A massive tour for those who want to see it all. This is a huge loop through north Vietnam, where you'll ride the Chinese border through some of Asia's most stunning landscapes. Cover more than 1,700km on tarmac, dirt, and single track, spending your evenings staying with and getting to know the ethnic highlanders who inhabit this remote region.
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Day 1: Ha Noi – That Khe
220 km
7 hours
country roads; Secret Cave
We obviously need to get out of town today and we do that with minimal hassle but with some traffic. We get off the main highway as quickly as possible and then head for That Khe on the smaller back roads. Along the way, we will pass through small valleys, custard apple groves, and tiny hamlets. There is not much going on in That Khe but that is the charm of the countryside.
Day 2: That Khe – Quang Uyen
80 km
3 hours
karst scenery
Today, we head into Cao Bang Province and take a visit to the Ban Gioc Waterfall before heading back down to our homestay which is tucked away from the madding crowd. Another peaceful night here means we are rested and ready for the next day.
Day 3: Quang Uyen – Pac Bo
160 km
6 hours
Ban Gioc Waterfall; Uncle Ho's Cave
We pass through the provincial capital of Cao Bang and head up to the Chinese border to visit Uncle Ho’s Cave (Pac Bo). It is a great drive on small country roads and we stay in a small homestay hear the cave ready to take the tricky road the next day.
Day 4: Pac Bo – Dong Van
160 km
6 hours
sneaky back route; 14 level pass; Ma Pi Leng Canyon
We take the cross country route rather than backtrack on roads already travelled and head for Bao Lac. We get great views of China over the border and ride on some very remote roads. We can stop in Bao Lac, Bao Lam, Meo Vac or Dong Van depending on how we do for time. At each of these locations, we have homestays ready to greet us with hot food and warm beds.
Day 5: Dong Van – Ha Giang
150 km
5 hours
Dong Van Plateau
We can make the choice to take the inner or outer roads today knowing that there will be more traffic on the outer loop. There are a lot of places to stop and hang out so we need to choose carefully as it may not look far but riding in the mountains takes a little more time. Once in Ha Giang we can rest up at a homestay a little way outside of town, which is more peaceful.
Day 6: Ha Giang – Hoang Su Phi
120 km
6 hours
rugged roads over mountains
Today is not a difficult day and it is one of the most scenic. We enter the UNESCO world heritage site of Hoang Su Phi, which is known for its beautiful rice terracing, and can stop to take photos as we ascend the hills. We stay at a hilltop bungalow resort, which looks down on the beautiful valley. It is worth getting up early the next day to witness the sunrise.
Day 7: Hoang Su Phi – Sa Pa
225 km
8 hours
Windy Pass; Sa Pa back roads
This is a good long drive that takes us around the Kiou Leou Ti mountain and along the river valley bordering China to Bac Ha and then Sa Pa. There is a lot of good scenery and a few local markets on the route so we will definitely see some interesting things.
Day 8: Sa Pa (Rest Day)
optional
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trekking; Fansipan Mountain; exploring
After a couple of hard days, it is good to have a rest so we take the opportunity to do so in Sa Pa. We can choose to stay in the main town which is useful if we plan to ascend Fansipan or to head down the valley to stay with the villagers. Either way, we will get some good western food and see some interesting sights.
Day 9: Sa Pa – Mu Cang Chai
170 km
7 hours
Fansipan Mountain; O Quy Ho Pass
We loop around Fansipan and down the O Quy Ho Pass, which drops down some 17km. We get stunning views of fansipan and the valley ahead and the road is relatively peaceful and easy to drive. After Than Uyen, we turn into the Mu Cang Chai Valley which has beautiful rice terracing and lots of fun places to stop and hang out.
Day 10: Mu Cang Chai – Phu Yen
200 km
7 hours
Mu Cang Chai rice terracing; Tram Tau; Ta Xua
We need to loop around Ta Xua Nature Reserve today as we can’t go over this mountain and we do that via Nghia Lo. The road is good, as it was yesterday and we can make good time, but we have a long way to go. We will still pass through a whole host of small villages and see lots of ethnic people on the road. However, things will start to get a little busier from now on.
