Our EPIC Northern Vietnam MOTORBIKE adventure begins! (Ha Giang Loop to Cao Bang Province)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มิ.ย. 2024
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For our final adventure in Vietnam we went on an EPIC motorbike trip in the northern part of the country. And we definitely saved the best for last! The first 3 days of the trip took us on part of the famous Ha Giang Loop to the Cao Bang Province. We rode up and down crazy mountain passes, took a boat ride through the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia, went to the northernmost point of the country, looked into China, visited our guide's village, and saw way too many insane views to count.
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⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Why we aren’t driving ourselves
01:31 Meet our guides
01:47 And we’re off!
02:00 First impressions of the motorbikes
03:30 Bac Sum Pass
04:20 Heavens Gate
05:22 About Vietnam’s Ethnic Minorities
06:40 Lunch in Yen Minh
07:33 Tham Ma Pass
08:21 Visiting our guide’s Hmong village
10:00 Thoughts on the scenery so far
10:28 Staying in Dong Van
11:40 Plans for day 2
12:15 We’re RIGHT by China!
12:35 Lũng Cú Flag Tower
14:57 Mã Pí Lèng Pass
16:48 Boat Ride on the Nho Quế River
20:32 Ending the night in Meo Vac
21:05 We’re leaving the Ha Giang Loop
21:32 Off the tourist path
22:50 We made it to Cao Bang!
23:04 Fried chicken lunch
24:02 Khau Coc Cha Mountain Pass
25:08 The journey to our homestay
26:58 Mế Farmstay
📍Locations in this vlog
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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This video was filmed in April 2023
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Hello pro
Welcome to Vietnam pro
I just finished 2 months in Vietnam on motorcycle, a totaL of 7100 km , it was an AWESOME adventure.Vietnam is extremely beautiful and very friendly people.
That's amazing! Thanks for watching!
With all the views and scenery, now I understand why the Vietnamese had died hard trying to get their country back from invaders at any cost.
Great way to support local people!!!!!!!!!!!! instead of big tour companies!
Mind blowing, visually stunning, mouth watering, sensory overwhelming, emotionally rewarding, spiritually uplifting, and all of these were free for us viewers !!!! Thank you for taking the time to film, edit and post this video. Your upbeat and happiness are great and I'm sure made it easier for your riders too. We loved VN, its people, food and scenery as well, and the great value was just on top when we were there last summer as well.
My wife and I really enjoy your videos! I am the principal Vietnam War historian for the U.S. Army- let me know if I can assist with anything! :]
Tôi chưa từng nghĩ rằng đất nước mình đẹp như thế ! Cho đến khi xem video của bạn , thật Hùng vĩ . Tôi sẽ ghé thăm hà giang . Tks !
Bạn phải đi nhiều sẽ thấy nhiều nơi không tin là đang ở việt nam về phong cảnh phòng tục tập quán
We're doing this as a 4 day tour with Ha Giang Road Trip in October and we were so excited to see you post this video today! We've really enjoyed all of your Vietnam videos so far. Keep up the great work.
That's awesome! We hope y'all have a great trip! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Your journey for the Vietnam is being incredible!! Wow, the country is amazing, doing this by motorbikes permit one better experience in the narrow roads, that are crazy too.The mountains and rivers are gorgeous, it's impossible to watch without smiling all the time. We are enjoying all with you 😃
We had a blast! Thank you and thanks for watching!
The two of you are living your best lives! What an experience and what amazing tour guides! Looking forward to the second part - thanks for sharing.
It was a bucket list trip! Life changing!
Can I just say I’m a bit jealous. I’m Vietnamese and even I haven’t been to all these wonderful places you guys have!
It was an epic adventure!
My wife and I favorite channel. How your not at a million subs is beyond me. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us
thank you very much, Vietnam we are very beautiful in your description, i hope you will have a great experience in VietNam
Amazing bike ride. The country is amazing. Vietnam is a different country to visit and very unique in its own way.
The trip was super amazing! Can’t wait to share part 2! Vietnam was everything we hoped for and more!
