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8-day Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai

Be geared up to be a part of an amazing Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai an 8-day thrill into the heart of the most stunning landscapes and interesting cultural heritage of Northern Vietnam. From the rugged mountain passes of Ha Giang to the misty valleys of Sapa and the astonishing terraced fields of Mu Cang Chai, this tour is the real deal for those who wish to have more in-depth exploration. You will link with local cultures, explore vibrant ethnic villages, and feel the open road in freedom. You’ve got one-in-a-kind opportunities to ride through the most beautiful sections of Vietnam.

Why Choose a Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai

Motorbike Tour

Motorbike Tour

If you’re the kind of guy who loves to be given a real adventure, this is the real way to go: Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai in Northern Vietnam. This exhilarating adventure brings much freedom and flexibility in planning your journey. You can make stops at canny places or wherever, whenever you wish to see beautiful sceneries. Everything is accounted for in the adventure: going into remote mountain passes, pulling over to capture some fabulous sunrise light in terraced fields, or stopping to shoot local life in ethnic villages on a motorbike, the journey is yours to shape.

However, the issue lies not only with flexibility, as traveling through the Northern highlands gives the feeling that one is in direct connection with nature in a way that no other means of traveling can offer. The wind will be in your face, the fresh mountain air will touch your nostrils, and the roaring of nature will surround you. The landscapes in Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai are dramatic, pristine, and unforgettable, and there is no better way one can be absorbed in this beauty than from the seat of a motorbike.

This is quite something special on a Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai, which cultural immersion you deeply into. While traveling through the remote ethnic villages, you will find many opportunities to interact with the local Hmong, Dao, and Tay communities. Motorbiking enables you to access the unbeaten paths where real daily life exists joined-market involvement, and maybe even getting to share meals with the villagers and connect with the people. It will bring a touch of Northern Vietnamese life and culture into your system, just what you need rather than the clichéd traveler experience.  Connect with the people

Detailed Itinerary of the 8-day Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai

Day 1: Hanoi to Ha Giang 

Your adventure shall start in Hanoi, the capital’s vibrant epicenter, adorned with a cacophony of colors, wafts of incense, and exhilarating street life with market traders, then head off toward Ha Giang as your entry point to the wild beauty of Northern Vietnam. So, as we vacate the city, the view simply changes from urban sprawling to lush green countryside. We’ll also take great stops along the way: to stretch our legs, to try to snatch that first of very many breathtaking views, or for local lunch that gives a taste of the regional flavors. By the time you reach Ha Giang in the evening, something is building for a true motorbike adventure ahead.

Day 2: Ha Giang to Dong Van

Dong Van of the Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai

Dong Van

Spectacular. We will today get into the tortuous winding roads of Ha Giang with what I would say are dramatically some of the most challenging curves for a highlight of this riding: the Ma Pi Leng Pass, also commonly referred to as the “King of Passes" in Vietnam. The way leads over the crown of the gigantic rock through rumbling mountains down to a sequence of hairpin curves at the entrance to this pass. Upon it, while crossing other such conventional Hmong villages, you would have a basic idea of how the life of this ethnic tribe would be here, in these mountains, for ages. The day finishes in Dong Van, a nice little town where it’s nice to freshen up and recharge for tomorrow’s undertakings.

Day 3: Dong Van to Meo Vac

Good morning! We start today with a visit to the local Dong Van market, where the Hmong, Tay, and Dao people come to trade goods, exchange news, and socialize in colorful shop fronts that sound like a vivid circus. After the market atmosphere, we continue our ride toward the breathtaking landscape of Meo Vac. Along the way, you’ll get to learn about the cultural richness of the region. Interaction with locals may allow you to stop and take in the serene beauty of the surroundings. The day ends at Meo Vac, nestled in a deep valley, surrounded by towering peaks.

Day 4: Meo Vac to Hoang Su Phi

You are assured of a stunning day ahead, for we drive to Hoang Su Phi. These lands have given birth to terraced rice fields, one of the most beautiful spots in the whole of Vietnam. Winding rivers flow into the valleys, bordered by picturesque riding villages. As he approaches Hoang Su Phi, suddenly terraced fields cascade down the sides of the mountains, and it is such a sight to behold. We overnight in the town to have a restful night to re-energize your body by absorbing the enchanting beauty surrounding you.

