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Northern Vietnam Expedition: Lan Ha Bay, Ha Giang Loop & Ninh
Binh

A private bay cruise, the legendary Ha Giang Loop and limestone Ninh Binh in one epic circuit

8 Nights · 2026 · Vietnam

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Trip Overview

Duration

8 Nights

2026 · Couple

Where

Vietnam

Private overnight cruise on tranquil Lan Ha Bay, Halong's quiet neighbour · Ride the Ha Giang Loop with a professional Easy Rider driver · Ma Pi Leng Pass and a boat ride through the Nho Que canyon

Style

Couple

A private bay cruise, the legendary Ha Giang Loop and limestone Ninh Binh in one epic circuit

Where You'll Stay

4-Star Luxury Resort

Ninh Binh · 2 Nights

Base for Trang An, Mua Cave and Bai Dinh

Premium Overnight Cruise

Lan Ha Bay · 1 Night

All-inclusive luxury cruise cabin

4-Star Boutique Hotel

Hanoi Old Quarter · 2 Nights

One night pre-loop, one post-loop

Premium Mountain Lodge

Quan Ba, Ha Giang · 1 Night

Boutique Hotel

Dong Van, Ha Giang · 1 Night

Premium Eco-Lodge

Du Gia, Ha Giang · 1 Night

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY

Day 1 of 9

Arrival & Trang An Boat Ride

Land in Hanoi at dawn; private transfer straight out to Ninh Binh
Check into a 4-star resort and settle in
Afternoon Trang An boat ride through hidden caves and water temples
Overnight in Ninh Binh

DAY

Day 2 of 9

Mua Cave & Bai Dinh Pagoda

Climb the 500 steps of Mua Cave for the classic valley panorama
Explore Bai Dinh, one of Southeast Asia's largest pagoda complexes
Free afternoon at the resort
Overnight in Ninh Binh

DAY

Day 3 of 9

Sail into Lan Ha Bay

Transfer to the coast and board a premium overnight cruise
Sail through pristine, quiet Lan Ha Bay
Kayaking, sunset cocktails on the sundeck and a gourmet seafood dinner
Overnight in a luxury cruise cabin

DAY

Day 4 of 9

Morning Mist to Hanoi

Sunrise Tai Chi on deck followed by cave exploration
Return to Hanoi and check into a boutique Old Quarter hotel
Evening free for Train Street or a hidden speakeasy
Overnight in Hanoi

DAY

Day 5 of 9

Ha Giang & Heaven's Gate

Limousine transfer to Ha Giang; meet your professional Easy Rider
Begin the legendary loop by motorbike
Cross Heaven's Gate as the mountains tower overhead
Overnight at a mountain lodge in Quan Ba

DAY

Day 6 of 9

Into the Rock Plateau

Wind through the Yen Minh pine forest
Visit the Hmong King's Palace inside a UNESCO Global Geopark
Explore the lantern-lit streets of Dong Van Old Quarter
Overnight at a boutique hotel in Dong Van

DAY

Day 7 of 9

Ma Pi Leng & Nho Que Canyon

Ride the Ma Pi Leng Pass, the most spectacular road in Vietnam
Descend to the emerald Nho Que River
Boat ride through Southeast Asia's deepest canyon
Overnight at an eco-lodge in Du Gia

DAY

Day 8 of 9

The Loop Completes

Scenic ride back to Ha Giang City past tea plantations
Limousine transfer back to Hanoi
Final celebration night in the Old Quarter
Overnight in Hanoi

DAY

Day 9 of 9

Egg Coffee & Farewell

Slow morning for Old Quarter shopping or St. Joseph's Cathedral
Time for a final Hanoi egg coffee
Private transfer to the airport for the evening departure

Good to Know

Ha Giang Loop by Easy Rider

The 4-day / 3-night loop is ridden pillion with a professional Easy Rider driver, with fuel and safety gear provided, so no motorbike licence or riding experience is needed.

What's included

Return international airfare, the all-inclusive Lan Ha Bay cruise, hand-picked 4-star hotels and mountain lodges, all intercity transfers by private car or limousine, and daily breakfasts plus full board on the cruise and the loop.

What's excluded

Vietnam e-visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses such as shopping, laundry and alcoholic drinks, and tips for guides and drivers.

Best for

Travellers who want both boutique comfort and genuine adventure in a single trip, and who are comfortable with long mountain-road riding days on the loop.

Visa

Most visitors need a Vietnam e-visa arranged in advance; keep a printed copy for arrival at Hanoi.

Northern Vietnam Expedition: Lan Ha Bay, Ha Giang Loop & NinhBinh