HA GIANG 3 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

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logo-email Hanoi - Ha Giang City - Heaven's Gate - Lung Tam Village - Tham Ma Pass - H'Mong King's Palace - Dong Van - Ma Pi Leng - Du Gia - Duong Thuong Valley - Tay's Village - Ha Giang City
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Tour Highlights :

Ride through Vietnam’s most stunning mountain scenery along the iconic Ma Pi Leng and Heaven’s Gate passes.

Immerse yourself in authentic local culture with traditional homestays and family dinners.

Discover remote villages, hidden valleys, and local crafts that most travellers never see.

Overview

This 3-day Ha Giang Loop adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Vietnam’s most breathtaking landscapes and authentic mountain culture. You’ll ride across dramatic passes, past rice terraces and limestone peaks, and deep into the heart of ethnic minority villages where real life unfolds far from the tourist trail. Each day brings a new adventure — from weaving with Hmong artisans to sharing home-cooked dinners and “happy water” with Tay families — connecting you with the people, traditions, and untamed beauty that make Ha Giang Vietnam’s most unforgettable experience.

From : $288

Itinerary

Your journey begins with a scenic bus ride from Hanoi, Sapa, Cat Ba, or Ninh Binh. When you arrive in Ha Giang, we’ll have a bed waiting at our homestay. It’s a relaxed first evening — time to settle in, meet the rest of your travel tribe, and get some sleep before the road calls.

 

Wake up to a local breakfast before meeting your guides and hitting the road. The ride begins with Bac Sum Pass, winding into valleys before climbing to Heaven’s Gate, gateway to the UNESCO-listed Dong Van Karst Plateau, where jagged peaks stretch in every direction.


The route continues over Can Ty Pass to Lung Tam Village, where Hmong artisans weave brocade using centuries-old techniques. You’ll see a living tradition — and can even try the loom yourself.


After lunch in Yen Minh, the road twists through Chin Khoanh Pass, offers sweeping views from Tham Ma Pass, and stops at the Hmong King’s Palace, once home to the region’s royal family.


Evening brings you to Dong Van, where a family homestay awaits with a pool to refresh in. Dinner, happy water, and karaoke with your travel crew close the first day.

 

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Breakfast in the mountain mist sets the tone for the day. Soon you’ll ride along the dramatic Ma Pi Leng Pass, carved into cliffs above the Nho Que Gorge. A short trek on the Skywalk lets you take in one of Vietnam’s most iconic views.


By late morning, the road reaches Meo Vac, a lively Hmong market town filled with colourful textiles, herbal medicines, and mountain produce. From here, you’ll pass through the quiet highlands of Lung Ho Village before stopping for lunch in Mau Due.

The afternoon ride climbs into limestone peaks before descending into Du Gia Valley, a Tay community surrounded by rice terraces. A stilt-house homestay becomes your base for the night.


Cool off at the Du Gia Waterfall with a swim or cold beer, then return for a home-cooked dinner, music, and happy water with your hosts.

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Your last morning begins with a village breakfast before the road opens into Duong Thuong Valley, framed by forested peaks. The climb to Thuan Hoa Pass offers a final chance for sweeping photos of the karst landscape.


Lunch is shared one last time in the mountains, filled with stories and laughter from the road. Before returning to where your adventure began, you’ll visit a traditional Tay stilt house, meeting one of northern Vietnam’s most welcoming communities.


The final stretch leads back to Ha Giang City, where our homestay offers showers and a chance to recharge. Most guests continue to Hanoi that evening on our transport, while others stay in Ha Giang to let the adventure sink in.

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All You Need To Know

Inclusions

🙋‍♂️ English-Speaking Guide
Travel with a knowledgeable, friendly guide who brings the region to life with stories, history, and local insights—so you're not just seeing the views, you're understanding them.

🏍️ Easy Rider Motorbike Experience (or Self-Ride)
Cruise along the mountain roads on a well-maintained motorbike—fuel included! Whether you're riding pillion with one of our experienced drivers or taking the handlebars yourself, we've got you covered.

🛏 Authentic Accommodation
Sleep in comfort each night in hand-picked, family-run homestays that immerse you in the local way of life. Includes your stay the night before the tour begins in Ha Giang.

