Hanoi to Hà Giang Loop to Hội An: 10-Day Northern Karst Peaks to Lantern Coast Grand Journey
The ultimate 10-day dual-region journey — conquering the sheer limestone passes of Ha Giang with a local northern rider, followed by scenic coastal and highland exploration into ancient Hoi An with a central specialist guide.
Route Overview
Key Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
10 StopsHanoi → Transfer to Hà Giang City → Settle in (300 km)
Morning transfer from Hanoi to Hà Giang city. Check into your hotel and meet your native northern Easy Rider guide.
Hà Giang City → Quản Bạ Heaven Gate → Thẩm Mã Pass → Đồng Văn (145 km)
Climb through Bắc Sum Pass, Quản Bạ Heaven's Gate, Lùng Tám linen weaving village, Thẩm Mã Pass, and the H'Mong King's Palace to Đồng Văn.
Đồng Văn → Mã Pí Lèng Pass → Nho Quế River Tu Sản Canyon → Mèo Vạc (50 km)
Conquer the legendary Mã Pí Lèng Pass and cruise the emerald Nho Quế River. Overnight in Mèo Vạc.
Mèo Vạc → Mậu Duệ → Du Già Waterfall → Hà Giang City (145 km)
Ride through scenic mountain gorges, swim in Du Già Waterfall, and return to Hà Giang city.
Hà Giang → Transfer to Central Vietnam (Da Nang / Hội An)
Transfer from Hà Giang to Central Vietnam. Check into your boutique hotel in Da Nang or Hội An and meet your veteran Central Vietnam Easy Rider guide.
Da Nang → Marble Mountains → My Son Champa Sanctuary → Hội An (90 km)
Explore the sacred caves of Marble Mountains, ride through rural countryside to the 1,000-year-old Hindu brick ruins of My Son Sanctuary, and arrive in lantern-lit Hội An.
Hội An Countryside → Tra Que Herb Village & Coconut Waterways (45 km)
Ride vintage bikes through Tra Que organic herb village, take a round basket boat through the Bay Mau coconut forest, and enjoy evening lantern walks in Hội An.
Hội An → Hải Vân Pass → Lăng Cô Lagoon → Elephant Springs (110 km)
Conquer the world-famous Hải Vân Pass ('Pass of Ocean Clouds'), relax on Lăng Cô beach, and swim in the crystal natural pools of Elephant Springs.
Hội An → Rural Craft Hamlets → Cẩm Kim Carpentry & Pottery (60 km)
Visit traditional carpentry, boat-building, and pottery villages along the Thu Bồn River, discovering authentic artisanal crafts unchanged for centuries.
Hội An Ancient Town → Farewell Lunch & Onward Journey
Enjoy a final morning tasting authentic Cao Lầu noodles and Vietnamese coffee in Hội An before concluding your unforgettable 10-day North-to-Central adventure.
What's Included
- ✔Dedicated local Easy Rider guides in both Northern and Central Vietnam
- ✔Japanese motorbikes (Honda/Yamaha), fuel, and maintenance throughout
- ✔All 9 nights accommodation (Boutique hotels & authentic ethnic homestays)
- ✔All meals: 10 hearty lunches, 9 breakfasts, and 9 local specialty dinners
- ✔Domestic transfer between North and Central Vietnam
- ✔All boat trips (Nho Quế River canyon, Bay Mau basket boat, Thu Bồn river)
- ✔All entrance tickets and permits throughout the 10 days
- ✔Safety riding gear & luggage transport
- ✔Pickup in Hanoi & drop-off in Hội An
What's Excluded
- ✖International flights
- ✖Personal bar drinks & souvenirs
- ✖Travel medical insurance (recommended)
- ✖Gratuities for guides (discretionary)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you switch guides between North and Central Vietnam?
Vietnam's geography and cultures are vastly different. Having a native northern guide for the karst passes and a central guide for the coastal and DMZ routes ensures you always ride with someone who truly knows the local people and roads intimately.