What to Pack
Since you're already in the country, it's assumed you already know the basics like toiletries, medication, phone charger, etc.
Compulsory
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Travel Insurance covering motorbike rides
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WhatsApp for communication with your guide
Must bring
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Bikini/ Swimming Trunks
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Shorts
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Clean T-Shirt for the evening
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Earphones
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Sunscreen
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Mosquito repellent
Nice to have
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Sports top - Temperature regulation
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Lightweight trousers - Stop mosquitos
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After-Sun - Someone always gets sunburnt
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Lightweight rainproof coat - Or buy a poncho for 15k
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Playing Cards - A fun way to socialize
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Motion sickness pills - If you don't like buses
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Earplugs and Eyecovers - For the Sleeper Bus
Don't bother
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Thick jeans - They might get damp
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Towel - Provided by the hostel
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Anything unnecessary
Bring Cash
Two or three ₫500k notes for drinks which are about ₫20k each. If you are driving yourself then you need to bring about 6 million Dong for the police.
Clean Clothes
Both hostels on the tour can wash your clothes for ₫50k | £2 per kilogram if you give them to the reception before dinner.
Leave your Backpack
You don't need to bring all your stuff on this short trip, so you can leave a large rucksack with Ha Giang Hostel and just take a small one with you.
The Right Rucksack
You can buy a cheap fake branded bag in the Old Quarter.
Good
Rucksack
30 Litre
Duffle Bag
Bad
Hiking Rucksack
Suitcase