Amazing Hanoi - Ha Giang Loop by Motorcycle - Ha Long Bay (8 Days 7 Nights)

Welcome to Hanoi! 

You will be met at the airport and transferred to hotel in Hanoi. Renowned as the “Paris of the East”, Hanoi is one of Asia’s most delightful cities. Rich in culture and history this diverse city draws its influences from both French and Chinese culture. The rest of day is yours to enjoy.

Note for check in time is from 14:00.

Overnight in Hanoi 

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Breakfast at the hotel

8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City 

08.45:Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake 

It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of  Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world

 Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

 Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

 Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area

11.15: Visit Vietnam EthnologyMuseum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam

Special Note :we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine 

with 8 delicious dishes.

14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century 

15.15:Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton

16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel.

18:30 to 19:00 Pick you up at your hotel to leave Ha Giang 

Overnight on sleeper bus  

Having breakfast then you will be briefed on the itinerary by your guide and easy rider, starting the “Ha Giang loop tour”.

The Bac Sum Pass and Quan Ba Heaven Gate will greet us with their stunning landscapes. We will marvel at the Queen Bo Twin Mountains.

After having lunch at Tam Son town, you will trek to Lung Khuy Cave, which developed in the heart of limestone mountains formed under the ancient sea more than 400 million years ago. Around the cave is a landscape of vast clusters of peaks and valleys with many zones, pits, hanging valleys, and limestone shelves on a flat surface at an altitude of 850-1100m above sea level.

Continue the journey to Lung Tam silk village where we can admire and study the process of making brocade from flax plants by the local here.

Then, make your way through the Can Ty Pass. The landscapes are awe-inspiring and picturesque, with lush green hills and mountains towering over us.

Arrive at Yen Minh town late in the afternoon for checking in to a homestay. 

Having dinner.

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Breakfast time then continue the journey of sightseeing in Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. 

During the visiting, you will stop at:

Tham Ma Pass (Tham Ma slope), one of the most dangerous zigzag passes in Northern Vietnam.

The check-point of Pho Cao village, this is quiet and stunning beautiful village which is similar to the “Swiss village” in Ha Giang loop.

Continue the journey again to northernmost area of Vietnam near by the border of China. Climbing up to the Lung Cu National Flag tower (from the top of the Flagpole, you can see the border of China). Walking around the Lo Lo Chai village which is cultural & typical village of the ethnic people at the northern Vietnam.

Lunch time at the local restaurant here!

Getting on the road back to Dong Van ancient town for sightseeing and continue to the most beautiful part of the whole journey, located on the Happiness Road connecting the towns of Dong Van and Meo Vac, Ma Pi Leng Pass – one of the 04 most dangerous & hugest passes in the north of Vietnam.

Riding up on the small path of the “sky walk” to the rock ledge for the panorama views of the whole area. Late afternoon, we are reaching the beautiful Pa Vi H’Mong village where we will check in the cozy homestay for dinner.

7:30 am After having breakfast among the mountains & quiet villages then start our ride again down to Nho Que river. Boat trip for 01 hour to admire the Tu San canyon which is the deepest one of Asian countries.

Getting back the town for lunch and continue the journey to Mau Due town, Thai An village and along the Lo river for some short breaks at some beautiful check-points and rice fields terraces before going back to Ha Giang city. Arrive in Ha Giang city around 16h00pm 

You can take a shower (free) at our hostel. 

Get night sleeper bus to Hanoi 

Arrive Hanoi at 4:00 AM, you will take the taxi to the hotel by yourself . Check in the room and relax.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free time to explore the city

In the afternoon, tour guide picks you up at 17:30- 17:45 for street food walking tour

- Tour guides will take tourists to eat at lots of special corners , alleys and restaurants of The Old Quarter that you might miss if you go by yourself  to try variety of street foods and drinks  such as:Bún chả ( Grilled pork with noodle), Phở bò,gà ( Beef, chicken noodle soup), Bún ốc (Snail noodle soup), Bánh cuốn ( Steamed rice papper rolls), Bánh gối ( Pillow dumpling), Nem rán ( Fried spring rolls), Bánh tôm (Shrimp dumpling), Bánh Mỳ (Vietnamese sandwich), Chè ( Sweet gruel soup), Bánh Bao (Vietnamese dumpling), Bánh khoai, chuối ( Sweet potato,Banana cake), Hoa quả dầm ( Mixture fresh-fruit), Bia Hơi (Fresh beer), Trà đá (Iced tea), Café trứng (Egg coffee) …….

- Tour ends at Hoan Kiếm Lake or anywhere convenient for tourists to return, and then tour guides will show them how to get back your hotels/hostels if tour has more than 2 groups otherwise we will take you back hotels.

Overnight in Hanoi 

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Pick up at 8:00 to 8:30 AM at the lobby 

11:30 -12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau Marina.Welcome aboard the cruise. Meet the captain, crew and join us for welcome drink as we tell you about life onboard. Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind. Served a delectable lunch while cruising ahead to Ha Long Bay

Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Ha long Bay. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.

Back to the Cruise, We will take you to visit the Titop Island – swimming Climbing up to the Top of the Island – take the best view of Halong Bay in the Summer time 

Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.

After that, come back to the boat, enjoy the Sunset Party on sundeck – Cooking Class

Evening Relaxing: Dinner is served.

Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.

Overnight on board: Clean air – conditioned rooms with private washroom

6:30 – 6:45 :Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.

Kayaking to explore around the area Luon Cave

We board the cruise again.Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in luggage store.

Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more…

Time for Lunch

11: 00 – 11:30: Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina get on the bus to Hanoi 

14:30 to 15:00 Arrive Hanoi.

The driver will pick you up at the hotel transfer to the airport take a flight for next destination.

End of tour!

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