Hanoi to Ba Vi
A private car from Hanoi to Ba Vi covers about 60 km in about 1.5 hours, west through Son Tay. It goes door to door, from your Hanoi hotel to your resort or the national park area. Prices start at 1,000,000 VND (about 38 USD) for the whole car.
Quick facts
| Distance | ~60 km |
|---|---|
| Drive time | ~1.5 h |
| Price | From 1,000,000 VND (about 38 USD) for the whole car |
| Pickup | Your hotel door, or any address you send us |
| Included | Car, driver, fuel and tolls. VAT included |
| Booking | One way, whole car. Same price for the way back, or 30% off if you return the same day |
| Cars | 5 to 29 seats |
Choose your car
Included with every car
- Free drinking waterBottled water in the car for the whole trip
- Free change of carA similar car keeps the same price. If you choose a different class, you pay the price of that class
About this route
A short trip from the city to forest and mountain air. It suits a family day out or a weekend at a resort, and it is one of the easiest trips out of Hanoi.
Which part of Ba Vi?
- Ba Vi is an area, not one place, so choose your stop before you book. Tell your driver the exact name, as sites are spread out.
- The usual way runs along Route 32 towards Son Tay and then on to the foot of the mountain.
- For a day trip, leave Hanoi by about 8:00 and allow about 1.5 to 2 hours if your stop is further out.
Places to choose from
- Ba Vi National Park: a forested mountain and former French hill station, with walks, birdlife and views when the sky is clear. Published entrance prices vary from about 60,000 to 150,000 VND, so check on the day.
- Ao Vua: a lake and resort area at the foot of the mountain, about 60 km from central Hanoi.
- Khoang Xanh: streams and a leisure park, an easy choice with children.
- Thien Son Suoi Nga: an eco-tourism area with waterfalls and a lake, about 50 to 60 km from the city, in Van Hoa commune.
What’s included
- Private car and driver, door to door.
- Tolls included in the fixed price.
- Driver name, phone and vehicle plate sent before pickup.
- VAT included: 8% for trips to 31 December 2026, 10% from 1 January 2027. Invoice on request.
Not included: hotels, entrance tickets and your meals.
Good to know
- Prices and payment are in Vietnamese dong (VND). We explain how to pay once your booking is confirmed.
- One fixed price for the whole car. Tolls are included.
- Stops under 30 minutes are free. A stop of 30–60 minutes costs 50,000 VND, then 50,000 VND for each further 30 minutes.
Read our full prices and policies or see how booking works.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. If you go and come back on the same day, the way back is 30% off. Tell us your plan when you book.
Khoang Xanh and Ao Vua are the easier choices. The national park suits people who want a walk and cooler air.
A light jacket helps. The mountain is often in cloud, and it is cooler than the city.
By car it is about 60 km west through Son Tay, about 1.5 hours. A private car takes you to the park area or your resort and can bring you back the same day.
Yes, for a day of forest air close to Hanoi, with views from the mountain when the sky is clear. If you would rather have a small town with restaurants, Tam Dao is the better fit.
Autumn and early winter are cool and comfortable, and wild sunflowers bloom on the mountain around November. Summer is hot in the lowlands but cooler higher up.
A day is enough for one area, such as the national park or a lake resort. Stay a night if you want to combine two places without rushing.
No. The price covers the car, the driver, fuel and tolls, and tipping is not expected in Vietnam. If you want to thank your driver, that is up to you.
Yes. Tết, the Lunar New Year, falls on 6 February 2027. Ba Vi is a popular family outing over the holiday, so resorts and parks can be busy. Book as early as you can.
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Written by Alotrips, with AI assistant Huyen My. Reviewed by Pham Ngoc Chien, Director, on 9 November 2026.
Updated 9 November 2026. Distances and times are estimates and depend on traffic. Check opening hours and rules with each site before you travel. Sources: Vietnam National Authority of Tourism: Ba Vi attractions.