Ha Giang Loop: 3-Day Small Group Motorbike Tour & Homestays

Summary

Ha Giang’s winding roads, limestone peaks & village life up close

You’ll ride through cloud-wrapped mountain passes, pause in tiny villages where locals wave you inside for tea, and sleep in traditional homes with thick blankets against the chill. Expect laughter over shared meals, real conversations with your guide, and views that linger long after you leave Ha Giang.

What’s the experience like?

I still remember the first sharp turn out of Ha Giang city—suddenly the road just dropped into green valleys and those wild, jagged mountains. Our guide Minh grinned at me in the mirror and yelled something about “snake road”—I was too busy clutching my helmet to ask what he meant. The air smelled like wet stone and wood smoke, and there was this early haze that made everything feel a bit dreamlike. We stopped at Bac Sum Pass for coffee (the kind that’s half sugar, but honestly I needed it) and Minh pointed out the famous “Twin Mountains.” I tried to say their name in Vietnamese—he laughed so hard he almost spilled his cup.

The riding part? It’s not just about speed. Sometimes we’d crawl along behind water buffalo or swerve around kids walking home from school. The Ma Pi Leng Pass is supposed to be the highlight of any day trip around Ha Giang Loop, but for me it was that moment when we pulled over above Nho Que River—just silence except for wind and someone’s radio drifting up from the valley. Lunches were always loud: bowls of something hot (I never quite figured out what) and rice wine poured by our hosts in Yen Minh or Du Gia. At one place, a grandmother pressed sticky rice into my hand with this shy smile—I don’t know why but it felt important.

We slept in old wooden houses with thick blankets and woke up to roosters echoing off the rocks. In Du Gia village, some of us swam at a waterfall while others just sat on stones watching local kids chase each other barefoot. Our group was small—just seven plus two guides—so by the second night it felt like we’d known each other for weeks. Minh told stories about Hmong kings as we wandered through their old palace; sometimes he’d switch to English mid-sentence or forget a word and just mime it instead. Honestly, I liked those imperfect moments best.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ha Giang to Dong Van via scenic passes

• Meet guide and safety briefing
• Leave Ha Giang city
• Visit Bac Sum Pass viewpoint
• Ride through Tam Son Town
• Stop at Twin Mountains viewpoint
• Visit Nam Dam Dao Ethnic village
• Drive to Trang Kim Valley and pass
• Lunch at Yen Minh restaurant
• Ride to Dong Van via Tham Ma road
• Stop at 9 step road viewpoint
• Visit Hmong King Palace
• Arrive Dong Van town and check in
• Free time in Dong Van town

Day 2 — Dong Van to Du Gia via Ma Pi Leng Pass

• Breakfast and check out
• Drive through Happy Road
• Stop at Ma Pi Leng Pass viewpoint
• Continue to Meo Vac town
• Visit local market if open
• Drive through M Slope pass
• Lunch at local restaurant in Mau Due Valley
• Drive to Dao Minority villages
• Stop at terrace rice paddies viewpoint
• Drive to Lung Ho Valley
• Arrive Du Gia village and check in
• Visit Du Gia Waterfall and swim
• Dinner and free time at homestay

Day 3 — Du Gia to Ha Giang and return to Hanoi

• Breakfast and farewell to host
• Drive through Duong Thuong Valley road
• Cross Nam Cang Village and Sky Gate
• Return to Bac Me national road
• Arrive Ha Giang in afternoon
• Take bus or limousine back to Hanoi

Top questions

How many people are in each Ha Giang Easy Rider group?

Each group has a maximum of 6–8 travelers plus guides and drivers.

Is pickup included for the Ha Giang Loop motorbike tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off in Ha Giang city are included.

Are meals included during the 3-day tour?

All meals are included: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners.

What kind of accommodation is provided?

You’ll stay in typical traditional houses (homestays) along the route.

Is an English-speaking guide provided?

Yes, an experienced English-speaking tour guide leads each group.

Do I need to drive my own motorbike?

No—you ride on the back with professional licensed riders handling all driving.

What are some highlights on this Ha Giang Loop tour?

Bac Sum Pass, Heaven Gate, Twin Mountains, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Hmong King Palace, Dong Van Karst Plateau, Du Gia Village.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes—all entrance tickets are covered in your tour price.

What’s included

Your three days include pickup and drop-off in Ha Giang city; all meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners); stays at traditional homestays; entry fees to sites like Hmong King Palace; comfortable motorbikes with licensed drivers; protective gear including helmet and raincoat; an experienced English-speaking guide; bottled water daily—and plenty of stops for photos or tea wherever you feel like pausing.