Looking for advice on Vietnam trip, Vietnamese New Year, Ha Giang loop etc My partner and I are traveling to Vietnam from end of Jan to mid February. We fly into Hanoi and fly out of HCMC. We booked our tickets before we found out about the Vietnamese New year, so we were thinking of renting bikes and doing the Ha Giang loop during the holiday. Do you think this will be a problem? Besides the Ha Giang loop, what are pl…

Ha Giang Loop for Oldies! Hi! This year I travelled around SE Asia and, on my way through, was lucky enough to ride the Ha Giang Loop. I told my dad about how good of a time I had, and I’ve convinced him that it’s something he needs to see. He is flying out to SE Asia on his own for his 55th birthday, and wants to do the Ha Giang Loop. Naturally though, he isn’t too kee…

Hà Giang Loop vs. Sumatra Jungle Hey everyone, as I am nearing the end of my exams, I will be traveling around in SEA for a bit. Plan is to do either 3-4 days of Vietnam (Hà Giang Loop) and then Japan, or spend 2-3 days in the Sumatra Jungle and then Japan. For both, I would have the chance to join up with at least one friend, or do it alone. Is there anyone that has done both …

Ha Giang Loop tour – company recommendation needed Need advice Ha Giang Loop tour Hey y’all 👋 I need some advice on which tour company to go with. Planning to travel end of November. After some digging I’ve shortlisted Nomadders, Be’s Home, Bibi, and Flipside. Within these I’m leaning towards nomadders & Be’s home mainly because they are small groups 8 people tops and no party, also their routes…

Trip to Vietnam – Ha Giang or Sapa ? Hello everyone, I’m leaving next week for a two-week trip to Laos and then Vietnam w/ my girlfriend. We’ll focus on the northern parts of both countries, but I’m still undecided between visiting Sapa or Ha Giang. We won’t have time to do both. What would you recommend? submitted by /u/saldishe_

Vietnam itinerary — should we be adding Ha Giang Loop? 3 weeks in Vietnam planned in December. This will be my first time in SE Asia, going w/ my husband and another couple. Our planned route is: Hanoi > Sapa > Cat Ba Island > Phong Nha > Hue > Hoi An > Dalat > HCM. We love nature & being active (hikes, kayaking, etc.), but also want to experience what the cities have to offer. My question is: I he…

Ha giang loop suggestions? Ha giang loop suggestions? Hello, I know this question have been asked many time, but I’s like to get suggestions from those who had done the loop. I’m 24 F solo traveller, I’m looking for a ha giang loop tour that would be fun/social/ not very party based like jasmine. Also, another question that’s very basic, is what have you guys done with…

Ha Giang loop without a license? So I’m on a travel mission at the moment and I plan to go to Vietnam and do the Ha Giang loop. I’m an experienced rider, have ridden dirt bikes for years so it’s nothing new to me. The only problem is I don’t have motorcycle certification on my IDP, so I am expecting there to be police wanting to fine me to death at every turn. I heard from som…

Ha Giang Loop – Is it just the same as the other beautiful landscapes in VN? Second time in Vietnam right now, this time with my girlfriend. First time around me and a couple friends hired bikes and done the usual South to North of Vietnam, covering all the breathtaking roads on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, mountain rides between Mui Ne and Dalat, The Hai Van Pass… too many breathtaking views to count. My question is for those…

Ha Giang Loop advice please! Hi everyone, My partner and I (both early 20s) will be doing the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam this December/January and had some questions for anyone willing to lend a hand: We’re not partiers so would prefer to go with a less party-centric tour and a smaller group. I also can’t drink. So far, we’re considering Bibi, Nomadders, and Amazing Ha Gia…