Tôi cảm thấy gen tị với các bạn vì tôi rất thèm được đến đó Hà Giang như các bạn. Tôi đã dự định 4 năm nay vì thích đi xe máy đi phượt tới Hà Giang nhưng tôi là một quân nhân vẫn tại ngũ và không thể có thời gian nghỉ dài ngày 😢😢😢
Mong bạn sẽ được đi, mình đi rồi và cảnh rất rất đẹp, thật sự không thể nào quên
Đi một lần là nhớ một đời ❤ hi vọng bạn sớm có thời gian để đi tới đây . nghỉ 3 ngày tết làm nhẹ 1 chuyến từ HG lên đồng văn đi nho quế rồi quay về cũng được :D
This is perfect timing on publishing your motorcycle trip, since May is motorcycle awareness month! I'm a huge motorcycle enthusiast, and do almost all my traveling on two wheels. It's exciting to see you two getting to experience such a beautiful country on two wheels. I believe that traveling on a bike more fully immerses you in your environment and is an incredible way to experience the world, even as a passenger. It's somewhat less convenient than having your house with you and obviously more risky, but getting out and exposed to the world in a new way is always fascinating.
Thanks for another incredible video! I'll be bringing my A plus K t-shirt on my next motorcycle trip!
Oh cool!
We never really understand the hype about motorcycles, like we mentioned in the video, but we got a good idea! It was amazing! You do really experience more of your surroundings. The trip would still have been beautiful from a car, but it was way better from a motorbike!
Awesome!!! Thank you so much!
What a wonderful way to see Vietnam away from the cities. Crazy windy road could be called Lombard St Vietnam style. Wow.
Such a beautiful country
The scenery was so wild!
OMG why am i crying watching your guides share such special things about their background/culture. Love the story behind "happiness road" 🙂 but also, i would def asked the guides to slow down on that road, specially when Katherine says "its a drop off to your death" haha >_< This honestly looked like an amazing experience, just wow!
It was a very special moment! We felt very comfortable on the back of the bikes! They were being super careful with us
Thanks for watching!
Omigosh, what an AWESOME trip!!!!! Thank you for bringing us along.
I had a smile on my face watching this! Can't wait for the next video!
Just watched this video on our neighbors new lg 105 in curved screen tv. The views are truly breath-taking. just spectacular camera and drone footage. the food looked delicious everywhere you went. We are planning our trip their soon. you guys have the best photography of anyone on you tube. looking forward to your million subscriber celebration cause you deserve it.
Whoooooa! That's awesome! Thank you for watching!
Wow awesome. Loved the scenery on the boat. Incredible
OH Y! Amazing tour!
The crazy mountain passes looks cool!
Fun and enjoyable tour!
You guys are so cute!😍 that looked like so much fun! Thank u for sharing! I love watching your videos 😍
Vietnam is country safe for live bro:))traveling in here also fantastic🇻🇳🇻🇳
oh my god, this looks absolutely incredible, it's so beautiful I'm actually kind of teary right now, amazing .. please keep up the good job
This has been an amazing adventure. The roads were something else. The food selections were interesting & the fried chicken looked delicious. I think the guides were the best choices for you, as they made the adventure more exciting. I enjoyed seeing yu both & the places you've seen. Have a good week.
Best Vietnam video so far!!!!! Love it. Please keep giving us adventures like this......
Really love watching you two. Looking forward to more videos like this ❤️
So great to see that Katherine's comfort zone has expanded so much. This ride puts your safety so much in the hands of others. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, you actually spelled Hà Giang in your video. I'm impressed since our accents can be difficult. I wish I can experience the rides and adventures like you. Thank you for the beautiful videos that you captured Vietnam.
Awesome video! You crazy kids crush it every week! As always, thank you for sharing your amazing adventures! 🙂
Thanks Joe!
Oh my goodness! That is one amazing adventure. And you got awesome tour guides too. Man it is so beautiful but the road is something. Amazing! ✌
Our tour guides were the best! The road was a wild journey! 😂
Just incredibly Awesome photos, history and fun!!
I've been looking so forward to your next vlog!!! Enjoying everything!!
Thank you so much, Lisa!
Just WOW!
OMG! So love your adventures and your excitement while enjoying them. You guys ROCK!!!!
Thanks and thanks for watching, Carol!
Woww best trip! Best view! Best store telling! Best filming! I just don't understand why not many views. It should be many hundred thousands....
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EPIC! Out of all your adventures, I don't think this is one you'll ever forget!
You got that right!
Thank you for sharing your trip with us. Will take this same route next year when we go to VN.
My wife and I love yall videos. Especially when you highlight my beautiful country. Thank you for the upload!
Quite an experience !Feels like i had been with you two with the rides!As always,we Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful tours and adventures!😊😍
Thank you and thanks for watching! ❤
This was so fantastic guys! I am just so amazed at your adventurous spirit in everything you do during your travels! For someone who has been on a motorbike just once you guys are remarkable. So happy to watch your videos and maybe one day I can do this. Your guides seemed super fun too!
