Tour Introduction

This is the ultimate Vietnam adventure on the Yamaha Ténéré 700 — a 15-day expedition that links the far west, the deep northeast and the coast in one continuous loop. Among the most capable middleweight adventure bikes on the planet, the Ténéré 700 is in its element here, carrying you from the peaceful valleys of Mai Chau up through Son La and the remote mountain roads of Dien Bien, along Lai Chau's sweeping ridgelines to alpine Sapa, and on into the dramatic limestone country of Ha Giang before descending to Ba Be Lake, Ban Gioc waterfall, Lang Son and finally Ha Long Bay.

Covering roughly 1,785 km at an intermediate difficulty, this Ténéré 700 Vietnam tour is built for riders who want the full sweep of the north on a bike that can do it all — smooth tarmac, sweeping passes and the occasional rough corridor. Every stage is fully supported with a Ténéré 700 and fuel, an English-speaking guide, 3–4 star hotels and homestays, all meals, permits and backup transfers, plus a free rest and maintenance day in Sapa. For a Vietnam adventure on the Ténéré 700, this is the definitive route.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 — Hanoi to Mai Chau

Your Vietnam adventure on the Ténéré 700 begins by trading Hanoi's energy for open paddy fields and gentle valleys, arriving in the Mai Chau valley with its terraced foothills and Thai stilt-house communities.

Distance: 140 km · Riding: 4–6 hrs · Meals: Lunch, Dinner · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Day 2 — Mai Chau to Son La

The Ténéré climbs into higher terrain on rolling passes with sweeping ridge views, threading peaceful districts of forested hills and ethnic villages, with panoramic overlooks to regroup and take it in.

Distance: 160 km · Riding: 4–6 hrs · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Day 3 — Son La to Dien Bien Phu

Ride deeper west through rugged mountains and forest-lined corridors, the elevation rising gradually to the historic Dien Bien Phu basin ringed by green mountains, with stops over rolling hills and river valleys.

Distance: 155 km · Riding: 4–6 hrs · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Day 4 — Dien Bien Phu to Lai Chau

A day of cooler, higher terrain and steeper, more dramatic mountains — pine forests, valley floors and twisting hill passes through calm rural districts with light traffic, tall peaks guarding the horizon.

Distance: 180 km · Riding: 4–6 hrs · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Day 5 — Lai Chau to Sapa

A short but stunning mountain corridor toward Vietnam's iconic highland town. The final ascent delivers crisp mountain wind and panoramic valley views over terraced slopes into Sapa.

Distance: 80 km · Riding: 4–6 hrs · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Day 6 — Sapa (Free Day)

A rest day to explore Sapa — optional short loops into terraced valleys and ethnic villages, mountain cafés and local markets — while the Ténéré 700s get full checks, chain cleaning and fine-tuning.

Distance: 0 km · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay · Bike maintenance day

Day 7 — Sapa to Bac Ha

Roll through pine forests and farm valleys into broader highland views, arriving in laid-back Bac Ha with its calm mountain air and famous colourful ethnic markets.

Distance: 100 km · Riding: 4–6 hrs · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Day 8 — Bac Ha to Ha Giang

Wind through soft valleys and gentle passes before the landscape rises toward sharp limestone formations and Ha Giang's rugged skyline, riding broad countryside bends and remote farming areas.

Distance: 120 km · Riding: 4–6 hrs · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Day 9 — Ha Giang to Dong Van

Climb into Vietnam's most dramatic mountain region over the Quan Ba and Yen Minh ridges to Dong Van, among towering peaks and canyon walls, with high-ridgeline regroup stops over rock plateaus and ancient villages.

Distance: 140 km · Riding: 4–6 hrs · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Day 10 — Dong Van to Bao Lac

The iconic Ma Pi Leng pass day — cliff-edge corridors above an emerald river canyon, one of Asia's most breathtaking routes — with tight bends, ridge-top riding and frequent regroup points, ending in remote Bao Lac.

Distance: 80 km · Riding: 4–6 hrs · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Day 11 — Bao Lac to Ba Be Lake

Follow peaceful valleys and rolling mountain districts on smooth curves and river views ideal for steady cruising, until the mountains pull apart to reveal Ba Be Lake ringed by dense forest.

Distance: 110 km · Riding: 4–6 hrs · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Day 12 — Ba Be Lake to Ban Gioc

Head east through soft highland roads and limestone corridors to the mighty Ban Gioc waterfall, framed by cliffs — a journey highlight, best enjoyed in the cool, misty evening air.

Distance: 150 km · Riding: 4–6 hrs · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Day 13 — Ban Gioc to Lang Son

Flow through gentle passes and quiet rural districts, low-traffic countryside paths among limestone hills and spacious valleys, to Lang Son with its vibrant markets and scenic karst.

Distance: 150 km · Riding: 4–6 hrs · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Day 14 — Lang Son to Ha Long

Transition from borderland hills into broader coastal plains, open curves and a light countryside wind carrying you to Ha Long, with limestone islands on the horizon and a refreshing sea breeze.

Distance: 220 km · Riding: 4–6 hrs · Meals: B, L, D · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Day 15 — Ha Long (End of Tour)

A slow, relaxing morning by the bay — walks, photos and farewells — as the expedition closes after crossing mountains, valleys, terraces, rivers, waterfalls and coast on the Ténéré 700.

Distance: 0 km · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Stay: 3–4★ hotel or homestay

Trip facts: 15 days / 14 nights · approx. 1,785 km · 4–6 hours' riding per day · intermediate difficulty · Hanoi – Mai Chau – Son La – Dien Bien – Lai Chau – Sapa – Bac Ha – Ha Giang – Dong Van – Bao Lac – Ba Be – Ban Gioc – Lang Son – Ha Long. Yamaha Ténéré 700 and fuel, guide, 3–4★ hotels/homestays, all meals, permits & transfers included. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner. Routes may vary with weather and season.

Tour Conclusion

Few trips match a Vietnam adventure on the Ténéré 700 across the whole of the north — 15 days and nearly 1,800 km that carry you from the valleys of Mai Chau and the battlefields of Dien Bien to alpine Sapa, the highland markets of Bac Ha, the limestone drama of Ha Giang and Dong Van, the cliff-edge Ma Pi Leng pass, forested Ba Be Lake, the thunder of Ban Gioc, and finally the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay. On a bike as capable and comfortable as the Ténéré 700, the entire region opens up.

Fully supported from start to finish — Ténéré 700 and fuel, an English-speaking guide, 3–4 star hotels and homestays, all meals, permits and backup transfers, with a rest-and-maintenance day built into Sapa — this is the flagship of our Ténéré 700 Vietnam tours. If you're an intermediate rider chasing the definitive northern loop, this is the one. Dates, bikes and support can be tailored to your group; get in touch to book your Vietnam adventure on the Ténéré 700 and ride the whole of the north.

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