Hanoi, Ninh Binh & Ha Giang, Vietnam
Hanoi, Ninh Binh & the Ha Giang Loop, 6 Days
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Private tour in Hanoi & Ninh Binh, small-group loop
- Airport transfers included
- Free cancellation up to 14 days
- Entries and boats included
Plan your trip:
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Starts
- Noi Bai Airport (HAN)
- Ends
- Noi Bai Airport (HAN)
- Group size
- Private tour in Hanoi & Ninh Binh, small-group loop
- Tour style
- Adventure package
- Guide
- English-speaking guides and local drivers
- Age
- 16+
- Activity level
- Moderate to active
Overview
For travellers who want the north's wild side: a day in Hanoi, the rice-field caves of Ninh Binh, then three days on the Ha Giang Loop on the back of a local rider's motorbike.
Two of northern Vietnam's standout experiences in one trip.
Highlights
- Hanoi Old Quarter and street food
- Trang An river caves and the Mua Cave viewpoint
- Heaven's Gate, Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Nho Que River
- Lung Cu flag tower
- Homestays with Hmong and Tay families
Itinerary
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Day 1Arrive Hanoi
Private airport pickup, evening street-food walk.
Included: Airport transfer, Street-food tour
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Day 2Ninh Binh
Day trip to Trang An by rowing boat, Bai Dinh pagoda and Mua Cave. Back to Hanoi for the night.
Included: Private car and guide, Boat and entries, Breakfast and lunch
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Day 3To Ha Giang
Van to Ha Giang (about 6 hours). Meet your driver and ride to Quan Ba and Heaven's Gate. Night in Yen Minh.
Included: Van, Easy rider, Breakfast and dinner
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Day 4Dong Van & Lung Cu
Lung Cu flag tower and the Hmong King's palace, then Dong Van old town.
Included: Easy rider, Entries, Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Day 5Ma Pi Leng & Nho Que
Over Ma Pi Leng Pass and by boat through the Nho Que gorge, then back towards Ha Giang city.
Included: Easy rider, River boat, Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Day 6Back to Hanoi & depart
Van to Hanoi and on to Noi Bai airport for a late flight, or stay on in Hanoi.
Included: Breakfast, Van, Airport transfer
What's included
Accommodation
- 5 nights (2 hotel, 3 homestay or guesthouse)
Transport
- Airport transfers
- Van to and from Ha Giang
- Motorbike with experienced driver
- Private car in Ninh Binh
Boats
- Trang An rowing boat
- Nho Que River boat
Guide
- English-speaking guides
Meals
- 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, street-food tour
Tickets
- All entries listed
What's not included
- International flights
- Vietnam visa (e-visa)
- Drinks
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips
Where you'll stay
Hanoi
4-star hotel in the Old Quarter
Nights 1–2
Yen Minh
Homestay or guesthouse
Night 3
Dong Van
Boutique guesthouse
Night 4
Ha Giang
Hotel or homestay
Night 5
Hotels are confirmed at booking and may be replaced with a similar standard.
Good to know
- You ride as a passenger behind an experienced local driver (easy rider); you do not drive. Helmets are provided. Travel insurance that covers motorbike passengers is required.
- Day 6 needs a flight after about 9:00 pm, or add a night in Hanoi.
- Best from October to April.
- Prices are per person in Canadian dollars. Vietnam uses the dong (VND); cards work in most hotels, but bring some cash for markets and tips.
Cancellation
Cancel at least 14 days before arrival for a full refund. Inside that, hotels, boats and transport are committed and we refund whatever our suppliers release, and we show you exactly what that is.
Why book with TrueJourneyInc?
- Local partners we choose and book for you
- Free cancellation window on every trip
- Prices in Canadian dollars, with every inclusion listed
- Personal support from a real person
- Hotel pickup or airport transfers included
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