THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS
Explore Vietnam's northern frontier.
The Northern Mountains offer a range of scenic journeys to landscapes shaped by rugged limestone peaks, terraced valleys and villages of ethnic minorities.
To the west, Sapa is a famed hill station surrounded by misty mountains and terraced rice fields beneath the shadow of Mount Fansipan.
To the north, the Ha Giang Loop challenges the most adventurous travelers with winding roads across Dong Van and the Ma Pi Leng Pass plunging into the Nho Que River gorge.
To the east, Cao Bang reveals tranquil lakes and the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall standing as one of the most spectacular views in all of Vietnam.
Nature AdventureSapa is connected to Hanoi, Ha Giang, Cat Ba, Ha Long and Ninh Binh by sleeper buses and minivans operated by Inter Bus Line, Sao Viet, Sapa Express, Bang Phan and Eco Sapa, and private transfer by car.
Bus routes to Sapa
Private transfer to Sapa
Alternatively, Lao Cai is connected by the Hanoi–Lao Cai railway line operated by Vietnam Railways and the private railway companies Chapa Express, Sapaly Express, Laman Express, Damitrans Express, New Livitrans Express and Violette Trains.
Train routes to Lao Cai
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Ha Giang is connected to Hanoi, Sapa, Cat Ba and Ninh Binh by sleeper buses and minibuses operated by Bang Phan and Ha Giang Limousine Bus.
Bus routes to Ha Giang
Ha Giang is connected to Dong Van and Meo Vac by minibuses operated by Bang Phan.
Bus routes to Dong Van and Meo Vac
Alternatively, travelers can ride the Ha Giang Loop by motorbike.
Tours in Ha Giang
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Cao Bang is connected to Hanoi by sleeper buses and minibuses operated by Thanh Ly, Duc Duong Bus and Hoa Binh.
Bus routes to Cao Bang
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THE GULF OF TONKIN
Where sea and sky embrace.
The Gulf of Tonkin, along Vietnam's northeast coast, is a region of natural beauty and geological wonders.
From Hai Phong, the country's bustling port city, travelers can set out to Cat Ba Island, a haven of green forests, limestone cliffs and hidden coves. Nearby, the port of Ha Long reveals a dreamlike seascape of countless karst islands rising from emerald waters.
From these coastal enclaves, visitors can embark on romantic cruises and sail through the world-renowned Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, each of which holds timeless treasures.
Coast RelaxCat Ba is connected to Hanoi, Ha Long, Ha Giang and Ninh Binh by buses, minibuses and minivans operated by Daily Limousine and Good Morning Cat Ba.
Bus routes to Cat Ba
Alternatively, Hai Phong is connected by the Hanoi–Hai Phong railway line operated by Vietnam Railways.
Train routes to Hai Phong
And Cat Ba is connected to Hai Phong by ferries operated by Cat Ba Island.
Ferry routes to Cat Ba
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Ha Long is connected to Hanoi, Sapa, Cat Ba and Ninh Binh by minibuses and minivans operated by Arcady Limousine, Duc Duong Bus and Trung Thanh Limousine, and private transfer by car.
Bus routes to Ha Long
Private transfer to Ha Long
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THE RED RIVER DELTA
Discover the cradle of the Vietnamese civilization.
The Red River Delta is a fertile land where rice paddies stretch to the horizon and ancient villages preserve age-old traditions.
At its center lies Hanoi, with its elegant boulevards, its ancient temples and its vibrant Old Quarter that reflect more than a thousand years of history as the capital of Vietnam.
Heading South, in Ninh Binh, travelers can explore the historic temples of Vietnam's early dynasties in Hoa Lu, drift along the winding river through the karst scenery of Tam Coc, or wander the caves and waterways of Trang An.
Extending into the mountains, the nature reserve of Pu Luong and the valleys of Mai Chau offers a serene escape into terraced rice fields and forested mountains.
Nature ScenicHanoi is connected to Sapa, Ha Giang, Cat Ba, Ha Long and Ninh Binh by sleeper buses and minivans operated by Inter Bus Line, Sao Viet, Sapa Express, Bang Phan, Eco Sapa, Daily Limousine, Good Morning Cat Ba, Arcady Limousine, Duc Duong Bus, Trung Thanh Limousine, Trang An Limousine, The Long Travel and Expats Way Travel, and private transfer by car.
Bus routes to Hanoi
Private transfer to Hanoi
Alternatively, Hanoi is connected by the Hanoi–Lao Cai railway line, the Hanoi–Hai Phong railway line and the North–South railway line operated by Vietnam Railways.
Train routes to Hanoi
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Ninh Binh is connected to Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Giang, Cat Ba, Ha Long, Pu Luong and Mai Chau by minivans operated by Trang An Limousine, The Long Travel and Expats Way Travel.
Bus routes to Ninh Binh
Private transfer to Ninh Binh
Alternatively, Ninh Binh is connected by the North–South railway line operated by Vietnam Railways.
