2025: Bac Ha - Ha Giang

    After breakfast, the seventh day of the Vietnam Motorcycle Tour Fully Explore The North and Ha Long Bay will take you on the track to Xin Man and Hoang Su Phi, which has many small back roads with scenic mountain views. Xin Man is right on the border between Vietnam and China. The area is one of the most untouched regions in Ha Giang Province, Vietnam.
    After lunch, join the main road heading up to Ha Giang City, where you stop for the night and apply for a permit. You will stay overnight in a hotel.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: Yen Bien Luxury Ha Giang
    • Distance: 144km
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • November 9th 2025: Ha Giang - Dong Van

    The Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour will begin today. After breakfast, we will set off for Đồng Văn, a majestic rocky plateau heritage site. Riding some famous routes such as Tham Ma Slope, we get into the jungle where you can touch the real Ha Giang. Hmong ethnic people live in remote places and make small tarmac roads on the edge that we will ride. It's an excellent feeling, but it brings you the best scenery from all over the world. We will stay overnight in a hotel in Dong Van Ancient Town.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: Dong Van Ville Du H'mong Hotel
    • Distance: 150km
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • November 10th 2025: Dong Van - Bao Lac

    The ninth day of the Vietnam Motorcycle Tour Fully Explore The North and Ha Long Bay from Dong Van, we ride up to the “king" of the passes in Vietnam, Ma Pi Leng Pass. Sitting at an altitude of approximately 1500m above sea level, the rider can look down on the Nho Que River from an impressive viewpoint called the edge of Tu San Abyss. Though the pass’s length is only about 20 kilometers, it can challenge any first-time driver. We are having lunch in Meo Vac, and then we will take an off-road trip to the bamboo ferry, the most iconic destination we must visit to complete the Ha Giang Loop. Then we ride around 40km to Bao Lac, a small town where we stay tonight.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: Paolo Hotel
    • Distance: 119 km
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • November 11th 2025: Bao Lac - Ban Gioc Waterfall

    On this day, we do a Vietnam Motorcycle Tour to the biggest waterfall in Southeast Asia, Ban Gioc Waterfall, which is regarded as one of the world's twenty most beautiful natural freshwater lakes. To reach Ban Gioc, you must conquer nearly a hundred curves; the most difficult is Me Pia Pass. Although less than 2.5km long, Me Pia Pass ( Khau Coc Tra Pass ) is famous for its steep 14-storey slope with challenging turns.
    Keep riding to Ban Gioc waterfall, one of the largest cross-country waterfalls on the planet, which marks the border with China.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: Yen Nhi Homestay
    • Distance: 200km
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • November 12th 2025: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Lang Son

    The eleventh day of the Vietnam Motorcycle Tour: Fully Explore The North and Ha Long Bay. We will spend the morning visiting Ban Gioc Waterfall on a boat. After that, a ride from Ban Gioc to Lang Son on the famous historical Highway 4. Passing Dong Khe town, the Battle of Route Coloniale 4. The Battle of Dong Khe was a significant battle of the First Indochina War. Lạng Sơn is renowned for its unique position as a cultural and economic bridge between Vietnam and China. The nearby Dong Kinh market offers cheap Chinese products.
    Overnight in a hotel.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: Hotel Miamor
    • Distance: 177km
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • November 13th 2025: Lang Son - Ha Long Bay

    After breakfast, we continue to Halong Bay, a limestone island formed over 500 million years ago. This day is the last, so that we will spend all our energy left on off-road, trails, and hills. We will arrive at the hotel early today, around 3 pm, so you have time to do laundry, wash your luggage, and double-check before getting on the cruise tomorrow.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: Palette Collect's Boutique Hotel
    • Distance: 169
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • November 14th 2025: Ha Long Cruise

    Vietnam Motorcycle Tour: Fully Explore the North and Ha Long Bay is coming to a close. It's time to party as we step into a world of luxury on a lavish boat cruise to immerse ourselves in the breathtaking landscapes of Ha Long Bay. A trip to Vietnam wouldn't be complete without a stay on a Junk boat in Halong Bay, sailing the emerald waters and enjoying evening drinks on deck. It's a perfect opportunity to make friends with fellow travelers and enjoy a memorable night sleeping. The package includes lunches, dinners, kayaking, and cave visits, ensuring a truly indulgent experience.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: 4 Stars Cruise
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • November 15th 2025: Ha Long - Hanoi Airport

    After getting back to land, we will arrange a limousine to transport you back to Hanoi.

    Summary:
    • Accommodation: 4 Stars Cruise
    • Meals: Breakfast & Brunch

Price

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1 Rider Please check the group tour
2 Riders USD180/Day USD200/Day USD210/Day USD220/Day
3 Riders USD170/Day USD190/Day USD200/Day USD210/Day
4 Riders USD160/Day USD180/Day USD190/Day USD200/Day
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Inclusions

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    Motorcycle - Gasoline

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    1 English Speaking Guide – Lead the routes

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    Good Accommodation: 3 Stars Hotel – Twins or Homestay (1 bed – 1 person)

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    All Meals On Tour

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    Luxury Bus Pickup and Drop off

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    Water during a day

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    Ferry Fee

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    Hotel before Tour

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    Welcome Dinner

Excludes

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    Personal insurance - Travel insurance (this at your own risk)

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    Third Party Insurance

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    Motorbike Damage

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    4G SIM Card - You can buy Viettel 4G sim at airport around 10$

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    Air ticket

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    Soft Drink, Beers, Alcoholic drinks

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    Personal expenses & Other expenses not described in the itinerary

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    Visa

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    All sightseeing tickets and travel permits on frontier

Note

  1. 1 Mechanic (Sweeper) – Complimentary for groups of 5 bikes or more.
  2. Support Truck for Luggage – Included for groups of 12 motorcycles or more, or available at $100/day.

    For one-way tours, an additional $200 applies for the truck to return to the departure point.
  3. Cameraman – $130/day, including professional photos, drone/FPV footage, and 2 edited video clips after the tour.
  4. Single Supplement (Single Occupancy) – Price will be advised depending on the specific tour booked.
  5. Halong Bay Cruise – Additional $100 per person.
  6. Bike Transfer Back to Departure Point – $80 per bike.

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  • Best Vietnam Offroading Motorcycle Tour
  • Fantastic landscape and hill tribe in Mai Chau
  • Immersed in a sea of floating clouds in Ta Xua
  • Challenging all Craziest Passes in the North
  • Mu Cang Chai Rice Terraces
  • Experiences at the Roof of Indochina - Fansipan Mt
  • Ha Giang Motorbike Loop
  • The Best Iconic Bamboo Ferry in Ha Giang
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  1. VIETNAM MOTORBIKE TOURS
  2. Northeast Vietnam Motorbike Tours
  3. Northwest Vietnam Motorbike Tours

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