Hanoi Jeep Tour: Ba Vi National Park Full Day

Ride an open-air Jeep up a national park ridge with views back to Hanoi

A full-day Jeep tour from Hanoi to Ba Vi National Park includes hotel pickup, a professional guide, lunch, and trekking to the summit at 1,200 meters. The route passes through rural villages and rice paddies on the way in, then climbs inside the park on a mountain road to reach a loop trail with panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. The tour runs 7 hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jeep tour to Ba Vi National Park

• Start tour at 8:00 am
• Drive 20 minutes out of Hanoi
• See rural villages and farms
• Stop at historic pagoda
• Drive 65 km to Ba Vi National Park
• Ride up to park summit (1200m)
• Visit old French church
• Trek to loop top viewpoint
• Enjoy panoramic views including Hanoi

The experience

The Jeep picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi at 8:00 am and heads into the countryside within 20 minutes. The first stretch passes through rural villages where you see rice farms and vegetable plots, then stops at a historic pagoda before the 65-kilometer drive to Ba Vi National Park. The guide handles navigation and timing. You ride in an open-air Jeep, which is how most of the landscape comes into view: the rice paddies, the tree canopy, the shift from city to forest.

Once inside the park, the Jeep climbs the mountain road to the top at 1,200 meters above sea level. The route passes an old French church built into the hillside, then reaches the loop trail where you trek to the highest viewpoint. From there, the panorama opens across the park's green expanse and back toward Hanoi itself. The air cools as you climb, which matters in summer heat.

Lunch and bottled water are included, along with snacks and a helmet for the ride. The guide is a professional who knows the stops and the route. The day ends with a return to your hotel by late afternoon. Souvenir photos are available to purchase if you want them.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi.
• professional guide for the full day.
• lunch and bottled water.
• snacks.
• helmet for the Jeep ride.
• all activities including the trek to the summit viewpoint.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Ha Noi Jeep Adventures

Is this one for you?You ride in an open-air Jeep the whole way, which means you see the landscape directly instead of through windows (the rice paddies, the forest canopy, the ridge views), and you're not driving yourself or navigating the mountain road. This suits anyone who wants to experience the park and villages without the logistics of renting a vehicle or finding the route alone.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How far is Ba Vi National Park from Hanoi, and how much of the day is spent driving?

Ba Vi National Park is 65 kilometers from Hanoi. The initial drive out of the city takes about 20 minutes, then the route passes through rural villages and stops at a pagoda before reaching the park entrance. Most of the journey is by Jeep, with the trekking portion happening once you're at the summit.

What is the highest point on this tour, and what can you see from there?

The loop trail reaches 1,200 meters above sea level at the summit of Ba Vi National Park. From the viewpoint, you can see across the park's forested landscape and back toward Hanoi city in the distance.

What kind of trekking is involved, and is it difficult?

The trekking is a loop trail to the panorama viewpoint at the top of the park. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so the trek is manageable for most people, though you are at altitude and climbing on a mountain trail.

Does the tour include food and water?

Yes, lunch, bottled water and snacks are all included in the tour price. Hotel pickup and drop-off are also included, along with a professional guide and helmet for the Jeep ride.

What will I see in the rural villages on the way to the park?

The route passes through villages where you see rice farms and vegetable plots. The Jeep drives through the villages themselves, so you see the landscape and farmland up close from the open-air vehicle.

Is there anything historical to see on this tour?

Yes, the route includes a stop at a historic pagoda with a long history, and inside the park you visit an old church built by the French, which sits on the hillside and offers a glimpse into the area's colonial past.