Train routes to Ninh Binh
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Pu Luong and Mai Chau are connected to Hanoi and Ninh Binh by minivans operated by Huong Kien Limousine, The Long Travel and Expats Way Travel.
Bus routes to Pu Luong
Bus routes to Mai Chau
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THE CENTRAL COAST
Crossing the Hai Van Pass.
Vietnam's Central Coast is rich in history and culture.
Hue, the former imperial capital, preserves the elegance of the Nguyen Dynasty with its ancient citadel, its royal tombs, and the Perfume River.
Heading south, the journey through the Hai Van Pass, where the Annamite Range descends into the sea, offers some of Vietnam's most spectacular coastal views..
At the foot of the mountains lies Da Nang, a modern city known for its sweeping beaches, and Hoi An, a town that enchants travelers with antique merchant houses, lantern-lit streets, and a riverside atmosphere that reflects centuries of trade and cultural exchange with other Asian civilizations.
Coast HistoryHue is connected to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Phong Nha, Da Nang and Hoi An by sleeper buses and minivans operated by Duc Duong Bus, HK Bus Lines, Queen Cafe, Thuan Phat Limousine and TP Travel.
Bus routes to Hue
Alternatively, Hue is connected by the North–South railway line operated by Vietnam Railways and the private railway companies Laman Express, Damitrans Express, Lotus Train, New Livitrans Express and Violette Trains.
Train routes to Hue
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Da Nang is connected to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Phong Nha, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang and Da Lat by sleeper buses and minivans operated by Duc Duong Bus, HK Bus Lines, Queen Cafe, Thuan Phat Limousine and TP Travel.
Bus routes to Da Nang
Alternatively, Da Nang is connected by the North–South railway line operated by Vietnam Railways and the private railway companies Laman Express, Damitrans Express, Lotus Train, New Livitrans Express and Violette Trains.
Train routes to Da Nang
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Hoi An is connected to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Phong Nha, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang and Da Lat by sleeper buses and minivans operated by Duc Duong Bus, HK Bus Lines, Queen Cafe, Thuan Phat Limousine and TP Travel.
Bus routes to Hoi An
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THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
Travelling through coffee fields.
The Central Highlands is a region of rolling plateaus, pine forests and mountains.
Buon Ma Thuot, the coffee capital of Vietnam, offers aromas and flavors typical from the highlands and the heritage of ethnic hill tribes.
Further south, Da Lat captivates the imagination with the image of french villas and colonial palaces immersed in misty valleys, lakes and waterfalls.
Descending toward the coast, Nha Trang serves as a gateway to the plateau, linking the cool mountain with turquoise waters and golden beaches.
Nature Local cultureBuon Ma Thuot is connected to Ho Chi Minh by sleeper buses operated by Futa Bus and Tien Oanh.
Bus routes to Buon Ma Thuot
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Da Lat is connected to Nha Trang, Phan Thiet and Ho Chi Minh by sleeper buses and minivans operated by An Phu, Futa Bus, Gorotrip Limousine, iHome Transfer and Khanh Phong.
Bus routes to Da Lat
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Nha Trang is connected to Da Lat, Mui Ne and Ho Chi Minh by sleeper buses and minivans operated by An Phu, Futa Bus, Gorotrip Limousine, iHome Transfer and Khanh Phong.
Bus routes to Nha Trang
Nha Trang is also connected along the South Central Coast to Tuy Hoa, Phan Rang, Phan Thiet and Ho Chi Minh by the North–South railway line operated by Vietnam Railways.
Train routes to Nha Trang
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THE MEKONG DELTA
Stepping into the Land of the Nine Dragons.
The Mekong Delta is a region of unique beauty with jungle and riverine canals best admired on board of a rowboat. My Tho, Ben Tre, Cai Be, Vinh Long and Sa Dec offer travellers the experience of navigating the water maze created by the nine distributaries of the Mekong River. Can Tho is a must-stop destination to learn about the floating markets and visit the tropical fruit gardens. Near the border, Chau Doc is home to the mystical Tra Su Forest, which looks extracted from a fairytale.
From the ports of Rach Gia and Ha Tien in the West Coast, travelers can embark on a ferry toward the island of Phu Quoc, a paradise that offers some of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam.
Coast WildlifeCan Tho is connected to Ho Chi Minh by sleeper buses operated by Futa Bus and private transfer by car.
Bus routes to Can Tho
Private transfers to Can Tho
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Chau Doc is connected to Ho Chi Minh and Can Tho by sleeper buses operated by Futa Bus.
Bus routes to Chau Doc
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Ha Tien and Rach Gia are connected to Ho Chi Minh and Can Tho by sleeper buses operated by Futa Bus and Thien Thanh Limousine.
Bus routes to Ha Tien and Rach Gia
And Phu Quoc is connected to Ha Tien and Rach Gia by ferries operated by Superdong Speed Ferry and Phu Quoc Express.
Ferry routes to Phu Quoc
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