The Big Loop – Ba Be Lake, Cao Bang & Northern Ha Giang Loop

The whole of northern Vietnam offers so much to discover. While all mountainous it also presents a lot of variations in landscape and sights to take in. On our ‘Big Loop’ we ensure to cover three of the most famous sights and areas – the Ba Be Lake (entrancing fresh-water lake surrounded by the high limestone mountains and primeval jungle and retains its beauty year-round), the Ban Gioc waterfall (this 30 m high and 200 m wide fall on the boarder of Vietnam/China will stun any visitor) and the Ma Pi Leng mountain pass (without doubt the most astonishing mountain road in Vietnam. 20 km of winding road that formally hangs on the mountain side with jaw dropping views at every bend)
This tour presents some longer days on the bike so both stamina and experience (especially if self-driving) is a requirement.
Possibility to self-drive or to ride pillion (behind guide/driver). If self-driving, we recommend extensive prior motorcycling experience
Accommodation will be in a mix of ethnic minority homestay and hotels

English Speaking Tour guide
All meals, as indicated in the itinerary (local Vietnamese food)
Drinking water, water or soft drinks during lunch, coffee and a smoothie where they can be found
Accommodation (mix of ethnic minority homestay and hotel (shared by two – single room for extra fee possible)
Quality genuine Japanese Motorcycles
Full cover bike damage insurance
All fuel cost
All entrance tickets & permits
Full or half-helmet, protective knee and elbow gear, basic rain clothes
Bungee cords & plastic cover for your bags
Free storage of excess luggage
Free dorm bed, when arriving on a night bus, at QT Guest House (03.00-08.00)