THE SECRET ROUTE NORTH WEST VIETNAM MOTORBIKE TOUR
We bet that you have never been to this part of the Northwest of Vietnam the area called Tang Phung where the road is as small as stretches from this mountain to another, where local nomads count the distance by numbers of “the length of throwing the knife” where most of the road are not yet in Google maps.
Joining this trip will also provide you with a chance to discover the Da River (Black River), the upper stream which is rated as the most scenic part with 5 hours boat trip. We then land in the middle of nowhere and ride on rock, and dirt to Tua Chua to explore the mountain hill tribe market. “On the market day start walking from early morning till the end of the market it’s already noon, it’s not because of how big it is. You’re drunk and filled your stomach by corn wine and the people” a friend of mine told me about his experience visiting this market.
So, explore it! You also discover Mu Cang Chai rice terraces and Ta Sua Mountain spine and the back road along the Da River back to Hanoi will be also worth too.
| Start/Finish | Hanoi/Hanoi (Vietnam) |
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| Nearest Airport | Noi Bai Airport |
| Duration | 5 days |
| Route | 1.100 km ~683 miles |
| Accommodetions | Homestay - Guesthouse |
| Rest Day | 0 |
| Riding Day | 5 |
| Highlights | - The Secret Route in the Northwest of Vietnam - Explore the remote area where local nomads use numbers of "throwing the knife length" to measure instead of kilometers - Discover the most picturesque part of the Da River (Black River) by ferry (with your motorbikes and cars) - Chance to ride some offroad - Small backroad - Colorful of mountain hill tribes |
| Minium Number of Participants | 5 |
- Hanoi - Tu Le, 250km
- Tu Le - Ta Con, 200km
- Ta Con - Ta Cang, 180km + 2h boat trip
- Ta Cang - Ta Xua, 260km
- Ta Xua - Hanoi, 250km
| Day 1, Hanoi - Tu Le, 250km |
7:00 AM Leave by taking the Dong Tru and Nhat Tan bridges heading to Son Tay where we stop for breakfast and coffee We will take the main road No 32 today with a stop for the tea field at Thanh Son and also ride to Suoi Giang old tea plants, in the afternoon we ride through the beautiful landscape, and rice terraces to Tu Le. We will stay in a village of Thai ethnic, enjoy the traditional dance performed by local Thai ethnic villagers - Homestay - L, D |
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| Day 2, Tu Le - Ta Con, 200km |
- B, L, D - Hotel *** |
| Day 3, Ta Con - Ta Cang, 2h boat trip + 180km |
- B, L, D - H’Mong ethnic Homestay |
| Day 4, Ta Cang - Ta Sua, 260km |
In the morning, we explore the most remote and untouched area with spectacular scenery of rock and mountain hill tribe villages then follow the Black River to Son La Province and then head to Ta Xua Mountain for the night. Ta Xua is the high mountain range with the highest peak of 2865m above sea level, making it come one of the 10th highest peaks in Vietnam. The scenery and the clouds made Ta Xua a very popular destination for adventure activities in the area such as trekking, hiking, and motorbiking. - B, L, D - Ta Xua Hills Resort |
| Day 5. Ta Sua - Hanoi, 250km |
- B, L |
6:30 AM Meet up at MotoTours Asia to prepare for the trip
We bet that you have never been to this part of the Northwest of Vietnam the area called Tang Phung where the road is as small as stretches from this mountain to another, where local nomads count the distance by numbers of “throwing the knife distance” where it appears as traveling on the road No 6 25 years ago.
Joining this trip will also provide you with a chance to discover the Da River (Black River) the upper stream which is rated as the most scenic part with 2 hours boat trip. We then land in the middle of nowhere and ride on rock, and dirt to Ta Cang the land of mysterious limestone karts surrounding the Black River, to explore the mountain hill tribe villages. 
After breakfast, we go downhill and follow the Black River with some dirt road to Hoa Binh province then return to Hanoi- Tour deposit:
- To confirm your booking, we ask for a deposit of 50% of the tour price into our bank account.
- Tour Payment:
- 4 weeks before the tour starts.
- cancellation: If you deposit for the tour but must cancel.
- 4 weeks before the tour starts: we will return 100% of your deposit amount.
- 4 weeks to 2 weeks before the tour starts: 50% of the deposit will be refunded.
- Less than 2 weeks before the tour starts: no refund.
- During the tour if some out leave the group: no refund.
Our prices depend on the number of clients in the group, the price in this table are based on 5-6 people/group. If you are from a group of more than 6 people, please contact us for better prices.
If you don't know how to drive. Never mind, contact us for pillion/passenger prices.
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| Tour price per person | sharing room, riding 2 up |
sharing room, riding solo |
single room, riding solo |
| BMW R1200 GS Sidecar | $ 3350 | $ 2617 | $ 2700 |
| BMW R1200 GS | $ 3036 | $ 2303 | $ 2386 |
| BMW F800 GS | $ 2713 | $ 1980 | $ 2063 |
| Honda CRF 250 L | $ 1895 | $ 1162 | $ 1245 |
| Honda CRF 150 | $ 1732 | $ 1000 | $ 1083 |
| Honda 110-125cc | $ 1575 | $ 842 | $ 925 |
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
- All meals during the stay in Vietnam.
- All accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary or similar (depending on the time tour confirmed): no private room available at the homestay.
- Experience tour guide leader (English – French – Vietnamese) riding his own bike.
- Single entry visa on arrival for Vietnam (if needed).
- Motorcycle rental as mentioned in the price details.
- All fuel needed for the ride.
- Transfer all the bikes out of Hanoi for 100km (for the first day) and 120km (for the last day of riding) to avoid the traffic in Hanoi.
- Private bus to transfer the group out of the city for 100km (for the first day) and 120km (for the last day riding) to avoid the traffic in Hanoi.
- Return airport transfers (from Noi Bai international airport to the hotel in Hanoi and back after the trip).
- An experienced BMW mechanic riding his own bike with tools and spare parts.
- Support truck for luggage, cooking, and picnic equipment during the motorbike trip.
- 2 hours boat trip on the Black River.
- All sightseeing tickets during the motorbike tour.
- All admission fees, and permit for any restricted area during the trip.
- Traditional dance organized by local villagers when staying in a Thai village.
- An experienced chef coming along on the truck to take care of the meals during the trip, making our own picnic lunches sometimes), and prepare all breakfast at homestay.
- A Coffee machine comes along with fresh Arabica coffee to serve you all daytime.
- All breakfast with fresh fruit juices, coffee…
- Fresh water – bottled provided in our support truck for unlimited.
- Rice-wine for dinners
- Any damage to the bike during the trip
- WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICES?
- It almost everything is included in the tour price, you just need to pay one and enjoy the trip without digging into your pocket during the trip.
- International airfares, personal insurance for motorcycle accidents in Vietnam, personal expenses, and tips for the guiding team are not included in the price.
Stage 1
31/08 ~ 04/09
National Holiday Tour 2023
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