MT02: Vietnam Motorcycle Tour to Amazing Northwest – 10 days / 9 nights

Trip Duration: 10 Days 9 Nights

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Tranquility of Mai Chau
Mai Chau is a serene valley, a peaceful escape from Hanoi’s busy life, offering stunning rice fields and rural beauty.
Sapa: Queen of the Mountains
Sapa, known as the Queen of the Mountains, offers breathtaking views of a beautiful valley and towering mountains, serving as a gateway to unique minority cultures and vibrant landscapes in northwest Vietnam.
Bac Ha's Ethnic Market
Bac Ha hosts one of Southeast Asia’s most captivating ethnic markets every Sunday, where various local ethnic groups gather to trade, socialize, and celebrate amidst a vibrant display of colors and traditions.
Northwest Vietnam Culinary Journey
The Northwest region of Vietnam offers a unique culinary experience, characterized by the use of fresh, local ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Expect dishes featuring flavorful herbs, spices, and meats, often prepared by ethnic minority communities, providing a taste of authentic Vietnamese culture.

MT02: Vietnam Motorcycle Tour to Amazing Northwest – 10 days / 9 nights

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The tour program is suitable for those who want to travel, but are not clear about the attractions, do not know how to arrange a reasonable itinerary, or simply have not found a travel companion.

Private tour package includes:

Destinations: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Son la – Muong Lay – Sapa – Bac Ba – Luc Yen – Vu Linh – Hanoi
Highlights:
Mai Chau is the heart of a beautiful valley that is a world away from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi. The modern village is an unappealing sprawl, but as you emerge on the rice fields and rural living it is transformed into a real paradise. It’s a stunning area
Sapa – he Queen of the Mountains, Sapa sits regally overlooking a beautiful valley, lofty mountains towering over the town on all sides. Welcome to the destination in northwest Vietnam, gateway to another world of mysterious minority cultures and luscious landscapes.
Bac Ha has one of the most interesting ethnic markets in Vietnam and possibly everywhere in South East Asia: “Sunday is market day in Bac Ha, which is the occasion for the various local ethnies to gather in huge crowds to exchange the last news, gossip, shop, and eat a copious lunch. It was visibly a festive event. I was surrounded in a sea of color, and had the feeling to be on a movie set.
Thac Ba Lake – This artificial lake has an area of 23,400 ha and 1,331 islands and hills with diverse ecological environments. The water in the lake is blue and clear, and imprinted with the reflections of the surrounding ancient forest. The thousands of hills and islands feature caves such as the Hum, Cau Cuoi and Bach Xa. The Thac Ba Temple always draws visitors.
Vietnam Motorcycle Tour to Amazing Northwest – 10 days / 9 nights
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau (160 km, 5 hours riding)
Day 3: Mai Chau – Son La (185 km, 6 hours riding)
Day 4: Son La – Muong Lay (200 km, 6 hours riding)
Day 5: Muong Lay – Xin Ho – Sapa (200 km, 7 hours riding)
Day 6: Sapa
Day 7: Sapa – Bac Ha (120 km, 4 hours riding)
Day 8: Bac Ha – Xin Man – Luc Yen (170 km, 5 hours riding)
Day 9: Luc Yen – Vu Linh (65 km, 2 hours riding)
Day 10: Vu Linh – Hanoi (180 km, 6 hours riding)

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Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival: Welcome to Vietnam

Upon your arrival in Hanoi, our dedicated guide and driver will be waiting to greet you and begin your incredible Vietnam adventure. Hanoi is a captivating city where the charm of old Asia meets the energy of the new, where history and modernity intertwine seamlessly. Settle in and enjoy your free time exploring this fascinating city at your own pace. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau: Ride into the Valley (160 km, 5 hours)

After breakfast, get ready for an exhilarating ride to Mai Chau. Leaving behind the bustling Red River Delta, you’ll journey through stunning limestone formations and into the foothills inhabited by the Muong people. Prepare to be amazed as you traverse a high, forested pass, descending into the breathtaking valley of Mai Chau. Tonight, experience the warmth of Vietnamese hospitality as you stay with a local family in a traditional Thai stilt house. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 3: Mai Chau – Son La: Mountain Views and History (185 km, 6 hours)

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before embarking on your ride to Son La. Along the way, stop at Moc Chau, home to vast grass farms that supply Vietnam’s largest milk center. Continue your journey, soaking in the panoramic views of the Northern mountains. Arrive in Son La at noon and check into your hotel before delving into the past with a visit to the historic Son La Prison, a relic of the French colonial era. Take an evening stroll around the town. Overnight in Son La. (Breakfast)

Day 4: Son La – Muong Lay: Northwest Passage (200 km, 6 hours)

Today, head northwest from Son La, traversing a series of scenic mountain passes and experiencing the vibrant culture of the Black Thai people. Witness daily life unfold as you pass children walking to school, kids tending buffaloes, and women planting rice. Continue along the picturesque road to Muong Lay, a charming town nestled on the banks of the Black River. Overnight in Muong Lay.

