Trip Snapshot
Route
Hanoi - Ha Giang - Dong Van - Ma Pi Leng - Du Gia - Hanoi
Highlights
- • Motorbike Adventure with professional Easy Rider
- • Conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass - most spectacular pass in Vietnam at 2,000m altitude
- • Nho Que River boat trip through Tu San Canyon
- • Visit Hmong King's Palace and Dong Van Ancient Town
- • Sky Path trekking with 360-degree views
- • Authentic stilt-house homestays with local families
- • 08 meals included throughout the journey
Travel Moments
Selected Vietnam highlights from this journey.
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Itinerary
Your journey begins in the afternoon at 15:00 PM as you board a limousine bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang. The long drive offers a chance to sit back, relax, read, or enjoy snacks as you leave the bustling capital behind and transition into the northern highlands. You will arrive at the Ha Giang bus station around 22:00 PM, where your local guide will welcome you. From the station, you will follow your guide directly to Tha Village, a quiet and traditional community. After arriving, you will check into your local homestay for the night, falling asleep to the peaceful sounds of nature.
Where you go
- Hanoi Departure Point
- Ha Giang Bus Station
- Tha Village
- Local Homestay
What you do
- 15:00: Board the shared limousine bus in Hanoi and begin the journey north toward Ha Giang province
- Spend the afternoon and evening relaxing on the bus, taking advantage of the time to read, rest, or enjoy packed snacks
- 22:00: Arrive at the Ha Giang bus station, meet your local guide, and transfer together out to the countryside
- Travel into Tha Village to check into your traditional ethnic minority homestay
- Settle into your accommodations and enjoy a restful night surrounded by the quiet atmosphere of rural nature
Meals
- N/A
After breakfast at your homestay, you will meet your guide and professional motorbike "easy riders" to begin your journey. The ride starts with a climb up the winding Bac Sum Pass toward the Quan Ba Heaven Gate, where you can look out over the famous Twin Mountains and Tam Son town. After stopping for lunch in Yen Minh Town, you will navigate the sharp switchbacks of the Chin Khoanh Pass, entering the vast landscape of the UNESCO-recognized Dong Van Karst Plateau. As you ride past towering limestone peaks and hillside terraced fields, you will stop in Sa Phin valley to tour the historic Hmong King’s Palace (Vuong Family Mansion). Arriving in Dong Van town in the late afternoon, the day winds down with a traditional dinner and live music or karaoke.
Where you go
- Bac Sum Pass & Quan Ba Heaven Gate
- Twin Mountains (Co Tien Mountain) & Tam Son Town
- Yen Minh Town (Lunch stop)
- Chin Khoanh Pass & Dong Van Karst Plateau
- Hmong King's Palace (Sa Phin Valley)
What you do
- Enjoy a local breakfast at the village homestay before preparing your gear for the road
- Meet your professional guide and easy rider drivers for a safety introduction and briefing
- Ride up the sweeping bends of the Bac Sum Pass, capturing photos of the valleys below
- Stop at the Quan Ba Heaven Gate view point to admire the iconic, symmetrical Twin Mountains
- Travel onward through changing highland terrains to reach Yen Minh Town for a midday break
- Conquer the dramatic hairpin turns of the scenic Chin Khoanh Pass on the back of the motorbike
- Observe rural hill-tribe communities tending to their livestock and rocky mountain crop plots along the highway
- Step inside the stone courtyards of the century-old Hmong King's Palace to learn about the Vuong family history
- Ride into Dong Van town in the late afternoon and check into your 3-star hotel room
- Gather at a local restaurant for a traditional Vietnamese dinner accompanied by live music and evening karaoke
Meals
- Breakfast
Following breakfast, you will depart Dong Van Town to experience the most celebrated stretch of the Ha Giang Loop along the famous Happiness Road. You will traverse the towering Ma Pi Leng Pass, standing at an altitude of 2,000 meters, and embark on a trek along the dramatic Sky Path for a 360-degree view of the deep valley walls. Next, you will descend to the riverbank for a motorboat cruise through the sheer cliffs of Tu San Canyon on the Nho Que River. Rejoining your easy riders, you will drive through the rugged terrains of Mau Due and Lung Ho, pausing for lunch in Meo Vac Town. The afternoon journey takes you deep into the rural highlands, concluding in the tranquil valley of Du Gia, where you will check into a traditional homestay nestled in green rice fields for dinner and a restful night.
