5 Day Hanoi to Sapa Guided Motorbike Tour in Vietnam
Stunning Vietnam Guided Motorbike Tour
This motorbike tour to Sapa via Phu Yen and Than Uyen starting from Hanoi will take a half circle in the North over stunning landscapes in Northern Vietnam before reaching Sa Pa. On this motorcycle tour, you will have chances to discover different hill tribes with villages at places where you will be traveling through. Especially, the last destination on the trip is Sa Pa known is as the most wonderful gift to say goodbye to your trip. Finally, you will take a train back to Hanoi with a smile on your face.
Key information
- Terrain: Mix of dike, tarmac, gravels, curves, steep passes, muddy, rocky, and off-road
- Bike: Rental bike (geared scooter 110cc or 125cc, manual dirt bike 125cc)
- Mileage: 480 kilometers / 299 miles
- Daily rides: 110 - 210 kilometers / 69 - 131 miles
- Riding gear: included: helmet(s) and driving gears
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Hanoi
- Visit the amazing town of Sa Pa
- Ride along the Mù Cang Chải massif
- Climbing up from Binh Lu to Tram Ton Pass
- Riding through peaceful local villages
- 4 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Accommodation
During this motorcycle tour, you will be accommodated at guesthouses and hotels in a twin or a triple room. While in Phú Yên, you will stay in a guesthouse. The rest of the nights will be spent at the hotels located in Than Uyên and Sa Pa, as well as a night spent on an overnight train on your way back to Hanoi at the end of this tour.
Program
Day 1: Hanoi to Phú Yên (Son La), off-road motorbike tour over rice paddies and local villages (160 kilometers / 100 miles)
You will start your motorbike tour by leaving Hanoi on dike roads to avoid the heavy traffic and breaking out of the delta plains. You will head out of Hanoi skirting along Red River to Sơn Tây and then ride through the peaceful countryside to Phú Yên, a small mountain town in Son La Province, as a stopover for a night. You will stay in a guesthouse.
- Meals: Lunch, dinner
- Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 2: Phú Yên to Than Uyên (Lai Chau), off-road motorbike tour to tribal villages (210 kilometers / 131 miles)
In the morning, you will motorcycle across Lung Lo Pass before heading up on Road 32. During the First Indochina War, the 15-kilometer-long Lung Lo Pass, used by the Vietnamese resistance force to transport weapons, goods, and food during the Dien Bien Phu campaign of 1954, was heavily bombed by the French in order to sever the front lines from the rear.
Lung Lo Pass, situated in the northern province of Yen Bai, was also recognized as a national heritage by the ministry. After lunch, you will ride through the Mù Cang Chải massif, almost as high as the Fansipan Mountain. From the top, it offers one of the most beautiful views of North Vietnam. The ride is challenging but very rewarding. Afterward, you will stay overnight at a hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation: Hotel
Day 3: From Than Uyên to Sa Pa (Lào Cai), Sa Pa motorbike tour to villages (110 kilometers / 69 miles)
You will motorcycle head straight toward the main Fansipan Mountain range. There is also the option for a very challenging back route which takes you through several river crossings. The massive mountain range dominates the road until finally, you must make a splendid climb up from Bình Lư and up to the top of the highest road pass in Vietnam (Tram Ton Pass).
Crossing into Lào Cai Province at over 2,000 meters, the views look out over the main range for miles and miles, before you descend to the mountainous Sa Pa valley. Sa Pa is located in Lào Cai Province, Northwest Vietnam, and 350 kilometers northwest of Hanoi, close to the border with China. Sa Pa is famous both for its fine, rugged scenery and for its rich cultural diversity.
The French used to consider Sa Pa as the summer capital of Northern Vietnam in the early decades of the 20th century. Its naturally gifted beauty keeps attracting more and more people to spend their vacation there since then. Particularly, the place is the foremost choice for honeymoon couples! Afterward, you will stay overnight at a hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation: Hotel
Day 4: Sa Pa to Lào Cai City and night train back to Hanoi
Free time in Sa Pa, spending the time to visit the town, shop handicrafts for souvenirs or chat with locals who speak very good English and will tell you lovely stories about their traditions. In the afternoon, you will ride down to the train station in Lào Cai city, catching the night train back to Hanoi. You will be arriving in Hanoi by the next early morning.
Day 5: Arrival back in Hanoi
After you arrive back in Hanoi, you can fly back to your home country or to your next destinations.
Skill level(s) required for this tour: Beginner, intermediate, advanced
Beginner
- Can ride for 2-3 hours
- Minimal riding experience
- Assistance required
- Comfortable with curves and leans
- Basic experience with unsurfaced roads
- Short distance ascents and descents
Intermediate
- Can ride for 3-4 hours
- Average riding experience
- Little assistance required
- Comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- Average experience with unsurfaced roads
- Steep ascents and descents
Advanced
- Can ride for 5-6 hours
- Extensive riding experience
- Assistance on demand (if required)
- Experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
- Comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
Location
This motorcycle tour will take place in Northern Vietnam. This tour will take you to:
- Phú Yên (Son La)
- Than Uyên (Lai Chau)
- Sa Pa (Lào Cai)
Food
The package includes 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners. Fruits and coffee on tour are also included.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
- Shopping handicrafts for souvenirs
- Visits to Sa Pa town
What's included
- Honda or Yamaha motorbike rental
- Helmets and driving gears
- Gasoline
- English or French-speaking guide
- 4 nights accommodation
- 2 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 3 lunches
- One-way overnight train ticket from Lao Cai to Hanoi
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Fruits and coffee
- Homestay permission
- Mechanic (only for group from 6 passengers)
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Visa
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Noi Bai International Airport
113 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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