Day 5: Muong Lay – Xin Ho – Sapa: Ascent to the Roof of Vietnam (200 km, 7 hours)

Prepare for an unforgettable ride to Sa Pa, passing through diverse ethnic villages of the Lao, Lu, Black Dao, Tien Dao, Day, and Red H’mong people. Ascend to the highest pass in Vietnam, Hoang Lien Son, and stop at the ‘Heaven Gate’ for breathtaking views of the valley and Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam. Visit the stunning Silver Waterfall before arriving at your hotel in Sapa. Overnight in Sapa. (Breakfast)

Day 6: Sapa: Queen of the Mountains

Today is yours to explore Sapa, the ‘Queen of the Mountains.’ This captivating town offers stunning views of cascading rice terraces and majestic mountains. Immerse yourself in the local culture, visit the bustling market, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery. Overnight in Sapa. (Breakfast)

Day 7: Sapa – Bac Ha: Market Day Adventures (120 km, 4 hours)

Today’s ride takes you towards Bac Ha, where you’ll experience the vibrant atmosphere of a local market. These markets are colorful meeting places for hill tribes, offering a glimpse into their unique cultures and traditions. Depending on the day of the week, you’ll visit one of the following markets:

  • Coc Ly – Tuesdays
  • Can Cau – Saturdays
  • Bac Ha – Sundays
  • Cao Son – Wednesdays
  • Lung Khau Nhin – Thursdays

Tonight, you’ll stay in Bac Ha. (Breakfast)

Day 8: Bac Ha – Xin Man – Luc Yen: Through Ethnic Villages (170 km, 5 hours)

After breakfast, continue your journey to Luc Yen via Xin Man, where you’ll be captivated by the stunning mountain scenery and the charming ethnic villages that dot the landscape. If your visit falls on a Sunday, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the lively market in Xin Man. Tonight, enjoy a unique cultural experience with a homestay at a friend’s family in Luc Yen. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 9: Luc Yen – Vu Linh: Lakeside Serenity (65 km, 2 hours)

Enjoy a morning ride to Vu Linh village, home to the Dao people, nestled on the shores of Thac Ba Lake. This vast lake, with its numerous islands and diverse ecosystem, offers a tranquil escape. Tonight, experience the warmth and hospitality of the Dao people with a homestay at a local family’s home. Prepare for an evening filled with laughter and rice wine! (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 10: Vu Linh – Hanoi: Return to the Capital (180 km, 6 hours)

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Hanoi. Cruise southeast on Highway 2, then branch off towards Phu Tho, a sleepy town. Follow the Red River along the dyke, passing through the agricultural heartland of the delta plains. Cross the Black River and pass through Son Tay before returning to Hanoi on the highway. We hope you’ve enjoyed your Vietnam Motorcycle Tour! (Breakfast)

ABOUT Le Toan Travel
Le Toan Travel is a local, trustworthy and professional Vietnam tour operator, offering a wide range of Vietnam and Indochina tour packages to the most exciting destinations at most competitive price. Our Business License Number is 0104000493 and our International Tour Operator License Number is 01 – 258. We are very pleased to be a member of Vietnam Administration of Tourism with financial guarantee – a deposit of 1.000,000,000 million Vietnam Dong (US$ 50,000) in a bank of Vietnam. Besides that, we are also official members of VISTA (Vietnam Society of Travel Agents), PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) and higky recommended on Tripadvisor.
Are you planning your Vietnam motorcycle tour, but not sure how to arrange the trip? Getting lost in many tour options? Being sick of searching…? Just leave your troubles behind to read our Vietnam travel guide and send us your requests. Your private travel consultant at Le Toan Travel will help you design a perfectly suggested tour itinerary and quote which are tailor made to suit your wishes and budget.

