Ha Giang 3-Day Motorbike Tour: Small Group, English Guide

Northern Vietnam motorbike tour: 3 days riding highest passes & deepest canyon with expert guide

A 3-day motorbike tour of the Ha Giang Loop in northern Vietnam, ridden with an English-speaking guide and a small group under 10 riders. You ride your own motorbike or ride as a passenger, navigate some of Vietnam's most famous passes (Ma Pi Leng, Tham Ma, Quan Ba), and stop at Hmong villages, the H'Mong King Palace, and weaving communities. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included each day. The motorbike, fuel, insurance and guide are included. Accommodation is in dormitory beds in Dong Van and Du Gia villages. Minimum age is 18. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Ha Giang Loop and Dong Van Town

• Breakfast at Odyssey Hostel
• Meet tour guide and start loop
• Visit Quan Ba Heaven Gate viewpoint
• Lunch in Yen Minh Town
• Ride Tham Ma Pass and stop at checkpoint
• Visit Hmong King Palace
• Dinner in Dong Van ancient town
• Free time in Dong Van town

Day 2: Ma Pi Leng Pass and Du Gia Village

• Check out and breakfast in Dong Van
• Ride 4C road on Ha Giang Loop
• Stop at Ma Pi Leng Pass viewpoint
• Boat trip on Nho Que River
• Lunch in Meo Vac Town
• Ride Mau Due road to Ha Giang
• Visit Du Gia village and waterfall

Day 3: Return to Ha Giang City via Scenic Route

• Breakfast in Du Gia Village
• Travel on Road 181
• Visit Lung Tam weaving village
• Arrive in Ha Giang city

The experience

You arrive in Ha Giang and meet your guide at 8:30 on the first morning after breakfast at your hostel. If you're riding your own bike, you get a short lesson on how to handle it before the group sets out on the loop. The first day covers about 100 km of winding mountain roads: Quan Ba Heaven Gate with its Twin Mountains, the 5 km Tham Ma Pass at 1,500 meters with its sharp zigzags, and the H'Mong King Palace. A 64-room compound built in 1902 with Hmong, French and Chinese architecture, where you'll spend an hour. You stop for lunch in Yen Minh Town and end the day in Dong Van Ancient Town, a centuries-old settlement surrounded by rocky mountains where you have dinner and free time to explore cafes, shops or get a massage.

Day two is the hardest ride and the most famous: the Ma Pi Leng Pass. This 20 km stretch climbs to 1,200–1,400 meters above sea level with rugged curves and steep cliffs overlooking the Tu San Canyon: the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia. You stop at viewpoints for 30–45 minutes to rest and photograph the winding road below. After the pass, you take a 2-hour boat trip down the Nho Que River to see the canyon from water level, then ride back toward Ha Giang on the Mau Due road, a rough and bumpy route through non-touristic villages and rice fields. Lunch is in Meo Vac Town. You stay overnight in Du Gia Village, home to 14 smaller settlements and nine ethnic minority groups. If you want to hike, the Du Gia waterfall is 5 km away.

The third day is the shortest: breakfast around 8–9 am, then the ride back to Ha Giang city on Road 181, stopping at Lung Tam Weaving Village to watch Hmong women work through the 41-step linen-making process. Hemp to dyed and embroidered cloth. You arrive in Ha Giang by 4–5 pm. Water, fuel, insurance and an English-speaking guide are included throughout. Meals are Vietnamese dishes (vegetarian options available if you request ahead). The group stays under 10 riders, which means fewer stops for logistics and more time at each place.

What’s included

The tour includes your motorbike and fuel, a professional English-speaking guide, accommodation in dormitory beds in Dong Van and Du Gia villages, breakfast, lunch and dinner each day with vegetarian options on request, water throughout the ride, entry tickets to Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Tham Ma Pass, the H'Mong King Palace, and Lung Tam Weaving Village, and a 2-hour boat trip on the Nho Que River.

Options for this experience

2 options

3-day, 2-night ride on your ownGuide in English · 08:30Semi-automatic Honda Blade motorbike, pickup included

Small group Ha Giang tour, 3 days and 2 nights, with an English-speaking guide08:30Pickup 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

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

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 10 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Odyssey Ha Giang Hostel & 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 famous loop without building the route yourself. The guide handles the navigation and timing, and the small group under 10 means you're not herding a crowd through each stop. If you've never ridden a motorbike, you can ride as a passenger instead and still see everything. Skip this if you prefer a car tour or have a spinal injury or are pregnant.

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Top questions

What's the difference between riding my own motorbike and riding as a passenger on this Ha Giang tour?

If you ride your own bike, you get a short lesson at the start of day one and follow the guide on the loop at your own pace. If you ride as a passenger, you sit behind the guide or another experienced rider. Either way, you're on the same route with the same stops and the same group.

How difficult is the Ma Pi Leng Pass, and what makes it famous?

Ma Pi Leng Pass is one of Vietnam's most famous and dangerous passes: 20 km long, 1,200–1,400 meters high, with rugged curves and steep cliffs. It overlooks the Tu San Canyon, the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia. The tour stops for 30–45 minutes at viewpoints so you can rest and photograph the winding road. You're not riding it flat-out.

What do I eat on the 3-day Ha Giang tour, and is vegetarian food available?

Breakfast is Vietnamese or American style with tea and coffee. Lunch and dinner are Vietnamese dishes with rice, meat, egg and vegetables. If you're vegetarian, tell the operator before the tour starts and they'll prepare dishes without meat for all three days.

Where do I sleep on the tour, and what are the towns like?

You sleep in dormitory beds: night one in Dong Van Ancient Town, a centuries-old settlement with cafes, restaurants and shops where you have free time after dinner. Night two in Du Gia Village, a quieter place surrounded by mountains and rice fields, home to nine ethnic minority groups. Both are mountain towns, not resort hotels.

Is this tour safe if I've never ridden a motorbike before?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and includes a short riding lesson on day one if you're riding your own bike. The guide is cautious and professional. However, the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries due to the rough roads and long hours on the bike.

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

The tour includes the motorbike (if you're riding your own), fuel, insurance, an English-speaking guide, water, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), accommodation in dormitory beds, and entry tickets to attractions. Beers and drinks are not included. Tips for the guide and easy riders are optional.