Ha Giang Loop: 4-Day Easy Rider Motorbike Tour & Private Room

Summary

Motorbiking Ha Giang’s wild passes, clay villages, and rivers

You’ll ride pillion with experienced local drivers on comfortable bikes through Ha Giang’s wildest passes and quiet villages, with private rooms each night and homemade meals along the way. Swim beneath Du Gia waterfall, meet families who weave their own clothes, and watch dawn break over misty valleys — it’s more about feeling than ticking off sights.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the smell of wet earth as we zigzagged up Pac Sum Pass — the air got cooler and suddenly there was this view, all misty valleys and tiny roofs tucked between rice paddies. Our guide, Minh, grinned when he saw me gawking. “That’s just the start,” he said. I tried to take a photo but honestly, it never looks the same as being there. We stopped in Nam Dam village for lunch — sticky rice and something smoky cooked over wood — and I watched an old woman weaving outside her clay house. She didn’t speak English but smiled at my awkward wave.

The days blurred into each other in a good way: riding behind Minh on these winding roads through limestone mountains, feeling the wind whip past my ears. At Lung Cu Flag Pole we could see all the way to China (I had no idea how close we were). The kids in Lo Lo Chai village were shy at first but giggled when Minh tried to translate my name into H’mong. Sometimes I’d space out just watching the light change on the hills — it’s hard to explain, but you feel small in a good way out there.

I didn’t expect to love swimming at Du Gia waterfall so much — cold water after hours on the bike felt like waking up again. Dinner that night was loud with laughter; everyone trying rice wine (too much maybe), our hosts showing us how they dye fabric with indigo. My room was simple but clean, with thick blankets that smelled faintly of woodsmoke. The last morning, leaving Du Gia, I realized I’d gotten used to waving at every passing kid and goat along the road.

By the time we rolled back into Ha Giang city, dusty and tired, it felt like weeks had passed instead of four days. Minh handed me my bag and said “Next time you drive?” Maybe. I still think about that first view from Pac Sum Pass sometimes — not sure any photo would do it justice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ha Giang to Yen Minh via Quan Ba

• Pick up from hotel at 8 AM
• Ride to Pac Sum Pass and view valley
• Visit Heaven Gate in Tam Son
• See Twins Hill and Nam Dam clay house village
• Lunch at local family in Can Ty village
• Visit handicraft and weaving family
• Ride to Yen Minh via back roads
• Check in homestay and have dinner

Day 2 — Dong Van and Lung Cu Flag Pole

• Breakfast and ride to Tham Ma Road
• Stop for photos at 9-step road
• Visit Pao house and learn history
• Visit Lung Cu Flag Pole border area
• Visit Lo Lo Chai ethnic minority village
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Ride along China border to Dong Van
• Visit Thien Huong village and Nho Que River
• Overnight stay in Dong Van

Day 3 — Ma Pi Leng Pass and Du Gia Village

• Breakfast and check out
• Ride to Ma Pi Leng Pass and walk viewpoint
• Stop at panorama view of Nho Que River
• Ride through Meo Vac district and valley
• Stop at Mau Due valley for lunch
• Ride to Du Gia village via terrace rice fields
• Check in and relax at homestay
• Visit and swim at Du Gia waterfall
• Dinner and overnight in Du Gia

Day 4 — Return to Ha Giang via Quan Ba

• Breakfast and check out
• Visit Lung Tam village for hemp weaving
• See H’Mong women handcraft demonstration
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Ride back to Ha Giang city
• Transfer to bus or private car to Hanoi

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Ha Giang Loop motorbike tour?

Yes, pickup is available from your hotel or meeting point in Ha Giang city; return transfer to Hanoi can also be arranged.

Are meals included during the 4-day Ha Giang Easy Rider tour?

Yes, all meals are included: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners featuring local dishes prepared by families or at restaurants.

What kind of accommodation is provided?

You’ll stay in private rooms at homestays or bungalows along the route; rooms are clean and comfortable with basic amenities.

Can luggage be carried on this Ha Giang motorbike tour?

Yes, your luggage is carried for you by the team so you only need a daypack while riding.

Is swimming at Du Gia waterfall part of the itinerary?

Yes, there’s time to swim at Du Gia waterfall on day three after arriving in the village.

Are there English-speaking guides for this tour?

Yes, experienced English-speaking guides lead each group and help translate during village visits.

How many people are in each group?

This is a small group tour; exact numbers vary but groups remain intimate for a better experience.

Do I need prior motorbike experience for this tour?

No driving needed; you ride as a passenger (“Easy Rider”) with professional drivers handling all navigation.

What’s included

Your trip includes pickup from your hotel or meeting point in Ha Giang city (or transfer from Hanoi if needed), all entrance fees for villages and historical sites along the loop, a comfortable seat behind an experienced English-speaking rider-guide on high-quality bikes (with fuel), private room accommodation each night in traditional houses or bungalows, daily breakfast plus lunch and dinner featuring local food (including one meal cooked by a host family), bottled water every day, luggage transport throughout the journey — plus swimming at Du Gia waterfall before heading back home.