The 3-day off-road Sapa motorbike tour via Thac Ba begins with a ride along Love Road to reach Xin Man. This road is not particularly challenging, and as you navigate it, you'll be treated to stunning landscapes of terraced fields and vast forests. Along the way, you'll make several stops, including Bac Ha market, Can Cau, Nhung Khau Nhin, and Cao Son. It takes about two hours to travel from Lao Cai to Bac Ha market. If you arrive on a Sunday morning, you can observe the cultural activities of the Hmong and Red Yao people and explore a variety of local products sold at the market. After some shopping, you can visit a small restaurant to enjoy delicious local foods, especially corn wine.

After a seven-hour ride through difficult roads, you will arrive in Xin Man and explore its most beautiful tourist attractions. For instance, Khuon Lung, with its peaceful atmosphere and rich historical sediments of the Tay people, is a must-see. In Na Rang village, you can immerse yourself in the cultural space of eight households with traditional construction. As night falls, you will rest at a hotel in Xin Man.

Distance: 220 km
Driving hours: 7 hours
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel

After enjoying a Vietnamese-style breakfast, you will embark on a 210 km journey from Xin Man to Thac Ba. The route includes a track through a forest, demanding good riding skills. Along the way, you can stop at a waterfall for a short break before continuing towards Thac Ba Lake. Once at Thac Ba, one of the most interesting activities is taking a boat trip to admire the stunning landscapes and visit notable sites like Thac Ba Temple, Thac Ong Temple, and Sao Pagoda.

In addition, you can climb Cao Bien Mountain to get an aerial view of the lake, explore Xuan Long Cave, and learn about the locals' daily lives, habits, and customs. Thuy Tien Cave, known for its stunning stalactites and stalagmites, is another must-visit destination at Thac Ba Lake. Besides sightseeing, you should try the local fish dishes, which are prepared using a special cooking method that offers a unique taste you won't find anywhere else. At the end of the day, you will stay overnight at a Yao family's house in a charming village.

Distance: 210 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Driving hours: 6 hours
Accommodation: Homestay

On the final day of your journey exploring Thac Ba Lake and its surroundings, you have two options for your return to Hanoi. For a quick and smooth ride, you can take the highway. However, if you’re up for an adventurous and bumpy ride, you can travel through small paths that wind through tea plantations. Be prepared for a potential traffic jam when you are about 15 km from Hanoi. After safely arriving at your hotel in Hanoi, your 3-day off-road Sapa motorbike tour via Thac Ba will come to an end.

Distance: 180 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Driving hours: 7 hours
Accommodation: Homestay