Northwest Tour: Every turn is a test of courage

For young people who love adventure and discovery , a motorbike tour across the Northwest is not just a trip, but a journey to challenge yourself, practice patience and admire the majestic land and sky through every bend and winding mountain pass.

Unlike leisurely vacations, this journey requires endurance, concentration and a spirit of not being afraid of difficulties. The destinations often span many provinces such as Hoa Binh, Son La, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Ha Giang … – each place is a new challenge, a vivid and pristine picture of nature.

Challenging but "eye-catching" route

The Northwest is beautiful in every season but also “harsh”. Those who have conquered Pha Din, O Quy Ho, Khau Pha or Ma Pi Leng passes by motorbike know the feeling of going uphill with the gears pressed, going downhill with the brakes pressed and always having to keep an eye on the road – especially when the fog covers the road or it suddenly rains.

In return for the sweaty hours of driving are unforgettable scenes: golden terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai, white clouds surrounding the mountains in Ta Xua, brilliant dawn in Y Ty, or blooming flower valleys in Moc Chau, Sin Ho. Sitting on a motorbike, you not only pass through the land, but also go through each layer of landscape, scent and sound of the Northwest.

Not for the impatient

Many people think that “riding a motorbike a few hundred kilometers is a small matter” until they try the terrain of the Northwest. There are stretches of only 100 kilometers that take 4-5 hours because of steep slopes, bad roads, and even mud if it rains for a long time. Some days they only have time to have lunch with cold bread on the roadside, and some nights they have to sleep in a remote village without phone signal.

Patience and courage are two indispensable things. Every sharp turn, every steep slope or every hour the car breaks down along the way is a test – not for the easily discouraged. But that is what creates the strange attraction of this journey.

“I once thought of giving up when my motorbike broke down in the middle of the pass in the rain, but when I got through, the feeling of pride and happiness was incomparable” – Duc Minh (HCMC) shared after an 8-day motorbike tour through 6 Northwestern provinces.

Motorbike tour across the Northwest – choose to organize or go on your own?

Nowadays, many travel companies specialize in organizing motorbike tours across the Northwest in the form of group leaders, with technical and logistical support. Tourists can rent off-road vehicles, bring light luggage and rest assured with pre-designed routes. Companies such as MotoTour Vietnam, Offroad Travel, or Asia Biker Tours all have tours from 5 to 10 days, depending on needs and time.

Tour prices range from 9,000,000 VND - 15,000,000 VND/person, including vehicle, gas, tour guide, accommodation and basic meals. This is a suitable choice for beginners, unfamiliar with the terrain or wanting a safer experience.

For experienced backpackers, planning your own journey, driving yourself and facing every road is the most interesting thing. However, you need to ensure that your vehicle is thoroughly checked, you bring spare parts, offline maps, and at least one person in the group is familiar with the mountain terrain.

The motorbike tour across the Northwest is not for the impatient. But for those who dare to try, this place opens up another world: wild, fierce, enchanting and full of identity. It is a place where every tire mark left is not only imprinted on the ground, but also engraved in the memories of youth - a game full of challenges, but also full of freedom.

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