Ha Giang Loop motorcycle tour 4 days: Ma Pi Leng Pass
Ride Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Nho Que river gorge on a small-group motorcycle loop through remote Ha Giang.
A four-day motorcycle tour of Ha Giang Loop in Northern Vietnam with a local English-speaking guide, small group of around 10 riders, and three nights in homestays along the route. You ride through the Dong Van Karst Plateau, climb to Lung Cu flag tower at Vietnam's northernmost point, traverse Ma Pi Leng Pass (one of the four biggest and most dangerous passes in the north), and take a one-hour boat ride on the green waters of the Nho Que river to see Tu San canyon, the deepest in Asia. Protective gear, raincoat, gas, meals at local restaurants and family homestays, and a guide fluent in English are included. Travel insurance is optional at checkout.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Ha Giang to Yen Minh town
- Breakfast and itinerary briefing
- Visit Bac Sum Pass and Quan Ba Heaven Gate
- Lunch at Tam Son town
- Trek to Lung Khuy Cave
- Visit Lung Tam silk weaving village
- Ride through Can Ty Pass
- Check in homestay at Yen Minh town
- Dinner and Sunset Party with locals
Day 2: Yen Minh to Meo Vac
- Breakfast
- Visit Tham Ma Pass and Pho Cao village
- Climb Lung Cu National Flag tower
- Walk around Lo Lo Chai village
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Dong Van ancient town and Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Ride to rock ledge sky walk
- Check in homestay at Meo Vac
- Dinner and night party
Day 3: Meo Vac to Du Gia village
- Breakfast
- Ride down to Nho Que river
- Boat trip on Nho Que river to Tu San canyon
- Ride through Sung Trai village and rice terraces
- Visit Lung Ho valley and Mau Due town
- Visit French bunker
- Arrive and stay at Du Gia village homestay
- Party and cozy night at Du Gia
Day 4: Du Gia village to Ha Giang city
- Breakfast
- Stroll and hike to Du Gia waterfall
- Swim at Du Gia waterfall
- Lunch
- Depart to Ha Giang city
- Stop at Thai An village and Thuan An slope
- Visit Thuan Hoa power station
- Arrive Ha Giang city and relax at pub
- End of trip
What’s included
- Protective gear and raincoat.
- motorcycle with easy rider.
- gas.
- three nights in homestays (Yen Minh, Meo Vac, and Du Gia).
- all meals at local restaurants and family homestays.
- one-hour boat ride on the Nho Que river.
- water during the ride.
- local English-speaking guide for the full four days.
Times
- Every day 08:00
Before you book
Operated by Ha Giang Lotus Group and Tours
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The experience
You arrive in Ha Giang and meet your guide and small group of around ten riders. After a briefing on the route, you start the loop heading toward Quan Ba, where the twin peaks of the Heaven Gate greet you with limestone cliffs rising over the valley. The first day covers 85 kilometers, moving through Bac Sum Pass, stopping at Lung Khuy Cave (a limestone cavern formed over 400 million years ago), and passing through Lung Tam silk weaving village where local artisans work flax into brocade. You ride the Can Ty Pass in the late afternoon and arrive at Yen Minh for your first night in a homestay, ending with a sunset gathering called "Happy Water" with local people.
Day two pushes deeper into the Dong Van Karst Plateau. You climb Tham Ma Pass, a dangerous zigzag route, then ride up to Lung Cu flag tower, where you can see into China from the top. The real test comes on the Happiness Road between Dong Van and Meo Vac: Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of Vietnam's four most dangerous mountain passes, with a "sky walk" rock ledge offering panoramic views of the mountains and the Nho Que river gorge below. You stay a second night in Meo Vac.
On day three, you descend to the Nho Que river, known for its striking green water, and take a one-hour boat ride to Tu San canyon, the deepest canyon in Asia. After the boat, you ride through remote villages: Sung Trai, the rice terraces of Sa Li, Lung Ho valley, and Mau Due, passing a French bunker from the colonial era. You end the day at Du Gia village, staying in a traditional H'Mong stilt house with a night celebration in the village.
The final morning includes a hike to Du Gia waterfall and a swim, then a 120-kilometer ride back to Ha Giang city. You stop at Thai An village and Thuan An slope, visit a local power station, and arrive back around 4 p.m. The tour provides protective gear, raincoat, water, gas, three nights' accommodation, all meals at local restaurants and homestays, and a guide who speaks English throughout.
Is this one for you?If you have ridden before or are willing to learn on the road, a small group of ten riders removes the isolation of solo travel through remote mountain villages while keeping the pace manageable. You move at the speed of the slowest rider, and the easy riders manage the technical sections so you focus on the landscape and the stops.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 12 years); Child (3 to 6 years). Children under 3 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 is it part of this tour?
Ma Pi Leng Pass is one of the four biggest and most dangerous mountain passes in Northern Vietnam, located on the Happiness Road between Dong Van and Meo Vac. The tour includes a ride to a rock ledge called the "sky walk" at the pass, where you get panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the Nho Que river gorge below. It is the most visually dramatic part of the loop.
What happens on the boat ride to Tu San canyon?
On day three, you take a one-hour boat trip on the Nho Que river (which has distinctive green water) to reach Tu San canyon, the deepest canyon in Asia. The boat ride is included in the tour and gives you a different perspective of the landscape after days of riding.
How many people ride in the group, and do I need motorcycle experience?
The group is around 10 riders, and the tour is designed for easy motorcycle riders, meaning it is accessible to people with little or no riding experience. You ride with a local guide and easy riders who manage the pace and handle the route.
Where do you sleep, and what are the accommodations like?
You stay three nights in homestays along the loop: Yen Minh Little Nho homestay on night one, Meo Vac Cozy homestay on night two, and Dua Gia Rice Field homestay on night three, where you sleep in a traditional H'Mong stilt house. All meals are provided at local restaurants or within the homestays.
What is included in the tour price?
The tour includes your motorcycle with an easy rider, protective gear and raincoat, gas, three nights' accommodation, all meals, a one-hour boat ride on the Nho Que river, and a local English-speaking guide for the full four days. Travel insurance is optional and can be added at checkout.
What villages and landmarks do you visit besides Ma Pi Leng?
The tour takes you through Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Lung Khuy Cave, Lung Tam silk weaving village, Lung Cu flag tower at Vietnam's northernmost point, Pho Cao village, Dong Van ancient town, Sung Trai village, Sa Li rice terraces, Du Gia village, and stops at Thai An village and a local power station on the return to Ha Giang city.
Ha Giang Loop motorcycle tour 4 days: Ma Pi Leng Pass
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