4-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour: Mountain Passes & Homestays

Mountain passes, cave systems, a flag tower at the country's edge, and nights in family homestays

A 4-day Ha Giang Loop tour in northern Vietnam's highlands with an English-speaking guide, staying in local homestays and traveling through challenging mountain terrain. The route crosses Bac Sum Slope, Lung Khuy Cave, the Hmong King's Palace, Lung Cu Flag Tower at Vietnam's northernmost point, and Ma Pi Leng Pass, with entrance fees and all transport included. Small group size keeps the pace manageable across four days of winding roads and remote villages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Ha Giang to Dong Van exploration

• Visit Bac Sum Slope
• Drive along Haven Gate mountain pass
• See Twin Mountains
• Explore Lung Khuy Cave
• Visit Lung Tam village
• Discover Can Ty commune
• Explore Lao Va Chai commune
• Stay overnight in Yen Minh homestay

Day 2: Yen Minh to Dong Van sightseeing

• Drive Tham Ma Slope
• Navigate 9 Round Slope
• Visit Hmong King's Palace
• See Lung Cu Flag Tower
• Visit northernmost point of Vietnam
• Explore Lo Lo Chai village
• Stay overnight in Dong Van homestay

Day 3: Dong Van to Du Gia adventure

• Visit Sky Walk viewpoint
• Drive Ma Pi Leng Pass
• Boat trip on Nho Que River
• See M-shaped curve
• Visit Lung Ho Viewpoint
• Arrive and stay in Du Gia village homestay

Day 4: Du Gia to Ha Giang City return

• Visit Ba Tien Waterfall
• See Duong Thuong Viewpoint
• Pass through Thai An area
• End trip at Strawberry House in Ha Giang City

The experience

The loop starts from Ha Giang City and heads into terrain that tests both driver and passenger. Day one takes you over Bac Sum Slope (a road of sharp switchbacks clinging to the mountainside), then through Twin Mountains, into Lung Khuy Cave with its stalactites and stalagmites, and down to Lung Tam village, where Hmong weavers still work linen by hand using techniques passed down for generations. You end the first night in a homestay in Yên Minh, eating local dishes with the family.

Day two climbs toward Vietnam's northernmost point. Tham Ma Slope and the Nine Turns Slope both demand attention on the winding ascent. The old saying goes that even horses hesitate on this road. The Hmong King's Palace (built in the early 1900s at a cost equivalent to millions today) sits on a hilltop chosen by feng shui masters. From there, the route reaches Lung Cu Flag Tower, standing at the country's edge where the mountains of Vietnam and China meet. The second night is in Dong Van, another homestay in town.

Day three is the most dramatic. The Sky Walk viewpoint (also called Death Cliff) offers a sheer drop and panoramic views. Ma Pi Leng Pass, known as the king of Vietnam's mountain passes, winds through towering cliffs above the emerald Nho Que River far below. The M-shaped curve and Lung Ho Viewpoint follow, each one a stop where the landscape shifts. The day ends in Du Gia village, a quiet place of rice terraces and rolling hills where you stay in another homestay.

Day four is the return. You pass Du Gia Waterfall, Duong Thuong Viewpoint, and Thai An (a route that runs through mountains, rivers and more waterfalls) before arriving back at Strawberry House in Ha Giang City. Entrance fees to the palace, flag tower, cave and river are included. You choose either a self-drive motorbike or a shared tour with guide and transport arranged.

What’s included

• Three nights in local family homestays with meals included.
• entrance fees to Lung Khuy Cave, the Hmong King's Palace, Lung Cu Flag Tower and the Nho Que River.
• a free dorm room at Strawberry House the night before departure.
• either self-drive motorbike rental or shared transport with English-speaking guide (depending on your chosen option).
• and a small-group format that keeps the tour intimate across all four days.

Options for this experience

2 options

Self-Drive MotorbikeGuide in English · 08:00Honda Blade 110cc: an upgrade to a 150cc motorbike is available for an additional fee. Pickup is included

Strawberry HaGiangLoop 4-day, 3-night tour, Small Group, with an English-speaking tour guideNo fixed timePickup is included

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (17 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 70 years) · Youth (10 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 9 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by StrawberryHouse

Is this one for you?Choose the shared-group option with guide and transport if you want someone navigating the winding roads while you focus on the landscape and stops. Pick the self-drive motorbike if you prefer to set your own pace and handle the roads yourself. Either way, four days is the right length to cross all the major passes and spend genuine time in the villages without rushing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 16 years); Child (2 to 9 years); Infant (under 2).

What's included in the 4-day Ha Giang Loop tour?

The tour includes all entrance fees to Lung Khuy Cave, the Hmong King's Palace, Lung Cu Flag Tower and the Nho Que River boat trip; three nights in local homestays with meals; and either a motorbike rental or shared transport with an English-speaking guide, depending on which option you book. A free dorm room at Strawberry House is provided the night before the tour starts.

How challenging are the mountain roads on this tour?

The roads are genuinely challenging, with sharp switchbacks and steep winding passes like Bac Sum Slope and the Nine Turns Slope. The itinerary is suitable for all fitness levels, but the constant curves and elevation changes mean the driving itself demands focus. Travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers should not book this tour.

Where do you stay during the 4-day Ha Giang Loop?

You stay in local family homestays in three different towns: Yên Minh on night one, Dong Van on night two, and Du Gia on night three. Each homestay includes meals prepared by the family, giving you a direct experience of daily life in the highlands.

Can you do the Ha Giang Loop as a self-drive motorbike tour?

Yes, one option is to rent a motorbike and self-drive the entire loop. The other option is a shared small-group tour with an English-speaking guide and transport included. Both options follow the same 4-day route and stay in the same homestays.

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

Lung Cu Flag Tower stands at Vietnam's northernmost point, on the border with China. It is a symbol of the country's sovereignty and sits surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery. The tower marks the geographical edge of Vietnam and offers panoramic views across both countries' highlands.

What happens on the final day of the tour?

Day four is a gradual descent back to Ha Giang City. You pass Du Gia Waterfall, stop at Duong Thuong Viewpoint for views of terraced fields and valleys, travel through Thai An with its mountain and river scenery, and arrive at Strawberry House in Ha Giang City by afternoon, ending the tour.