
12-Day Ultimate Northern Vietnam Dirt Bike Expedition
A longer dirt-bike expedition across the north's best trails
- Duration
- 12 days / 11 nights
- Distance
- ~1,650 km
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Starts
- Hanoi
- Ends
- Hanoi
- Group size
- Quoted by group
- Best season
- September - November · March - May
About this ride
This is the longer confirmed dirt-bike expedition, adding Mai Chau and Moc Chau before the northwest and Ha Giang sections.
It includes repeated Level 2 and Level 3 trail days, China border sections, the Bamboo Ferry Raft, Ba Be Lake and a final return to Hanoi.
Challenging. A long dirt-bike route with several Level 3 trail days and many consecutive mountain stages.
Trip highlights
- Mai Chau and Moc Chau trailsThe route begins with Vien Nam Trail and a full off-road day toward Moc Chau.
- Northwest to Ha GiangMu Cang Chai, Sapa, Bac Ha and Tay Con Linh build toward the Ha Giang off-road core.
- Bao Lac and Ba BeThe final section includes Bamboo Ferry Raft, China border trail and Ba Be Lake.
Confirmed ride style
Dirt bike setup confirmed with your quote
Price on request
Best for riders who want a longer dirt-bike itinerary with the northwest, Ha Giang, Bao Lac and Ba Be in one route.
One tap — a real rider replies, usually within a few hours
- 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 12 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.
12 riding days · 1,650 km total
A relaxed first day through countryside before entering the mountains.
- Vien Nam Trail
- Boat crossing
- Enjoy a cold local beer by the river
Overnight in Mai ChauConfirmed in final quote
On the road
What it looks like
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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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