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7-Day Northern Vietnam Motorbike Adventure
Hanoi – Mai Châu – Mộc Châu – Sa Pa – Yên Bái – Hanoi
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Northern Vietnam is a paradise for riders who love mountains, open roads, fresh air, and breathtaking viewpoints. This 7-day loop covers some of the most iconic landscapes: Mai Châu valley, Mộc Châu plateau, the legendary O Quy Hồ Pass in Sa Pa, and the tranquil lakes and villages of Yên Bái.
Hanoi → Mai Châu (140 km | 4 hours)
Begin your adventure at Pearl Motorbikes Hanoi with a quick bike check, route briefing, and gear setup.
Ride west toward Hòa Bình province, where the scenery shifts from busy city streets to peaceful mountains. The final descent into Mai Châu valley is spectacular.
Highlights:
Lac & Poom Coong ethnic Thai villages
Stilt-house homestays
Cycling through rice fields
Local food: cơm lam, bamboo chicken
Mai Châu → Mộc Châu (65 km | 2 hours)
A gentle ride brings you to Mộc Châu, a cool highland plateau famous for tea hills, dairy farms, and flower valleys.
Things to see:
Heart-shaped tea hill
Bản Áng pine forest
Dai Yem Waterfall
Moc Chau farms & dairy cafes
Stay in a peaceful bungalow surrounded by hills.
Explore Mộc Châu → Ride to Sa Pa (220–240 km | 6–7 hours)
Today is a long but rewarding travel day. You’ll enjoy mountain roads, rustic villages, and valleys as you ride north toward Sa Pa.
Arrive in Sa Pa in the late afternoon, where the cool mountain climate greets you.
Evening:
Explore Sa Pa town
Try hotpot, BBQ, salmon dishes
Full Day in Sa Pa
Sa Pa is one of Vietnam’s most stunning mountain regions. Spend the day exploring on your bike or trekking.
Must-do activities:
O Quy Hồ Pass – one of Vietnam’s Four Greatest Passes
Fansipan cable car (highest peak in Indochina)
Trek through Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Tả Van villages
Visit Silver Waterfall or Love Waterfall
Sunset at O Quy Hồ is unforgettable for riders.
Sa Pa → Yên Bái (180 km | 5 hours)
Descend the mountains and ride toward Yên Bái province—home to peaceful lakes, terraced fields, and ethnic minority villages.
Depending on your preference, stay in:
Nghĩa Lộ (Muong Lo valley) – warm, cultural, friendly
Thác Bà Lake – calm, beautiful, perfect for relaxing
Highlights:
Hot springs in Trạm Tấu
Rice terraces around Mu Cang Chải (if you add a detour)
Boat ride on Thác Bà Lake
Explore Yên Bái → Return toward Hanoi area (optional stop)
Spend a calm morning exploring the countryside before riding back toward Hanoi. You may choose to overnight in the outskirts of Hanoi or return directly depending on your energy.
Optional experiences:
Visit local ethnic markets
Swimming or kayaking on Thác Bà Lake
Short treks around Muong Lo valley
Yên Bái → Hanoi (150–170 km | 3–4 hours)
Cruise on smooth roads back to the capital. Return your scooter to Pearl Motorbikes, enjoy a well-deserved coffee, and look back on an unforgettable week of adventure.
Why Travel With Pearl Motorbikes?
New & well-maintained scooters and motorbikes
Honda Future 125, Honda Vision, Honda CB150, Honda XR150—perfect for both mountains and long trips.
24/7 customer support throughout your journey
Bike insurance options + reliable helmets
Luggage storage & flexible return time
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