Thank you so much! Our guides were amazing and we had a blast on this adventure. We’re so glad you enjoyed the video!
What an epic adventure! I'm a Vietnamese but never been there before. Hopefully, I'll be able to do this soon.
Epic! One of your very best. Thank you for taking me along.
Thank you, Karen!
That was cool you let those kids film themselves- they seemed to like that. Thanks for another great adventure!
They asked our guide in Hmong if they could and we couldn't say no! One of the best unexpected experiences of this part of the trip!
Oh neat!
What a view ❤️ travel safe and best of luck guys 👌
Another great video! I feel like I was along for the ride.
Wow, just when I thought this series couldn't get any better! I'm definitely not a motorbike fan myself but I loved experiencing the trip thru your eyes. That scenery is beyond belief! Also great to see how your guides shared their own connections to the place with you. I've had similar experiences on a multi-sport trip in Ecuador that left me with some wonderful memories.
It was such an epic adventure!
Ecuador is on our list for one day!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
You two legends really know how to see a country!! And you take us along!! Love ❤️ and Gratitude 🙏!!! 😊😊
Thank you and thanks for watching! ❤️
Such a quality video. Thanks for checking out my country and enjoy your upcoming adventures guys. Stay safe
Thank you and thanks for watching!
WOW! This is definitely one of your adventures we would do, so happy you had local (fun) guides! Great drone shots and videography!!! Looking forward to part 2! Always love the dance party & bloops! Great video guys. ~Cara 😊
Our guides were the best! Thank you!
hi guys, WOW!! what an incredible adventure, dont know where to begin, wise choice to have a guide, much safer!! the views incredible, the roads crazy and so well designed, the food made my mouth water!! So nice to see a very different side of northern Vietnam, you nailed it!! You guys had so much fun, thank you once again!!!
Our guides were 10/10 and made the trip even better
Thanks, Rudy!
oh man this is so incredible! I use to own a motorcyle and I always would tell my wife the same thing I'm sure your family does Adam...there is just something different about doing road trips on a motorcycle vs. a car. With nothing in front of your fact your eyes just are able to take in the whole landscape and you really do feel so immersed. Would absolutely love to do this someday! Can't wait for part 2. Cheers!!!
It would be a lot of fun to do a motorcycle trip! Maybe one day! I agree you experience so much more around you
Woww what a beautiful trip! Love it! This video made me want to visit Vietnam soon 🥰
Great video can't wait to see the rest of the trip.
What a fun trip! Thanks for the details in the video description, espically the locations in this vlog.
Hard to believe a 50 cc bike can haul 2 people up a mtn. Thanks for another fun adventure!
No, it's 150cc Yamaha Exciter
This is indeed so awesome and epic dear Adam and Kathryn! A fantastic experience indeed! Loved your Northen Vietnam motorbike adventure from Ha Giang Loop to Cao Bang Province and boat ride through the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia! Mesmerizing and epic scenes, loved your music choices as well! Your adventures are so intriguing and exciting! Thanks for sharing this unique experience with us! We joined your inspiring channel! With warm greetings and kind wishes, Alex and Alexandra
It was an epic trip! We're glad you enjoyed it! Thank you and thanks for watching!
That looked epic, loving watching your adventures through Vietnam
Thank you, Kristina!
the bloopers at the end, so cute. 😭
Wow! Amazing! Great chopstick skills!
Those mountains are insanely jagged!!! The food looks amazing.
We enjoy watching your adventures !
Wow what a video, i got teary eyes watching it. Thank you again for your style of blogging, you guys are my favorites, so much information, i love it. I definitely have to pit Vietnam in bucket list after watching this video!!!!!!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
This looks INCREDIBLE 😍😍
Wow that was just SPECTACULAR .. thanks for sharing.. you guys are ace 🇻🇳👌🥢.. more I see , more I'm impressed 🙏❤️
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I drove myself around Ha Giang loop (Yen Minh, Dong Van, Meo Vac then going to Cao Bang which is farther than the original way) before flying back to Sacramento, CA. Definitely I will come back to Ha giang but driving by rental car instead ❤️
Nice! We went to those places in part 2 of this adventure!
I love everything in this video! Stunning Vietnam!
Thanks and thanks for watching! Vietnam is incredible!
