3-day Ha Giang Loop tour from Hanoi with Easy Rider

Three days riding mountain passes and sleeping in villages on the Ha Giang Loop

A 3-day Ha Giang Loop tour departing from Hanoi on a motorbike with an Easy Rider guide, staying in private homestays in Dong Van and Du Gia villages. The route covers Tham Ma Pass, Ma Pi Leng Pass, the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Lung Tam weaving village, and Ban An Stream. Helmet, raincoat and protective gear are included. Small groups only, suitable for all fitness levels, with English-speaking guides and dietary accommodation available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Ha Giang Loop: Quan Ba to Dong Van

• Breakfast and meet guide
• Visit Quan Ba Heaven Gate
• See Bac Sum Pass
• View Quan Ba Twin Mountains
• Explore Pho Bang Village
• Ride through Tham Ma Pass
• Visit Dong Van Town
• Free explore Dong Van Ancient Town

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

• Motorbike ride on Ma Pi Leng Pass
• Relax and swim in Ban An Stream
• Trek Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
• Bamboo raft and lunch on Ban An Stream
• Visit Du Gia Village and check in

Day 3: Du Gia to Ha Giang City

• Explore Du Gia Village
• Visit Lung Tam Weaving Village
• Lunch at Nam Dam Village
• Return to Ha Giang City
• Transfer to Hanoi/Sapa/Ninh Binh

The experience

You start at 8am from your Hanoi hotel with your guide and Easy Rider, who briefs you on the Ha Giang Loop map before the ride begins. Day one takes you through Quan Ba Heaven Gate and its Twin Mountains, then down the legendary Bac Sum Pass (a steep, winding road compared to a dragon's spine) before climbing Tham Ma Pass with its hairpin turns and panoramic drops. By evening you reach Dong Van Town, a historic highland trading center where you can explore the ancient town after dinner. You sleep in a private room or bungalow with a private bathroom at a homestay in Dong Van.

Day two is the longest ride: you cross Ma Pi Leng Pass with its dramatic mountain walls, stop to swim in the crystal-clear Ban An Stream, then trek through the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. The trek passes through Pải Lủng Village with its rocky terrain and Hmong corn farmers, cuts through a bamboo forest at Thào Lủng, and climbs to Sả Lủng Village on high rocky ground. You take a bamboo raft down Ban An Stream (a hidden waterway and cave system), and have lunch on the raft before heading to Du Gia Village, where you stay another night in a luxury homestay bungalow.

The final day starts at 9am after breakfast in Du Gia. You visit Lung Tam Weaving Village, where Hmong artisans have preserved a 200-year-old linen weaving tradition since 1996. You can try weaving yourself and buy linen products directly from the cooperative. Then you stop in Nam Dam Village for lunch at a local home, exploring its rice terraces and Dao culture. The bus picks you up at 4:30pm to return you to Hanoi, Sapa or Ninh Binh depending on your option.

What’s included

• Helmet, raincoat and protective gear.
• air-conditioned vehicle for transfers.
• free mineral water throughout.
• English-speaking guide.
• three nights in private homestay rooms with private bathrooms.
• meals except beverages.
• return bus transfer to Hanoi, Sapa or Ninh Binh (on the option that includes bus tickets).

Options for this experience

4 options

Group tour, bus tickets not includedGuide in English · 08:30Private room with a view. Small group of up to 6 people. Pickup is included.

Group tour, bus tickets includedGuide in English · 08:30Private rooms with a good view. Two-way bus tickets from Hanoi or Sapa to Ha Giang and back. Bus type: limousine van or VIP sleeper cabin coach. Pickup is included.

Private tour, bus ticket includedGuide in English · 08:30Luxury accommodation: a beautiful luxury homestay, bungalow or hotel with a view for 2 nights during the tour. Private trekking tour of 1 hour per day to explore the village and mountains. Bus ticket included: limousine transfer from Hanoi or Sapa to Ha Giang and back. Pickup is included.

Private tour without bus ticketsGuide in English · 08:30Private tour: avoid the crowded group and explore the hidden paths.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

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 30 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 10

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Ha Giang Loopers Tour

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guided motorcycle ride through the loop's passes and villages with lodging included. The private option means your guide handles navigation and accommodation bookings, not you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What's included in the Ha Giang Loop tour from Hanoi?

Helmet, raincoat and protective gear; air-conditioned vehicle for transfers; free mineral water; English-speaking guide; and accommodation in private rooms with private bathrooms. Meals are included except for beverages. You choose at checkout whether to add bus tickets for the return transfer to Hanoi, Sapa or Ninh Binh.

How difficult is the motorbike riding on Tham Ma Pass and Ma Pi Leng?

Both passes are steep and winding with sharp hairpin turns and significant elevation changes. Tham Ma Pass is described as a legendary test for motorcyclists, and Ma Pi Leng has dramatic drops on one side and towering mountains on the other. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, but you should be comfortable on a motorbike for extended periods over three days.

What do you do at Lung Tam Weaving Village?

Lung Tam Weaving Village lets you watch Hmong artisans at work, learn the traditional linen weaving process from flax cultivation through spinning and weaving, try your hand at weaving, and buy authentic linen products directly from the cooperative that has preserved this 200-year-old craft since 1996.

Can I book this as a private tour instead of a group tour?

Yes. You can choose a private tour at checkout instead of the group option. Both private and group tours are available with or without bus return tickets to Hanoi, Sapa or Ninh Binh.

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

You stay in private rooms or bungalows with private bathrooms at homestays in both villages. Day two's accommodation in Du Gia is described as a luxury homestay bungalow, nestled in the mountain landscape surrounding the village.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals can be arranged if you note your dietary requirements in the special requirements field at booking.