XR parked up near the Da River in North Vietnam

Destinations

Hoa Binh Lake – Best Route Guide

We always try to get you to the most out of the way places. So, get ready for a surprise: Hoa Binh Lake has a Northern shore which is rarely visited by tourists, local Vietnamese or the ‘dan phuot’. There’s no need to drive all day or take an overnight bus. LOOK!

ferry on the Black River in north Vietnam

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Route Map: Mai Chau to Phu Yen by Motorbike

The sleepy town of Phu Yen, Son La is a well placed stop over on your way to either Ta Xua or Nghia Lo. There is not much to do there and only one or two decent hotels but you will find warmth and comfort and it is nowhere near as cold there as it is up in Ta Xua.

the dragon statue at Son Tra (Monkey Mountain)

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Travel to Danang from Hanoi (Best Route)

One of the best touring routes in Vietnam is the amazing trip through the jungle or down the coast from Danang to Hanoi.

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Sapa – Best Complete Travel Guide

Sa Pa is one of Vietnam’s premier mountain destinations and a fantastic place to visit in all seasons. Here we tell you how to get to Sa Pa, what to do when you get there and more. Check out our definitive guide to Sapa, one of the coolest destinations in North Vietnam!

Tom racing through the dirt in Bac Kan province

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Route Map: Hanoi to Thac Ba Lake by Motorbike

The most direct way from Hanoi to Thac Ba Lake is to take this route. The total distance is around 170km and the total drive time is around 5 hours. The road surface is mainly tarmac which is in good condition and there are several sights to see en-route.

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Route Map: Hanoi to Mai Chau by Motorbike

Mai Chau Valley is a scenic area situated southwest of Hanoi. It is very easy to get to on the main highway as it has been a tourist hot spot for many decades. Here’s how to get there quickly or slowly, as you wish.

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Hanoi’s Old Quarter – 9 Great Activities

If you have a day to spend in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, then these are some must-do things that every visitor should get around to.

Honda XR 150 on a Ha Giang mountain road

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Route Maps: Master Map

This Master Map is the one map to link all the others. Take a look at which routes you might like to ride and then you can click on the hyperlinks in the descriptions. This will take you to the full blog and give you details of the routes, detours, and more.