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Mountain Hop
Chill roads. Sheltered valleys. Big mountains.
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Hanoi
5 Days, 4 Nights
740 km
Pillions Welcome
Overview
The great thing about this loop is that it that can be tailored to the needs of any group of riders. If you want smooth tarmac and plenty of time to take in the views, chat to the locals, and hang out in the villages, it's there for you. Alternatively, if you want a little more excitement on some tricky off-piste road, let your guide know and he'll show you some really fun spots!
Genuine Hondas
Professionally maintained. Maximum reliability.
All-inclusive tour
Transparent pricing. No hidden charges.
Third party insurance
Full coverage as standard.
Visa assistance
We'll organise your invitation letter for you.
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Itinerary
Motorcycles
Inclusions
Addons
Pricing
Day 1: Ha Noi – Da Bac
150 km
5 hours
Hoa Binh Dam; lakeside road; Thai or Dao village; Yen Minh pine forest
We have a choice of the direct highway route or the longer, more scenic path down the Red and Black Rivers. After Hoa Binh Dam we enter hill tribe country where the Thai and Dao people live. We stay in a secluded homestay either on the shores of the lake with the Thai or up in the hills with the Dao.
Day 2: Da Bac – Ta Xua
160 km
5 hours
Dolphin Rock; tea tree forest; views of Ta Xau Dinosaur Ridge
We avoid the Google route and take some trickier paths through the hills up to the ‘Dinosaur’s Spine’, Ta Xua, where we can go ‘cloud hunting’. The choice of route is extremely weather dependent and could see us following the Black River or going high up into the hills. The uncertainty of this adds the spice we are after.
Day 3: Ta Xua – Mai Chau
170 km
6 hours
back roads past Chieng Waterfall to Mai Chau; ferry across Da River; Mai Chau valley
Again, we have a huge choice of routes for this portion of the tour. For those who prefer tarmac, we can head directly for the ferry crossing, and those who prefer dirt can pass through the H’Mong highlands on a mix of dirt and asphalt. Either way, interesting views are to be had by all.
Day 4: Mai Chau – Pu Luong
90 km
3 hours
Pu luong Nature Reserve; stop in a waterhole for a swim
We avoid some large sections of the main highway on this day in favour of some smaller roads. Ending up in the Pu Luong Valley you are presented with some excellent homestay choices and spectacular morning views.
Day 5: Pu Luong – Ha Noi
170 km
5 hours
ATK roads through Hoa Binh; Hoa Binh Dam
This is the home run and we have a choice of routes back to Hanoi. We can speed along the highway or take a quieter more roundabout route through the hills or along the Black River once more. Either way, it is a peaceful ride back into the hustle and bustle of the city in time for our farewell meal.
Honda Future 125
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
Displacement
124.9 cc
Transmission
automatic
Starter
electric
Fuel System
fuel injection
Fuel Capacity
3.7 litres
Dry Weight
91 kg
Seat Height
745 mm
Front Brake
disc
Rear Brake
drum
Honda XR 150
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
Displacement
149 cc
Transmission
manual (5 speed)
Starter
electric/kick
Fuel System
carburettor
Fuel Capacity
12 litres
Dry Weight
129 kg
Seat Height
825 mm
Front Brake
disc
Rear Brake
drum
Honda CRF 250
The extra power provided by the CRF’s 250cc engine makes it an absolute joy to ride. Its enduro/off road pedigree means it was designed specifically with the gnarly roads Vietnam likes to throw at you in mind.
front and rear disc brakes
high riding position and excellent suspension
our most powerful, capable motorcycle
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Displacement
249 cc
Transmission
manual (6 speed)
Starter
electric
Fuel System
fuel injection
Fuel Capacity
7.6 litres
Dry Weight
130 kg
Seat Height
881 mm
Front Brake
disc
Rear Brake
disc
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 is only $20 per day per bike extra.
