6 Days Hanoi Easy Rider To Halong - Cat Ba - Ninh Binh

Tour Itinerary

6-Day Hanoi Easy Rider itinerary looping through the coastal scenery of Halong and Cat Ba, the rural cultural plains of Thai Binh, and the majestic karst landscapes of Ninh Binh and Cuc Phuong National Park. Riding easy rider motorbike along the coastal highways, local ferry crossings, dynamic island loops, countryside backroads, and dense jungle tracks... 

• Distance: ~160 km
• Morning: 8:00 AM - Gear up with your Easy Rider guide in Hanoi and head east. Stop at the Bat Trang Ceramic Village to see artisans handcrafting pottery.
• Afternoon: Ride along the regional highways cutting through the Red River Delta plains. Arrive in Ha Long City by late afternoon for panoramic coastal views. 
• Evening: Walk along Bai Chay beach or enjoy fresh seafood by the harbor.
• Stay: Ha Long City hotel.

• Distance: ~30 km riding + ferry cross
• Morning: Ride to Tuan Chau Harbor. Board the public ferry across the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay to northern Cat Ba Island.
• Afternoon: Arrive at Gia Luan pier on Cat Ba. Ride south along the island's single, breathtaking spine road cutting straight through and walk to visit Cat Ba National Park.
• Evening: Arrive at Cat Ba Town. Climb up to Cannon Fort for an unmatched sunset over the fishing boats.
• Stay: Cat Ba Town coastal hotel 

• Distance: 4 km riding (Boat day)
• Morning: Board a traditional wooden boat at Beo Pier to cruise the quiet waters of Lan Ha Bay. This area features the same iconic karst cliffs as Halong but sees far fewer tourists.
• Afternoon: Kayak through Dark and Bright Cave, swim near the secluded Three Peaches Beach, and visit an authentic floating fishing village.
• Evening: Return to Cat Ba Town for nightlife and beachside relaxation.
• Stay: Cat Ba Town. 

• Distance: ~110 km
• Morning: Catch an early morning ferry from Cat Ba to Hai Phong City. From Hai Phong, bypass major freeways to ride south into the quiet agricultural heartland of Thai Binh.
• Afternoon: Roll past boundless rice fields.
• Evening: Experience a true off-the-beaten-path stay. Thai Binh has very little international tourism, ensuring highly authentic interactions and local market dining.
• Stay: Thai Binh City local guesthouse. 

• Distance: ~60 km
• Morning: Enjoy a short to visit the historic Keo Pagoda, one of the oldest and most architecturally striking timber temples in Vietnam. flat morning cruise through local villages crossing into Ninh Binh province. Head straight into the dramatic limestone monoliths of Tam Coc.
• Afternoon: Hike 500 stone steps up the dragon spine of Mua Cave for a signature postcard view of the Ngo Dong River. Afterward, take a relaxing 2-hour sampan boat ride through the limestone arches of Tam Coc.
• Evening: Explore the relaxed backpacker strip in Tam Coc or relax in a rural bungalow.
• Stay: Tam Coc countryside bungalow. 

• Distance: ~190 km
• Morning: Ride northwest into Cuc Phuong National Parkvia the inner forest track. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center to view rare Delacour's langurs up close. Dive deeper into the primeval jungle to hike the trail leading to the historical Man caves. Have lunch inside the park, then saddle up for your return ride north.
• Afternoon:: Navigate back into the urban bustle of Hanoi by late afternoon. End The Tour At Your Own Hotel .