Hanoi to Tam Dao
A private car from Hanoi to Tam Dao covers about 85 km in about 1.5 to 2 hours. It goes door to door, from your Hanoi hotel to your hotel in Tam Dao town. Prices start at 1,200,000 VND (about 46 USD) for the whole car.
Quick facts
| Distance | ~85 km |
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| Drive time | ~1.5–2 h |
| Price | From 1,200,000 VND (about 46 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. We check which cars suit this mountain road |
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
The closest mountain escape from Hanoi, with cool air and forest around an old French hill town. It works as a day trip or a quiet night away.
The road up
- The road runs northwest past Vinh Yen, then climbs through forest on National Highway 2B.
- The last section is steep with sharp bends. Tell us if anyone in your group gets car sick.
- Leave after the morning rush on weekdays. On summer weekends the town gets busy, so leave earlier.
A short stay in Tam Dao
- Tam Dao town sits at about 930 m in Tam Dao National Park, so it stays cooler than Hanoi. It is often in mist.
- Silver Waterfall and the old stone church are easy to visit from the town, with no guide needed.
- Some forest walks in the national park need a guide or advance planning. Ask your hotel before you go.
- The town is a popular weekend escape from Hanoi, so book your room early for Saturday nights.
Tam Dao by season
| May to August | The main season. Hanoi is hot, and Tam Dao is noticeably cooler, so weekends are busy. |
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| September to November | Mild days and clearer air, and quieter than summer. |
| December to February | Cold, damp and often in thick mist. Bring a warm jacket. |
Mist can roll in at any time of year, so a clear view is never guaranteed.
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 want cool air and a short walk. You get about 1.5 to 2 hours each way on the road, so a night there feels less rushed.
Yes. If you go and come back on the same day, the way back is 30% off. Tell us your plan when you book.
Tam Dao has a small town with hotels and restaurants. Ba Vi is more about forest and resorts spread around the mountain.
About 85 km northwest, about 1.5 to 2 hours by car. The last part is a steep climb through forest.
Walk to Silver Waterfall, see the old stone church, take a forest walk with a guide and enjoy the cool air. It is a place to slow down rather than to tick off sights.
A night lets you see the town in the evening and early morning, when it is quieter and often misty. On Saturdays, book your room early.
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. Tam Dao is a popular outing for Hanoi families over the holiday, and rooms fill up. Book as early as you can.
Related routes
- Prefer forest and resorts?Hanoi to Ba Vi
- Prefer limestone valleys and boats?Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- Want higher mountains and a longer trip?Hanoi to Sapa
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.