Hot 5 days / 4 nights
Ha Giang Loop
From only
$80
USD / person
Overview
About this tour
Hike through traditional Tay and Dao villages, stay overnight in an authentic homestay, swim in Du Gia waterfall, and share meals with local families.
Tour highlights
Ma Pi Leng & Heaven's Gate viewpoints
Authentic family homestays
Local H'mong & Tay cuisine
Max 8 travellers per group
Day by day
Your itinerary
Day 1
Ha Giang → Du Gia village · trek to waterfall
Pickup from your Ha Giang hostel at 8:00 AM. Scenic 2-hour drive across Mau Due pass into the Du Gia valley.
Light lunch at the homestay, then a guided 8 km trek to the hidden Du Gia waterfall — natural swimming pool, jungle trail, terraced rice fields.
Return for a traditional Tay family dinner around the fire pit.
Destinations
- Mau Due pass viewpoint
- Du Gia village
- Tay homestay
- Du Gia waterfall
- Terraced rice fields
Day 2
Sunrise hike · village walk · return to Ha Giang
Optional sunrise hike to the cliff above the village (6:00 AM). Breakfast back at homestay.
Morning walk through the village — visit families, see the brocade weaving cooperative, learn about Tay rituals.
Lunch then drive back to Ha Giang City, arrive around 4:00 PM. Onward bus connections can be arranged.
Destinations
- Sunrise cliff
- Du Gia village center
- Brocade weaving cooperative
- Mau Due pass
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Packages & pricing
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Saving
2 days / 1 night
Shared dorm · local guide · best price
$80
USD/person
- Local trekking guide
- Shared dorm bed
- Drinking water
- Meals beyond breakfast
- Entry fees
- Insurance
- Local guide
- Shared dorm bed
- Breakfast & 1 traditional dinner
- Lunch
- Insurance
- English-speaking guide
- Shared dorm
- All meals (B/L/D)
- Entry fees
- Tips for guide
- Personal expenses
Budget
2 days / 1 night
Private homestay room · English guide · trek snacks included
$130
USD/person
- English-speaking guide
- Private homestay room (2 beds)
- Breakfast
- Lunch & dinner
- Insurance
- English-speaking guide
- Private homestay room
- Breakfast + dinner
- Trek snacks
- Lunch
- Insurance
- English-speaking guide
- Private homestay room
- All meals (B/L/D)
- Trek snacks
- Bottled water
- Tips for guide
Plus
2 days / 1 night
Boutique stilt-house · senior guide · full meal plan
$200
USD/person
- Senior English guide
- Boutique stilt-house
- Breakfast + dinner
- Trek snacks
- Lunch
- Senior English guide
- Boutique stilt-house
- All meals
- Trek snacks
- Local welcome drink
- Tips for guide
- Senior English guide
- Premium stilt-house (best view)
- All meals + waterfall picnic lunch
- Welcome drink
- Souvenir bag
- Travel insurance
What's included
- Local English-speaking trekking guide
- Homestay accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Drinking water during trek
- Park entry fees
- 24/7 emergency support
Not included
- Lunches & personal drinks (unless package includes them)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses & tips
- Hanoi ↔ Ha Giang transfer (book separately as add-on)
Where you sleep
Homestay & accommodation
Locally-owned stilt-house homestays — clean private rooms, hot showers, shared family dinners. Far from generic chain hotels.
Wi-Fi
Hot shower
Family dinner
Heating in winter
Secure parking
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do I need riding experience to do the Ha Giang Loop?
No. We offer the option of riding pillion behind one of our experienced local "Easy Riders" — perfect for travellers without motorbike experience. If you choose to ride solo, we recommend at least basic motorbike experience.
How many people are in a group?
Our groups are kept small — maximum 8 travellers per English-speaking guide — to keep the experience personal and flexible.
What is the best time of year to visit Ha Giang?
September to November offers the best weather and golden rice terraces. March–April is buckwheat flower season. December–February is colder but stunning with mist and quiet roads.
Is travel insurance required?
Yes. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that covers motorbike riding in Vietnam.
Can the tour be customized?
Absolutely! Contact us with your preferred dates, group size and interests and we will design a private tour just for you.
What is your cancellation policy?
Full refund if cancelled 7+ days before the tour. 50% refund if cancelled 3–6 days before. No refund for cancellations within 48 hours of the tour start.
How do I book a tour and what is the deposit?
Pick a tour from our website and submit the booking form, or message us on WhatsApp. We confirm availability within 24h and send a secure link to pay a 30 USD/person deposit. The deposit is non-refundable but transferable. Balance is paid in cash on arrival.
Can I customise an itinerary for our group?
Yes — many of our trips are custom-designed for families, couples, photographers, or rider groups with specific interests. Send us a message with your dates, group size and what you would love to see — we will reply with a tailored plan within 24 hours.
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Traveller stories
What guests say
Marije K.
Netherlands · via TripAdvisor
Three days that felt like a month of memories. Our guide stopped at every viewpoint, made sure we tried every kind of local food, and even joined a wedding in a tiny mountain village. Unforgettable.
Victor A.
Germany · via Google
The most authentic motorbike tour I have done in Asia. Small group, fantastic English-speaking guide, and homestays that truly felt like home. Worth every dollar.
Sarah M.
Australia · via TripAdvisor
As a solo female traveller I felt safe and welcome from minute one. Ma Pi Leng Pass blew my mind, but the homestays with Tay families are what I will remember forever.
Tom & Lara
United Kingdom · via Google
Booked the 4-day Plus package. Bikes were brand new, helmets and gear top quality, route stunningly designed. Our guide Hung was incredible — knowledgeable, kind and patient.
Nicolas P.
France · via TripAdvisor
A perfect balance of riding, photo stops, local food and chilling at the homestay. The group of 6 was just right. Bottle of corn wine with the family in the evening — pure magic.
Emiko H.
Japan · via Google
Beautiful tour, very well organised. The only minor thing was that the second-day road was wet from rain — but our guide handled it perfectly and we still made it safely. Highly recommend.
Cancellation policy
- 14+ days before: full deposit refund
- 7–13 days: 50% deposit refund
- Under 7 days: non-refundable but transferable
- Weather: we reschedule or refund affected days
Deposit & good to know
- 30 USD/person deposit to confirm booking
- Full payment in cash on arrival
- Deposit is non-refundable but transferable
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