Motorbike Tour Around Northern Vietnam – 8 Days

Duration: 8 Days/ 7 Nites

Destination: Hanoi – Ba Be – Meo Vac – Dong Van – Ha Giang – Bac Ha – Sa pa – Than Uyen – Phu Yen – Mai Chau – Hanoi

Price: From $130 USD/Day

Our 8-day North Vietnam Motorbike Tour is a best-seller, taking you through Ha Giang, Ba Be Lake, Mai Chau, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai. With a mix of on-road and off-road routes, the journey is tailored to your skills while showcasing stunning landscapes and rich ethnic cultures. More than just a ride, it’s an unforgettable adventure through the very best of Northern Vietnam.

This North Vietnam motorbike tour begins at 8 AM, heading out of the city toward Cho Chu (Thai Nguyen) for lunch. From there, the ride to Ba Be is smooth and scenic, with light traffic and stunning mountain views. By 4 PM, we arrive in Pac Ngoi, a peaceful Tay ethnic village by Ba Be Lake, where we enjoy dinner and an overnight stay with a local family.

Ba Be Lake, Vietnam’s largest natural lake, is over 200 million years old and surrounded by limestone cliffs and ancient forests. Located in Bac Kan Province, it is part of Ba Be National Park and renowned for its biodiversity and breathtaking scenery.

Motorbike Tour Around Northern Vietnam – 8 Days


After saying goodbye to the host family, we ride along quiet backroads through rustic villages, jungle trails, and small streams—an ideal day for off-road adventure. After lunch in Bao Lac, the route to Meo Vac takes us over scenic mountain passes with stunning views of the Nho Que River. We arrive in Meo Vac around 5:00 PM for dinner and a hotel stay.

Located in the Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Geopark, Meo Vac is famous for its dramatic landscapes and the historic Dong Van Old Quarter, making this ride one of the highlights of Northern Vietnam motorbike tours.

Motorbike Tour Around Northern Vietnam – 8 Days


Today’s ride is the highlight of the trip, taking us deep into one of Vietnam’s most remote regions. Along the way, we encounter diverse ethnic groups, dramatic landscapes, and iconic sites such as Pi Leng Pass—one of the four most stunning passes in the North, the Dong Van Karst Plateau, the historic Vuong Palace, and Quan Ba’s “Heaven Gate.” Every kilometer offers something new and unforgettable, making this one of the best motorbike rides in Vietnam. We reach Ha Giang by late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay, either with a welcoming Tay family or at a hotel in town.

Ha Giang, 300 km from Hanoi and bordering China, is home to the Dao, H’mong, Tay, Nung, and many other ethnic minorities, making it a culturally rich and scenic destination.

Motorbike Tour Around Northern Vietnam – 8 Days


Today’s ride takes us straight into the Northwest mountains, with the majestic Fansipan range guiding the way to Sapa. The smooth roads wind through lush green hills, terraced rice fields, and charming hill tribe villages. After a short stop in Lao Cai to view the Chinese border, we continue climbing to Sapa at 1,600 meters above sea level. This stretch offers some of the most stunning views of mountains and terraces—truly one of the best motorbike rides in Vietnam.

We arrive in Sapa around 5:00 PM and spend the night at a hotel.

Motorbike Tour Around Northern Vietnam – 8 Days


You’ll have free time to explore Sapa until 1:00 PM before checking out and riding toward Than Uyen. From Sapa, we ascend the Tram Ton Pass—the highest road pass in Vietnam at over 2,000m—crossing into Lai Chau Province. Though short, this ride is one of the most enjoyable, offering endless views of the Hoang Lien mountain range.

By 5:00 PM, we arrive in Mu Cang Chai for dinner and an overnight stay, either at a hotel or with a welcoming Tay family.

Motorbike Tour Around Northern Vietnam – 8 Days


We continue riding through forested highlands inhabited by the H’Mong, climbing a lofty mountain pass before descending into a lush tea-growing region. The road then winds along a vast valley blanketed with rice fields and dotted with H’Mong and Thai villages.

