A fuller loop that goes beyond Bac Ha into the wilder Si Ma Cai hills. If you want remote landscapes, quiet dirt roads and villages that see very few visitors, this is the ride.
Across two days you ride northeast into a part of Lao Cai that most travellers miss, crossing high hills and stopping in communities where traditions remain strong. The pace is adventurous but unhurried.
What to expect
Longer riding days, some dirt sections, dramatic hill country and a genuine sense of being off the beaten path.
Highlights
- Ride the remote Si Ma Cai hills
- Quiet dirt roads and sweeping views
- Bac Ha and its colourful villages
- Overnight homestay
- A true off-the-beaten-path adventure
Itinerary
Early briefing and bike check.
Ride northeast into the rolling hills.
Lunch in a small town.
Continue into the remote Si Ma Cai hills.
Dinner and overnight in a village.
Ride the quieter lanes and dirt sections.
Begin the ride back to Sapa.
What is included
Included
- Motorbike and fuel for the planned route
- English-speaking local guide
- Helmet and basic safety equipment
- All meals as listed in the itinerary
- Accommodation as specified (multi-day tours)
- Drinking water on the road
Not included
- International flights and travel insurance
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Alcoholic and extra drinks
- Tips for your guide (at your discretion)
- Anything not listed as included
Gallery
What to bring
- Valid motorcycle licence or international driving permit
- Long trousers and closed shoes
- Light rain jacket (weather changes fast)
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Camera or phone with a secure mount
- Small backpack for the day
- Personal medication if needed
Requirements
- Valid motorcycle licence (or international driving permit)
- Comfortable riding a manual or semi-auto motorbike
- Minimum age 18
- Reasonable fitness for mountain riding
Meeting point
Sapa town centre at 7:30am on day one.
Good to know
- Includes some dirt and uneven sections — confidence required
- Long riding days, allow the full two days
- Remote areas have limited facilities — your guide carries essentials