Where you go
- Happiness Road & Ma Pi Leng Pass
- The Sky Path Trekking Route
- Nho Que River & Tu San Canyon
- Meo Vac Town (Lunch stop)
- Mau Due & Lung Ho Villages
- Du Gia Village
What you do
- Savor breakfast at your hotel before loading your bags onto the motorbikes for the day's journey
- Ride along the famous Happiness Road, hugging the craggy mountain edges of the 2,000-meter-high Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Set out on a guided trek along the high-altitude Sky Path to experience panoramic canyon views and take photos
- Descend to the waters of the Nho Que River to board a local boat for a cruise through the towering walls of Tu San Canyon
- Travel onward to Meo Vac Town to take a midday rest break and enjoy food and drinks
- Navigate the winding backcountry mountain roads connecting the remote ethnic communities of Mau Due and Lung Ho
- Observe the rural lifestyles and traditional farming practices of the ethnic minority families living in the deeper highland gaps
- Arrive at Du Gia village in the late afternoon and check into your authentic stilt-house homestay surrounded by rice paddies
- Sit down with your hosts and travel group for a hearty, traditional Vietnamese dinner inside the village community
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
After enjoying breakfast at your village homestay, you will hit the road for the final day of your motorbike adventure. Following a scenic two-hour drive through the mountainous terrain, you will arrive at the spectacular Lung Kuy Cave, where you will take a walking tour to view its 300-meter-long chambers filled with intricate stalactites and natural rock formations. Continuing your journey, you will pass back through Quan Ba town to admire the iconic Co Tien Twin Mountains and cross over the Sky Gate view point. After a final descent down the winding hairpin turns of the Bac Sum Pass, you will arrive back at the Ha Giang bus station in the late afternoon. At 16:00 PM, you will board a shuttle limousine bus for the return drive south, arriving back in Hanoi city in the late evening between 22:00 PM and 22:30 PM.
Where you go
- Du Gia Village (Departure)
- Duong Thuong Village
- Lung Kuy Cave (Hang Lùng Khúy)
- Quan Ba Town & Twin Mountains
- Sky Gate & Bac Sum Pass
- Ha Giang Bus Station
- Hanoi Drop-off Point
What you do
- Savor a final breakfast at the Du Gia homestay before packing your daypacks onto the motorbikes
- Ride through the mountain pass roads passing Duong Thuong village on the way back toward Quan Ba
- Stop to stretch your legs and walk inside the 300-meter-long chambers of Lung Kuy Cave to observe the dramatic limestone stalactites
- Drive past Quan Ba town for a final look at the unique shapes of the Co Tien Twin Mountains
- Conquer the sharp switchbacks of the Bac Sum Pass one last time as you ride down from the high altitudes
- Arrive back at the main Ha Giang town hub by the late afternoon to conclude your motorbike loop tour
- 16:00: Check in at the bus station and board the comfortable shared limousine bus heading back to the lowlands
- Sit back and relax during the evening drive across the northern provinces toward the capital city
- 22:00 – 22:30: Arrive back in Hanoi city to conclude your northern loop journey
Meals
- Breakfast
What Makes This Tour Special
The Ha Giang Loop is one of the most epic motorbike adventures in Southeast Asia. Conquer dramatic mountain passes, explore ancient karst landscapes, and immerse in vibrant ethnic culture.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- All accommodation as per tour grade
- Private transportation with A/C
- English-speaking local guide
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary
- All entrance fees & activities
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- 24/7 local support
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips & gratuities
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Drinks & meals not mentioned
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