🍽️ All Meals During the Tour
Fuel your adventure with delicious, home-cooked meals served family-style. We cater for all dietary preferences—just let us know!

💧 Daily Drinking Water
Stay hydrated with a complimentary bottle of drinking water provided every day of your journey.

🎟️ Entrance Fees & Activities
From waterfalls to caves and scenic passes—every activity and entry fee listed in the itinerary is fully included, so you never need to worry about extra charges on the road.

🧥 Rain Protection
We’ve got you covered—literally. Rain covers are provided so you can keep dry and keep exploring.

🙋‍♂️ Expert English-Speaking Guide
Travel with a knowledgeable, friendly guide who brings the region to life with stories, history, and local insights—so you're not just seeing the views, you're understanding them.

🏍️ Easy Rider Motorbike Experience (or Self-Ride)
Cruise along the mountain roads on a well-maintained motorbike—fuel included! Whether you're riding pillion with one of our experienced drivers or taking the handlebars yourself, we've got you covered.

🛏 Authentic Accommodation
Sleep in comfort each night in hand-picked, family-run homestays that immerse you in the local way of life. Includes your stay the night before the tour begins in Ha Giang.

🍽️ All Meals During the Tour
Fuel your adventure with delicious, home-cooked meals served family-style. We cater for all dietary preferences—just let us know!

💧 Daily Drinking Water
Stay hydrated with a complimentary bottle of drinking water provided every day of your journey.

🎟️ Entrance Fees & Activities
From waterfalls to caves and scenic passes—every activity and entry fee listed in the itinerary is fully included, so you never need to worry about extra charges on the road.

🧥 Rain Protection
We’ve got you covered—literally. Rain covers are provided so you can keep dry and keep exploring.

👕 Exclusive T-Shirt Collaboration
Each guest receives an exclusive Loop Tours t-shirt designed in collaboration with our local tattoo studio partners — a unique piece of wearable art to remember your adventure by.


This all-inclusive package is designed to let you focus on the moments that matter—riding through epic landscapes, connecting with locals, and making memories with your travel tribe. Just bring your backpack—we’ll handle the rest.

Exclusions

🚌 Transportation to/from the Loop
Guests join us from all over Vietnam, so we offer flexible transport options to suit your travel plans. You can choose the option that best fits your needs during checkout. Please note: buses depart the day before your selected tour date.

🥤 Beverages
Daily drinking water is provided, but any additional drinks such as soft drinks, alcohol, or extra bottled water are at your own expense.

💸 Personal Expenses
Souvenirs, snacks, and any optional services at accommodations (e.g. laundry, additional meals) are not included.

🛡️ Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend arranging your own travel insurance to cover medical emergencies, cancellations, and personal belongings.

📄 Visas
We do not provide visa services. Guests are responsible for ensuring they meet all visa requirements for entering and staying in Vietnam.

💰 Taxes
An 8% Vietnamese Sales Tax (VAT) will be applied when paying.

🎁 Tips/Gratuities
Tips for your guides, drivers, and service providers are not included and are entirely at your discretion.

 

What the FAQ?

