9 Day Guided Vietnam Motorbike Tour From Hoi An to Ha Noi via Northwest - Sapa

Overview

Riding from the Central Hoi An to the North of Vietnam is an experience of a lifetime. Embarking on a motorcycle trip in Vietnam will enrich your life tenfold. Starting in Hoi An, central Vietnam, heading north you will have access to the world-famous Ho Chi Minh trail, pit stops in ethnic villages and coastal towns, relax on breathtaking beaches, experience local cuisines, mingle with locals, visit UNESCO sites such as Hue Citadel and Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, and of course, fall in love with your motorcycle. The mountains are higher, and the passes are loftier than anywhere else in the country. Riding can be slow, but the scenery is sublime, the roads are extraordinarily ambitious, and the history and culture are fascinating.

Highlights

• Starts in Hoi An, ends in Hanoi
• See the unreal beauty of nature Hai Van Pass - Hue - Ho Chi Minh Trails - Sapa
• Discover Phong Nha Park
• Visit Pu luong - Ta Xua - Mu Cang Chai - Vu Linh
• Ride through the highest pass in Vietnam, Khau Pha Pass - O Quy Ho pass
• Meet the colorful hill tribes
• 8 nights accommodation

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Hoi An - Hue (190 kilometers / 118 miles)

   Firstly, you are stopping at the Cham Tower, an 11th-century building as well as visiting historic American war sites. Then you will pass over Hai Van Pass through the local hinterland. Travel through the green rice fields enjoying the fresh air and beautiful scenery which will fill your senses. You will have a chance to stop and take breathtaking pictures, enjoy the Vietnamese coffee as well visit the mushroom farm. You will then head down for lunch. Your adventures will ride on to a fishing village at the Tam Giang lagoon, visit the fishing village before visiting the City of Tombs, or, if t

2. Day 2: Hue - Phong Nha (230 kilometers / 143 miles)

   You will follow small roads through the countryside, crossing the local ferry crossing the Tam Giang Lagoon then you will ride crossing the ''floating bridge" and then onto the Hien Luong bridge. Known as the "Peace Bridge", it is a beam bridge built from steel by the French in 1950 that marked the border between North and South Vietnam in the past. The bridge and Ben Hai River are important landmarks in the partition of the country into a northern and a southern zone along the 17th parallel by the Geneva Accords of 1954. You will then arrive at the Vinh Moc Tunnels, where an entire village we

3. Day 3: Phong Nha - Tan Ky (290 kilometers / 180 miles)

   After breakfast, you will keep riding the historical Ho Chi Minh trail up to the North, deep into rural Vietnam, and onwards towards the Laos border. The drive takes in remote landscapes that steadily shift into views dominated by karst limestone rock formations. The ride is almost on the repaired part of the trail but still offers a great view of the mountain and the daily life of the locals. The motorbike ride on the Ho Chi Minh trail in the afternoon must be the highlight of the trip. Just enjoy an easy and relaxing motorbike tour on Ho Chi Minh road to Tan Ky town. Stay in a guesthouse in

4. Day 4: Tan Ky - Mai Chau

   Following the new Ho Chi Minh Highway, which lies on top of the original Ho Chi Minh Trail. This newly carved route leads us due south through a remote back country, not far from the Lao border. The route then takes you across mountain passes before descending to the alluring mountain valley settlement of Mai Chau, an area famous for its Thai ethnic groups, where you can enjoy an interesting motorcycle tour in North Vietnam through some peaceful villages on the back roads that offer you an amazing view of green mountain and rice fields. Your hosts for the night are a local family who will prov

5. Day 5: Mai Chau - Tram Tau (220 kilometers / 137 miles)

   Plenty of singletrack and dirt roads today as you pass through remote areas inhabited by the Thai tribes, where the locals are dressed in their colorful attire. Take some souvenir photos then keep moving ahead. The road is quite steep and it might make you unforgettable memory for you. Only when it comes to the forest, you will feel overwhelmed by the beauty of the northwestern forest, steep tracks, and more amazing views. You surely will be surprised by the beautiful scenery along the road pass, which on one side is high mountains and on the other is a valley with plum trees. You will then be

6. Day 6: Tram Tau - Mu cang chai (180 kilometers / 112 miles)

   On this day, you venture further into the remote regions of the Hmong and Dao minority villages. Make sure your cameras are charged today – the colorfully dressed locals combined with the beautiful villages and mountainous backdrop make for some truly incredible sights. This legendary route presents you with a demanding challenge in addition to its spectacular splendor and dangerous curves and twists. More technical off-road riding today as you traverse the rugged landscapes on our way to Mu Cang Chai. This day could be the most scenic motorbike ride in Vietnam, it offers one of the most beaut

7. Day 7: Mu cang chai - Sapa (170 kilometers / 106 miles)

   Today you pass through forests and alongside tea plantations as you continue through the highlands. You cross numerous passes, including the highest pass in Vietnam: Tram Thon Pass, at 1900 meters. This pass is known as Heaven’s Gate. It is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to view the spectacular majesty of Fansipan Mountain from the top of the pass. Before you descend to the mountainous Sa Pa valley, a must-see location on North Vietnam motorbike adventures is the terraced rice fields of the Sapa region. The rice fields have some of the most spectacular views in the world. Tonight’s accommodation

8. Day 8: Sapa - Vu Linh (220 kilometers / 137 miles)

   The plan for today is to ride from Sapa down to Lao Cai City and meet the Chinese border region. The interesting thing when visiting the Vietnam-China border is the busy scene of exchanging goods between people in the two countries. The coffee here is another plus point as it has good taste at a low price. Along the way, it is common to see some remote villages and local markets there. Your team will pass a lake named Thac Ba. From there, you follow a small road that has two sides of palm trees, together with great mountains. Ride for a few more kilometers, the road becomes better and larger w

9. Day 9: Vu Linh - Hanoi (170 kilometers / 106 miles)

   After breakfast, you could see rural Vietnam's broad, verdant countryside stretched out before you through several patches of mountain fog. The modest convoy travels through dozens of remote towns filled with happy, waving children, knee-deep rivers to cross, and thin mountain routes to climb and descend. You will pass through a green tea plantation. Vietnam Motorbike Tours promises it will be a part of your best off-road Vietnam motorcycle adventures.

Ride Details

Bike

Rental bike (Honda XR150cc or Honda XR190cc or upgrade to CRF300L)

Mileage

1990 kilometers / 1236 miles

Daily rides

170 - 290 kilometers / 106 - 180 miles

Type of terrain

asphalt, off-road

Riding gear

included: standard helmet, rain ponchos

Meals

meals are included

Accommodation

During this tour, you will be staying at various accommodations provided by King Nguyen Travel.

Food

King Nguyen Travel will provide you with meals during the whole tour. Moreover, drinking water and soft drinks will be also included.

Getting There

This tour starts from the central Hoi An to North Vietnam. The north of Vietnam is the best riding some people have ever experienced. This 9-day motorcycle tour in Northern Vietnam will give you a full view of the hidden beauty and rich traditions of Vietnam. It covers all the famous attractions in the Northern Mountain areas along with the untouched lands in remote areas such as near the Chinese