3-Day Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour: Easy Rider Package

Three days threading karst passes and mountain villages on the back of a bike.

A 3-day motorbike tour of Ha Giang's Loop with an easy rider guide, departing Ha Giang City and returning to Hanoi. You ride as a passenger on a 125cc Japanese motorcycle through Bac Sum Pass, Heaven Gate and Ma Pi Leng Pass, stay in local homestays in Dong Van and Du Gia, and visit Hmong King's Palace and rural villages. All meals, fuel, accommodation and one free night at a Ha Giang hostel are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Ha Giang to Dong Van via Bac Sum Pass

• Start Ha Giang Loop adventure at 8:30 AM
• Ride to Bac Sum Pass and Heaven Gate
• Enjoy scenery of twin mountains and Tam Son town
• Short break
• Drive through Chin Khoanh Pass to Dong Van
• Visit Hmong King’s Palace in Sa Phin
• Overnight in Dong Van homestay

Day 2: Dong Van to Du Gia via Ma Pi Leng Pass

• Leave Dong Van Town
• Drive through Ma Pi Leng Pass viewpoint
• Continue through Meo Vac, Mau Due, and Lung Ho villages
• Arrive at Du Gia rural homestay
• Overnight in Du Gia local homestay

Day 3: Du Gia to Hanoi via Ha Giang

• Visit Du Gia waterfall and swim
• Return to Ha Giang for lunch
• Take 4:30 PM bus to Hanoi Old Quarter
• Arrive Hanoi around 11:00 PM

The experience

The Ha Giang Loop is a 365-kilometer circuit through northern Vietnam's most dramatic terrain, and this 3-day version compresses the highlights into a single push. You start at 8:30 AM on Day 1, riding 125 kilometers through Bac Sum Pass and up to Heaven Gate, where the twin mountains of Tam Son spread below you. The road then drops into Chin Khoanh Pass and the Dong Van Karst Plateau, a UNESCO geoheritage site, before you reach your first homestay in Dong Van. Meals are included throughout: breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, plus drinking water and beer.

Day 2 is the centerpiece: the ride to Ma Pi Leng Pass, known as the king of Vietnam's mountain passes for its sheer 500-meter cliffs and 360-degree views from the summit. After taking in the panorama, you descend through Meo Vac and Mau Due villages and ride another 120 kilometers to Du Gia, a rural homestay in the mountains where you'll spend your second night. On Day 3, you visit Du Gia waterfall for a swim, then ride back to Ha Giang for lunch before boarding a comfort bus at 4:30 PM that reaches Hanoi's Old Quarter around 11 PM. The guide is an easy rider. A local driver who handles the motorcycle while you sit as a passenger, taking in the landscape without managing the bike yourself.

The package covers everything a traveler needs to move through three days: a quality Japanese motorcycle and all fuel, accommodation in homestays, every meal, and transport back to Hanoi. You get one free night at a Ha Giang hostel before or after the tour. Bring warm clothes, a towel and swimming suit for the waterfall, sunscreen and mosquito spray. The operator offers vegan and vegetarian meal options, and you can leave your large backpack at the hostel rather than carrying it on the bike.

What’s included

• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• drinking water and beer.
• a 125cc Japanese motorcycle with fuel.
• accommodation in local homestays on two nights.
• one free night at a Ha Giang hostel.
• an easy rider guide who operates the motorcycle.
• transport back to Hanoi by comfort bus.
• vegan and vegetarian meal options.

Options for this experience

5 options

2 days and 1 night with an easy driverGuide in 9 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 19:00Homestay with an easy driver, breakfast, lunch and dinner, a motorbike, and pickup included

Ha Giang Majestic Tours – 3-day Easy Rider, with Happy Water includedGuide in 9 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 19:00Pickup is included

Ride it yourself over 3 days, no license requiredGuide in 9 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 19:00Homestay with breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a motorbike; pickup is included

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4 days and 3 nights with an easy driverGuide in 9 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 19:00Homestay with swimming and the Nho Que River, breakfast, lunch and dinner, Happy Water, a motorbike, and pickup included

Self-driving: 4 days and 3 nightsGuide in 9 languages · 06:00, 09:00, 11:00 and 19:00Self-driving for 4 days and 3 nights, with pickup included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 19:00

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Dutch and Swedish

Audio 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 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ha Giang Majestic Tours & Motorbike Rent

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to experience the Ha Giang Loop without managing a motorcycle yourself. The easy rider guide handles all the riding while you take in the passes, karst plateaus and mountain villages. If you prefer to ride the bike independently, a self-driving option is available, though it requires a valid motorcycle license and costs more.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Swedish and Dutch.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Ma Pi Leng Pass and why is it the highlight of the Ha Giang Loop?

Ma Pi Leng Pass is a mountain pass in northern Vietnam known for its steep cliffs and panoramic views. The road climbs to a summit with a 360-degree vista of the surrounding karst mountains and valleys, which is why it's called the king of Vietnam's passes. You reach it on Day 2 of the tour after leaving Dong Van.

Do I need a motorcycle license to ride as a passenger on this tour?

No. On the easy rider option, you sit as a passenger while a local guide operates the 125cc motorcycle. The guide handles all the riding. You don't need a license or any riding experience. A separate self-driving option exists if you want to ride the bike yourself, but that requires a valid license.

What are the homestays like where I sleep on this tour?

You stay in local homestays in Dong Van on Night 1 and Du Gia on Night 2: rural family homes in mountain villages along the Ha Giang Loop. They offer basic accommodation and are part of the experience of meeting ethnic communities and seeing how people live in the karst plateau region. Meals are cooked at or near the homestays.

How much riding time is there each day, and how physically demanding is it?

Day 1 covers 125 kilometers, Day 2 covers 120 kilometers, and Day 3 covers 120 kilometers to Ha Giang before the bus ride to Hanoi. You're sitting on the motorcycle as a passenger, not pedaling or standing, so the physical demand comes from the length of time in the saddle and the mountain roads rather than from exertion. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.

What meals and drinks are included each day?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included all three days, plus drinking water throughout. The package also includes beer and local rice alcohol (happy water). Vegan and vegetarian meals are available if you request them when booking.

When does the tour end and how do I get back to Hanoi?

On Day 3, after visiting Du Gia waterfall and riding back to Ha Giang for lunch, you board a comfort bus at 4:30 PM that departs Ha Giang and arrives in Hanoi's Old Quarter around 11 PM. The bus fare and transport are included in the tour price.