Accommodation

Check-out Time:

17:00

Vu Linh: Homestay (1 night)
Ba Be NP: Homestay (1 night)
Bac Kan: Hotel (1 night)

Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value.

Program

Day 1: Hanoi - Vu Linh (180 kilometers / 112 miles - 5 hours ride)

Leaving Hanoi and breaking out of the delta plains, you will pass through endless limestone karst scenery and extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads. You will have lunch in Viet Tri-Town. You will arrive in Vu Linh in the late afternoon and there, you will stay overnight with friends of the Dao minority in a traditional stilt house. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Day 2: Vu Linh - Ba Be National Park (200 kilometers / 124 miles - 7 hours ride)

You will have two options. One will take you around the very end of the Song Gam mountain range, enjoying good riding on winding sealed mountain roads. The other will cross you over the very end of the range and will take you through the untarnished rainforest on a challenging, rocky road. The Song Gam mountain range is the main range of Northeast Vietnam.

From Tuyen Quang, you will continue on a sealed road through renowned tea-growing areas where the hillsides are literally covered in plantations. From there, it will be a short ride to the edge of Ba Be Lake. The overnight accommodations will be in a homestay in the Tay family. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided.

Day 3: Ba Be Lake - Bac Kan (70 kilometers / 43 miles)

After breakfast, you will have 20 minutes to ride up north and visit a very nice local market. You will return to the village and from there, you will have a two-hour boat trip to visit Ba Be Lake. After lunch, you will ride to Bac Kan for two hours. You will arrive in the late afternoon. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided and you will stay overnight at a hotel.

Day 4: Bac Kan - Hanoi (200 kilometers / 124 miles)

Enjoy breakfast. You will leave Bac Kan and head south to go back to Hanoi. You will take the small paved road to avoid the busy traffic. You will have lunch en route and arrive in Hanoi in the afternoon. Thus, the tour will end. Today, the meals include breakfast and lunch.

Skill level required for this tour: Intermediate

Intermediate

can ride for three to four hours
average riding experience
little assistance required
comfortable with extreme curves and leans
average experience with unsurfaced roads
steep ascents and descents

International drivers license is required to attend this tour.

Included excursions

Motorbike jacket, rain gear, helmets

All petrol (gasoline)

Motorbikes: 1 bike per person - Honda XR150

Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned

Experienced English-speaking guide

Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)

(Optional) Vegetarian and vegan food is available

Bottled water

All sightseeing tickets and environment protection fee

All Taxes and Fees

No extra charge after confirmation

24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Instructors

Tran Khac Cuong

Mr. Cuong is a local guide in the northern mountainous region in Vietnam since 2010. He is an expert in paths and passionate in conquering the most zigzag roads of Vietnam. He graduated in Tourism and has a deep local knowledge where he can take travelers to the off-the-beaten-tracks. He is also an expert in repairing motorcycles with skills to support travelers in dangerous situations, Mr. Cuong is confident in guiding international travelers who are passionate about off-road adventures.

Location

Ba Be National Park - A wild treasure home to one of the biggest natural freshwater lakes in Asia
Hanoi - Bustling capital city of Northern Vietnam

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Food

During this tour, daily meals will be provided except for dinner on the first and last day.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Ba Be National Park is the perfect place for any keen adventurer. One of the best ways to experience the incredible beauty of Ba Be is from the water. There, you can trek through the thick jungle, explore mystical caves, kayak down the rivers, and swim in the lakes. Kayaking has the added benefit of being able to get closer to nature which will give you a more intimate experience.

The incredible range of terrain will keep you on your toes and keep your excitement piqued.

The national park itself was only established in 1992, making it feel as if you are exploring unchartered areas. One of the places to visit on your waterborne adventure is An Ma Temple which sits peacefully next to the lake creating a serene ambiance. There, you can bathe in the relaxing atmosphere and learn about the religion and rituals of the local people.

What's included

3 nights accommodation
Honda XR150 motorbike rental
All petrol
Rain gear, helmets, and motorbike jacket
Boat trip
Daily meals
Services of a local English-speaking guide
All entrance fees and permits to visit the frontier area

What's not included

Visa to Vietnam
Any other transportation not mentioned in the itinerary
Insurance
Drinks
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Tips for the guide
Other personal expenses
Airfare
1000 USD security deposit for the bike rental

How to get there

Recommended Airports

HAN

Noi Bai International Airport

104 km

Transfer available for additional US$ 26 per person

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Transfer between Noi Bai airport to your hotel is available at an additional cost of 26 USD.

Airport: Noi Bai International Airport Airport transfer available: Noi Bai International Airport (US$ 26 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

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 on arrival.

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Day 1: Hanoi - Vu Linh (180 kilometers / 112 miles - 5 hours ride)

Day 2: Vu Linh - Ba Be National Park (200 kilometers / 124 miles - 7 hours ride)

Day 3: Ba Be Lake - Bac Kan (70 kilometers / 43 miles)

Day 4: Bac Kan - Hanoi (200 kilometers / 124 miles)