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Brief itinerary:
1 Day Hanoi - Vu Linh ngòi tu, Thác Bà Lake 180km.
2 Vu linh – Hoàng sư phì , Bản Luốc . 180km
3 Bản Luốc - Hà giang – Gate heaven - twin mountain -  quảng bạ town.  170km
4 Quản Bạ Town - Yen Minh - Lung Cú - Bãi Đá Đồng Văn - Đồng Văn Ancient Town. 170km
5 Đồng Văn - Mapileng Pass - Mèo Vạc - Bao Lạc  130 km
6 Bao Lạc – Cao Bang – Trung Khánh Tow. 185km
7 Trùng Khánh Town - Bản giốc Water full - Border market - Cao Băng . 135km
8  Cao Bang  -  Hanoi, 300 Km

Itinerary 

Day 1: Hanoi – Vu Linh (~180 km, ~7 h). L, D

Offroad Vietnam Motorbike Adventures - 8 Days Ha Giang Motorbike Tours: Ha Giang motorcycle expedition, second itineraryEasy drive to on the sealed road to Thac Ba Lake and follow the little road to Vu Linh. Vu Linh is a Dzao village by the side of the lake, very friendly people and the welcome is exceptional.


Day 2: Vu linh – Hoàng sư phì , Bản Luốc ( 180km ~ 7h ). B, L, D

After breakfast, ride along the Thac Ba lake on a small road lined by palm trees and scenic mountain views.
Arrival Hoang Su Phi after 4,5h drive Hoang Su Phi is among the most untouched area of Ha Giang Province of Vietnam. The area was separated from the mainstream society until very recently.
We will be charmed by the pristine beauty of the wild mountains and the authentic culture of the local ethnic groups which include: the Nung, the Flower H’mong, the Tay and the Ha Nhi People…After lunch, join the main road heading up to  Ban Luoc, Ban Luoc best known for its terraced terrain rice fields up and down the hill.

Day 3 Bản Luốc - Hà giang – Gate heaven - twin mountain -  quảng bạ town.  (170km ~ 7h) B, L, D
After breakfast drive back to Ha Giang have short break on the way before Heaven’s Gate Pass.
 Heaven’s Gate Pass drops down into Quan Ba District and the town of Tam Son, nestled in a valley between dozens of limestone ‘molehills’. views of the entire district.
Tam Son seen from Quan Ba PassTam Son (Quan Ba) District: there are terrific views from the gazebo at the top of Heaven’s Gate Pass.


Day 4 Quản Bạ Town - Yen Minh - Lung Cú - Bãi Đá Đồng Văn - Đồng Văn Ancient Town. (170km ~ 7h) B, L, D
This areas with amazing natural landscape and views of unspoiled surroundings. People living here are used to work hard and long hours, and they always find a way out of problems of any sort, judging by the fact that they have managed to live on rocky farmlands. They are very outgoing and friendly people that do not seek much in life to be happy.

after a hour drive we have a quick break at an info coffee shop, and we could climb up some stairs, to get idyllic views of Quang Ba. We have lunch at Yen Minh, and then visit Pho Bang that was built hundreds of years ago and is home to multi-storey clay brick houses with tiled roofs. While in Quang Ba, we can also visit the Vuong Palace, where the high-rank H’mong family of Vietnam’s purported H’mong King (Vuong Chi Sinh) used to live during the French colonial ruling. It is a fine demonstrator of European-Chinese architecture and is a pole of attraction to all architecturally-minded visitors. Our last stop is at Dong Van, where we sleep overnight.
We spend the night in a hotel.

 
Day 5 Đồng Văn - Mapileng Pass - Mèo Vạc - Bao Lạc  (130 km ~ 4h)B, L, D
Today we head over the Ma Pi Leng Pass, where we can be carried away by the magnificent landscape overlooking the Nho Que River. Then, we ride down to Meo Vac, and go past the high mountainous mythical regions of Ha Giang, before we reach Bao Lac, where we stop for the day. Bao Lac is considered a great ethnic crossroad where ethnic groups of all Northeast Vietnam meet. The Sunday market is a great meeting point for many ethnic groups from both sides of the borders.
We spend the night in a hotel.


Day 6 Bao Lạc – Cao Bang – Trung Khánh Tow. (185km ~ 8h) B, L, D
Beautiful ride down to Cao Bang province. Few passes from where you can dominate the area. The road is easy but there are many blind curves. We can stop very often for photos. All together, stop for drinks and food. 
around 5 Pm after 8h drive we arival Trung Khánh Tow check in hotel put luggage down back on bike drive 20km away to see the beautiful rice field as a picturesque.
Back hotel overnight at hotel.

Day 7 Trùng Khánh Town - Bản giốc Water full - Border market - Cao Băng . (135km ~ 4h) B, L, D
we will keep riding on the quiet roads with beautiful landscapes along the way. There will be more paddy fields and lush forests. You can catch you the daily life view of local people and most of them from tribes in northern Vietnam.

We come to Ban Gioc Waterfall area at the mid noon. It is time for having a break, taking photo or swimming in the best waterfall of Vietnam. After that, we keep riding back to Cao Bang City. Just get chilled out and relaxed after a long riding day.

( bản Phia Chang, Đỏ Cọ (Xã Phúc Sen, huyện Quảng Uyên, tỉnh Cao Bằng) 

8 Cao Bang  -  Hanoi, ( 300 Km - 9h) B, L
Easy day back to Hanoi on the  Highway. 
Stop some time for food and drink Expected to arrive in Hanoi around 6 pm if still have time we will visit Cổ Loa Ancient Citadel on the way.
 

The Inclusive:

+ Experienced tour guide on motorbike (dirt bike);

+ Dirt bike Honda XR150L, CRF150L, WR155, XTX 125, ( 750usd/ person )/ Adventure bike Kawsaki 300X, Honda CB500X ( 1050 usd/ person ) 

+ Gasoline and spare parts;. 

+ Standard hotel (double, twins or triple shared room) and/or homestay (sleeping bags, mosquito nets, sheets, pillows…are provided) during your ride;

+ Breakfasts,  lunches, dinners with non-alcoholic beverages (Vietnamese food, Western food costs extra);

+ All entrance fees, permits, tickets, boat trips, ferries, bamboo rafts, etc;

+ Vietnamese tea and drinking water.
 

The Exclusive:

+ Support vehicle for luggage transport, back up bike and service;

+ Personal expenses, personal medical insurance;

+ Drinks other than tea and local rice wine;

+ Single room supplement if you request a single room;

+ Motorbike protection pants, jacket, gloves, helmet, rain gear and other safety equipment at favorable rental rate;

+ Train or flight tickets before and after your tour;

+ Breakfast on the departure day and dinner on the return day;

+ Accommodation and food in Hanoi;

+ Tips.