Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour: Ma Pi Leng & Villages

Ride mountain passes and walk between cliffs, then sleep in the villages you crossed.

A 3-day guided motorbike tour of the Ha Giang Loop in northern Vietnam, with a local English-speaking guide, hotel and homestay accommodation, and all meals included. You ride through four mountain passes (Bac Sum, Can Ty, Tham Ma and Ma Pi Leng), walk the clifftop trail at Ma Pi Leng, boat the Nho Que River, and spend nights in Dong Van town and a Tày village homestay. The tour runs year-round. Children from age 5 are welcome, and public transport to and from Hanoi is available nearby.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Ha Giang to Dong Van exploration

• Arrive and check in at hostel
• Breakfast at the hostel
• Meet local guide and start loop
• Drive through Bac Sum Pass
• Visit Heaven Gate and Twin Mountains
• Drive through Can Ty Pass
• Check in at Tham Ma Pass viewpoint
• Explore Hmong King’s Palace
• Check in at Dong Van hotel
• Dinner and local games with campfire

Day 2: Dong Van to Du Gia journey

• Walk on Ma Pi Leng Pass
• Coffee break at scenic viewpoint
• Visit Nho Que River Viewpoint
• Boat trip on Nho Que River
• Visit M Pass and Lung Ho viewpoints
• Settle into Du Gia homestay
• Dinner at homestay

Day 3: Du Gia to Ha Giang return

• Swim at Du Gia Waterfall
• Visit Duong Thuong Viewpoint
• Return to Ha Giang City
• Board bus to next destination

The experience

You arrive in Ha Giang city and check in at a hostel to rest before the ride begins. Breakfast is at 08:00, and by 09:00 your local guide meets you to start the loop. The first day covers four passes in succession: Bac Sum Pass opens the route, then Heaven Gate with its Twin Mountains, Can Ty Pass cutting through limestone cliffs, and Tham Ma Pass, a snake-shaped mountain road at 1,500 meters elevation that zigzags sharply enough to stop traffic. You visit the Hmong King's Palace, a structure blending Chinese, French and H'mong architecture, then ride into Dong Van town by late afternoon. That evening you join locals and other easy riders around a campfire and play traditional games.

Day two is the walking day. You start at Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of Vietnam's four great passes, and walk the clifftop trail with views down to deep valleys and sheer rock faces. A coffee break happens on camping chairs at a scenic viewpoint, where you drink fresh coffee while the landscape spreads below. From the Nho Que River Viewpoint you look down at the emerald ribbon of water winding between towering cliffs: the most iconic sight on the loop. Then you board a boat and glide between the same cliffs at water level, the dramatic rock walls rising straight up on both sides. The afternoon takes you through M Pass and Lung Ho Viewpoint before you settle into a homestay in Du Gia Village, a Tày community built on stilts with rice fields and a pace that stops at dusk.

The final morning starts with a swim at Du Gia Waterfall in cool, clear water. You ride to Duong Thuong Viewpoint for a last look at terraced valleys and quiet villages, then head back toward Ha Giang city, arriving by 3:30 PM as the mountains soften into rolling hills. Public buses to Hanoi depart from the city. The tour concludes when you arrive back in Ha Giang. Accommodation is a 2-star hotel the first and last nights, and a local homestay the second night. Every meal is included, along with the motorbike, fuel, rain coat, water daily, entrance tickets, travel insurance and a guide who speaks English.

What’s included

• Accommodation in a 2-star hotel (nights one and three) and a local Tày village homestay (night two).
• a local English-speaking guide for all three days.
• motorbike rental with fuel and protective rain coat.
• all entrance tickets to passes and attractions.
• three meals daily.
• travel insurance.
• water daily.
• and public transport options to and from Hanoi are available nearby.

Options for this experience

6 options

3-day HGL tour with an Easy RiderGuide in English or Vietnamese · 09:00Includes pickup

Accommodation in a private room, valid for every nightGuide in English or Vietnamese · 09:00Private room for all nights. Applies to solo travelers for the 2 nights of the tour. Pickup is included.

BUS 2 waysGuide in English or Vietnamese · 7 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 22:00VIP cabin limousine bus, two ways. Pickup time to be confirmed with you later. Pickup is included.

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Upgrade Premium AccommodationGuide in English or Vietnamese · 09:00Premium accommodation upgrade: first night in a 4-star hotel or Deluxe Bungalow, second night in a Deluxe Bungalow. Pickup is included.

Two-way bus plus a private roomGuide in English or Vietnamese · 7 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 22:00Private room for all nights, applies to solo travelers for the 2 nights of the tour. Two-way VIP cabin limousine bus. Pickup is included.

Two-way bus with premium sleepingGuide in English or Vietnamese · 7 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 22:00Premium accommodation upgrade: first night in a 4-star hotel or Deluxe Bungalow, second night in a Deluxe Bungalow. Two-way VIP cabin limousine bus, pickup time to be confirmed with you later. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 22:00

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AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 14 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.

Paid on siteUS$ 10.25

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Hong Hao Ha Giang Loop Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Ha Giang with a few days free and want to ride the loop without arranging a motorbike, finding a guide or planning stops. The three-day structure holds the major passes, the river boat and the waterfall inside one continuous route, so the day unfolds without gaps. Choose the private room option if you prefer your own space instead of a shared hostel bed on nights one and three, or the bus upgrade if you want transport to and from Hanoi included in the price.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 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 Ma Pi Leng Pass and why do people walk it on this tour?

Ma Pi Leng Pass is one of Vietnam's four great passes, a clifftop trail offering views of sheer rock faces and deep valleys below. On day two you walk this pass and stop for coffee on camping chairs at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the landscape, then descend to boat the Nho Que River that winds between the same cliffs at water level.

Where do I sleep on the second night of the Ha Giang Loop tour?

The second night is in a homestay in Du Gia Village, a traditional Tày community built on stilt houses surrounded by rice fields. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM, and the next morning you swim at Du Gia Waterfall before riding back toward Ha Giang.

Do I need my own motorbike, or is one provided?

A motorbike is provided for the three days, along with fuel, a rain coat and all protective gear. Your local guide leads the group, and you ride as part of the tour.

What happens on the evening of day one in Dong Van?

After checking in to your hotel in Dong Van town, you join locals and other easy riders around a campfire and participate in traditional games. Dinner is at 7:00 PM.

Is this tour suitable for beginners on a motorbike?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The roads are mountain passes with winding sections, and the guide leads the group at a pace that works for the riders present. Children from age 5 are welcome on the tour.

What meals are included, and are there dietary options?

All meals are included for the three days: breakfast, lunch and dinner. The tour is based in local villages and homestays, so meals reflect regional cuisine. Specific dietary needs can be discussed when booking.