* How to plan my Vietnam tour with you?
1. Send us an inquiry by submitting one of our online tour inquiry forms (Click). Tell us as much information as possible. For examples;
– Please tell us how many people will be traveling with you?
– Please tell us your preferred hotels, level of hotel (3, 4 or 5 stars), type of hotel, type of room…
– Please tell us your type of travel, length of travel and activities that you are interested in. For example; Family with kids, Couple’s vacation, Honeymoon, Friends, Shopping, Sightseeing, Leisure and Relaxing, Cuisine & Cooking, Kayaking, Caves & Grottoes, Fishing, Swimming, Hiking, Minority, Adventure & Discovery…
– Please tell us where and what you want to visit. If you do not know much about Vietnam and Indochina, just give us your travel plan and ideas and we will create a suggested tour for you.
– Most of our tour guides are English speaking tour guides, but if you want another language like French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese… we can always arrange. Please tell us what you do you expect from your guides, for example; you want a guide with sense of humor? Good knowledge in history & culture? Male/Female guide? Talkative/untalkative? Young/Old guide?
– Please advise if you want breakfast included only or also lunch and dinner. Please let us know if you are a vegetarian, the food you can eat or can’t? If you want local food in local restaurants or western food in tourist restaurant…? Actually, you do not have to send us all information, but the more we know, the better we plan your holiday.
2. After having received your inquiry, one of our professional Vietnam travel consultants will email and give you a proposal.
3. If you accept the proposal (you may modify it till you are satisfied with it), we will calculate the tour cost and send you the tour price. If you accept it, please confirm that you would like to book it.
* How Travel Experts at Le Toan Travel Service you?
“Highest Standards of Quality and Honesty” is the core value of each specialized team at Le Toan Travel.
Everyone in our company is working hard for only one goal, which is to ensure the highest level of service, luxury, and attention to detail from the minute you begin planning your trip, to the day you return home.

1-on-1 Travel Consultant
After sending us an inquiry, one of our travel consultants will get back to you within 0.5~23.5 hrs. In the next few days, he/she will be working closely with you to formulate a customized tour plan, as well as providing professional suggestions based on your travel interests, time, and budget.
Beside, he/she will keep in contact with you during your entire tour in Vietnam and Indochina, continually checking if everything is going well as planned.
* How to proceed to book Vietnam and Indochina tour with you?
When you decide to book your Vietnam and Indochina holiday with us, please send us your full names (name on passport) for hotel and domestic flight reservations, and your international flight details in and out Vietnam/Indochina for airport transfers / pick up & see off.
* How to pay the deposit and the balance?
Deposit: When the booking is completely confirmed, we will send you confirmation details including confirmed itinerary, invoice, voucher then deposit request of about 30% of the total tour cost (can be less). You can pay by credit cards (via onepay gateway, pay online), make wire transfer, western union. The deposit is used to pay the flight tickets, hotels, train tickets in advance.
Balance: You can pay the rest 2 weeks before your arrival, or you can pay us on your arrival in Vietnam by credit cards, cash (AUD, USD, EUROS, VND…)
* How to enjoy the tour?
Our job is to make your holiday a memorable experience. To make sure you will have a great time, there are something that we should share;
When you request the tour: Please let us know your personal interests so our travel consultants will design and include in the itinerary, or take notes for the hotels, tour guide, restaurants…
Before you come: One week before your arrival. we always send our clients an email to update about the weather and climate, booking status, and remind you to prepare/check the documents, visa…for the holiday.
When on tour: The tour is fixed, but you can always discuss with us if you want to make it more flexible. For example, you want to make some changes in the itinerary, restaurant (meals), tour guide… please just let us know, we will do the best for you.
Tour guide: Please let us know what do you expect from your tour guides and we will arrange the right ones for you.

* Can you buy the international flight tickets for us?
Yes, we do. However, we advise you to buy the flight tickets in and out Vietnam from your end as it is always cheaper than if booked in here.
* Do you offer any discounts?
Yes, we offer discounts for;
– Family with kids and children < 12 years old – Disable people – Old people (> 65 years old)
– Second trip with us
– Big group
* How can I pay you the money?
1) Credit card; (secure online payment gateway via Onepay)
ONEPAY – ONLINE PAYMENT GATEWAY (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX & JCB ACCEPTED)
Like PayPal, OnePAY is a payment gateway but specialized in Vietnam where the PayPal has not yet reached. This is a perfect and the first payment processor which gains reputation among clients about its efficiency and timely friendly support.
OnePAY in cooperation with biggest bank in Vietnam – Vietcombank which has been implemented this service among many tour operators in Vietnam.
OnePAY is approved by MasterCard for this payment collection on the behalf of us. OnePAY uses SSL Verisign® over internet transaction under 3D-Secure program by respective creditcard companies so you are free from worries your card information disclosed. OnePAY payment portal also meets standards of international financial system such as PCI DSS of PCI Security Standards Council, 3D-Secure of Visa, MasterCard and JCB.
2) Wire transfer (bank transfer)
3) Cash
4) Western union
5) Combination

* Is there any charge if i change my travel plan such as travel dates, tour itinerary, hotels,…?
We are happy to work on your requests, and will not charge you any money. However, if it is too urgent and the date is too close, the hotels or airlines may chare you some money, in this case we will let you know.
* What is the latest time that I can make my reservation?
We suggest you make reservations at least one month before the departure date. If you decide to travel to Vietnam in May, September or October which is peak season, we recommend you make the reservations two months (at least one) before your departure date. Late reservations can not be guaranteed for the availability of domestic flights, hotel rooms, etc.
However, we DO accept late reservations, things are possible at Le Toan Travel.