The Ha Giang Loop is a motorcycle loop around Ha Giang, one of the northernmost provinces of Vietnam and 310 km from Hanoi. The loop begins and ends in Ha Giang city, about 5 hours North of Hanoi. The loop takes about 3-4 days to complete and offers breathtaking mountain and cliff views. You will find here many of the foremost stunning stretches of road in Southeast Asia, all of which are surrounded by towering mountains, lush rice fields, and flowing rivers. Visitors are also fascinated by the ethnic group tribe culture that’s authentically visible as they travel by motorbikes.
The Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking adventure and stunning landscapes. Ha Giang Loop ranks 25th in New York Times’s list of 52 best places to travel in 2023. It is also considered as The Forgotten Wonder of the world. Ha Giang Loop still keeps its nature and wilderness because of lack of tourist development and has to offer remarkable natural beauty, epic mountain passes and unique tribe culture from various ethnic minority groups. So take your time, pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable journey now before it is too late!
Ha Giang is beautiful all year round, but the weather and natural scenery changes according to the season. Since Ha Giang is strongly divided in various types of topography and located in northern Vietnam, it has two distinct seasons – rainy and dry. However, the weather can vary depending on the month as well as altitude, since much of the Ha Giang Loop is along mountainous terrain. + From January to March (average temperature of 17°C and 18°C), spring comes with blooming flowers. + From April and May (average temperature of 24°C): Warmer weather, yet pleasant. + May: Hot with some rain and at the irrigation period. + From June to August: Peak heat and rain - good time for swimming at the waterfall. + From September to October: Harvest time with gorgeous golden rice fields. + November: Pleasant temperatures, lower rainfall with the typical buckwheat flowers. + December: Pleasantly dry and cool, painted in a yellow tone with rapeseeds.
Ha Giang is beautiful all year round, but the weather and natural scenery changes according to the season. Since Ha Giang is strongly divided in various types of topography and located in northern Vietnam, it has two distinct seasons – rainy and dry. However, the weather can vary depending on the month as well as altitude, since much of the Ha Giang Loop is along mountainous terrain. + From January to March (average temperature of 17°C and 18°C), spring comes with blooming flowers. + From April and May (average temperature of 24°C): Warmer weather, yet pleasant. + May: Hot with some rain and at the irrigation period. + From June to August: Peak heat and rain - good time for swimming at the waterfall. + From September to October: Harvest time with gorgeous golden rice fields. + November: Pleasant temperatures, lower rainfall with the typical buckwheat flowers. + December: Pleasantly dry and cool, painted in a yellow tone with rapeseeds.
To get to Ha Giang from other countries apart from Vietnam, you would need to first arrive in a major city like Hanoi. We have our head office at Vietnam Cheers Hostel in Hanoi and you can take a bus to Ha Giang from here, which is the most popular way to reach Ha Giang. We also provide transportation directly from Hanoi to Ha Giang. If you are in Sapa, it is recommended to go directly to Ha Giang instead of going back to Hanoi. Please contact us for a better transportation arrangement in advance.
The loop itself says most of the parts are mountain passes, especially with hundreds of twists and sharp turns in steep. Though the road now broadens to lessen the risk of accidents, there’s some quite bumpy and unpaved. The most extremely rugged is from Mau Due – Du Gia – Quan Ba where you should put the same gear level (level 1 or 2) up and down slopes. Drive slowly and watch out for vehicles from opposite directions through curved mirrors on the next blind turns. So make sure to visit a number of stops on route to relax and cherish the beauty of the scenery. It’s a really long way so there’s no need to rush. If you’re not sure about the road condition or not confident in your driving skills, consult your local guide before heading off the loop.
There are a few essential items you should bring along. Make sure you have a small backpack for 3 or 4 days. Since there will be waterfalls along the way, don't forget to bring a swimming suit to take a dip. Hiking shoes are also recommended for those who want to explore the mountains. As you will be in a rural area, it's important to bring some medicine, a first aid kit, and mosquito repellent. You may need a sim card for communication purposes. Bring your camera or GoPro to capture the beauty of nature, and don't forget to have some cash on hand, as ATMs may not be readily available.
If you're planning to ride the Ha Giang Loop, you'll need to consider whether to drive on your own or hire an Easy Rider. While some experienced riders have successfully completed the loop, it is generally not recommended for inexperienced riders. The loop is known for its challenging road conditions and difficult terrain, making it potentially dangerous for beginners. Much of the Ha Giang Loop route may be a pass with jaw-dropping twists and turns and steep heights. Many of the roads are still extremely rugged – some even unpaved – with many obstacles to avoid due to an influx of tourism.Big lorries, buses, and other motorbikes zip along the roads – often with little or no regard for who they’re sharing the road with – forcing drivers to be extremely attentive. Wandering eyes to the gorgeous scenery may make more fatal mistakes if one isn’t careful. In fact, it may even be illegal to drive yourself if you don’t have an international driving license. If you can hire an experienced local motorbike driver, you’ll have your own personal local tour guide. A guide can take you to hidden spots and ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience. It’s time just to sit at the back, giving no care about directions and soak up the atmosphere. Plus, since they’re locals, they can give you loads of insight on daily life and culture in Ha Giang. If you’re driving yourself, who will be there to answer all your burning questions?

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