7 March 26
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It covers an area of 7,927.55 km 2 (3,060.84 sq mi), [1] comprising 1 city and 10 rural districts, with a population of 899,900 in 2023. The provincial capital, also called Hà Giang, is connected by Highway 2 and is 320 km away from Hanoi.
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Day 1 (Sun, 8 Mar 2026): Hanoi arrival
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Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, you will meet your driver and local guide and travel by car to your hotel.
Flight arrival time: TBA
Flight number: TBA
Meals included: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Note: Check-in at the hotel from 14.00
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Day 2 (Mon, 9 Mar 2026): Hanoi
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Visit West Lake – Tran Quoc pagoda – Ba Dinh Square and the Ethnology Museum
You will begin your visit from the West Lake (Tay Ho in Vietnamese) where you will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, in contrast with the hustle and bustle of the capital’s center. Often referred to as the district of expats, here, you will find embassies, fashionable coffee shops and a favourite place of the Hanoians for morning exercises by the lake. Then, continue your visit to Tran Quoc pagoda, which is located on a serene peninsula by the West Lake, dating back to the early 10th century and considered as one of the most ancient pagodas in Hanoi. After that, you will make a short trip to admire the solemn exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, followed by a stop at the One-Pillar Pagoda in the same area.
You will pay a visit to the Ethnology Museum and learn about the different ethnic groups of Vietnam. Created in November 1997 at the Francophonie Summit, it is both a research center and a public museum featuring the 54 ethnic groups found across Vietnam. You will be able to find here an impressive collection of traditional costumes, musical instruments, jewelry, weapons and illustrations of various customs of the 54 minorities, providing an interesting introduction to Vietnamese culture.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Option: Evening story of street food (walking tour)
Tonight, you’ll have a chance to understand what makes Hanoi’s Old Quarter such a captivating place. Here, you will be able to taste a wide variety of Vietnamese specialties, such as banh cuon (steamed rolled rice pancake) and banh mi (the famous Vietnamese sandwich that even appears in the Oxford Dictionary). Then, stop at a bia hoi (beer club) and taste the fresh Vietnamese beer that is incredibly popular with locals and travelers alike. After that, you will head to a pho shop, where you will be able to choose between regular pho or pho tron (pho noodles mixed with chicken without soup). Then, make your way along Hoan Kiem Lake for one of the tastiest ice creams in Hanoi. You will then say goodbye to your guide and go on to explore Hanoi by night on your own.
Duration: 3 hours
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Day 3 (Tue, 10 Mar 2026): Hanoi – Ha Giang
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You will head north to the town of Ha Giang, built on the Lo river (a tributary of the Red river). On the way, you will pass through regions inhabited by Viet, San Chay, and Dao ethnic groups and stop to visit the villages, take memorable pictures and admire the landscape. You will then arrive in Ha Giang at the end of the afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ha Giang
Distance: 280 kilometers, between 7 and 8 hours
Pick-up address: TBA
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Day 4 (Wed, 11 Mar 2026): Ha Giang – Dong Van
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In the morning, you will take the road to the small provincial town of Dong Van, whose specific limestone geology gives it the name “World Geological Park” (as it is located in an area known as the “Stone Plateau”). On the way, you will make a stop at Pho Cao, a H’mong village, where all the houses are built of clay. You will then descend to Sung La valley, famous for its wild forests and impressive limestone landscapes.
In the afternoon, you will visit the H’mong royal palace of the Vuong family, a combination of Chinese and European architecture reflecting their strong creativity in construction.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Van
Distance: 150 kilometers – 6 hours
Note: Beautiful scenery with buckwheat often flourishes in autumn (October – early November)
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Day 5 (Thu, 12 Mar 2026): Dong Van – Lung Cu – Nho Que – Meo Vac
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In the morning, you will head towards Lung Cu and visit the famous flag tower, offering both views on China and a reminder of the history in the area. You will then head towards Meo Vac arriving at the end of the day. Located in the far north of Vietnam, Meo Vac – nicknamed the “Black H’mong Eagle’s Nest”, is accessible by an impressive 20-kilometer zigzag road revealing stunning karst landscapes and the Nho river.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Meo Vac
Distance: 130 kilometers – 5 hours
Note:
– Beautiful scenery with buckwheat often flourishing in autumn (October – early November)
– Meo Vac market on Sundays, where the ethnic H’mong, Dao, Tay, Nung, and Viet, dressed in their colorful traditional costumes, come to shop and sell their products.