Day 11: Phu Yen – Pu Luong
185 km
7 hours
Van Yen ferry crossing; old Highway 6; Mai Chau Valley
We head down to the BlacK River and take a ferry to get across before climbing up to the Moc Chau Plateau. We can take a stretch of the old Highway 4, built by the French to get to Dien Bien Phu before heading past Mai Chau and down intothe Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Once we are off the main highway and into the reserve it is plain sailing and we stay in a secluded bungalow away from the hubbub.
Day 12: Pu Luong – Ha Noi
170 km
5 hours
Pu Luong Nature Reserve; ATK roads on the way back to Hanoi
This is a journey of two halves. The first is quiet and scenic and we can amble along and really enjoy the ride. The second is busier as we are coming back into Hanoi and need to pay more attention. We can easily make it back to our hotel in time to wash up and be ready for our farewell meal.
Honda Future 125
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Description
The Honda Future is our most powerful semi-automatic motorbike, and makes for a surprisingly capable tourer.
fuel injected: easy to start and good throttle response
storage space beneath the seat
light and easy to maneuver
Specifications
Engine
Engine Type
air cooled, 4 stroke, OHC
Displacement
125 cc
Bore X Stroke
52.4 x 57.9
Ignition
ECU
Fuel System
carburettor / PGM-Fi
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Transmission
Starter
electric/kick
Gearbox
4 speed semi-auto
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
Suspension Front
telescopic fork
Suspension Rear
twin suspension
Brakes Front
disc
Brakes Rear
drum
Tyres Front
70/90 R17
Tyres Rear
80/90 R17
Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase
1258 mm
Seat Height
767 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
Kerb Weight
105 kg
Fuel Capacity
5.4 litres
Dimensions
1092 mm (H) x 711 mm (W) x 1962 mm (L)
Honda XR 150
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Description
The Honda XR 150 is the most popular dual sport in Vietnam for a reason: whether you’re riding a highway, a country road or a single track through the jungle, it’s built to handle anything the region has to throw at it.
comfortable seat, even carrying a pillion
huge fuel tank gives the XR fantastic range
very capable off road
Specifications
Engine
Engine Type
air cooled, OHC, single cylinder
Displacement
150 cc
Bore X Stroke
57.3 x 57.8 mm
Ignition
CDI
Fuel System
20mm piston valve carburettor
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Transmission
Starter
electric/kick
Gearbox
5 speed
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
Suspension Front
telescopic fork, 180 mm axle travel
Suspension Rear
single shock swing arm, 150 mm axle travel
Brakes Front
dual piston caliper, 240 mm disc
Brakes Rear
mechanical drum
Tyres Front
90/90 19
Tyres Rear
110/90 17
Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase
1362 mm
Seat Height
825 mm
Ground Clearance
243 mm
Kerb Weight
129 kg
Fuel Capacity
12 litres
Dimensions
2091 mm (L) x 811 mm (W) x 1125 mm (H)
Honda CRF 250
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Description
The larger and more powerful brother of the XR 150, the Honda CRF 250 is one of the most popular dual sports on the planet. With excellent suspension and high ground clearance, it’s extremely capable off road.
designed to go off road
plenty of torque, even in 5th gear
front and rear disc brakes
Specifications
Engine
Engine Type
liquid cooled, single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement
249 cc
Bore X Stroke
79 x 50.9
Ignition
computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Fuel System
PGM-FI fuel injection
Compression Ratio
13.9:1
Transmission
Starter
electric
Gearbox
5 speed
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
Suspension Front
49 mm leading-axle inverted, 12.2 inch travel
Suspension Rear
single shock with spring preload, 12.3 inch travel
Brakes Front
single 260 mm disc
Brakes Rear
single 240 mm disc
Tyres Front
80/100 21
Tyres Rear
100/90 19
Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase
1445 mm
Seat Height
875 mm
Ground Clearance
332 mm
Kerb Weight
145 kg
Fuel Capacity
7.7 litres
Dimensions
2195 mm (L) x 815 mm (W) x 1195 mm (H)
Honda CB 500
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Description
The CB 500X is an adventure touring bike, and represents a massive step up from rental motorcycles traditionally available in Vietnam. It’s got plenty of room for baggage and a pillion, so it’s perfect for those longer adventures.