* What about Cancellation policy?
In case of cancellation, we will not impose any charges if we are not being charged and possible to get refund from our suppliers but if our suppliers apply charges for cancellation, you will have to pay those charges that apply. Cancellation policies vary, depending upon the type of service, the time of year, and the reason for cancellation. We will pass on to you all details of any cancellation policy with our transparent reply upon demand.
General cancellation charges that applied by travel services in Vietnam and Indochina.
– Domestic flights: 25% of the fares
– 3 star hotels, no charge if you cancel 5 -7 days before your arrival. (FIT)
– 4 star hotels, no charge if you cancel 10 – 15 days before your arrival (FIT)
– 5 stars hotels, no charge if you cancel 15 – 20 days before your arrival (FIT)
However, in peak season, we may have to pay the hotels one month before your arrival to secure the booking, and in this case, the cancellation policy will be based on the hotels’ cancellation plolicies.
* Can we get refund?
For the unused services, Le Toan Travel will refund you the money.
* How do I get a visa?
Vietnam Visa – For those who would like to avoid the perhaps lengthening visa procedures with their local Vietnam’s Embassies, the service of Vietnam Visa On Arrival is available for help. It is legitimated and supported by the Vietnamese Immigration Department. We recommend that you choose visa upon arrival, as picking up visa at the Vietnam int’l airport/border is quite simple, easy, no additional charges and no fail.
Steps to obtain Visa on arrival
a) Please provide the following information for us to apply for your visa.
1) Full name on passport
2) Passport number
3) Date of birth
4) Nationality
5) Date of arrival
6) Date of issue
7) Date of expire
8) Please make sure that your passport is still valid for 6 months
You can apply Vietnam visa online through our www.vietnamvisaprovider.com.
b) How long does it take?
It will take 2-3 days (Normal process), 01 day (Urgent process) to get the “Visa Approval Letter” which we will send you via mail. What you need is to print it out and take it along to get the stamp at airports/borders
c) Get the stamp
Upon arrival, you will need to fill in a certain form with your personal information, get the stamp and visa will be done. For this process, you will need to prepare 02 photos (4*6) and $25 USD each in cash which is stamping fee.
* Do our tour guides and drivers have meals with us?
The guide and the driver in each destination will dine at the same restaurant as yours. But, they will not join you unless you invite them.

* Where can I exchange our money into Vietnam currency?
We advise you to stop in any of a Vietnamese bank during the tour (Our tour guides will take you to the bank), you can also exchange money at your hotel, but the exchange rate is not really good.
* Can I use credit cards in Vietnam?
Major credit cards such as Master Card, Visa, Diner’s Card, American Express and JCB can be used to purchase goods in large shopping malls and stores in the big and medium cities, to pay for hotel rooms and for meals in some of the fancier restaurants, and to buy plane tickets with them.
Note: If you are to travel to those small cities or even remote rural areas, only cash in Dong can be used.
* Do I need to bring my medical record with me?
Yes, we suggest you take your medical record with you in case that you need it in the event of an emergency, and please also take with you your doctor’s name, address and phone number, emergency contact name and phone number, and your insurance company’s name, address and phone number.
* When I finish my tour in Vietnam, if I still have some local money, what can I do?
Upon leaving Vietnam, if you still have some local money, you can change them back to foreign currency with your passport and the exchange memos given by the banks or money exchange counters. So please keep those exchange memos well whenever you change money.
* Tipping
Tipping is not compulsory, but expected by your tour guide and driver.  We advise you to tip as below:
– US$10 – $15 per day for tour guide
– US$7 – US$10 per day for driver
Note:
– Tipping can be more or less or nothing that depends on how big is the group? And how do you enjoy our services?
– Other tipping for tuktuk, sampan boat, cyclo,… please check with your tour guide during the tour.

* Shopping
Le Toan Travel guarantees “no shopping tour”, which means we protect you from the tourist shopping centers or traps. However, if you want to buy something, our travel consultants, tour guides will give you suggestions, advices and help you buy to avoid being overcharged.
Bargaining is a “Must” when buying something in Vietnam and Indochina.

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