Ha Giang Loop

Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour (Option A)

3 days / 2 nights Max 8 Ha Giang, Vietnam 5.0 (327 reviews)
From only $120 USD / person

Overview
About this tour

3D2N + 4D3N — Saving/Plus packages with Easy rider / Self-drive / Sit-behind tiers.

The classic Ha Giang Loop by motorbike. Pick your service level (Saving or Plus) first, then pick how you want to ride.

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 → Dong Van
B · L · D · 150 km

Pickup 8:30 AM. Bac Sum slope, Heaven Gate viewpoint, Yen Minh pine forest lunch.
Tham Ma pass, arrive Dong Van Old Quarter by sunset. H'mong homestay dinner.

Destinations
  • Bac Sum slope
  • Quan Ba Heaven Gate
  • Yen Minh pine forest
  • Tham Ma pass
  • Dong Van Old Quarter
Day 2
Dong Van → Lung Cu → Ma Pi Leng → Meo Vac
B · L · D · 90 km

Lung Cu flagpole sunrise. H'mong King Palace, Dong Van market lunch.
Legendary Ma Pi Leng pass + Nho Que river boat option. Meo Vac homestay.

Destinations
  • Lung Cu flagpole
  • H'mong King Palace
  • Ma Pi Leng pass
  • Nho Que river
Day 3
Meo Vac → Du Gia → Ha Giang
B · L · 180 km

Mau Due pass, Du Gia waterfall swim (optional). Return Ha Giang ~5 PM.

Destinations
  • Mau Due pass
  • Du Gia waterfall
  • Ha Giang City
Day 1
Ha Giang → Quan Ba → Dong Van
B · L · D · 150 km

Pickup 8:30 AM. Bac Sum slope, Heaven Gate viewpoint, Yen Minh pine forest lunch.
Tham Ma pass, arrive Dong Van Old Quarter by sunset. H'mong homestay dinner.

Destinations
  • Bac Sum slope
  • Quan Ba Heaven Gate
  • Yen Minh pine forest
  • Tham Ma pass
  • Dong Van Old Quarter
Day 2
Dong Van → Lung Cu → Ma Pi Leng → Meo Vac
B · L · D · 90 km

Lung Cu flagpole sunrise. H'mong King Palace, Dong Van market lunch.
Legendary Ma Pi Leng pass + Nho Que river boat option. Meo Vac homestay.

Destinations
  • Lung Cu flagpole
  • H'mong King Palace
  • Ma Pi Leng pass
  • Nho Que river
Day 3
Meo Vac → Du Gia → Ha Giang
B · L · 180 km

Mau Due pass, Du Gia waterfall swim (optional). Return Ha Giang ~5 PM.

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

Slow morning ride back. Arrive ~3 PM.

Destinations
  • Mau Due pass
  • 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.

Plus
3 days / 2 nights

Private homestay · senior English guide · all meals

$200 USD/person
  • Sit behind a senior local rider
  • No driving needed
  • Best for solo/non-riders
  • Quality motorbike + full safety gear
  • Group leader guide
  • For confident riders
  • Your friend rides, you sit back
  • 1 bike for 2 people
  • Cheapest option
Select Plus
Plus
4 days / 3 nights

Private homestay · senior English guide · all meals

$250 USD/person
  • Sit behind a senior local rider
  • No driving needed
  • Best for solo/non-riders
  • Quality motorbike + full safety gear
  • Group leader guide
  • For confident riders
  • Your friend rides, you sit back
  • 1 bike for 2 people
  • Cheapest option
Select Plus

What's included

  • Quality motorbike + fuel + safety gear
  • English-speaking guide
  • Homestay accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • 24/7 emergency support

Not included

  • Meals not specified
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance (unless added)
  • Hanoi ↔ Ha Giang transfer

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

5 Room on arrival night

One free night in the dorm the day before the tour. Reception open 24/7 — check in after 2 PM.

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