
5-Day Northern Vietnam Off-Road Adventure
A compact off-road route from Hanoi to Ha Giang and Ba Be
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Distance
- ~993 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Starts
- Hanoi
- Ends
- Hanoi
- Group size
- Quoted by group
- Best season
- September - November · March - May
About this ride
This is the shortest confirmed Northern Vietnam off-road itinerary from the operator. Day one is a comfortable Hanoi to Ha Giang transfer stage, then the route moves into the Ha Giang trails around Bac Sum, Tham Ma, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng and Du Gia.
The final section leaves Ha Giang for Ba Be Lake, adding a forest trail and lake boat trip before the return ride to Hanoi.
Moderate. Starts with an easy paved transfer day, then reaches Level 3 off-road on the Ha Giang to Dong Van stage.
Trip highlights
- Ha Giang Level 3 trailsBac Sum, Tham Ma and Dong Van off-road sections form the technical centre of the tour.
- Ma Pi Leng and Nho QueThe confirmed route includes the classic pass and river section between Dong Van and Du Gia.
- Ba Be LakeThe final mountain section reaches Vietnam's largest natural freshwater lake.
Confirmed ride style
Dirt bike setup confirmed with your quote
Price on request
Best for riders who want the confirmed five-day off-road route without adding the longer northwest and Cao Bang sections.
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- Company-confirmed day-by-day off-road route
- Local guide support for the full ride
- Off-road trail planning by difficulty level
- Motorcycle, accommodation, meals and support quoted to your group
- Route adjustments for weather and rider level when needed
- + 0 more included — see the full list below
Prices in USD per person. Group and private rates on request.
Day by day
The itinerary
Hanoi to Hanoi over 5 days. Tap any day to open it. Routes flex with weather, road closures and how the group is riding — the guide makes that call on the day.
5 riding days · 993 km total
A comfortable transfer day from Hanoi to Ha Giang, giving riders time to get familiar with the bike before the real adventure begins.
Overnight in Ha GiangConfirmed in final quote
On the road
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What’s included
- Company-confirmed day-by-day off-road route
- Local guide support for the full ride
- Off-road trail planning by difficulty level
- Motorcycle, accommodation, meals and support quoted to your group
- Route adjustments for weather and rider level when needed
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance covering motorcycling
- Personal drinks, snacks and extra spending
- Tips for guide and support crew
- Any upgrade not confirmed in the final quote
Before you book
- Are these the confirmed company routes?
- Yes. The day-by-day routes, distances, off-road counts, difficulty levels and highlights on this page come from the itinerary confirmed by the tour operator.
- Why is the price listed on request?
- The confirmed route file does not include final public pricing. We quote the price after checking your group size, dates, bike setup, accommodation level and support needs.
- Can the route change during the tour?
- Yes. The guide may adjust individual trails for weather, safety, road condition or rider level while keeping the confirmed route direction and overnight stops as the base plan.
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