Motorbike riding through Ha Giang mountain pass with dramatic limestone scenery

10-Day North Vietnam Deep Dive

10 days Moderate {'budget': '$500–750', 'midRange': '$1,200–1,800'}

Why North Vietnam?

Northern Vietnam rewards the traveler who ventures beyond Hanoi and Ha Long.
The mountainous regions contain some of the most spectacular scenery in Southeast Asia.

Highlights

  • Hanoi (2 nights) — Base for day trips, city exploration
  • Ninh Bình (2 nights) — Inland Ha Long Bay, Tràng An, Tam Cốc
  • Sapa (2 nights) — Rice terraces, trekking, H'Mong villages
  • Hà Giang Loop (3 nights) — Vietnam's most dramatic motorcycle route
  • Return to Hanoi — Depart

The Hà Giang Loop

The Hà Giang Loop is Vietnam's most spectacular motorcycle route — 350 km of hairpin bends,
towering limestone peaks, and ethnic minority villages largely untouched by mass tourism.
Rent a semi-automatic motorbike or hire an Easy Rider guide for the 3–4 day circuit.