12 Days Northern Vietnam Loop Cycling Private Tour, Hanoi

About this activity

Greetings, intrepid traveler! You've come seeking an amazing Vietnam Northern Loop Cycling Tour, and I'm here to guide you through an exhilarating journey into the rugged and remote landscapes of this stunning region. From towering mountain peaks to vibrant ethnic cultures, let me paint a picture of what awaits you on your incredible Vietnam Northern adventure tour: Embark on a thrilling motorbike or cycling journey along the legendary Ha Giang Loop, a remote and scenic road that winds through the dramatic landscapes of Ha Giang Province. Experience the thrill of riding through winding mountain roads, passing by steep valleys, karst formations, and cascading waterfalls. Encounter the ethnic minority communities of the region, such as the Hmong, Dao, and Tay, and learn about their traditions and way of life.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Indochina Holiday Travel

Ages: Adults (17–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: English-speaking local guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Breakfast

Not included

Not included: Travel insurance

Itinerary

Day 1 · Ha Noi Challenging to Nghia Lo ( Yen bai ) (L/D)

Hanoi

8 hours

Pick up your hotel in Ha Noi at 7:30 you will be met up with our team at your hotel in Hanoi. Depart for Yen Bai. Stops will be made en route for you to cycle. Our cycling is a spectacular ride on back roads that take us to Nghia Lo through a terrain of tea plantations, lush forests, rice fields, and gum trees. The town sits on a mountain ridge overlooking the Red and Black Rivers and is home to the Thai, Nung, Hmong, La Ha, and Ma peoples. Stay in Nghia Lo hotel.

Total Distance: 180 Km

Biking Distance: 100 Km ( 20 km road flat, 80 km mountain 4 to 10 % )

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay or Hotel

Transportation: Support Bus and Truck

Nghia Lo Hotel

Day 2 · Nghia Lo Challenging to Tu Le - Mu Cang Chai – Than Uyen (B/L/D)

Nghia Lo

8 hours

Breakfast, Today we will tough cycle out of Nghia Lo passing large white limestone mountains as we explore the “Real Vietnam”. Following the rolling road, to end the day in Tu Le. Leaving Tu Le we travel through rugged terrain with dense vegetation and come into contact with the Black Hmong and the mysterious White Tay people, who are famed for their folk music, poems, and songs. The road winds down out of the hills and we descend into the valley to end the day at Than Uyen.

Total Distance: 160 Km

Biking Distance: 100 Km ( 10 km road flat, 90 km mountain 5 to 12 % )

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Than Uyen

Transportation: Support Bus and Truck

Than Uyen Hotel

Day 3 · Than Uyen Tough to Sapa (B/L/)

Sapa

9 hours

From Than Uyen we begin with a gentle 30km ascent to ride along with the Hoang Lien Son mountain range through magnificent landscape. Then, from Binh Lu Junction there is another hard ascent of 30 km to the top of the Tram Ton. Pass, on our way to Sa Pa. We stop on route to visit the “silver waterfall”, before descending into Sapa for the final 15kms.

Total Distance: 75 Km

Biking Distance: 75 Km ( mountain tough 6 to 13 % )

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

Transportation: Support Bus and Truck

Sapa Hotel

Day 4 · Sapa Cycling to Village ( B )

Ta Van Village

5 hours Admission included

Cycling to Lao Chai villages to explore Sa Pa an old French hill station, in a spectacular location close to the Chinese border. This morning we will downhill to Village, Lao Chai, and Ta Van village ( Gay and H’mong people ). Cycle uphill back to Sapa for a challenge of 12 km. Afternoon free to explore Sapa market and Ham Rong Mountain...

Summary

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

Meals: Breakfast

Cycling distance: 22 km

Sapa Hotel

Day 5 · Sapa – Bac Ha. ~110 km ( B, L, D )

Bac Ha Market

9 hours Admission included

Breakfast at the hotel and cycle from Sapa to Lao Cai city to visit the border and cycle to Coc Ly to cycle up to Bac Ha (65 km) with stunning landscape. We check in Ngan Nga Hotel and have lunch on the way and cycle through the village. Stay overnight in Bac Ha.

