Ha Giang Loop: 4-Day Motorbike Tour & Private Rooms

Summary

Motorbike the wild Ha Giang Loop with private stays food & rivers

You’ll ride Vietnam’s wildest roads on this Ha Giang Loop motorbike tour with private rooms each night and meals included—plus a hotel stay before you start out. Expect mountain passes, ethnic villages like Dong Van and Du Gia, street food markets under lanterns, boat rides on Nho Que River, and moments that stick with you long after you’re back home.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll never forget rolling into Ha Giang city that first night — dusty from the bus, a bit nervous about the whole “loop” thing. They handed me a helmet and showed me to my room (private, thank god; I snore). The next morning, our guide Minh grinned at us over bowls of pho and said, “Ready?” I wasn’t sure, but off we went. The air was cool and a little smoky from someone’s breakfast fire nearby. First stop: that KM 0 stone marker — everyone takes a photo there, so we did too, awkwardly posing with our helmets.

The ride out past Quan Ba Heaven Gate felt like being swallowed by green mountains. My hands were stiff on the handlebars (I took the easy rider option — best decision), but Minh kept pointing out things: “That’s Doi Mountain,” or “See those fields? Tam Giac Mach flowers.” We stopped for lunch in Yen Minh town — pork, rice, something pickled that made my mouth pucker. I tried to say thank you in Vietnamese and got a laugh from the cook. Later in Dong Van Old Town, I wandered through the night market with sticky rice in hand, watching kids chase each other under lanterns. It smelled like grilled corn everywhere.

The second day was all switchbacks up to Lung Cu flagpole. It’s Vietnam’s northern tip — windy as anything up there, with clouds moving fast overhead. At Lo Lo Chai village, an old woman waved us over and handed me something sweet wrapped in banana leaf. No idea what it was but it tasted earthy and good. That afternoon we rode Ma Pi Leng Pass (the main keyword is Ha Giang Loop tour if you’re searching for it). Standing at the monument looking down at Nho Que River — honestly, my knees felt wobbly from the height. We took a boat along the canyon later; water bright green against gray cliffs.

By day three I’d stopped checking my phone for signal. The road to Du Gia was rougher here — more bumps than bends sometimes — but every valley opened up wider than the last one. We ate Tay food that night in Du Gia village (corn wine included; they call it “happy water” for a reason). Someone played music on their phone while we sat around outside and let our boots dry by the fire.

The last morning heading back toward Ha Giang city felt quieter somehow. We visited Lung Tam weaving village where women worked looms with quick hands, not really looking up as we passed through. There was one final cave stop before lunch in Tam Son town — honestly by then my legs were sore but my head felt lighter than when we started. Still think about that view from Ma Pi Leng sometimes when I’m stuck on a crowded bus back home…

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ha Giang to Dong Van Town

• Have breakfast
• Start Ha Giang loop journey
• Check in KM 0 Milestone and Bac Sum Slope
• Visit Quan Ba Heaven Gate and Doi Mountain
• Pass Can Ty pass and check in scenic spots
• Have lunch at Yen Minh town
• Continue to Dong Van via Tham Ma pass and Pho Cao village
• Visit Sung La valley and Lung Cam cultural village
• Visit Pao's house and Tam Giac Mach field
• Visit Moon rock field in Sa Phin village
• Visit Vuong family mansion
• Check in hotel or homestay
• Have dinner
• Walk around Dong Van Old Town night market

Day 2 — Dong Van to Meo Vac Town

• Have breakfast
• Depart for Lung Cu flagpole and Chinese Border
• Visit Lo Lo Chai cultural village
• Visit northernmost point of Vietnam
• Have lunch
• Visit Happiness Road and Ma Pi Leng Pass
• Check in Ma Pi Leng monument and Death Rock
• Walk on Sky path and visit panorama viewpoint
• Take boat on Nho Que River
• Check in Pa Vi H'mong cultural village
• Have dinner
• Free time or join homestay party

Day 3 — Meo Vac to Du Gia Village

• Have breakfast
• Travel from Meo Vac to Du Gia via M pass
• Check in Mau Due and Lung Ho
• Have lunch at Mau Due restaurant
• Arrive at Du Gia commune
• Visit Du Gia waterfall and walk village
• Check in local homestay
• Have dinner with Tay cuisine and corn wine

Day 4 — Du Gia to Ha Giang City

• Have breakfast
• Depart back to Ha Giang city
• Stop at Duong Thuong valley
• Visit Lung Tam weaving village
• Visit Lung Khuy cave in Quan Ba district
• Have lunch at Tam Son town
• Return to Ha Giang city
• Shower and rest at hostel or homestay

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for the Ha Giang Loop tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; travelers meet in Ha Giang city where one free night’s hotel stay is included before starting the tour.

Are meals included during the 4-day Ha Giang Loop motorbike trip?

Yes, all meals are included throughout the 4 days of the tour.

Do I get a private room each night on this Ha Giang motorbike tour?

Yes, private rooms are provided at local homestays each night of the tour.

Is an Easy Rider option available if I don’t want to drive myself?

Yes, you can choose an Easy Rider so you ride as a passenger instead of driving your own motorbike.

How long does it take to complete the full Ha Giang Loop?

The full loop takes 4 days and 3 nights by motorbike.

What kind of motorbikes are used on this trip?

The tour uses modern 110cc motorbikes with petrol and helmets provided.

Is this tour suitable for beginners or people without much riding experience?

An Easy Rider option is available for those who aren’t confident riders; moderate fitness is still required due to road conditions.

Are there any health restrictions for joining this tour?

This tour isn’t recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health; moderate fitness is needed.

What’s included

Your trip covers one free hotel night in Ha Giang city before departure plus three nights in private rooms at local homestays along the route; all meals are provided daily; you’ll have use of a modern 110cc motorbike (with petrol and helmet) or can opt for an Easy Rider guide to drive you; entry fees and river boat rides are also part of your experience before returning to town for rest at journey’s end.