right at home both on and off road
designed for touring: maximum comfort and capability
huge amount of power
Specifications
Engine
Engine Type
liquid cooled parallel-twin four stroke
Displacement
470 cc
Bore X Stroke
67 x 66.8
Ignition
CDI
Fuel System
PGM-FI fuel injection
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Transmission
Starter
electric/kick
Gearbox
6 speed
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
Suspension Front
41mm SFF-BP USD forks
Suspension Rear
Prolink Mono with 5 stage pre-load
Brakes Front
dual 296mm discs with 4 piston calipers; ABS
Brakes Rear
240mm disc; ABS
Tyres Front
110/80R19M/C (59H)
Tyres Rear
160/60R17M/C
Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase
1445 mm
Seat Height
830 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
Kerb Weight
199 kg
Fuel Capacity
17.7 litres
Dimensions
2155 mm (L) x 830 mm (W) x 1410 mm (H)
Motorcycle
Your motorcycle is 3rd party insured. This is a legal requirement here in Vietnam, and protects you in the event that you injure another road user.
Additionally, we are responsible in the event your motorcycle breaks down or suffers a mechanical failure. However, if you damage your motorcycle by crashing it or through general misuse, you will be responsible for repair costs.
Naturally, you are also responsible for your own travel and medical insurance.
Fuel
All the fuel you need for the duration of the trip is provided.
Food and Drink
Your breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided and will be a mixture of European and Vietnamese food. Soft drinks and water are also provided and guides keep them stocked up at all times.
Breakfast will be in your homestay or hotel and will generally be a mix of fried eggs and bread, noodles, pancakes and sticky rice, accompanied by fruit and coffee.
Lunch will be in roadside restaurants (small eateries offering clean and delicious local food), or we’ll stop for picnics (sandwiches with cold cuts and cheese) when appropriate.
Dinner will be in your hotel or homestay and will usually be a family cooked meal with a range of meat and vegetable dishes with some local specialties (all of which will be washed down with local fire water if requested!)
Vegetarian and vegan options may be limited in the countryside, but we always do our best to cater to our riders’ dietary requirements.
Beer in the evening is not included, but it’s cheap and in plentiful supply.
Western Guide
You will have one Western tour leader who will also act as translator, mechanic and route master. Larger groups will also be accompanied by an English speaking Vietnamese mechanic.
Medical Support
Your guide and support staff are all trained in first aid, and will be carrying first aid equipment.
Visa Invitation
We will arrange your visa invitation letter free of charge.
(Please note, though, that you will need to collect this take this to immigration yourself and pay a stamping fee of about $25 to receive your visa.)
Covid Guarantee
We take it on ourselves to offer a covid guarantee. We offer a full refund/rescheduling of your tour should you be unable to fly due to having covid. All we ask is that you provide us with photo copies of a failed covid test taken less than 3 days prior to your flight departure date.
At the beginning and end of your tour, we’ll be happy to arrange transportation to and from the airport for you!
Support Vehicle
You are able to hire a support vehicle that will allow follow your group you to stow extra luggage that you do not want to carry on the bike, this is especially useful if you plan to take a pillion.
We will also have an extra pair of hands to help with the tour and back up in case of sickness / break down. we often put a spare bike on this vehicle. the charge for this is 150$ per day, fuel included.
VIP Upgrade
As stated above, accommodation is provided on a twin sharing basis. If you wish to have a single room we can arrange this at a small extra cost.
Damage Waiver
You can purchase this to exempt you from liability for any damage caused by accidents caused by you or a third party vehicle. we will cover the cost of repairs to your vehicle but not the third party. This costs either $5/day (Honda Future 125 or Honda XR 150) or $10/day (Honda CRF 250 or Honda CB 500).
