2-day Offroad Motorbike to Mai Chau-The Land of Thai people

We kick off the tour around 9:00 AM. After about 40 minutes navigating Hanoi’s busy streets, we break free onto Highway No. 8. From here, the traffic eases up, and the countryside starts to unfold. We then roll along scenic backroads through rice fields into Hoa Binh province, where the landscape shifts-mountains rise, the air gets cleaner, and dramatic karst formations start lining the horizon.

After lunch, we’ll hit some challenging offroad sections then cruise along Road 450, a lesser-known stretch that rewards us with a stunning overlook of Hoa Binh Lake-one of Vietnam’s largest man-made lakes.
We spend the night in Mai Chau-a quiet valley where stilt houses of the White Thai people sit among emerald paddy fields. Surrounded by misty green mountains, this place is a breath of fresh air after a full day’s ride. Tonight, we enjoy a warm local dinner, stay in a family-run homestay, and soak in a bit of ethnic Thai culture.

Summary
Distance: 160–190 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay

From Mai Chau, we follow National Road 15 before turning onto Route 15C. Along this route, we pass through the Pu Luong Nature Reserve—famous for its pristine mountain landscapes and stunning terraced rice fields. It’s the perfect place to slow down and capture some incredible photos.

We then continue riding along National Roads 217 and 21A, passing through peaceful countryside villages. After lunch, we head onto the highway back toward downtown Hanoi. We aim to arrive before 4 PM to avoid the rush hour traffic.
Summary
Distance: 200 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: N/A