3-Day Ha Giang Loop Private Car Tour: Mã Pí Lèng Pass

Mã Pí Lèng Pass and the remote villages that few travelers reach.

A 3-day private car tour of Ha Giang's mountain loop, traveling through Mã Pí Lèng Pass, Đồng Văn, and Mèo Vạc to visit Hmong textile villages, the Nho Quế River, and Lũng Cú Flag Tower. You stay in homestays, travel with a professional driver, and stop to hike and photograph the passes that rank among Vietnam's most scenic. The itinerary ends in Ha Giang city by late afternoon on day three.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Ha Giang to Du Gia Village

• Travel to Bac Sum Slope
• Visit Heaven's Gate viewpoint
• Lunch in Tam Son Town
• Explore Lung Tam Linen Weaving Village
• Visit Du Gia waterfall and rest
• Stay overnight at Du Gia homestay

Day 2: Du Gia to Dong Van Town

• Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
• Visit Lung Ho Village
• Visit Mau Due Village
• Lunch in Mau Due Village
• Visit Meo Vac Village
• Hike at Ma Pi Leng Pass
• Boat trip on Nho Que River and Tu San canyon
• Stay overnight at Dong Van homestay
• Evening in Dong Van ancient town

Day 3: Dong Van to Ha Giang City

• Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
• Visit King H'Mong Palace
• Travel to Yen Minh Town
• Travel to Quan Ba Town with photo stops
• Lunch in Quan Ba Town
• Return to Ha Giang city
• Transfer to Ha Giang bus station

The experience

The route starts from Ha Giang and climbs toward Bac Sum Slope and Heaven's Gate on day one, where twin mountains frame the valley below. You'll stop in Tam Son for lunch, then visit Lung Tam Linen Weaving Village to watch Hmong craftspeople make handmade clothing and bags by hand. A waterfall in Du Gia Village marks the end of the first day. You sleep in a homestay with a private room in Du Gia.

Day two takes you deeper into remote territory. After breakfast at 8 a.m., you travel through Lung Ho and Mau Due villages, stopping for lunch in Mau Due before heading toward Meo Vac and Dong Van. The centerpiece is Mã Pí Lèng Pass (one of Vietnam's four most beautiful passes), where you hike and photograph the landscape. From the boat dock, you board a boat to travel the Nho Quế River and visit Tu San Canyon, the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia. You stay overnight in Dong Van ancient town.

The final day begins with breakfast at 8 a.m. and a visit to the Vuong Family residence, known as the King Hmong Palace. You continue through Yen Minh and Quan Ba towns with stops for photos and lunch in Quan Ba before returning to Ha Giang city by 4 to 5 p.m. The tour ends at Ha Giang bus station, where you can catch onward transport to Hanoi.

What’s included

• Homestay accommodation with private room for two nights.
• private car and professional driver for all three days.
• entrance fees to attractions.
• breakfast on days two and three.
• lunch on all three days.

Options for this experience

2 options

Ha Giang Loop tour by private carGuide in English · 08:303-day, 2-night Ha Giang Loop by car. Day 1: Ha Giang to Dong Van. Day 2: Dong Van to Du Gia. Travel in a 7-seat car; pickup is included.

Ha Giang Loop tour in a private carGuide in English · 08:30Travel in a 7-seat car; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (16 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 75 years) · Youth (8 to 15 years) · Child (under 8)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 23 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TIEN TOUR HA GIANG LOOP

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to travel by private car at your own pace with a driver who knows the route, rather than joining a group. The flexible itinerary and homestay stays let you spend real time in the villages and remote corners of Ha Giang that larger tours skip.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 15 years); Child (under 8).

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 Mã Pí Lèng Pass and why is it on this tour?

Mã Pí Lèng Pass ranks among the four most beautiful mountain passes in Vietnam and is the highlight of day two. You hike to the pass for panoramic views and photographs before descending to the Nho Quế River for a boat ride through Tu San Canyon.

Where do I stay on this 3-day tour?

You stay in homestays with private rooms in Du Gia Village on night one and Dong Van ancient town on night two. Both are family-run accommodations in the villages you visit.

What do I see at the Hmong textile villages?

Lung Tam Linen Weaving Village on day one shows Hmong craftspeople creating handmade clothing, bags and other items from linen using traditional methods. You watch the work firsthand and can purchase items directly from the makers.

Is Lũng Cú Flag Tower included in this tour?

Yes, Lũng Cú Flag Tower, Vietnam's northernmost point, is part of the itinerary. It is visited during the tour of the Ha Giang Loop.

What time does the tour end on day three?

The tour returns to Ha Giang city between 4 and 5 p.m. on day three, ending at Ha Giang bus station where you can catch a bus back to Hanoi or onward to another destination.