How To get to Avana Retreat

Nestled in the Mai Chau valley, Hoa Binh, Avana Retreat has a moderate plateau environment and beautifully integrates the cultures and lifestyles of three Northwest ethnic groups—the Thai, the Muong, and the H'mong. Peaceful and tranquil, the retreat resides among the mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and terraced farmland.

Transportation choice to
Avana Retreat

Limousine shuttle service for Hanoi - Avana Retreat route

Route from Hanoi to Avana Retreat

7:30:

Depart from the Hanoi Opera House

8:00 – 8:15:

Depart from Go! Thang Long 222 Tran Duy Hung

Route from Avana Retreat to Hanoi 

12:30 – 12:45:

Avana Retreat – Hanoi Grand Plaza Hotel/ Hanoi Opera House

*Transfer duration: about 4 hour-driving each way

One-way route ticket price 2025

  • Middle seat (4 seats: S1, S2. S3, S4): 700,000 VND per guest/ one way
  • Front and rear seats (4 seats: S5, S6, S7, S8): 600,000 VND per guest/ one way
  • Children sitting in a separate seat: counted as adults
  • Surcharge might be applied during Public Holidays

Private shuttle service

Avana Retreat offers a private door-to-door shuttle service (charges apply).
Service includes:

  • Air conditioner
  • Experienced local private driver
  • Cold towels and drinking water

How to register for the service

Please send your request to email: [email protected]

0218 3819 868

Travel by your car

You can drive to Avana Retreat according to Google Map directions. Setting off from Hanoi, the travel time is about 4 hours by car.

Through Thung Khe Pass, you will see signs leading to Avana Retreat.

If you have difficulty during the travel process, please contact us at phone number 0218 3819 868 for the fastest support.

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Hoa Binh Lake

The famous beautiful lake of Northwest, about 60km from Avana Retreat

Pa Co

The ideal place for cloud hunting, about 60km from Avana Retreat

Buoc Village

Traditional Thai village, about 8km from Avana Retreat

Frequently asked questions


Does Avana Retreat provide private car service?

For your convenience, Avana Retreat offers private car service (with a charge). Please send information to the following email to book the service: [email protected]


Does Avana Retreat have a daily shuttle bus from Hanoi?

Every day, Avana Retreat has a Limousine from&to Hanoi and Avana Retreat with schedule and fee as below:

Daily Schedule

  • From Hanoi to Avana Retreat:

7:30: Pick up at Hanoi Opera House 

8:00 - 8:15: pick up at Go! Thang Long 222 Tran Duy Hung 

  • From Avana Retreat to Hanoi

12:30 - 12:45: Pick up at Avana Retreat – Drop off at Go! Thang Long 222 Tran Duy Hung/ Hanoi Opera House

One-way Fares

  • Middle seat (4 seats: S1, S2, S3, S4): 700,000 VND/pax
  • Front and rear seats (4 seats: S5, S6, S7, S8): 600,000 VND/pax
  • Children sitting in a separate seat: counted as adults
  • Surcharge might be applied during Public Holidays.

Please contact Avana Retreat to check availability and reserve your spot.


Does Avana Retreat's shuttle bus pick up/drop off at other destinations?

To prevent traffic problems such as traffic jams, affecting travel time, Avana Retreat only picks up/drops off at two fixed points : Hanoi Opera House and Big C Tran Duy Hung.


How can I get to Avana Retreat from Noi Bai Airport?

From Noi Bai airport, you can go directly to the resort.

  • If you prefer a private transfer, Avana Retreat offers a private car transport service from the airport to the resort. (charges apply)
  • If you prefer the limousine transfer service, please move to the two pick-up points in Hanoi city: Hanoi Opera House and Big C Tran Duy Hung. (charges apply)


Which popular attractions are close to Avana Retreat?

  • Pu Luong (Thanh Hoa): 50km (1.5 hours by car) 
  • Moc Chau town (Son La): 90km (2 hours by car) 
  • Ninh Binh city: 160km (4 hours by car) 
  • Hanoi city: 165km (4 hours by car) 
  • Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi): 185km (4 hours by car) 
  • Cat Bi airport (Hai Phong): 290km (6 hours by car) 
  • Ha Long city: 315km (6 hours by car)


Can I drive to Avana Retreat?

  • You can drive to Avana Retreat by using Google Map. If you start from Hanoi, the travel time is about 4 hours by car.
  • Once you get pass the Thung Khe pass, you will see signs leading to Avana Retreat.

Please contact us via phone number 0218 3819 868 for quick  support.


Is the road from Hanoi to Avana Retreat easy to follow?

The route from Hanoi to Avana Retreat follows Thang Long Boulevard, straight to the Hoa Lac - Hoa Binh highway, passing through Cao Phong and Tan Lac town before traversing Thung Khe Pass. Once you drive past the Thung Khe Pass, you can see signs pointing to Avana Retreat.


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