Hidden Trails of Vietnam’s Northern Territory
This is not a ride — this is a quest to conquer four legendary mountain passes: Ma Pi Leng, O Quy Ho, Pha Din and Khau Pha.
Summary
The mystical northern territory of Vietnam. We ride through a completely different culture from what we see in Ha Noi — an old city that has been modernised for decades. Vietnam has 54 minority groups and 30 of them live in the north. There are varieties of culture, ways of living, and the food culture that we tourists care about the most.
The roads between towns are challenging — not flat, straight roads, but a fluctuation of heights every minute of riding, most of the time above 500 m above sea level. Sapa, where the highest peak of Southeast Asia lies, Fansipan. The rice terraces the northern territory is famous for, and Ha Giang, the world-famous loop, is on our riding itinerary too.
The north of Vietnam hides many beautiful sceneries and landscapes that take a very long time to explore. Ride with us — we know exactly where the “wow” stays.
Level
Medium / Hard
Riding days
10
Route
Ha Noi → Ha Noi (loop)
Price
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Highlights
Where we stop
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Mai Chau
Day 1 · Valley of stilt houses
Ta Xua
Day 2 · Above the cloud line
Dien Bien Phu
Day 3 · Pha Din Pass
Sapa
Day 4 · O Quy Ho Pass · Fansipan
Dong Van
Day 6 · Ma Pi Leng · Ha Giang loop
Ban Gioc
Day 8 · Border waterfall
Day by day
Itinerary
The line we ride
Route map
Four legendary passes
Ma Pi Leng — Dong Van, Ha Giang loop
O Quy Ho — Sapa
Pha Din — Dien Bien Phu, north-west Vietnam
Khau Pha — Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai
Inclusive
Bike rental
Petrol
Experienced English-speaking tour guide / lead rider
Accommodation, 11 nights — including arrival night
Entrance tickets to national parks and museums
Bike shipping, one way
Airport pickup and drop-off before and after the tour
Drinks and snacks during riding days
Exclusive
Flights
Vietnam entry visa
Travel insurance
Food — personal budget for daily meals is $30
Traffic violation tickets
Alcohol
Four passes. Ten days.
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