Your Travel Experience with ARRIVAL
Day 1
ARRIVAL
The ride of a lifetime begins. At 8am, you're scooped up from your hotel and delivered to Chi’s Wheels garage – where introductions, safety briefings and bike checks light the fuse. Then it’s throttle time. Ride the Red River’s shoulder past fishing villages and ferry crossings, before peeling off onto 60km of sleepy backroads to Trung Ha Bridge. After lunch, wind into the emerald folds of Xuan Son National Park. Forest trails give way to the historic township of Nghia Lo – your first taste of Vietnam’s mountainous soul. Check into Muong Lo Hotel, legs buzzing, heart lit.
Day 1 - 2
Muong Lo Hotel
A comfortable hotel in the heart of Nghia Lo township, Muong Lo Hotel is your first resting point after a long day’s ride. Known for its warm hospitality and peaceful atmosphere.
Day 2
Conquer Khau Pha Pass
Ascend over 32 km of winding asphalt through one of Vietnam's longest and most challenging mountain passes. With panoramic terrace views, this ride is equal parts thrill and awe.
Day 1
Red River Ride & Village Crossing
Kick off your journey with a scenic 4 km ride along the Red River, passing sleepy fishing villages, ferry crossings, and lush cornfields. It's a gentle but vivid immersion into rural Vietnam before the terrain tightens
Day 2 - 3
Homestay - Sapa
A soft bed. A warm meal. A local home full of charm. You’ll sleep easy – and deeply – at these simple but welcoming stays.
Day 2
O Quy Ho Sunset Descent
One of the highest passes in Vietnam, O Quy Ho is your golden-hour ride. Watch the sun drop as clouds roll in – then descend into Sapa's highland dreamscape.
Day 3 - 4
Cung Fu Hotel
Located in Bac Ha town, Cung Fu Hotel offers a welcome pause after a day of off-road exploration. Expect mountain views, hearty home-cooked meals and close proximity to the famous Bac Ha Market.
Day 3
Bac Ha Market Exploration
A sensory overload of trade, textiles and local life, Bac Ha Market is where locals sell wares and stories. A colourful crash course in highland ways.
Day 4 - 5
Homestay - Thon Tha
A soft bed. A warm meal. A local home full of charm. You’ll sleep easy – and deeply – at these simple but welcoming stays.
Day 4
Off-Road Trail to Phung Village
Tackle a rugged 20 km off-road track through forested terrain. This stretch leads to quiet Phung village and reveals the real, untamed side of Vietnam’s northern wilds.
Day 5 - 6
Hoa Cuong Hotel
Situated in the center of Dong Van town, Hoa Cuong Hotel blends comfort and character. This hotel gives you quick access to the town’s old quarter and vibrant markets.
Day 5
Ride the Dong Van Karst Plateau
Navigate sharp switchbacks and eerie limestone landscapes through this UNESCO-protected geopark. It’s like riding through another planet.
Ma Pi Leng Pass & Nho Que River Views
Arguably the crown jewel of Vietnam’s passes, Ma Pi Leng delivers staggering cliff-edge views above the jade ribbon of the Nho Que River. Absolute bucket-list material.
Day 6
Khau Vai Love Market
A one-of-a-kind cultural event where separated lovers reunite for one day a year. Packed with history, emotion, and market mayhem – if your timing’s right.
Day 6 - 7
Homestay - Coa Bang
A soft bed. A warm meal. A local home full of charm. You’ll sleep easy – and deeply – at these simple but welcoming stays.
Day 7
Ban Gioc Waterfall Visit
Straddling the China-Vietnam border, Ban Gioc is a multi-tiered waterfall thundering into a turquoise basin. It’s wild, majestic and one of Asia’s best-kept secrets.
Na Lay Peak Hike
Climb 1,200 stone steps to the top of Na Lay Peak for a surreal panorama over Bac Son Valley. It’s a leg-burner with sky-high payoff.
Day 7 - 8
Homestay - Bac Son
A soft bed. A warm meal. A local home full of charm. You’ll sleep easy – and deeply – at these simple but welcoming stays.
Day 8 - 9
Ruby Hotel (Halong City)
Located in bustling Halong City, Ruby Hotel offers sea breeze views and close access to the city’s famed seafood haunts. After trading your saddle for a bed, enjoy fresh local dishes and sunset walks along the promenade.
Day 8
Ride Through Yen Tu Spiritual Trail
Pass ancient forests and sacred shrines on a path few tourists take. The spiritual calm of Yen Tu balances the trip’s grit with grace.
Day 9 - 10
Halong Bay Cruise & Cooking Class
Give those legs a rest as you float through limestone giants, cook Vietnamese spring rolls onboard and try your hand at night cuttlefish fishing. It’s your well-earned breather on the bay.
Day 10
Sung Sot Cave Exploration
Wander through Halong Bay’s largest cave – 10,000 sqm of staggering formations and echoing chambers. The final exhale before heading home.
Departure
Last adventure: Sung Sot Cave – vast, ancient, and jaw-dropping. Brunch back on deck, then cruise to shore. The ride back follows levees and lazy rivers, skipping the chaos. By 4:30pm, you’re back at Chi’s Wheels. Your boots are dusty, your bike is battle-worn, and your heart? Forever changed.