Summary

Accommodation : Ngan Nga Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cycling distance: 85 - 115 km

Bac Ha Hotel

Day 6 · Bac Ha – Luc Yen – Vu Linh. ~150 km ( B, L, D )

Vu Linh

9 hours

( If Sunday we will visit Bac ha Market Nestled in the northern hills of Vietnam exists one of the best ethnic markets in all of Southeast Asia! On Sundays, the ethnic minorities from the surrounding villages and hills come by foot, by motorscooter, by horse, and by water buffalo for their chance to socialize, eat, drink, smoke, get a haircut, and buy produce and meat for the next week. It is a blur of colorful plaids and stripes ). We start the day by strolling around Bac Ha market to meet with many ethnic villages in this area. We then move towards lake Thac Ba. From Bac Ha to Luc Yen, the road is easy and sealed all the way. After Luc Yen, we take a small dirt track bordered by palm trees, in the middle of the karsts. We arrive at Vu Linh, a traditional village of Dao where we sleep with the family of our friends. The welcome is exceptional.

Summary

Accommodation: Homestay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cycling distance: 75 - 100 km

Homestay

Day 7 · Vu Linh – Ba Be Lake ~250 km. ( B, L, D )

Ba Be

9 hours

Quite a long drive but easy (early departure is better) from Vu Linh to Ba Be (~250 km). Ba Be is a nice stop and it is good to arrive on the first day to have a full day (of the second) day there. However, if you feel like resting before, it is all the time possible to stop 50 km before Ba Be. The place before Ba Be is Na Khan, a village of Tay people lost in the forest.

Summary

Accommodation: Homestay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cycling distance: 80 - 100 km

Homestay

Day 8 · Ba Be – Tinh Tuc – Bao Lac ( B, L, D )

Bao Lac

9 hours

Morning cycling from villages to Ha Hieu and then we start cycling through the forest of Mt. Pia Oac, this is a very old bumpy road through the forest and many villages of the Tay people. Many mountains pass to conquer, the most challenging one is Phia Den pass +1200m. Late afternoon we have a bus transfer to Bao Lac for the night. Total cycling ~ 80-100km today. O/N Duc Tai hotel

Summary

Accommodation: Duc Tai Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cycling distance: 80 - 100 km

Duc Tai Hotel

Day 9 · Bao Lac – Niem Son – Meo Vac ( B, L , D )

Meo Vac

9 hours

Good paved road along Gam river, with very nice scenery between Bac Mieu and Bao Lam. Picnic lunch en route. Late afternoon we cycle to Niem Son and start up the mountain to Meo Vac. O/N Meo Vac Hotel

Summary

Accommodation: Home-stay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cycling distance: 85 Km

Meo Vac Hotel

Day 10 · Meo Vac to Dong Van – Yen Minh ( B , L, D )

Yen Minh

9 hours

If Sunday we will spend the morning visiting the beautiful Meo Vac market before we have a short ride today, but the Ma Phi Leng mountain pass is fantastic. It is the most beautiful mountain pass winding between the Karst mountain in North Vietnam. Nice day going through the mountain with a stop at Xa Phin to visit the House of Hmong’s King. Late pm we promenade around this small town. More info about Dong Van plateau geopark. O/N Yen Minh hotel.

Summary

Accommodation: Thao Nguyen Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cycling distance: 80 Km

Yen Minh Hotel

Day 11 · Yen Minh to Quan Ba and Ha Giang ( B, L , D )

Ha Giang

9 hours

Start cycling uphill from your hotel and get up to the heaven gate of Quan Ba pass. Stop for a panorama view of the famous Mam Xoi mountain, then we have a long descent to Ha Giang. O/n in Ha Giang

Summary

Cycling distance: 80 - 115 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Home-stay

Ha Giang Bungalow

Day 12 · Ha giang to Hanoi (B , L )

Stop 1

10 hours Admission included

Early morning starts cycling from homestay to Ha Giang to Bac Quang, then transfer back to Hanoi 295 km, Arrival Hanoi in the late afternoon. End The Tour.

Summary

Cycling distance: 45 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Your account

Not included

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hao Nam Arl Hotel
Mia Casa by Satori
Hanoi Star Hotel
Hoang Cuong Hotel
Cong ty cổ phần du lịch hang khong Việt Nam
HANZ Alley Hotel Light House & Rooftop
Sunny Hanoi Homestay
HolidaysHanoi Hotel
Icon 36 Hotel - Hang Bong
A25 Hotel - 28 Tran Quy Cap
Sky Hotel & Suites
Davidduc's Apartment Nam Ngu

and 60 more pickup points

We will pick you up any hotel from Hanoi

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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