Package Info
Tour Highlights
- Hanoi
- Mai Chau
- Phu Yen
- Hanoi
Tour Inclusions
Detailed inclusions are shown in the itinerary and will be confirmed in your personalised quotation.
Tour Exclusions
Exclusions and optional costs will be confirmed clearly in your personalised quotation.
Flights
Flights are included only when they are specifically stated in the tour itinerary or quotation. Our travel consultants can help arrange the most suitable connections on request.
Tour Route Map
Overview
This 3-day Scenic Hanoi Motorcycle Tour to Mai Chau and Phu Yen in Son La is one of our best selling motorbike tours from Hanoi for those who have a limit of time but prefer experiencing as much as possible the beautiful natural sceneries of hill tribe's villages, jungles, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, great foods ... then learn more about their typical cultures and traditions via the music performances or seasonal festivals
Your Itinerary
* Scenic Hanoi Motorcycle Tour to Mai Chau and Phu Yen – Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi motorcycle tour to Mai Chau (Hoa Binh)
Day 2: Mai Chau motorcycle tour to Phu Yen (Son La)
Day 3 : Phu Yen motorcycle tour back Hanoi
Day 1 – Scenic Hanoi Motorcycle Tour to Mai Chau and Phu Yen: Hanoi motorcycle tour to Mai Chau (Hoa Binh)
Start our motorbike tour by leaving Hanoi on dyke roads to avoid the heavy traffic around 9.am, we ride our motorcycles west to Mai Chau, an area of beautiful landscape and home to the Thai ethnic minority. We will motorcycle on Highway 6 passing extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads punctuated by limestone karst scenery.
After a light lunch in Hoa Binh Province, we cross Thung Khe, one of the most beautiful mountain passes in North Vietnam then descent to the mountain valley settlement of Mai Chau. After dinner, we join performance, where you can dance and share a range of special liquors (rice wine) with the locals. Overnight in a house-on-stilts of the Thai people.
Day 2 – Scenic Hanoi Motorcycle Tour to Mai Chau and Phu Yen: Mai Chau motorcycle tour to Phu Yen (Son La)
In the morning we take a short walk around the village to discover local life. Life in the countryside starts early so by sunrise there is a wealth of activity. The Thai women are masterful weavers who ensure that there is plenty of traditional-style clothing to buy in the village center. You will see women weaving on looms under or inside their houses in the village We can buy some handmade traditional-style clothing, knife or cross-bow.
After breakfast in home-stay, we say goodbye to villagers and leave Mai Chau around 10 am. We ride from Mai Chau to the direction of Moc Chau, where we have lunch. This highland town produces some of Vietnam’s best tea and is a good place to stock up. The surrounding area is also home to several ethnic minorities, including Green H’mong, Dzao, Thai and Muong. Moc Chau boasts a pioneering dairy industry that started in the late 1970s with Australian (and, later, UN) assistance. The dairy provides Hanoi with such delectable iuxur us as fresh milk, sweetened condensed milk and little tooth-rotting bars called “Banh Sua”.
After lunch, we turn to the less travelled Road 43 leading to the Da River, crossing the reservoir of Da river at Van Yen ferry, then ride on a beautiful winding secondary road until Phu Yen where we stay in a basic guest-house.
Summary:
Distance: 140 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest-house
Day 3 – Scenic Hanoi Motorcycle Tour to Mai Chau and Phu Yen: Phu Yen motorcycle tour back Hanoi:
Easy way back from Phu Yen to Hanoi on the most empty road, passing many rice and green tea fields in the countryside until we reach Son Tay.
We back to Hanoi on dyke roads to avoid the heavy traffic and breaking out of the delta plains, along Red River.
Finish our tour around 3 pm.
Summary:
Distance: 160 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
End of services
Inclusion:
Motorbike(s) (Honda or Yamaha)
Helmet(s)
Driving gears
Gasoline on tour
English or French speaking guide
Mechanic (only for a group from 6 passengers)
Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (based on twin or/and triple shared)
Homestay permission
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
Exclusion:
Travel insurance
Visa
Air-ticket
Tips
Personal expenses
Note: We provide support truck (120$ per day) for emergency and for your safe riding in Vietnam – Most of the other tour operators do not offer that. Contact us if you think it’s necessary.
Important Info
Pricing Table
Detailed pricing is available on request and will be confirmed in your personalised quotation.
Hotel & Note
Final hotel details and special notes will be confirmed with your personalised quotation before booking.
FAQs
How do I create a custom itinerary?
Tell DNQ Travel your preferred destinations, travel dates, group size, interests and budget. Our Hanoi-based consultants will tailor the route, hotels, transport and experiences into a personalised itinerary for you.
How do I book the trip?
Send an enquiry from the tour page or contact our team directly. We will check availability, refine the itinerary with you and send a clear quotation before you confirm the booking.
How do I pay for the trip?
After you confirm the proposal, your consultant will provide the deposit amount, balance due date and accepted payment methods. Payment details are shared securely during the booking process.
Is there any hidden cost? What about tipping?
There are no hidden costs in your confirmed quotation. Inclusions, exclusions and optional services are listed clearly. Tipping is usually discretionary unless your final proposal states otherwise.
How can I get Vietnam visa on arrival?
Vietnam visa rules depend on your passport, travel dates and entry point. DNQ Travel can share practical guidance, but you should always verify the latest requirements with official immigration sources before departure.
How safe is Vietnam?
Vietnam is generally a safe and welcoming destination for travellers. As in any country, keep valuables secure, follow local guidance and use trusted transport and services arranged through your itinerary.
What about medical insurance?
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering medical treatment, emergency assistance, cancellation, lost luggage and any activities included in your trip.
