Hoàn Kiếm Trip Overview
There are more than 20 ethnic groups habituating the North West region of Vietnam. Among the groups, Thai, H’mong and Dao are the most typical representatives, contributing the majority of forming the region’s culture. This region’s symbols of culture are paddy irrigation systems; embroidery patterns on the Thai ‘Pieu’ headscarf, the Muong dress hem and belt, the H’mong women outfit; music from woodwind instruments (‘Khen’ pan-pipe, flute, …) and the ‘Xoe’ folk dance advocating the image of Thai maidens in Northwestern distinctive colorful costumes. Beside it, This route is one of the best scenic rice fields in the North of Vietnam, reached by motorbikes only.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
There are more than 20 ethnic groups habituating the North West region of Vietnam. Among the groups, Thai, H’mong and Dao are the most typical representatives, contributing the majority of forming the region’s culture. This region’s symbols of culture are paddy irrigation systems; embroidery patterns on the Thai ‘Pieu’ headscarf, the Muong dress hem and belt, the H’mong women outfit; music from woodwind instruments (‘Khen’ pan-pipe, flute, …) and the ‘Xoe’ folk dance advocating the image of Thai maidens in Northwestern distinctive colorful costumes. Beside it, This route is one of the best scenic rice fields in the North of Vietnam, reached by motorbikes only.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong Nature Park
Stop At: Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Pho Doan, Thanh Hoa 448100 Vietnam
Ride motorcycle to Pu Luong nature reserve offers picturesque landscapes with its rice terraces, authentic villages and lush vegetation. Motorcycle touring to Pu Luong highest mountain in Thanh Hoa province, you will have the opportunity to meet the white Thai and the Muong ethnic group in this region forever. You will be able to spend the night in their beautiful house on stilts and explore their daily life.
Do not miss this opportunity to make you discover this fabulous and still wild destination.
Summary:
Distance: 160 km / Meals: Lunch, Dinner / Off-road ratio: 20% / Accommodation: Home-stay with several beds and mosquito nets
Duration: 4 hours 10 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch and dinner are inclusive. All beverages are not inclusive
Accommodation included: Home-stay with several beds and mosquito nets
Day 2: Pu Luong National Park – Mai Hich village
Stop At: Mai Châu Hòa Bình, ĐT439, Piềng Vế, Mai Châu, Hòa Bình, Vietnam
After breakfast, ride motorcycle to Mai Hich poetic valley on colonial road of number 6, populated by mainly white Thai ethnic people. Explore the beautiful limestone mountains, the colorful hill tribes and the culture of the rice-cultivating inhabitants in the Red river.
In the afternoon, we should reach the village of white Thai ethnic where we will stay the night. Start a short hiking around the village to enjoy the fresh air, untouched nature and partake in the daily life of the locals. Back to the home-stay for enjoy a local dinner
In Mai Hich valley, you have a real opportunity to enjoy folk songs and traditional colorful culture of white Thai dance with special sticky rice liquor called “ruou can”.
Summary:
Distance: 150 km / Meals: Lunch, Dinner / Off-road ratio: 50% / Accommodation: Home-stay with several beds and mosquito nets
Duration: 4 hours 10 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner: Lunch and dinner are inclusive. All beverages are not inclusive
Accommodation included: Overnight in Home-stay with several beds and mosquito nets
Day 3: Mai Hich village – Phu Yen town
Stop At: Vietnam Post, Phù Yên, Phù Yên District, Son La, Vietnam
After breakfast, continue motorcycle riding onto Son La province for explore superb landscapes with green valley, terraced rice fields and green tea plants. Ride motorbike on beautiful trail through remote and colorful villages. Overnight at the hotel.
Summary:
Distance: 150 km / Meals: Lunch, Dinner / Off-road ratio: 30% / Accommodation: Deluxe hotel
Duration: 4 hours 10 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are inclusive. All beverages are not inclusive
Accommodation included: Overnight in hotel in Phu Yen, Son La
Day 4: Phu Yen town – Hanoi
Stop At: Rental Motorbike Vietnam, 21A Đào Duy Từ, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
Ride motorcycle back to Hanoi, very easy but very busy traffic. End of our service for great North Vietnam motorbike tour.
Summary:
Distance: 180 km / Meals: Lunch / Off-road ratio: 0% / Accommodation: No accommodation
Duration: 4 hours 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Breakfast, lunch and are inclusive. All beverages are not inclusive
No accommodation included on this day.
