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

Ride the Ha Giang Loop on a motorbike with a guide who knows where to stop

A 3-day guided motorbike tour of the Ha Giang Loop departing from Hanoi, with round-trip sleeper bus transport, small-group riding on the Dong Van Karst Plateau, and three nights of accommodation (one on the bus, two in the region). The guide speaks English, helmets and gear are provided, and the itinerary includes Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River, Lo Lo Chai village, and a homestay night in Du Gia. Children from age 7 are welcome; border area permit registration is required for foreign travelers staying overnight in the border zone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ha Giang Loop and Dong Van Town

• Pick up in Hanoi at 19:30
• Depart from My Dinh bus station at 21:00
• Bus stop at rest area at 23:30
• Arrive Ha Giang city at 03:30, rest in free room
• Breakfast at Rocks Restaurant at 07:30
• Meet tour guide and group at 08:00
• Visit Km0 square and Happiness road
• Pass Bac Sum Pass and Heaven’s Gate Quan Ba
• Admire views at Can Ty Pass
• Lunch at Yen Minh small town at 12:00
• Stop at Tham Ma pass for views
• Visit Sung La valley and Lung Cam village
• Visit Lung Cu flag pole and Lo Lo Chai village
• Check in hotel at Dong Van town at 18:00
• Dinner at old Quarter at 19:30
• Evening walk around Dong Van town

Day 2 — Ma Pi Leng Pass and Du Gia Village

• Breakfast at local market at 07:00
• Leave Dong Van town at 07:30
• Visit Ma Pi Leng Pass and Nho Que river viewpoint
• Stop at Panorama Coffee for river views
• Visit Meo Vac town and local market
• Arrive Du Gia homestay at 16:00
• Walk around village or swim at waterfall
• Dinner at Du Gia homestay at 19:00

Day 3 — Return to Hanoi via Quan Ba

• Breakfast at homestay at 07:00
• Walk around village or swim in waterfall
• Check out and depart Du Gia at 09:00
• Visit Lung Tam silk village
• Visit Nam Dam village with short walk
• Lunch at Quan Ba town at 13:00
• Relax at Rocks Ha Giang Hostel at 15:30
• Enjoy tea break with welcome drink and fruit
• Bus transfer to Hanoi or other destinations from 16:00

The Experience

You leave Hanoi at 9:30 p.m. on a sleeper bus, arriving in Ha Giang city at 3:30 a.m. There's a free dorm room waiting so you can rest a few hours before the riding starts. At 8 a.m., your English-speaking guide meets the group—kept small so the pace stays manageable—and you head out on motorbike. The first day covers 175 kilometers through the Ha Giang Loop: Bac Sum Pass opens the Dong Van Karst Plateau, then Heaven's Gate at Quan Ba rises as twin mountains at the top of the slope. Can Ty Pass sits at 1,000–1,200 meters above sea level. Lunch is local food in Yen Minh town. By evening you're checked into a hotel in Dong Van town.

Day two is the heart of the ride. You leave at 7:30 a.m. and head toward Du Gia village on the road locals call "Happiness Road." Ma Pi Leng Pass, over 1,200 meters up, looks down on the Nho Que River far below—the views stop the group for photos. You ride through Meo Vac town and its market, then arrive at a homestay in Du Gia village by 4 p.m. The afternoon is yours to walk around or swim in a small waterfall nearby. Dinner is at the homestay.

The final day starts with breakfast at the homestay, then a walk around the village or another swim if you want. At 9 a.m. you head back toward Hanoi, stopping at Lung Tam silk village and Nam Dam village (a short walk to see Dao ethnic people). Lunch is in Quan Ba town. You arrive back at the Ha Giang office by 3:30 p.m., shower, have tea and fruit, then board either a limousine bus (arriving Hanoi at 10:30 p.m.) or a sleeper cabin bus (arriving at 4 a.m.). Motorbike gear, helmet, mineral water, and all entrance tickets are included throughout.

What’s included

• Round-trip sleeper bus transport from Hanoi to Ha Giang.
• one night in a free dorm room in Ha Giang city before the tour.
• one night in a hotel in Dong Van town.
• one night in a homestay in Du Gia village.
• English-speaking guide for the full three days.
• motorbike rental with helmet and protective gear.
• mineral water throughout.
• entrance tickets to all attractions on the loop.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ha giang open tour

Is this one for you?You're flying into Hanoi and want to ride the Ha Giang Loop without arranging transport, a guide, or accommodation yourself—the sleeper bus gets you there overnight, the guide leads a small group through the passes and villages, and three nights are booked before you arrive.

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Top questions

What's the motorbike riding like on the Ha Giang Loop?

The Ha Giang Loop is a mountain route through the Dong Van Karst Plateau with multiple passes—Bac Sum, Can Ty, and Ma Pi Leng—at altitudes between 1,000 and 1,200 meters. The roads are paved but winding; the guide leads a small group at a pace suited to the terrain and the riders' comfort. Stops for photos and rest are built into each day.

Where do I sleep on this tour?

You sleep three nights: the first on a sleeper bus traveling from Hanoi to Ha Giang, the second in a hotel in Dong Van town, and the third in a homestay in Du Gia village. A free dorm room is available in Ha Giang city in the early morning before the tour begins.

What is the Nho Que River and where do I see it?

The Nho Que River runs through a deep valley below Ma Pi Leng Pass. On day two, you stop at Panorama Coffee to view the river from above before riding down to Meo Vac town. The river is visible from the high pass and from the coffee stop, not from the road itself.

Is this tour suitable for someone who has never ridden a motorbike before?

The tour is designed for small groups with a guide leading the way, and helmets and protective gear are provided. Children from age 7 are welcome. The itinerary notes that travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness; if you have concerns about your ability to ride, contact the operator before booking.

What's included in the price and what do I need to pay separately?

The tour includes all accommodation, round-trip sleeper bus transport from Hanoi, English-speaking guide, motorbike rental with helmet and gear, mineral water, and entrance tickets to attractions. Meals are included except for drinks and personal expenses; tips for the guide and driver are optional. Foreign travelers staying overnight in the border area must arrange a border area permit registration, which is not included.

Can I join this tour if I'm arriving from somewhere other than Hanoi?

The standard tour departs from Hanoi, but the operator notes that pickup is also possible from Sapa (at 7 p.m.), Ninh Binh, Ha Long, or Cat Ba. Contact the operator directly to arrange a pickup from one of these locations.