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 pass.

Unlike leisurely vacations , this journey requires endurance, concentration and a spirit of not being afraid of difficulties. 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 hovering over 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 travel through the land, but also penetrate 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 their hand at the terrain of the Northwest. There are stretches of only 100km 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 side of the road, and some nights, they have to sleep in remote villages without phone signal.

Patience and courage are two indispensable assets. 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 thought about 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?

Currently, 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 a pre-designed itinerary. 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 tackling every road is the most exciting thing. However, you need to make sure your vehicle is thoroughly inspected, you bring spare parts, offline maps, and at least one person in the group is familiar with the mountainous 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 each tire track 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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