7 hours (450 km) from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Bike through fields
Day 9: Halong Bay
3 hours (130 km) from Ninh Binh
Cruise by kayak
Day 10: Hanoi
4 hours (160 km) from Halong Bay
Exploring Old Quarter
Day 11: Ba Be Lake
4.5 hours (250 km) from Hanoi
Boat by mountains
Day 12: Ha Giang
6 hours (280 km) from Ba Be Lake
Road trip heaven
Day 13: Sapa
3 hours (120 km) from Ha Giang
Rice terraces rise
Day 14: Hanoi
5 hours (300 km) from Sapa
Farewell and Departure
Time and Costs Estimates
Boat, Bike & Eat (1 day, 1,100,000 VND)
Zipline Forests (1 day, 750,000 VND)
Snorkel the Reefs (1 day, 450,000 VND)
Cruise by Kayak (1 day, 3,000,000 VND)
Boat by Mountains (1 day, 800,000 VND)
Road Trip Heaven (1 day, 2,000,000 VND)
Rice Terraces Rise (1 day, 320,000 VND)
Total Estimated Costs (excluding airfare): 8,420,000 VND
Useful Tips
For those who have more time, it is suggested to add an extra day in Sapa to trek across the wide rice paddies. For those with less time, they can skip the road trip to Ha Giang and go straight to Sapa. It is best to travel during autumn (September-November) or spring (March-May) to avoid the harsh weather conditions. It is also advisable to bring cash for expenses, especially in small towns where credit cards are not commonly accepted.