Vietnam has countless beautiful landscapes for you to visit. From the North to the South, you can see tourist attractions in any province. From Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam, you can have almost all exciting tours to famous destinations in the North. But if you do not have too much time for long trips, the following short motorbike trips from Hanoi will definitely bring you equally great experiences.

Tour from Hanoi to Huong Pagoda 

Pagodas are the typical feature in the culture and religion of Vietnam. Of all the pagodas in Vietnam, Huong Pagoda has considerable importance. Huong in the name means perfume; therefore, foreigners often call it Perfume Pagoda. It is a cultural-religious complex that includes dozens of temples with different roles. The pagoda is located on the right bank of Day River in Huong Son commune, My Duc district, Hanoi.

After breakfast, we start our motorbike tour from Hanoi to Huong Pagoda in the morning. Riding through the heavy traffic of the city, we head for the suburb and then go on National Highway 21B. Huong Pagoda is just 60 kilometers from Hanoi, so it won’t take us so long to arrive. Built on limestone cliffs of the Huong Tich mountainous area, the divine Huong Pagoda looks incredibly majestic. 

Sitting on small boats, you will go along the Yen stream to reach the sanctuary. You’d better have a camera with you to take some good photos of immense rice fields and local craft villages. If you are Buddhist, it is a good idea to stop by Den Trinh to pray. We ascend the mountain on some old trails to the Thien Mu temple complex. After lunch, we can proceed trekking to Huong Tich cave – one of the most beautiful caves in the North. Admiring stunning stalactites and stalagmites and performing some prayer rituals, you can free your mind from stress. This remarkable 150-kilometer journey consists of interesting activities such as motorcycling, trekking, boat riding, local cuisine enjoying, and some other religious activities.

Tour from Hanoi to Ba Vi National Park

Recharge your energy with a 1-day motorbike tour from Hanoi to Ba Vi National Park! This trip offers you an opportunity to immerse in nature and explore many historical sites. Ba Vi is always the favorite attraction of both Vietnamese and foreigners, with plenty of excellent places to visit, such as Tan Vien Son Pagoda, Ngoc Nhi forest, and Ba Vi National Park.

Ba Vi is located 60 kilometers to the northwest of Hanoi. There are three main areas in Ba Vi for you to visit: the Tich river, Suoi Hai lake, and Ba Vi mountain foot. Ba Vi National Park is also famous for 3 mountain peaks: King Peak, Tan Vien Peak, and Ngoc Hoa Peak. All of them are higher than 1000 meters. There are waterfalls surrounding them, which are also tourist attractions, namely Suoi Ngoc, Thac Nga, Ao Vua, Khoang Xanh.

The ecosystem here is incredible, with more than one thousand plant species and over two hundred animal species. The historical relics here are worth visiting as well. Traveling to Ba Vi, you can learn a lot about the history of Vietnam after paying a visit to the Van Lang empire, the legend about Son Tinh – Ngoc Hoa, the temple of President Ho Chi Minh, or the historical battle against the French army in 1952. In addition to splendid landscapes, taking part in daily activities of ethnic minorities and visiting evergreen dairy farms are going to make your trip more exciting.

Some of the best places for you to visit in the area are Ba Vi Ancient Church, Cactus Greenhouse, Bao Thien Tower, Thuong Temple, and Da Chong. In short, Ha Noi – Ba Vi National Park route is one of the best motorcycle tours in Vietnam. You can enjoy fresh air, spectacular sceneries, delicious local food, join a lot of engaging activities, and learn more about Vietnam’s history and culture.

Hanoi – Cuc Phuong National Park tour

Last but not least, Hanoi – Cuc Phuong National Park is a short motorbike tour from Hanoi that you would love to give a try. Cuc Phuong National Park is a renowned tourist attraction with countless types of animals and plants. Notably, this is where you can test your motorbike riding skills as well as your spirit of adventure. This route is twice as long as two routes above – approximately 120 kilometers.

Cuc Phuong forest lies on two mountain ranges on the boundaries of Hoa Binh, Ninh Binh, and Thanh Hoa. In case you don’t know, Cuc Phuong is the oldest and biggest national park in Vietnam. With a wide range of flora and fauna, the park has become well-known for its ecotourism. You can encounter rare animals that you might never have seen before. The giant trees that are older than your ancestors will definitely give you a shock. If you visit Cuc Phuong National Park in April or May, you have a big chance to admire the beauty of thousands of butterflies of different species.

Cuc Phuong National Park

In the middle of the dense forest surrounded by imposing limestone mountains, you’d better go trekking to have the best experience. Only by trekking can you explore fascinating caves, magnificent giant trees, and untouched Muong villages. Another thing for you to try is joining the daily life of Muong people – sleeping in their traditional stilt houses is a must. If you love birds, this is probably a paradise for you since you can watch hundreds of precious bird species such as Brown Hornbill or Silver Pheasant (some of them can only be seen in Vietnam). Don’t miss a trip to Cuc Phuong National Park tour if you are a nature lover!

In conclusion,

Traveling is a wonderful thing – no one can deny this. It helps us gain more knowledge, experience, and live happier. When you come to Vietnam, do not hesitate to choose the motorbike tours from Hanoi above. They are only short tours, but surely bring you unforgettable cheerful memories.