Ha Giang Loop

Ha Giang Loop

3 days / 2 nights Max 8 Ha Giang, Vietnam 5.0 (327 reviews)
From only $100 USD / person

Overview
About this tour

The legendary motorbike loop — choose your duration: 2, 3 or 4 days. Same iconic route, three depths of experience.

Discover the Ha Giang Loop in 2 days with our most affordable package. Perfect for those short on time but eager to experience the mountain magic.

Travel by motorbike with an experienced English-speaking guide through limestone karsts, terraced rice fields, and ethnic minority villages.

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 → Quan Ba → Yen Minh
B · L · D · 90 km

Depart at 8:30 AM. Cross the Bac Sum slope and reach the Quan Ba Heaven Gate viewpoint.
Lunch in Yen Minh pine forest. Visit Lung Tam linen cooperative before settling in your homestay.

Destinations
  • Bac Sum slope
  • Quan Ba Heaven Gate
  • Twin Mountains
  • Lung Tam linen
  • Yen Minh pine forest
Day 2
Yen Minh → Dong Van → Ha Giang
B · L · 160 km

Breakfast then ride the most dramatic stretch — Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que river viewpoint, Dong Van Old Quarter.
Return to Ha Giang by 6 PM, onward bus connections arranged.

Destinations
  • Tham Ma pass
  • Dong Van old town
  • Ma Pi Leng pass
  • Nho Que river
Day 1
Ha Giang → Quan Ba → Yen Minh
B · L · D · 90 km

Depart at 8:30 AM. Cross the Bac Sum slope and reach the Quan Ba Heaven Gate viewpoint.
Lunch in Yen Minh pine forest. Visit Lung Tam linen cooperative before settling in your homestay.

Destinations
  • Bac Sum slope
  • Quan Ba Heaven Gate
  • Twin Mountains
  • Lung Tam linen
  • Yen Minh pine forest
Day 2
Yen Minh → Dong Van → Ha Giang
B · L · 160 km

Breakfast then ride the most dramatic stretch — Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que river viewpoint, Dong Van Old Quarter.
Return to Ha Giang by 6 PM, onward bus connections arranged.

Destinations
  • Tham Ma pass
  • Dong Van old town
  • Ma Pi Leng pass
  • Nho Que river
Day 3
Meo Vac → Du Gia → Ha Giang
B · L · 160 km

Stop at Du Gia waterfall for a swim, return to Ha Giang in the afternoon.

Destinations
  • Du Gia village
  • Du Gia waterfall
  • Mau Due pass
Day 1
Ha Giang → Quan Ba → Yen Minh
B · L · D · 90 km

Depart at 8:30 AM. Cross the Bac Sum slope and reach the Quan Ba Heaven Gate viewpoint.
Lunch in Yen Minh pine forest. Visit Lung Tam linen cooperative before settling in your homestay.

Destinations
  • Bac Sum slope
  • Quan Ba Heaven Gate
  • Twin Mountains
  • Lung Tam linen
  • Yen Minh pine forest
Day 2
Yen Minh → Dong Van → Ha Giang
B · L · 160 km

Breakfast then ride the most dramatic stretch — Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que river viewpoint, Dong Van Old Quarter.
Return to Ha Giang by 6 PM, onward bus connections arranged.

Destinations
  • Tham Ma pass
  • Dong Van old town
  • Ma Pi Leng pass
  • Nho Que river
Day 3
Meo Vac → Du Gia → Ha Giang
B · L · 160 km

Stop at Du Gia waterfall for a swim, return to Ha Giang in the afternoon.

Destinations
  • Du Gia village
  • Du Gia waterfall
  • Mau Due pass
Day 4
Du Gia → Ha Giang City (relaxed return)
B · L · 80 km

Slow morning ride back through Mau Due. Coffee stop, lunch, arrive Ha Giang ~3 PM.

Destinations
  • Mau Due pass viewpoint
  • Ha Giang City

Choose your style
Packages & pricing

Pick a package below — included items, price, and booking form update automatically when you switch durations above.

Budget
2 days / 1 night

Private room · English-speaking guide

$150 USD/person
  • Local guide
  • Quality bike
  • Shared dorm
  • Meals
  • Entry fees
  • Insurance
  • Local guide
  • Quality bike
  • Private room (2 beds)
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch & dinner
  • Insurance
  • English guide
  • Premium bike
  • Boutique homestay
  • All meals
  • Entry fees
  • Tips for guide
  • Personal expenses
Select Budget
Plus
2 days / 1 night

Luxury homestay · English guide · all meals

$220 USD/person
  • Local guide
  • Quality bike
  • Shared dorm
  • Meals
  • Entry fees
  • Insurance
  • Local guide
  • Quality bike
  • Private room (2 beds)
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch & dinner
  • Insurance
  • English guide
  • Premium bike
  • Boutique homestay
  • All meals
  • Entry fees
  • Tips for guide
  • Personal expenses
Select Plus
Budget
3 days / 2 nights

Private room · English-speaking guide

$220 USD/person
  • Local guide
  • Quality bike
  • Shared dorm
  • Meals
  • Entry fees
  • Insurance
  • Local guide
  • Quality bike
  • Private room (2 beds)
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch & dinner
  • Insurance
  • English guide
  • Premium bike
  • Boutique homestay
  • All meals
  • Entry fees
  • Tips for guide
  • Personal expenses
Select Budget
Plus
3 days / 2 nights

Luxury homestay · English guide · all meals

$320 USD/person
  • Local guide
  • Quality bike
  • Shared dorm
  • Meals
  • Entry fees
  • Insurance
  • Local guide
  • Quality bike
  • Private room (2 beds)
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch & dinner
  • Insurance
  • English guide
  • Premium bike
  • Boutique homestay
  • All meals
  • Entry fees
  • Tips for guide
  • Personal expenses
Select Plus
Budget
4 days / 3 nights

Private room · English-speaking guide

$290 USD/person
  • Local guide
  • Quality bike
  • Shared dorm
  • Meals
  • Entry fees
  • Insurance
  • Local guide
  • Quality bike
  • Private room (2 beds)
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch & dinner
  • Insurance
  • English guide
  • Premium bike
  • Boutique homestay
  • All meals
  • Entry fees
  • Tips for guide
  • Personal expenses
Select Budget
Plus
4 days / 3 nights

Luxury homestay · English guide · all meals

$420 USD/person
  • Local guide
  • Quality bike
  • Shared dorm
  • Meals
  • Entry fees
  • Insurance
  • Local guide
  • Quality bike
  • Private room (2 beds)
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch & dinner
  • Insurance
  • English guide
  • Premium bike
  • Boutique homestay
  • All meals
  • Entry fees
  • Tips for guide
  • Personal expenses
Select Plus

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.

Build your trip
Customise & book

Pick your package, room, ride and extras — the price updates instantly. No payment until we confirm.

1 Trip dates

Trip starts 9:00 AM the next morning.
3 days / 2 nights — set automatically.

2 Travellers

Adults10+ years · 100% price
Children5–9 years · 75% price
InfantsUnder 4 years · free
Group size up to 8 travellers.

3 Choose your package

6 Bus transfer optional

Outbound · Hanoi → Ha Giang
Return · Ha Giang → Hanoi
Pick-up at our office, Ha Giang bus station, or your hotel in the city centre. We’ll call to confirm.

7 Your motorbike self-drive

8 Extras & gift optional

9 Your details

Traveller stories
What guests say

Marije K.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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