The Start of the Ha Giang Loop
Ha Giang, the quaint capital of Ha Giang province, is your stepping stone to the epic Ha Giang Loop. Although it’s a provincial capital, the town is quite small and doesn’t have an airport or train station.
The loop itself is a 3-5 day motorcycle or car journey that brings you through some of Vietnam’s most stunning landscapes. After completing the loop, you’ll return to Ha Giang, which usually serves as a springboard for further adventures in Vietnam, typically via Hanoi.
Traveling from Hoi An to Ha Giang
If you’re coming from Hoi An to Ha Giang, your journey will require multiple steps, usually with a stopover in Hanoi. The distance between Hoi An and Ha Giang is approximately 930 km, and you’ll need to plan carefully due to the long travel time involved. The initial part of your journey will most likely involve flying from Da Nang Airport, near Hoi An, to Hanoi. Roads from Hanoi to Ha Giang are a mix of highway and smaller, winding roads through mountains and villages.
Transfer Options Between Hoi An and Ha Giang
Flying to Hanoi First:
Since Hoi An doesn’t have an airport, you’ll first need to go to nearby Da Nang and catch a flight to Hanoi. The flight usually takes about an hour. From Hanoi, you have several options to reach Ha Giang.
Your Options from Hanoi:
- Option 1: Standard sleeper bus (night) costing around 250,000 VND.
- Option 2: VIP sleeper bus (night) for a more comfortable trip at about 350,000 VND.
- Option 3: Limousine bus (day) with a price tag of around 300,000 VND.
- Option 4: Private car (day), the priciest but also the most flexible option.
Booking the Transfer from Hoi An
- Tour Operators: If you’re on a packaged tour, most details will be sorted out for you.
- Offline: In Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you’ll find a plethora of agencies that can book your onward bus tickets.
- Online: Websites like Vexere, 12go.asia, and Baolau offer online booking options.
Combination tour Hoi An & Ha Giang
Merge the quaint charm of Hoi An with the rugged beauty of Ha Giang in a single, extraordinary trip. Explore the ancient town, cycle through the countryside, take a boat tour on the Thu Bon River, or simply enjoy a free day at the beach or biking around. We can make it all happen effortlessly. Contact us to customize your journey, combining these two beautiful and diverse destinations.
