Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi to Lang Son – Mau Son.
Today we’ll follow the ride on High Way No 1 from Hanoi to Lang Son (roughly 190Km) where borders to China. Along the road, we can view the beautiful sceneries of rice fields, villages, gardens with the daily life of the locals. Upon approaching Lang Son city, we’ll take a rest by a cup of coffee before our guide will take you a round to explore some historical relics, central market & Huu Nghi Border Gate with China.
After having lunch, we’ll keep on riding upto Mau Son on the beautiful newly sealed spiral road. Mau Son is 30 km away from Lang Son, 1.541m above sea level. We spend a few time here to chill out, shoot photos with nice sunset before riding back to Lang Son city for an overnight at hotel.
Summary:
Distance: 190 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Mau Son to Quang Uyen.
After having breakfast at hotel, we’ll say goodbye to Lang Son to ride straight to Quang Uyen belonging to Cao Bang province via Dong Khe & That Khe. In general, the road is a bit bumpy and dusty. En route, you’ll have chances to experience the stunning landscapes of rice terraces, peaceful villages & communicate with the locals and taste lots of local foods. It takes us 6 hours to reach the beautiful village of Quang Uyen, in the middle of a mountain cirque. This is the territory of Nung An people. Spend the night in our friend’s house.
Summary:
Distance: 180 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: homestay
Day 3: Quang Uyen to Ban Gioc Waterfall – Cao Bang
After enjoying a simple but friendly breakfast at a local family, we’ll say goodbye to villagers and keep riding to Ban Gioc waterfall, one of Vietnam’s best-known waterfalls. It’s a very scenic spot, marking the border with China, but sees very few visitors. The name Ban Gioc is derived from the Montagnard languages spoken in the area, and is sometimes spelt Ban Doc.
The waterfall is the largest, although not the highest, in the country. The vertical drop is 53m, but it has an impressive 300m span; one end of the falls is in China, the other is in Vietnam. The falls have three levels, creating a sort of giant staircase, and there’s enough water any time, most years, to make the trip worthwhile.
Lunch in local restaurant before we get a very nice ride to get over Ma Phuc pass to reach Cao Bang via Quang Uyen.
Overnight in Cao Bang.
Summary:
Distance: 140 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: hotel
Day 4: Cao Bang to Ba Be National Park
Today, we’ll enjoy a very amazing ride from Cao Bang to Ba Be lake which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and we also have to get over some steep curvy passes where you can see hillsides carpeted with apiaries, Vietnam’s most famous honey-producing areas. Lunch en route.
Upon approaching the wharf of Ba Be lake, we’ll take a motor ride though Ba Be National Park to Pac Ngo village where we’ll enjoy the night with the ethnic Tay people
Summary:
Distance: 150 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay
Day 5: Ba Be lake to Ha Noi (B, L)
After breakfast we go past Ba Be forest, you can discover spectacular rivers, deep valleys, natural caves and undulating mountains. On the way, we pay a visit Pac Ngoi village where the local people still keeps the traditional stilt house then enter Hua Ma cave famous with thousand of stalactites and columns. Then drive back to Ha Noi. Have lunch in a local restaurant on the way. We arrive in Ha Noi at about 4:30 PM.
Summary:
Distance: 230 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: None
- + Motorbike(s) (Honda or Yamaha)
- + Basic riding gears of helmets, elbow + knee pads & gloves only
- + Gasoline on tour
- + English speaking guide
- + Mechanic (only for group from 6 passengers)
- + Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (based on twin or/and triple shared)
- + Homestay permission
- + Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- + Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
- + Fruits and Coffee on tour
- + Government’s taxes