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Day 6 (Fri, 13 Mar 2026): Meo Vac – Ba Be
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Long journey on the road to reach Ba Be.You will arrive in Ba Be National Park early in the evening, reaching the village of Pac Ngoi and a local stilt house with a beautiful view over the lake.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ba Be
Distance: 200 kilometers – 7 hours
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Day 7 (Sat, 14 Mar 2026): Ba Be – Hanoi
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Your morning will be devoted to a three hour kayak ride on Ba Be Lake, surrounded by steep mountains with tropical vegetation. You will discover the Puong cave, shaped by the rivers that have carved the Limestone Mountains around the lake. Departure in the late afternoon to Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance: 250 kilometers – 6 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
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Day 8 (Sun, 15 Mar 2026): Hanoi – Ninh Binh by train
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Early in the morning, you will reach Long Bien station to take the train to Ninh Binh.
Uppon arrival in Ninh Binh, you will set off for a day trip to Hoa Lu, one of the most famous sites of Vietnam for its historical remnants and impressive limestone peaks, which gives it the name “Halong Bay on land”. There, you will also discover the temples of two Dinh kings dating back to the 10th century.
In the afternoon, you will step onto a sampan to travel to the caves of Tam Coc (“the three lagoons”), nestled in the middle of an aquatic landscape and gigantic rock formations. After the boat ride, you will travel to your hotel and check-in your room.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh
Notes:
– Expected morning departure times: 6.00, 8.55
– Duration of train trip: 2 hours 15 minutes
– This train is always noisy
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Day 9 (Mon, 16 Mar 2026): Ninh Binh – Cuc Phuong National Park – Ninh Binh
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From your hotel, you will travel to Cuc Phuong National Park. Cuc Phuong is the oldest nature reserve in Vietnam and also a rescue center for many natural species. Here you will see remarkable wildlife, and many rare trees and plants which are reserved and taken care of in this range. You can take a short walk into the jungle to truly immerse yourself in this incredible natural landscape. Take your time to enjoy the environment and atmosphere in this national park before heading back to Ninh Binh.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh
Distance: 30 kilometers – 1 hour one way
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Day 10 (Tue, 17 Mar 2026): Ninh Binh – Tuan Chau – Halong Bay
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In the morning, you will head towards Tuan Chau Pier. There, embark on a cruise through the must-see Lan Ha Bay. This world-famous bay is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam, with its giant rock islets covered in luxuriant vegetation overlooking the waters. Lan Ha Bay is an extension of Halong Bay, which includes some 1,900 islands and islets of rocky peaks, often uninhabited and untouched by human hands. These scenes create a spectacular marine landscape, which earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 1994.
You will be served lunch and dinner aboard the cruise. Be sure not to miss the sunset on the top deck for beautiful pictures (depending on the weather conditions).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on the boat
Distance : 180 kilometers – 3 hours
Transfer to Tuan Chau Pier without tour guide.
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Day 11 (Wed, 18 Mar 2026): Lan Ha Bay
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Early in the morning, you will welcome the sunrise from the deck of the boat and then spend the day exploring the famous Halong Bay. The bay offers endless possibilities for pictures with its hundreds of astonishing, karstic peaks. You will enjoy a special moment during the sunset on the Halong bay before having dinner on the boat.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Overnight on the boat
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Day 12 (Thu, 19 Mar 2026): Ha Long Bay – Cat Hai – Cat Ba
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In the morning, you will get up early to enjoy the sunrise over the bay: stunning rocky islands, birds singing, cicadas chirping, gentle waves and so on. You will have breakfast on board while the cruise continues in the heart of the bay until you reach port and disembark.
You will meet our driver and travel to Cat Hai for cable car journey to Cat Ba island. Another driver in Phu Long station will welcome you and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Free at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Cat Ba
Note:
– Passengers will travel on the cable car without an escort
– The luggage policy for the Cat Ba cable car:
ü Allowance: Each passenger is allowed to bring one piece of hand luggage only. This excludes strollers and wheelchairs, which are generally permitted.
ü Size Restrictions: The maximum dimensions for your allowed piece of hand luggage are:
ü Additional Fees: If you have oversized baggage (exceeding the dimensions or weight limits) or special items like commercial goods or frozen items, you will likely be charged an additional fee, which could be equal to the price of another cable car ticket.
ü Not Allowed: Pets are not allowed in the cable car cabins.
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Day 13 to Day 17 (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 to Tue, 24 Mar 2026): Cat Ba
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Free day
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Cat Ba
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Day 18 (Wed, 25 Mar 2026): Cat Ba – Departure
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After checking out, you will make a 15-minute journey by speedboat to mainland and then travel to Hanoi airport.
Meals included: Breakfast
Land transfer: 105 kilometers – 3 hours
Boat transfer from island to mainland: 15-20 minutes depends on weather condition
Flight: TBA
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All of our tours follow the Easia Sustainability Guidelines, developed in collaboration with our partners ChildSafe and Travelife. We only offer certified tours with a controlled impact in our destinations and communities, reducing the negative environmental impact and generating a positive economic and social impact.
Since 2020, Easia Travel has decided to stop the distribution of single-use plastic bottles and replace them by the Refill not Landfill Project with water stations at the various hotels and vehicles. (check our video)
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