Ha Giang Loop 4-Day Motorbike Tour: Easy Rider or Self-Drive

Ride the Ha Giang Loop with a small group and a local guide who grew up in these mountains.

A 4-day motorbike tour of the Ha Giang Loop in northern Vietnam, departing from Hanoi and traveling in a small group of 6–10 riders with an English-speaking local guide. You choose whether to ride behind an experienced Easy Rider or self-drive your own 150cc motorbike while following the group. The route crosses mountain passes, stops at ethnic minority villages, includes homestay nights with traditional meals, and visits landmarks like Lung Cu Flag Tower (Vietnam's northernmost point) and the Tu San Canyon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and start Ha Giang Loop

• Depart Hanoi by VIP sleeper bus
• Arrive Ha Giang early morning
• Rest at partner hotel
• Begin motorbike journey with local guide
• Ride Bac Sum Pass mountain views
• Stop at Quan Ba Heaven Gate café
• Visit Twin Mountains viewpoint
• Lunch in Quan Ba
• Visit Lung Tam H’Mong weaving village
• Ride through Duong Thuong and Lung Ho valleys
• Swim at Du Gia Waterfall
• Overnight at local homestay
• Enjoy traditional dinner and share “happy water”

Day 2: Explore scenic Loop and Ma Pi Leng Pass

• Ride through highland backroads and ethnic villages
• Break at Lung Ho
• Visit Mau Due terraced rice fields
• Ride M-shaped curve and Happiness Road
• Boat trip on Nho Que River to Tu San Canyon
• Photo stops at Dinosaur Spine and Death Rock
• Visit Ma Pi Leng Pass viewpoint
• Overnight at Pa Vi village homestay
• Enjoy home-cooked dinner

Day 3: Northernmost point and cultural sites

• Relaxing breakfast
• Ride scenic mountain passes
• Visit Lung Cu Flag Tower and climb top
• Visit ancient Vuong Family Palace
• Arrive Dong Van late afternoon
• Enjoy local street food in Old Quarter
• Join traditional music and dancing at town square

Day 4: Market visit and return ride

• Visit Dong Van Sunday market (weekends only)
• Ride back along Loop
• Stop at Tham Ma Pass
• Stop at Can Ty Slope

The experience

You leave Hanoi in the evening on a VIP sleeper bus with a private cabin, arriving in Ha Giang early the next morning. After resting at a partner hotel, the four-day loop begins. The choice between riding as a passenger behind an Easy Rider or self-driving your own motorbike is yours to make at checkout: both options follow the same route and stay with the same group, so the decision comes down to how you want to experience the ride.

The loop itself covers the winding mountain passes and valleys that make Ha Giang famous. Day one takes you through Bac Sum Pass to Quan Ba Heaven Gate, a mountaintop café stop with panoramic views, then to Lung Tam where you watch local H'Mong weavers at work before swimming at Du Gia Waterfall. You sleep in a homestay and share "happy water" with your hosts over dinner. Day two rides through the M-shaped curve and Happiness Road (a legendary route built by ethnic workers over six years), then down to the Nho Que River for a boat trip through Tu San Canyon, Southeast Asia's deepest gorge. Ma Pi Leng Pass comes next, with photo stops at the Dinosaur Spine and Death Rock. Day three starts at Lung Cu Flag Tower, Vietnam's northernmost point, where you climb to the top and look out over the borderlands, then visit the Vuong Family Palace, an H'Mong royal residence blending H'Mong, French and Chinese architecture. You arrive in Dong Van in the late afternoon and eat street food in the old quarter. If your tour falls on a weekend, you ride through the Dong Van Sunday market, where ethnic minorities sell everything from vegetables to livestock.

The group stays small, 6 to 10 riders, which keeps the pace relaxed and makes it easy to meet other travelers. Your guide is a local who grew up in the mountains and knows the roads, culture and hidden viewpoints. Helmets, raincoats, drinking water and all entrance fees are included. Lunch is provided each day. Motorbike and fuel come with your booking. Homestays offer traditional meals and a chance to sit with local families. Evenings often include music and sometimes karaoke with the group.

What’s included

• Protective gear (helmet and raincoat).
• drinking water during the tour.
• all entrance and attraction fees.
• motorbike and fuel.
• lunch each day.
• English-speaking local guide and experienced Easy Rider with 150cc motorbike.
• homestay accommodation with traditional dinners.

Options for this experience

3 options

Ride as a passenger behind your friendGuide in English · No fixed timeAnan's Home, Ha Giang

Self DriveGuide in English · No fixed time125cc motorbike

Easy RiderGuide in English · No fixed time

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (19 to 70 years) · Senior (71 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Anans Travel

Is this one for you?Choose self-driving if you want to control the bike and feel the full independence of the ride. Choose the Easy Rider option if you'd rather relax, take photos freely, and let an experienced local rider handle the mountain passes. Both stay with the same small group and follow the same route, so the difference is purely how you want to experience the four days.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

Can I choose to ride my own motorbike instead of sitting behind an Easy Rider?

Yes. At checkout you pick between three options: riding behind an Easy Rider (the driver handles the bike), self-driving your own 150cc motorbike, or riding behind a friend in your group. All three options follow the same route and stay with the same small group.

What is the Lung Cu Flag Tower and why is it on the itinerary?

Lung Cu Flag Tower marks the northernmost point of Vietnam. On day three you ride there, climb to the top of the tower, and look out over the borderlands. It's one of the most iconic stops on the Ha Giang Loop and a major photo moment.

What happens if the tour falls on a weekend?

If your dates land on a weekend, the itinerary includes a stop at the Dong Van Sunday market, one of the most vibrant ethnic markets in the region. You'll see minority groups buying and selling vegetables, herbs, pigs and buffaloes: a rare glimpse of local commerce and culture.

Where do I sleep during the 4 days?

You stay in local homestays in ethnic minority villages: Du Gia on night one, Pa Vi village in Meo Vac on night two, and Dong Van on night three. Homestays include traditional home-cooked dinners and time to sit with local families.

What gear and safety equipment is provided?

Helmets, raincoats, and drinking water (one bottle per day) are included. If you self-drive, you ride a 150cc motorbike with fuel provided. The guide and Easy Riders use quality 150cc bikes as well.

How do I get from Hanoi to Ha Giang to start the tour?

A VIP sleeper bus departs from Hanoi Old Quarter in the evening, with private cabins for comfort. You arrive in Ha Giang early the next morning and rest at a partner hotel before the loop begins. Alternatively, a limousine day bus arrives in the early afternoon, giving you time to visit Thon Tha Village (a peaceful Tay ethnic area) before the official loop starts the following morning.