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Northern Vietnam · 10 days

Experience the dramatic landscapes of Northern Vietnam, from the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay to the limestone peaks of the Ha Giang Loop and the iconic terraced rice fields of Sapa, starting and ending in vibrant Hanoi.

10days
27stops
1246km
DAY01

Hoan Kiem Lake → Hanoi

1 km · 20m driving · Overnight in Hanoi Old Quarter
  1. 09:00
    Hoan Kiem Lake· start
  2. 0.4 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    St. Joseph's CathedralMust-see
  4. 0.6 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Hanoi Old Quarter· overnight
DAY02

Tuan Chau Harbor → Ti Top Island

162 km · 1h 51m driving · Overnight in Ti Top Island
  1. 09:00
    Tuan Chau Harbor· start
  2. 15 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Sung Sot CaveMust-see
  4. 1.5 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Ti Top Island· overnight
DAY03

Luon Cave → Ha Giang

371 km · 4h 4m driving · Overnight in Ha Giang City
  1. 09:00
    Luon Cave· start
  2. 370 km · 3h 54m
  3. 12:00
    Ha Giang City· overnightMust-see
DAY04

Quan Ba → Yen Minh

61 km · 48m driving · Overnight in Yen Minh Pine Forest
  1. 09:00
    Quan Ba Heaven Gate· startMust-see
  2. 1.1 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Twin Mountains
  4. 24 km · 15m
  5. 15:00
    Yen Minh Pine Forest· overnight
DAY05

Hmong King's Palace → Dong Van

61 km · 41m driving · Overnight in Dong Van Old Quarter
  1. 09:00
    Hmong King's Palace· start
  2. 15 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Lung Cu Flag TowerMust-see
  4. 13 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Dong Van Old Quarter· overnight
DAY06

Ma Pi Leng Pass → Du Gia

59 km · 52m driving · Overnight in Du Gia Village
  1. 09:00
    Ma Pi Leng Pass· startMust-see
  2. 0.7 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Nho Que River
  4. 50 km · 32m
  5. 15:00
    Du Gia Village· overnight
DAY07

Km0 Milestone → Lao Cai

166 km · 1h 45m driving · Overnight in Lao Cai Railway Station
  1. 09:00
    Km0 Milestone· start
  2. 133 km · 1h 24m
  3. 12:00
    Lao Cai Railway Station· overnightMust-see
DAY08

Muong Hoa Valley → Sapa

32 km · 36m driving · Overnight in Sapa Stone Church
  1. 09:00
    Muong Hoa Valley· startMust-see
  2. 4.9 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Cat Cat Village
  4. 1.6 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Sapa Stone Church· overnight
DAY09

Fansipan Peak → Hanoi

330 km · 3h 37m driving · Overnight in Hanoi
  1. 09:00
    Fansipan Peak· startMust-see
  2. 7.6 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Silver Waterfall
  4. 313 km · 3h 17m
  5. 15:00
    Hanoi· overnight
DAY10

Temple of Literature → Hanoi

3.2 km · 20m driving
  1. 09:00
    Temple of Literature· startMust-see
  2. 0.9 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Hanoi Train Street
Heads Up
  • Ha Giang Loop requires a border permit; your easy-rider or driver will typically arrange this in Ha Giang city.
  • Pack layers for Sapa and Ha Giang as temperatures drop significantly at night and at higher altitudes.
  • Verify boat cruise schedules for Ha Long Bay in advance, as weather conditions can occasionally cause cancellations.
  • Ensure you have travel insurance that covers motorbike pillion riding if choosing the easy-rider option.