3-day Ha Giang Loop tour: Dong Van Karst Plateau by easy rider

Three days on a motorbike through mountain passes and ethnic villages

A 3-day guided motorbike tour of the Ha Giang Loop in northern Vietnam, riding to Dong Van Karst Plateau with stops at the H'Mong King palace, Ma Pi Leng Pass and Du Gia Waterfall. The guide speaks Vietnamese, pickup is included from Ha Giang city, and the tour covers transport, fuel, meals, entry tickets and park permits. Children from age 3 can join.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Ha Giang to Dong Van exploration

• Breakfast
• Visit Bắc Sum pass and Heaven Gate
• See Twin mountain in Tam Sơn town
• Visit Lung Tam village for local clothes making
• Travel to Yen Minh
• Lunch in Yen Minh
• Visit H'Mong King palace
• Arrive in Dong Van town
• Dinner and overnight stay

Day 2: Dong Van to Du Gia via scenic passes

• Breakfast in Đồng Văn
• Visit ancient town and market of Đồng Văn
• Visit Mã Pí Lèng Pass
• Travel to Mèo Vạc
• Lunch in Yên Minh
• Stop at Mau Due for lunch
• Visit Sa Li Pass and Lung Ho Viewpoint
• Check-in and overnight in Du Gia village

Day 3: Du Gia waterfall and return to Ha Giang

• Breakfast
• Swim at Du Gia Waterfall
• Return to Quan Ba
• Visit Bac Sum Pass
• Arrive back in Hà Giang city by 4:00 pm
• End of trip

The experience

The Ha Giang Loop is a 3-day ride through northern Vietnam's highest and most remote passes. You start after breakfast on day one, heading toward Quan Ba to cross Bac Sum Pass and see the Twin Mountains in Tam Son, then stop at Lung Tam village to watch local people make traditional clothes. The route continues to Yen Minh for lunch, then climbs toward Dong Van, where you visit the H'Mong King palace in Sa Phin valley before settling into your overnight homestay or hotel in Dong Van town.

Day two takes you through Dong Van's ancient town and centuries-old market, then to Ma Pi Leng Pass: one of Vietnam's four highest and most dangerous passes. After lunch in Mau Due, you ride Sa Li Pass and stop at Lung Ho Viewpoint for photos before reaching Du Gia village for the night. The final morning is a swim at Du Gia Waterfall in cool water, then the ride back through Quan Ba and Bac Sum Pass, arriving in Ha Giang city by 4pm. Your guide handles the route, timing and stops. You ride as a passenger on the motorbike.

Transport, fuel, a Vietnamese-speaking guide, all entry tickets and the park permit are included. Meals are provided throughout the three days. You'll stay in homestays or hotels in Dong Van and Du Gia village. Pickup from Ha Giang city is arranged. If you need a bus ticket for the return journey, that costs extra.

What’s included

• Motorbike transport with fuel and a Vietnamese-speaking guide.
• all entry tickets to Dong Van Karst Plateau, the H'Mong King palace, Ma Pi Leng Pass and Du Gia Waterfall.
• park permit.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.
• water.
• overnight stays in a homestay or hotel in Dong Van and Du Gia village.
• pickup from Ha Giang city.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (26 to 45 years) · Senior (50 to 75 years) · Youth (16 to 25 years) · Child (10 to 15 years) · Infant (3 to 6 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideVietnamese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 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 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Wings Ha Giang Loop

Is this one for you?Your guide drives the motorbike while you ride passenger, letting you focus on photography and the landscape instead of navigating the mountain passes yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 25 years); Child (10 to 15 years); Infant (3 to 6 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

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 Ha Giang Loop and why do people ride it?

The Ha Giang Loop is a mountain route through northern Vietnam's most remote region, crossing four of the country's highest passes and passing through ethnic minority villages. Riders see limestone karst plateaus, ancient towns, waterfalls and local life that most visitors never reach.

Do I ride the motorbike myself or ride as a passenger?

You ride as a passenger on the motorbike with your guide driving. The guide navigates the passes and handles all stops and timing, so you focus on the road and the scenery.

What happens on each day of the tour?

Day one covers the Ha Giang Loop's western section: Bac Sum Pass, Twin Mountains, Lung Tam village and the H'Mong King palace, ending in Dong Van. Day two is the highest and most dramatic stretch: Dong Van's ancient market, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Meo Vac, and Lung Ho Viewpoint, finishing in Du Gia village. Day three is a swim at Du Gia Waterfall, then the return ride through Quan Ba and Bac Sum Pass to Ha Giang city by 4pm.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

The tour includes the motorbike, fuel, guide, all meals, entry tickets to sites and the park permit. Beverages beyond water, laundry, phone calls and personal expenses are not included. A bus ticket for your return journey to Ha Giang costs extra if you need one.

Where do you sleep on the tour?

You stay in a homestay or hotel in Dong Van on night one and in Du Gia village on night two. Both are basic accommodations in the areas you're touring, so you wake up ready to ride the next section.