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Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Ha Giang, Halong Bay)

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Northern Vietnam is a region of dramatic contrasts, spanning the chaotic charm of Hanoi's Old Quarter, the emerald karst seascapes of Halong Bay, and the rugged mountain landscapes of Ha Giang near the Chinese border. Hanoi, the country's capital, is known for its centuries-old history, French colonial architecture, and legendary street food scene. Ha Giang draws adventurous travellers on motorbike loops through some of Southeast Asia's most spectacular mountain roads, terraced rice fields, and remote ethnic minority villages. Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for its thousands of limestone islands rising from the Gulf of Tonkin, best explored by overnight cruise or kayak.

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Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Ha Giang, Halong Bay) · 10 days

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Self-Launched: Cycle the Highlands of Northern Vietnam (Ha Giang Loop + Halong Bay)

A self-launched, independent version of the classic 10-day Ha Giang highlands cycling circuit — Hanoi to Hoang Su Phi, the Heaven's Gate pass, the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Lung Cu, the Nho Que River, Meo Vac and Du Gia, finished with an overnight junk boat cruise in Halong Bay. You ride the same landscapes on a rented hardtail mountain bike, sleep in the same family homestays and small highland hotels, and book your own transport (overnight sleeper bus, local minibuses, shared taxis) instead of a private support van. This is a genuinely hard, remote ride — 35–40 mile days with 4,000ft+ of climbing in hot, humid conditions — so only take it on with real cycling fitness and a decent offline route plan. Costs below are approximate per-person backpacker rates in GBP, excluding international flights.

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