Day 5: Hoang Su Phi to Sapa

We travel to Sapa today, the famous hill station town enfolded in the cool climes and verdant landscapes with stunning views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. There will be many scores passed on the roadside for the best picturesque mountain ranges and fresh mountain air. As we arrive in Sapa, you find yourself in the heart of one of Vietnam’s most traveled destinations. Situated amidst dramatic peaks and endless rice terraces, participants will have the whole evening to explore this iconic town or just rest.

Hoang Su Phi of the Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai

Hoang Su Phi

Day 6: Explore Sapa

Sapa is just brimming with cultural and natural history, so today, we will dive in directly. We’ll start by visiting Cat Cat Village, which is a traditional Hmong village, allowing you to learn about local life and their inside handicrafts. We’ll follow that up with a trip to Ham Rong Mountain. With a short hike, you can take in the panoramic view of Sapa and the mountains around it. This place will give the final dash to those in search of adventures: boarding the Fansipan Cable Car to the rooftop of Indochina the Fansipan Mount peak. It is 3,143 meters above sea level; the views from here are simply unforgettable.

Day 7: Sapa to Mu Cang Chai

The journey continues as we ride toward Mu Cang Chai, a district famous for its photogenic terraced rice fields. Winding through valleys and over mountain passes, the road to Mu Cang Chai is the most beautiful in Vietnam. In doing so, we will stop several times to take some shots of landscapes and to stop by some of the ethnic minority villages, where you will have some interactions with local people and learn some of their traditions and culture. When we get to Mu Cang Chai, you’ll have your camera filled with beautiful pictures and your heart filled with beautiful memories.

Day 8: Mu Cang Chai to Hanoi

The Humanitarian Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai finishes, and we trail back towards Hanoi. On this day, we are to ponder and reflect on what we experienced, the landscapes, and the people met. We will stop at a few more places to stretch our legs, enjoy the views, and, on the way toward the bustling capital, maybe buy a local souvenir. When arriving in Hanoi, though, you will find yourself tired and enthralled, your mind full of experiences from this great adventure through Northern Vietnam.

Preparation and Gear:

While preparing for your Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai, ensure to carry with you layers of clothing for both warm and cold weather and other important riding stuff: a good helmet, comfortable gloves, and a suitable pair of boots. Ensure to bring raincoats, first-aid boxes, and all travel documents rotated with you, including your driver’s license and itinerary, to remain well-prepared for all conditions.

Mu Cang Chai of the Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai

Mu Cang Chai

Important Tips for the Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai

Motorbike Maintenance: Before embarking on the Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai, ensure that your bike is in prime condition by giving it a service. Carry a simple repair kit for minor repairs and get acquainted with basic repairs. Tire pressure and oils need to be checked regularly, and at the same time, know mechanics locally when problems arise.

Safety Precautions: Safety is a key point when joining the motorbike tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai. Be highly alert when riding on challenging terrains, putting on helmets and protective gear all the time. Always ride at a moderate speed, considering the sharp bends and obeying the weather, and feel free to stop if conditions turn out to be unsafe.

Cultural Etiquette: One of the interesting points of this tour among Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai. Dealing with illuminated native communities there means that their culture frowns upon nudity. This would generally be reasonably well-represented, especially in the cities, but it is always a good idea to dress modestly. Also, learning a few basic phrases in the local language mostly asking for permission to take a photo would be appreciated, with appreciation being shown to any guest via sharing a few of their.

Why Impress Travel is the Best Choice for Your Motorbike Tour?

When experiencing your Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai by self-sufficiency, Impress Travel is the perfect selection considering the years of operations, and we are very conversant with the knowledge of North Vietnam. Our local guides are dedicated to sharing numerous interesting insights into the culture, history, and landscapes of this region while also making sure your visits are both enriching and safe. With hundreds of positive reviews from happy travelers, we guarantee you an unforgettable immersive experience and a huge chance to see the beauty and know all the cultural labyrinths of Northern Vietnam.

Never missed! All you have to do is call Impress Travel to book a motorbike tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai at (+84) 912 379 189 or through info@impresstravel.com. Let us take you to explore Northern Vietnam in a way you have never had before!

Conclusion

Thus, everything is summed up in the fact that this Motorbike Tour to Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai is an unforgettable journey through the greatest landscapes in Northern Vietnam and enriched local life views. Heart-thumping mountain roads will now wind up into sight, opening up diversity in local villages. Do not miss; book a tour with Impress Travel today and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! Don’t forget to regularly follow our Impress Travel for more interesting information about traveling to Mu Cang Chai and to book Mu Cang Chai tours at the best prices.

