SHORT NORTHWEST VIETNAM MOTORBIKE TOUR TO SAPA – TRAIN BACK

* Northwest Vietnam Motorbike Tour to Sapa then Train Back to Hanoi – Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi motorcycle tour to Phu Yen (Son La)

Day 2: Phu Yen motorcycle tour to Than Uyen (Lai Chau)

Day 3: Than Uyen motorcycle tour to Sapa (Lao Cai)

Day + Night 4: Sapa motorcycle tour to Lao Cai and night train back Hanoi

(This trip can be reversed or/and you can extend in Sapa) 

Day 1 – Northwest Vietnam Motorbike Tour to Sapa then Train Back to Hanoi: Hanoi motorcycle tour to Phu Yen (Son La)

Start our motorbike tour by leaving Hanoi on dyke roads to avoid the heavy traffic and breaking out of the delta plains. We head out of Hanoi skirting along Red River to Son Tay and then ride through peaceful countryside to Phu Yen, a small mountain town in Son La Province, as a stop-over for a night. Stay in guest house

Summary:
Distance: 160 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest-house

Day 2 – Northwest Vietnam Motorbike Tour to Sapa then Train Back to Hanoi: Phu Yen motorcycle tour to Than Uyen (Lai Chau)

In the morning, we motorcycle across Lung Lo pass before head up on Road 32. During the First Indochina War, the 15km-long Lung Lo Pass, used by the Vietnamese resistance force to transport weapons, goods, and food during the Dien Bien Phu campaign of 1954, was heavily bombed by the French in order to sever the front lines from the rear. Lung Lo Pass, situated in the northern province of Yen Bai, was also recognized as a national heritage by the ministry.

After lunch, we ride through the Mu Cang Chai massif, almost as high as the Fansipan. From the top, it offers one of the most beautiful views of North Vietnam. The ride is challenging but very rewarding. Overnight in hotel.

Summary:
Distance: 210 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel

Day 3 – Northwest Vietnam Motorbike Tour to Sapa then Train Back to Hanoi: Than Uyen motorcycle tour to Sapa (Lao Cai)

We motorcycle head straight toward the main Fansipan Mountain range. There is also the option for a very challenging back route which takes us through several river crossings. The massive mountain range dominates the road until finally, we must make a splendid climb up from Binh Lu and up to the top of the highest road pass in Vietnam (Tram Ton Pass).

Crossing into Lao Cai Province at over 2,000m the views looks out over the main range for miles and miles, before we descend to the mountainous Sa Pa valley. Sa Pa is located in Lao Cai Province, north-west Vietnam, and 350 km north-west of Hanoi, close to the border with China. Sapa is famous both for its fine, rugged scenery and for its rich cultural diversity. French used to consider Sapa as Summer Capital of Northern Vietnam in the early decades of the 20th century.

Its naturally gifted beauty keeps attracting more and more people to spend their vacation there since then. Particularly, the place is the foremost choice for honeymoon couples!
Overnight in Hotel.

Summary:
Distance: 110 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel

Day + Night 4 – Northwest Vietnam Motorbike Tour to Sapa then Train Back to Hanoi: Sapa motorcycle tour to Lao Cai and night train back Hanoi

Free time in Sapa, spending the time to visit the town, shop handicrafts for the souvenir or chat with locals, whose speak very good English, will tell you lovely stories about their traditions.
In the afternoon, we ride down to Train station in Lao Cai city, catch the night train back to Hanoi.
Arriving Hanoi by next early morning.

End of services

* Inclusions:

+ Motorbike(s) (Honda or Yamaha)
+ Helmet(s)
+ Driving gears
+ Gasoline on tour
+ English speaking guide
+ Mechanic (only for 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
+ One-way train ticket Laocai – Hanoi

* Exclusions:

+ 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.