Sapa Dirtbike Tour 4 Days: Ba Be – Meo Vac – Ha Giang Ride - One Way

We depart for Ba Be around 7:30 A.m., passing through the mountainous province of Thai Nguyen. We'll skillfully navigate away from the hustle and bustle of city traffic until we arrive at Cho Chu town, where we'll savor a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will surely have an enjoyable motorcycle ride to Ba Be because the roads have less traffic and offer many grand mountain views. There are superb landscapes with terraced rice fields and bamboo paddle wheels on both sides of the river.
Upon arrival, we board our private boat for a cruise on Ba Be Lake, the largest natural lake in Vietnam. We can swim in crystal clear waters before dinner and overnight in Pac Ngoi Village, where we'll immerse ourselves in the unique culture of the Tay ethnic minority.

Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 240km
Meal: Lunch, Dinner

Today will be a long day of riding and exciting and joyful. Throughout the route, we travel, meandering through ancient villages that have endured the test of time. We stop for lunch at Bao Lac. The road from Meo Vac to Ba Be Lake is another spotlight, making this Northern Vietnam motorcycle trip more memorable. Especially, we have to cross a few rivers instead of riding on some bamboo bridges. Take the unpredictable condition road DT217 to reach Khau Vai, then cross a bamboo raft ferry over the Nho Que River and continue on the other side down to
This trail will sweat any riders due to the muddy road conditions around the rivers. At some points along DT217, you may find yourself dismounting your bike and carrying it across flooded streams. However, it's worth the hard work. As we drift down the water, we soak in the splendor of the landscapes, creating memories that last for life.
At the foot of the Ma Pi Leng Pass lies a Hmong Village called Meo Vac, where we stayed overnight in a homestay.

Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 180km
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spoiled Alert: Today's ride will take you to the most breathtaking motorbike loops in North Vietnam—or, dare we say, all of Southeast Asia. It's not for the weak of heart, but between the swooping twists and turns, daring travelers like you will find views unlike anything else in the world.
Get ready to conquer the Ma Pi Leng Pass, a unique experience that sits approximately 1500 meters above sea level with the poetic Nho Que River winding off in the distance. It's not an exaggeration to say Ma Pi Leng is the King of Passes. Although the pass is relatively short at about 20 kilometers, it punches far above its weight. The pass leads us to Dong Van on Happiness Road, where we spend time for lunch and reflecting. The road, carved into the mountains, clings to rocky edges and hugging ethnic villages. As you ride through, you will see ladies in colorful costumes carrying bundles of sticks in baskets and children playing (or working) in the streets; they sometimes appear from the road before vanishing into clouds or hills.
As you drive further west, the views become more stunning. En route, several spots constantly catch your eye and blow your mind. Arrive in Ha Giang with a sense of accomplishment and a phone full of space for photos. It's time to indulge in a cold beer beside a pool, a well-deserved reward for your adventurous day.

Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 130km
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will continue our trip to Sapa via Xin Man and Hoang Su Phi on a narrow, winding road characterized by layered terraced rice fields and deep valleys, which cover the hills like an impressive work of art painted by skillful human hands. After lunch in Bac Ha, we're ready to get our hands (and sometimes our whole body) dirty. We leave Bac Ha to the northwest before connecting with the DT178. The combination of sharp bends and rugged paths on DT178 is a true test of your riding skills at an extreme level, with some wild scenery along the way, including the opportunity to ride up to the summit of Kiou Leou Ti. It's a moment so captivating that we lose track of time.
We'll descend downhill to Lao Cai town on a nice route and take a quick look at China's largest border gate. Arrive in Sapa in the late afternoon. Clean up all the mud and bust into a big cuisine.
Toasting the finish of a 4-day motorbike tour with cold beers and saying goodbye to the Indochina Adventure team. We hope to reunite further on the road in the next coming trip.

Summary:
Accommodation: 3-4 stars hotel or best homestay in area
Distance: 250km
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch