Trail Bus – Ba Vì
8km/day
Elevation gain
450m
Distance
8km
Peak elevation
490m
Difficulty
Ba Vì National Park is a trekking destination around 60km from central Hanoi, known for diverse primary forest and a cool year-round climate. Trails wind through dense greenery, rolling slopes and old ruins hidden in mountain mist, offering fresh air and a restorative break from the city.
Choose the option that suits you
EXPLORE” TICKET
For beginners or anyone who prefers hiking with a group and a trail guide.
Return transport
Hiking
Day trip
GPX track
Trail guide
JOIN THE CREW” TICKET
For travellers who prefer to arrange their own transport, meet the group at the trailhead and begin the journey with their fellow hikers.
- Hiking
- GPX track
- Trail guide
What you will experience
TRAIL GUIDE
Your guide stays with the group throughout the trip, helping you discover the trail’s best viewpoints while keeping the experience safe and well organised.
A COOL SUMMER RETREAT IN THE MIST
At more than 1,200m with an average temperature of around 23°C, Ba Vì remains pleasantly cool throughout the year. Light mist across the forest canopy creates a refreshing summer escape in northern Vietnam.
CONNECT WITH NATURE IN ITS RAWEST FORM
Travel deep into primary forest with hundreds of plant species, leaf-covered paths, green moss, birdsong and running streams—an immersive experience of the forest ecosystem.
PAUSE BESIDE A THOUSAND-YEAR-OLD BANYAN TREE
Pause beside a thousand-year-old banyan tree standing quietly in the deep forest—a place to rest and connect with nature as time seems to slow among the greenery.
Cost breakdown
Included:
- Round-trip seat-coach transfer
- Bottled water on the bus
- National park admission
- Meals during the trip (1 lunch)
- Trail guide
Not included:
- Personal expenses outside the itinerary
- Other personal meals and drinks
Included:
- National park admission
- Meals during the trip (1 lunch)
- Trail guide
Not included:
- Round-trip bus transfer
- Bottled water on the bus
- Personal expenses outside the itinerary
- Personal meals and drinks
Detailed itinerary
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Overnight stay: No
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Trail distance: 8km, approximately 6 hours depending on fitness
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Meals: Lunch
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Highlights: Enjoy a misty summer retreat, connect with nature and pause beside a thousand-year-old banyan tree.
- 6h00: The bus departs on time from No. 9, Alley 53 Trần Quốc Hoàn, Cầu Giấy, Hanoi.
- 7h00: The bus stops at a rest area along the way. Take this time to relax and buy your own breakfast before the day’s activities.
- 8h45: The guide provides a safety and itinerary briefing before the group warms up. Follow a route through Ba Vì National Park, with primary forest, moss-covered stone steps and a small stream running beside the trail.
- 11h30: Reach the summit marker for route no. 1 in Ba Vì National Park. Stop for lunch, rest and soak your feet in the cool stream.
- 13h00: Pack up and descend.
- 16h00: The bus picks up the group at the trailhead for the return to Hanoi. The journey to the original meeting point is expected to take around 2 hours. NOTE: The bus departs on time. Arrive 10–15 minutes before pick-up; late arrival is treated as a cancellation. Check the announced number plate carefully because many other group vehicles use the same pick-up point.
What to pack
+ Hiking shoes or trail-running shoes
+ Sunscreen and insect repellent
+ Stretchy, long-sleeved sportswear
+ A change of clothes after showering
+ At least 1.5 litres of drinking water
+ Personal snacks such as energy bars, nuts or dried fruit
+ Trekking poles for beginners
+ A hydration vest or lightweight backpack
+ Emergency cash
Important notes:
+ Each guest receives one Conqueror Card after completing the trail. Guests who register after Wednesday for that week’s departure will not receive a Conqueror Card.
+ Late arrival is treated as a cancellation and is non-refundable.
+ Please make sure you board the correct bus, as several tour groups may share the same meeting point.
+ Prepare physically by walking for 30 minutes a day during the two weeks before the hike.