After lunch in Tu Le—famous for its breathtaking terraced fields—we enjoy an unforgettable ride through villages and rice paddies en route to Phu Yen. Arrive around 5:00 PM. Overnight at hotel.

Motorbike Tour Around Northern Vietnam – 8 Days


Today’s ride to Mai Chau Valley may be short, but it’s full of stunning scenery. Right after Phu Yen, we cruise along the Da River Lake on winding mountain roads—like riding a coastal road in central Vietnam. After a ferry crossing, we climb up to Moc Chau Plateau for lunch, then follow the quiet Hua Tat pass, a historic French-built route that now feels forgotten. The final stretch into Mai Chau is among the most beautiful of the Northern Vietnam motorcycle tour.

Arrive in Mai Chau around 4:30 PM. Overnight homestay in Poom Coong village of the Thai people.

Motorbike Tour Around Northern Vietnam – 8 Days


Start the morning with a peaceful walk around Thai villages in Mai Chau before we begin our final ride back to Hanoi at 9 AM. Crossing the scenic Thung Khe and Doc Cun passes, we stop for lunch and then take the highway towards the capital. We’ll arrive at your hotel around 4:30 PM, just before rush hour, wrapping up this unforgettable 8-day North Vietnam motorbike adventure. After warm goodbyes to Chi’s Wheels team, a taxi or bus will take you back to your hotel.

Motorbike Tour Around Northern Vietnam – 8 Days

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TOUR PRICE:

Our tour price depends on two main factors: group size (the more riders, the lower the cost per person) and bike type (smaller bikes mean lower prices). For exact details, please contact us. Below is a sample rate for our standard North Vietnam motorbike tour with 150cc bikes.

  • Tour for a group of 1 (solo rider): 200 USD/Day
  • Tour for a group of 2 riders: 150 USD/Day/Person
  • Tour for a group of 3 riders: 140 USD/Day/Person
  • Tour for group of 4 – 10 riders: 130 USD/Day/Person

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • We can customize tours to match your dates and preferences—just let us know your expectations and we’ll design a private trip for you.
  • Please note, the price excludes support vehicles, flights, and airport transfers, though we can arrange these at an extra cost if needed. Bigger bikes are also available on request.
  • The prices shown apply only to Northern Vietnam motorcycle tours. Special routes—such as the Ho Chi Minh Trail or cross-border tours to Laos and Cambodia—will be higher.
  • Rates may also vary depending on season or specific requests. Please contact us for an accurate quote.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Tour Price Includes:

  • Experienced English-speaking guide(s) & mechanic
  • Quality Honda XR150L / CRF250L / CRF300L (or similar) with fuel
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner with local Vietnamese food)
  • Accommodation (twin-share hotels or homestays per itinerary)
  • Boat trips & river crossings as listed
  • Entrance fees & permits
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off (before & after tour)
  • Trip highlight video

Tour Price Excludes:

  • Travel/medical insurance
  • Motorcycle damages
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks & tips

Booking Conditions

Reservation

  • Your booking is confirmed once we receive a deposit (10–30% of total tour cost).

Payment

  • Deposit paid via secure payment link (credit card accepted, 3.5% bank fee applies).
  • Balance to be paid at our shop before departure (cash in USD/EUR or credit card with 3.5% fee).

Cancellation & Refunds

  • Deposits are non-refundable but can be transferred to a later date.
  • No refunds for cancellations due to bad weather or personal reasons (tours may be delayed by weather).
  • In case of bike breakdown, we’ll provide a replacement. If the tour is shortened for technical reasons, you’ll be refunded for unused days.
  • Bookings can be transferred to another person (admin costs apply; nominee must pay full tour price).

Requirements

  • No strict age or license limits. However, all riders must be in good health, physically fit, and capable of handling a motorbike.

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