2-Day Motorbike Tour to Mu Cang Chai Loop from Sapa

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Sa Pa - Green Tea Farm - Mu Cang Chai
6 stops
1
Located about 12 km from Sa Pa town, Silver Waterfall is one of the most stunning natural attractions in the area. Falling from a height of over 200 meters, the white foaming water cascades down the mountainside, creating a dazzling silver effect under the sunlight — the reason behind its name. The waterfall is surrounded by lush forests and towering mountains, offering a refreshing stop on the way to the O Quy Ho Pass. Visitors can climb the stone steps to enjoy different viewpoints, listen to the roar of the water, and breathe in the cool mountain air.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
2
Nestled within Hoàng Liên National Park, about 14 km from Sa Pa town, Love Waterfall is one of the most romantic and beautiful waterfalls in the region. Surrounded by lush green forest and tranquil streams, it offers a peaceful escape into nature. The waterfall flows gracefully from a height of nearly 100 meters, creating a soft mist and a soothing sound that blends perfectly with the pristine atmosphere. The name “Love Waterfall” comes from a local legend about a fairy who fell in love with a young mountain boy playing the flute — a symbol of pure and eternal
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Standing gracefully on a hilltop near Heaven’s Gate, the Lonely Tree has become one of Sa Pa’s most iconic photo spots. Surrounded by rolling mountains and endless skies, this single tree symbolizes solitude and strength amidst nature’s vast beauty.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Located between Sa Pa and Mù Cang Chải, the Tân Uyên Tea Hill is a serene and picturesque stop where endless rows of emerald-green tea bushes blanket the rolling hills. The neatly curved patterns of the tea fields create a mesmerizing landscape, especially under the soft morning mist or golden afternoon light. This area is home to ethnic Thai and H’mong communities who have cultivated tea for generations. Visitors can walk through the fields, meet local farmers, and even taste freshly brewed green tea while learning about the traditional tea-making process.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Upon arriving in Mù Cang Chải, we’ll check in at a cozy local homestay surrounded by rice terraces and peaceful mountain scenery. Take some time to relax, enjoy a refreshing drink, and soak in the calm atmosphere after the ride. In the afternoon, we’ll begin exploring the stunning landscapes of Mù Cang Chải — visiting Mam Xoi Hill
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Mâm Xôi Hill is the most famous and photographed viewpoint in Mù Cang Chải — a true masterpiece of nature and human creativity. Shaped like a giant round tray of sticky rice (“mâm xôi” in Vietnamese), the terraced fields curve perfectly along the hillside, creating a breathtaking spiral pattern unlike anywhere else in Vietnam. From the top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of La Pán Tẩn’s golden rice terraces, especially stunning during harvest season when the fields glow in vibrant shades of yellow and green. Local H’mong farmers still cultivate these terraces by hand, preserving traditions that have shaped this landscape for centuries.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Mu Cang Chai - Tu Le - Khau Pha - Sa Pa
4 stops
7
In 2007, the terraced rice fields of La Pán Tẩn, along with those in Dế Xu Phình and Chế Cu Nha, were designated as a national scenic site, earning a spot among the world's top ten most beautiful terraced fields. This recognition has turned Mâm Xôi Hill and its lush landscapes into a point of pride for the local community in Mù Cang Chải, highlighting the cultural and agricultural significance of these stunning terraces. The breathtaking views and intricate farming techniques continue to attract visitors from around the globe.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Hidden deep in the mountains of Mù Cang Chải, the Bamboo Forest is a magical and lesser-known destination that captures the serene beauty of northern Vietnam’s highlands. Stretching across gentle hills and valleys, the forest is filled with tall, slender bamboo trees that sway gracefully in the mountain breeze, creating a peaceful and dreamlike atmosphere. The forest path leads visitors through layers of green bamboo, soft light filtering through the canopy, and the soothing sound of rustling leaves — perfect for nature walks and photography. Many travelers describe it as a “fairy-tale forest,” especially when the morning mist lingers among the trees.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
The Corn House is one of the most iconic cultural images of Mù Cang Chải — a simple yet charming wooden stilt house adorned with rows of golden corn hanging to dry under the eaves. During harvest season, local ethnic families decorate their homes with freshly picked corn, turning entire villages into warm, golden scenes that beautifully reflect the harmony between people and nature.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Perched high in the mountains of Mù Cang Chải, Sống Lưng Khủng Long — meaning “Dinosaur Backbone” — is one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in northern Vietnam. The ridge earned its name for its unique shape: a narrow mountain spine that winds dramatically between the valleys, resembling the back of a giant dinosaur.
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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