Great Video! Glad you had fun
Stunning views! 😍
Truly admire A+K positive spirits. Enjoy your journeys.🎉
That was an epic adventure!! Those “S” curves were something else! And of course another great video! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Yes they were wild! ❤️
Absolutely EPIC!
really looks fun guys, enjoy!!
Another awesome tour we’d love to do. Unsure how I’d like riding on the back of a bike all day but still seems worth it. Especially them ordering all the best foods. Y’all have wolf Vietnam for us.
This video was SO MUCH fun! I had a smile on my face the entire time just like you two! Some of those roads were like 😳…glad you had drivers! Dad and I both got a teeny emotional when you visited your one driver’s family…how special! I cannot wait for the next video of this beautiful country! Haha…fairy boobies!😂🤣
And, your drivers were the BEST!
It was such a blast! It was truly a life changing experience and we're so thankful for our guides...and fairy boobies 😂
You are the best. God bless you. Thank you for the video.
Glad you could do a motorbike trip. I've traveled the USA for the last 46 years and still believe you see more on all the backroads. Wish I could have been there with you- even to enjoy the dancing. Enjoy and have fun.!!! 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
Oh heck yeah we totally agree! Yes the backroads take longer, but there is way more to see and enjoy that way! Thanks, John!
The most amazing thing is that with the humidity, the heat, and the motorcycle helmet, she still has perfect hair.
We were both fully expecting to have major helmet hair 😂 thanks!
Seriously, what hair products do you use? 😂
That looks like fun, yet I can't help but feel like it would be more of an experience if the Motorcycles had sidecars. That would be more comfy...
While watching your video all I say Wow. Expensive but worth it loved the good vibes of your tour guide. Be safe guys can't wait the next video. 😊
It was a life changing experience! Thank you!
Looked like an amazing time tyvm
Awesome!!
Absolutely amazing!!! I will get here someday.....
Wow , amazing ! Các bạn đang được trải nghiệm những điều tuyệt vời nhất từ đất nước chúng tôi. Hình ảnh và âm thanh rất tuyệt. Thật vui vì các bạn yêu thích những trải nghiệm này ❤
Wow!
Merci, merci pour ce voyage extraordinaire ! Superbe, vidéo exceptionnelle ! Greetings from 🇨🇵 and 🇨🇭
Merci! ❤ Can't wait to visit your countries as well one day!
10/10 for having sense in hiring riders if you have no experience …. Even good experienced riders are regular casualties in SE Asia ..
lovely way to see a country! 💕💕
Yes they were totally worth it and made the trip even better and safe!
This is awesome! Never knew this part of Vietnam even existed. Wonderful.
Vietnam still has a lot of amazing hidden gems that not many foreign tourists know of .
That is the east northern of Vietnam, the west northern is more interesting
Wow ! what a nice and amazing trip. Thank you for the video
Hello anh Tai Yé ! Are you planning a trip to VN this year ? I just spent 2 months there in February-March
EPIC mountains view
Great story.i like your story everything about vietnam..ha giang is my favorite city all of vietnam..keep going..
Very nice tour!!!
Oh my goodness! What an adventure and I would so love to do that! The countryside and small towns are amazing and exactly what I love! You had beautiful weather too. Can you imagine what that would be like in the rain? lol Did your guides speak any English? They seemed very nice and what a way to see the country with someone else driving. Great video!
It truly was a life changing adventure! Having guides with us really made the trip extra special! We did have some rain on our last day of the trip and things got a little hairy! Can't wait to share that one next weekend! Thank you!
Gotgeous scenery! My favorite part was the sunset swim in the river. That was epic!
Yeah that was a pretty epic moment!
Great video, thanks for sharing
Waw. Didn't know about this part of Vietnam. Not many travelers go here. But it looks amazing adventure! You always find awesome hidden gems.
It was spectacular! Thanks and thanks for watching!
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Beautiful 🎉. So glad u had nice weather. I'm planning on going next year❤
We had great weather for most of the trip! We’re pumped for you!
Wow those roads were somerhing else! I bet your bottoms were sore for sure! Such wonderful guides you have, i think having guides makes it better since they know the best food spots, where to stop for views and how to handle the crazy road. How very nice to meet their family. What an honor. The dancing was so funny!😅 The terrain is so diffferent and beautiful!!! Great work video recording while on the motorcycles! You two are a joy to watch!
Yes our bottoms were sore! Having guides was one of the best decisions! They took an already amazing trip to the next level! Thank you as always!
Wow that’s Awesome 😎