Explore the rich diversity of Vietnam’s ethnic cultures through this 8-day BMW motorcycle tour in the scenic northwest. This trip offers unique cultural exchanges, historic war sites, breathtaking landscapes, and thrilling mountain passes. Experience local traditions, cuisine, and vibrant villages while riding through some of the most beautiful regions of Vietnam.
Tour Highlights:
- Discover various ethnic cultures across the region
- Visit Vietnam War relics and historical sites
- Ride through mountain passes and remote villages
- Conquer challenging roads with spectacular scenery
Day 01
Ha Noi – Moc Chau Town
Moc Chau plateau, a place to preserve traditional culture also the home of many ethnic minorities. The majority are Thai ethnic groups, followed by Dao, Tay, and Hmong. Whites and Black Thai people are the most prominent ethnic groups in this region. They have ancestors from Thailand. And they create a unique culture in Moc Chau from cuisine, and traditional celebrations to their alphabet and language also uniform.
Summary:
- Distance: 190km
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 02
Moc Chau – Dien Bien Phu
Dien Bien has 19 ethnic groups living together, and each ethnic group has its language, customs, the culture that forms a colorful picture of Dien Bien culture. Even this city stays rights at the Laos border gate that makes the harmonization between the two countries. Not only that, but Dien Bien Phu is also the place happened• the legend victory Vietnam defeated the French. The Relic City, containing the national spirit and cultural diversity, will give you know more about Vietnam.
Summary:
- Distance: 270km
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch, Dinner
Day 03
Dien Bien Phu – Phin Ho – Sin Ho - Sapa
Sapa is one of the highest settlements in Vietnam. The district is home to Hmong and Dao people. It has long been the poorest province in Vietnam. The scenery of some of the most spectacular views. Epic limestone mountains stretch out in every direction; ancient forests and valleys are planted with corn, rice, or neat little tea plantations.
Summary:
- Distance: 270 km
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch, Dinner
Day 04
Relax in Sapa
Summary:
- Distance: 0 km
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch
Day 05
Sapa to Ha Giang City
Today will be a tough day with 240 km of riding continuously. In the morning, our team will ride back to Lao Cai city and visit the Chinese border region, where Vietnamese and Chinese people often gather to exchange goods. We will enjoy a cup of hot coffee here before biking to Viet Quang. On the way to Viet Quang, we will ride through some traditional remote villages and local markets. Lunch will be served in Viet Quang before moving to Ha Giang city. It is expected that our team will arrive there in the late afternoon. We will have dinner and spend a night at a homestay in the peaceful Ha Giang city.
Summary:
- Distance: 235km
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 06
Ha Giang – Meo Vac
We will visit Dong Van – one of the most remote areas in Vietnam, famous for its breathtaking natural scenery and unique culture of ethnic minorities. Not only Tham Ma Slope but also Nho Que River and Ma Pi Leng pass will blow your mind easily. Then the King of the Hmong people in Dong Van, the residence of the Vuong Family, was built in the stunning Sa Phin valley with typical Chinese architecture. The entire house is built of wood and rock, which rocks were completely imported from China.
Then, keep driving to Meo Vac, home to various ethnic minorities like Dzao, Tay, Hmong, etc. Despite modern life, they still maintain their inherent simplicity and peace. Enjoy dinner and spend a night at a hotel here.
Summary
- Distance: 170 km
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07
Meo Vac - Ba Be
After breakfast, we hit the road to Ba Be Lake. Stretching over many mountains, this is one of the most beautiful routes on our journey, where we can admire the incredible beauty of the Nho Que River from a distance.
Have lunch at a local restaurant in Bao Lac town before conquering 30 km of paved road and a small trail through the forest to reach Ba Be. Many poetic streams and rivers along the way make today’s drive much more enjoyable. In the late afternoon, we arrive at Pac Ngoi – a small village of the Tay people located inside Ba Be National Park. Our team will enjoy dinner and overnight at a homestay of locals.
Summary
- Distance: 190 km
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 08
Ba Be - Hanoi
On the way back to BM Travel Adventure Office, we are sure that all Northwestern ethnic cultures you experienced touch the authentic color. Every single day with different cuisines you try. And riding along Red River, rural districts that will give you a view of the contrast of Hanoi.
Summary:
- Distance: 180km
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Well-experienced English Speaking Tour Guide (also good at Mechanical Skills – Photographer)
- Recent & Well-Maintained BMW GS 1250 – Gasoline
- Good Accommodation: 4-star hotels – resort based on twin rooms and high standard homestay to know more about the cultures.
- All meals on tour: Enjoy local food in every region you visit.
- Water – Solf Drinks
- Boat trips on Lakes or Rivers – Ferry
- All entrance tickets/ Permits to remote areas
- International Airport Pickup – Drop Off
- Hotel Before the Tour
- Car Support 4x4
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GST & TCS if not mentioned in the rates
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All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
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Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
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Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
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Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
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Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
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Travel Insurance if not mentioned in the itinerary
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Motorbike insurance to Cover any damages to the motorcycle
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In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS.
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The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.
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Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.
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In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.
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We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
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The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
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The avance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first)...