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What’s included in this trip

 
  • Full transportation by private car  as tour program indicated.
  • Round trip night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai
  • Full meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Trekking in Sapa
  • Trekking in Mu Cang Chai
  • English- speaking guide
  • Entrance fees.
  • Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( AC room).

What’s excluded in this trip

  • Personal insurance
  • Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.

Hotels in Sapa Hotels in Mu Cang Chai
Homestays in Sapa Homestays in Sapa
Ranana

You feel like organized tour, but you are in a privet tour. Impress Travel make the different.

We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.

Ebrahim

Tour of Vietnam

Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!

Solly Pochee

The tour was fantastic

I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee

Bernard Lim

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.

Derek.Schooling

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel

This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.

My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress

Day: 01

Leaving Hanoi by Car / Van via expressway to Sapa (L, D) – 372 Km (5h6m)

  • Hanoi Tours – Impress Travel Team will pick you up at the hotel then departs Hanoi at 8 AM via Express Way to Lao Cai, then from Lao Cai to Sapa Hill Tribe Town.
  • Your arrival at Sapa at 1.00 PM, then have a lunch
  • Leaving Sapa town by Car / Van to the trekking point where to start your discovery of Sapa hill tribes.
  • Take 12 km trekking via Lao Chai to Ta Van villages to find out the real-life of the ethnic group such as Black Hmong People, Dzay People
  • Visitors are arranged to visit the local school and local family to do the sharing with locals with small gifts like pens, notebooks, or bags.
  • Trekking up the main road, then car transfer back to Sapa town
  • Check-in hotel, and then explore Sapa at night by yourself

Day: 02

Sapa to Ta Phin village and Mu Cang Chai (B,L,D) (160km-4h30m)

  • Impress Travel Team in Sapa will pick you at the hotel, and then we drive to the northeast of Sapa town (15 km)
  • We stop on the way to visit the ancient ethnic church, which was built by stone in the 19th century but ruined and only remained as the vestige with broken stonewalls among the peaches & apricots garden.
  • Keep on driving ahead to Ta Phin village where is the homeland of Red Dzao Ethnic Minority people, the random walks around the village to know about the daily life of Red Dzao people.
  • To visit the cave nearby Ta Phin Village
  • To visit the silk embroidery workshop of Dzao people where you will see how ethnic minority people make the brocades.
  • You are possible to have Red Dzao Herb Bath if you like to try it; the herb bath is very well known for traditional treatment way from the secret of Red Dzao people for a long time ago.
  • The car/van will bring you back to Sapa town, and then have a lunch
  • After lunch, we are leaving Sapa to Mu Cang Chai for 158 km (4hours 19mins). Enjoy the imposing scenery on a journey from Sapa to Mu Cang Chai with green valleys, rice terraces, or local people (Ethnic minorities on the way)…,
  • Arrive in Mu Cang Chai about 5.30 PM then enjoy dinner at home-stay with Thai family, relaxing and exchanging by communicating with a local family – Thai People.

Day: 03

Mu Cang Chai to Nghia Lo (B, L, D)

  • Visiting & take photograph Che Cu Nha Rice Terrace Field of Hmong people
  • Visiting & take a photograph of De Xu Phinh, La Pan Tan – it was recognized the national landscape of Vietnam in 2007.
  • Return to Mu Cang Chai for lunch
  • Leaving Mu Cang Chai to Nghia Lo, then do the easy biking to discover the hill-tribe villages of the Thai Ethnic Group in the late afternoon (1h30min)
  • Then have dinner and overnight at hotel or homestay with Thai Family’s house on stilt ( We recommend you have stayed at homestay more interesting for dinner and real experience from local life)

Day: 04

Nghia Lo – Suoi Giang – Hoc village – Hanoi (B,L)

  • Enjoy the fresh air and breakfast in Nghia Lo, check out hotel or homestay ( We recommend you to stay in Homestay)
  • Leaving Nghia Lo to visit Suoi Giang Eco-Park where is a part of Hong Lien Son national park, it is home to ancient green tea, we walk around to know about the special green tea of Vietnam and take photographs in the tea garden.
  • Visiting Hoc village where is hot-steam, a traveler can enjoy and have a bath in natural hot water of the stream.
  • Have lunch, and then return to Hanoi. The trip is over and enjoys a great time with Impress Travel – Mu Cang Chai Tours.

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