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

A private bay cruise, the famous Ha Giang Loop and limestone Ninh Binh in one 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
Budget
≈ ₹2,28,000

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

1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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

What It Costs

INDICATIVE · 2026
Flights₹70,000
Hotels₹70,000
Activities₹45,000
Transport₹20,000
Vietnam e-visa & food buffer₹23,000
Trip total · per couple≈ ₹2,28,000

Prices are as they were when this itinerary was finalised (in 2026). We price your own trip live, to your dates.

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.

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