6 5-Day Experiences in Vietnam to Build a Day Around

1.5 Day Ha Giang Loop and Cao Bang Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $395Our pick

Spend five days riding from Ha Giang to Cao Bang with a local easy rider, stopping at Bac Sum Pass, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Hmong villages, and Tay stone homes. The tour uses small shared groups below 10 when possible, includes meals and four homestay nights, and ends in Cao Bang City.

“Really wonderful experience from start to finish! Our drivers were lovely and so determined to give us the most comfortable and enjoyable experience and the hostel staff/organisers were super communicative. Homestays were all excellent and the food was some of the best we’ve had in Vietnam (you will be full 100% of the trip).”

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2.5-Day North Vietnam: Sa Pa – Ninh Binh – Halong Cruise from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $415

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa, trek through Lao Chai’s rice terraces, continue to Ninh Binh, then spend a night on a four-star Halong Bay cruise. Local guides lead the sightseeing, while bus and train transfers keep the route moving. Guides named in guest feedback include Luc, Arrow, and Peter.

“We love this tour, the guider (Luc) is very good. He guides us and give full information to us. We really enjoy our trip. Such an amazing and fantastic trip.”

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3.5 Days 4 Nights Ha Giang Cao Bang Ban Gioc – Free Drom 1N before

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $370

You’ll ride from Ha Giang to Cao Bang on a private five-day route through northern Vietnam, with stops at Quan Ba, Lung Cu, Meo Vac, Pac Bo, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, and Angel Eye Mountain. Guides and riders handle the route, while homestays, five breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and one free pre-tour night are included.

“We felt very happy and pleased when coming to HagiangGo from the receptionist to the owner Tom, I am really satisfied with the service here, they are very professional and the natural friendliness they bring is extremely impressive to us. We hope that next time we will experience more services here”

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4.Ha Giang Loop Tour 5 days 4 nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $299

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Giang and Sapa in five days, with easy riders, small groups of 6 to 10, local meals, and overnight stays. You will see Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River, Dong Van, Quan Ba, Du Gia, and Muong Hoa Valley villages. Guides including Thang, Huy, Vinh, Hoc, Tuyen, and Hung Anh may lead different departures.

“Great tour, excellent riders and very friendly team. Informative and fun experience. Thang is a great leader and organised the trip very well. Good choice of accommodations too”

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5.5 Days Small Group Adventure from Ha Giang to Ban Gioc Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $650

Travel by motorbike from Ha Giang to Ban Gioc Waterfall with an English-speaking guide and professional easy riders. Over five days, you’ll cross Ma Pi Leng Pass, visit Hmong King Palace, ride through Du Gia and Bao Lac, explore Nguom Ngao Cave, and stay in private rooms at traditional houses. Groups are limited to eight.

“A very unique and impressive tour with the best tour guide Tuan and his crew. Safe drivers. Interesting information about local sights, people and places. Perfect trip. Definite recommendation!👍👍👍”

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6.5-Day North Vietnam: Hanoi -Halong Bay -Ninh Binh-Sapa from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $199Best value

This five-day group tour links Ninh Binh, Sapa, and Halong Bay from Hanoi. You’ll row through Tam Coc, visit Black H’mong villages, trek rice terraces, cruise Halong Bay, kayak, and explore Luon Cave. The $199.90 price includes shared transfers, meals, a Sapa hotel, and one night aboard a Halong Bay cruise.

“Great tour and tour guides. Sleeper bus to Sapa was a bit scary and the air conditioner was not working well. Also it should be known that you will be visiting villages with lots of children so bring candy and clothing for the people!”

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