3-Day Ha Giang Loop Car Tour from Hanoi: Private Route

Drive Vietnam's northernmost loop and stand at Lung Cu Flag Tower

A 3-day private car tour of the Ha Giang Loop departing from Hanoi, with an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and overnight stays in homestays in Dong Van and Du Gia. The route covers Quan Ba Heaven's Gate, Lung Cu Flag Tower at Vietnam's northernmost point, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Tu San Canyon by boat, and ethnic minority villages. Transport, fuel, parking and guide are included. You choose between the full package with all meals or self-transport option where you arrange your own food.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Ha Giang to Dong Van Town

• Breakfast in Ha Giang City
• Drive Bac Sum Pass for views
• Visit Quan Ba Heaven Gate viewpoint
• See Twin Mountains
• Explore Lung Tam Village weaving
• Drive Tham Ma Pass
• Drive Nine Sloping Pass
• Visit Lũng Cẩm Valley
• Tour Palace of the Vuong
• Visit Lũng Cú Flagpole
• See northernmost point of Vietnam
• Explore Đồng Văn Town
• Dinner in Đồng Văn

Day 2: Ma Pi Leng Pass to Du Gia Village

• Breakfast at Đồng Văn homestay
• Drive Ma Pi Leng Pass
• Boat trip on Nho Que River
• Boat trip through Tu Sản Canyon
• Lunch in Mèo Vạc
• Explore Mèo Vạc town and market
• Drive M-shaped road
• Visit Mậu Duệ village
• Visit Du Già Village
• Dinner at Du Già homestay

Day 3: Du Gia to Ha Giang City

• Breakfast at Du Già homestay
• Visit Du Già Waterfall
• Visit Lung Ho viewpoint
• Visit Duong Thuong viewpoint
• See Little Ma Pi Leng Canyon
• Lunch in Ha Giang City
• Return to Ha Giang City

The experience

The Ha Giang Loop is a 3-day mountain circuit that starts and ends in Ha Giang City, reached by car from Hanoi. Your driver navigates the winding passes (Bac Sum, Tham Ma, the Nine Sloping Pass), while you watch the landscape shift from terraced rice fields to limestone cliffs. The route is built around three signature stops: Quan Ba Heaven's Gate, a viewpoint between twin mountains; Lung Cu Flag Tower, marking Vietnam's northernmost point with panoramic views across the border; and Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of the country's most dramatic mountain roads. The itinerary also includes Lung Tam Village, where you can watch traditional weavers at work, and Dong Van Town, known for its weekend market and colonial-era architecture.

Day two takes you through Ma Pi Leng Pass and down to the Nho Que River, where a boat carries you through Tu San Canyon: one of Southeast Asia's deepest gorges, with sheer cliffs rising from turquoise water. You'll stop in Meo Vac to explore the local market and ethnic minority crafts, then drive the M-shaped road and visit Mau Due and Du Gia Village, both set among rice terraces and H'mong communities. On the final day, you see Du Gia Waterfall, stop at Lung Ho and Duong Thuong viewpoints, and pass through Little Ma Pi Leng Canyon before returning to Ha Giang City. Overnight stays are in homestays (one in Dong Van, one in Du Gia) giving you time to rest between driving days and eat with local families.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and seats your group. The guide speaks English or Vietnamese and handles all navigation. Fuel and parking are covered. You can book the full package, which includes meals, or the self-transport option, where you arrange and pay for your own food. Children from age 13 are welcome. The flexible itinerary means you set the pace at each stop. There's no rush schedule, and your driver waits while you photograph, explore villages or rest.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for the 3 days.
• English or Vietnamese-speaking guide.
• all fuel and parking fees.
• overnight stays in homestays in Dong Van and Du Gia.
• boat trip through Tu San Canyon.

Options for this experience

2 options

Self-Transport OptionGuide in English · 07:30

Full PackageGuide in English · 07:30Pickup is included

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

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AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 75 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Car & Motorbike Rental in Ha Giang

Is this one for you?Choose the full package if you want meals included and one less thing to arrange. Pick self-transport if you prefer to eat at your own pace and budget. Either way, the private vehicle means your group travels together without joining strangers, and the flexible itinerary lets you linger at viewpoints or villages as long as you want.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years). Under 13: they can't be included in the booking.

What is Lung Cu Flag Tower and why is it on this tour?

Lung Cu Flag Tower marks Vietnam's northernmost point and stands as a national symbol. It sits at the end of day one and offers panoramic views across the surrounding mountains and rice terraces, making it both a cultural landmark and a major photo stop on the loop.

Do I need to arrange my own meals if I book the self-transport option?

Yes, with the self-transport option you choose and pay for your own meals throughout the 3 days. The full package includes all meals, so decide which suits your budget and preferences before checkout.

What happens during the boat trip through Tu San Canyon?

On day two, you take a boat through Tu San Canyon, one of Southeast Asia's deepest gorges, floating along the Nho Que River with sheer limestone cliffs rising on both sides. The trip is peaceful and gives you a different perspective on the landscape than the mountain roads.

Are the mountain passes safe to drive, and do I need any special skills?

The passes (Bac Sum, Tham Ma, Ma Pi Leng) have winding roads but your driver is experienced in navigating them. You don't need any special skills. You sit in the air-conditioned vehicle while the driver handles the curves and steep sections.

What are the homestays like in Dong Van and Du Gia?

Both homestays offer comfortable, basic accommodations and a chance to stay with local families. They provide authentic experiences and home-cooked meals if you book the full package, though amenities are simpler than a hotel.