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Ha Giang Loop & Trekking Tours

Easy Rider, self-ride or car on the Loop, village treks with homestays and day trips from Ha Giang town – small groups or private, planned with you on WhatsApp.

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  • 11 tours from Ha Giang town
  • From US$47 / person
  • 1–5 day trips
  • Small groups or private
  • Local team in Ha Giang town
  • Easy Rider, self-ride or car
  • No payment until confirmed
  • Reply on WhatsApp, not a contact form
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Duration3DAYS

Ha Giang Jeep Tour 3 Days: Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng & Du Gia

Ha Giang CityBac Sum PassQuan Ba Heaven GateTwin MountainsLung TamYen Minh

Why we recommend it

This Ha Giang jeep tour is the full Ha Giang Loop in three days without riding a motorbike: a Jeep Rubicon with a local driver, never more than four guests per Jeep, and…

Stay
1 night in a hotel + 1 night in a homestay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Suits
Families, non-riders and anyone who wants the Loop scenery with more comfort and less risk.
HomestayMealsEntrance fees
Highlights
  • In total: about 380 km by Jeep
  • Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Tham Ma Pass and the Hmong King Palace on day 1
  • Ma Pi Leng Pass and a one-hour boat ride through Tu San Canyon on the Nho Que River
  • A swim at Du Gia Waterfall and a homestay night in the Du Gia valley
fromUS$154/ person
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Duration5DAYS

Ha Giang Cao Bang Jeep Tour 5 Days to Ban Gioc Waterfall

Ha Giang CityQuan Ba Heaven GateLung TamYen MinhTham Ma PassHmong King Palace

Why we recommend it

This Ha Giang Cao Bang jeep tour links the two great road trips of Vietnam's far north in five days: the Ha Giang Loop over Heaven Gate, Dong Van, Lung Cu and Ma Pi Leng…

Stay
1 night in a hotel + 2 nights in a local stay + 1 night in a homestay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Suits
Families, non-riders and anyone who wants the Loop scenery with more comfort and less risk.
GuideHomestayTransportMeals
Highlights
  • In total: about 600 km by Jeep
  • The classic Ha Giang Loop highlights: Heaven Gate, Dong Van, Lung Cu and Ma Pi Leng
  • Ma Pi Leng Sky Walk and a boat on the Nho Que River
  • Bao Lac, the Khau Coc Cha pass, Le Nin Stream and Pac Bo in Cao Bang
fromUS$309/ person
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Duration2DAYS

2-Day Ha Giang Trekking & Homestay Tour via Xa Phin

Ha GiangLung VaiHa Thanh WaterfallPhuong Tien

Why we recommend it

A 2-day walk away from the main Loop road, through Lung Vai, Ha Thanh Waterfall and Phuong Tien.

Stay
1 night in a homestay
Suits
Walkers who want homestays, terraces and quiet trails rather than the busy Loop road.
GuideHomestayMealsEntrance fees
Highlights
  • In total: about 26 km on foot, 7 km by bike
  • English-speaking local guide from Ha Giang
fromUS$92/ person
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Duration1DAY

Ha Giang Tea & Culture Day Trip via Xa Phin

Ha GiangXa Phin

Why we recommend it

One day, no long ride, and a real look at how Ha Giang lives from its old tea trees.

Meals
Lunch
Suits
Travellers who want a calm cultural day in Ha Giang, families with older kids, and anyone resting…
GuideTransportMealsWater
Highlights
  • English-speaking local guide from Ha Giang
fromUS$57/ person
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Duration3DAYS

3-Day Ha Giang Trekking & Homestay Tour via Thon Tha

Ha GiangLung VaiHa Thanh WaterfallPhuong TienTay Con Linh

Why we recommend it

A 3-day walk away from the main Loop road, through Lung Vai, Ha Thanh Waterfall, Phuong Tien and Tay Con Linh.

Stay
2 nights in a homestay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Suits
Walkers who want homestays, terraces and quiet trails rather than the busy Loop road.
GuideHomestayTransportMeals
Highlights
  • In total: about 34 km on foot, 7 km by bike
  • English-speaking local guide from Ha Giang
fromUS$137/ person
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Duration4DAYS

Ha Giang Loop Jeep Tour 4 Days: Du Gia, Lung Cu & Nam Dam

Ha Giang CityThai AnLung HoDu GiaMau DueMeo Vac

Why we recommend it

This Ha Giang Loop jeep tour gives the circuit four unhurried days and runs it the quiet way round: first the Du Gia valley, then Meo Vac, the Nho Que River and Ma Pi…

Stay
2 nights in a homestay + 1 night in a hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Suits
Families, non-riders and anyone who wants the Loop scenery with more comfort and less risk.
HomestayMealsEntrance fees
Highlights
  • In total: about 400 km by Jeep
  • Du Gia Waterfall and a homestay night in the Du Gia valley
  • Nho Que River boat trip and Ma Pi Leng Pass on the way to Dong Van
  • Lung Cu Flag Tower at the northern border and the Hmong King Palace
fromUS$196/ person
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Duration1DAY

Ha Giang Village Trekking Day Trip via Thon Tha

Ha GiangThon Tha

Why we recommend it

If you want one proper day on foot in Ha Giang, this is it.

Meals
Lunch
Suits
Fit walkers with only one free day in Ha Giang who want villages and rice terraces on foot, not…
GuideTransportMealsEntrance fees
Highlights
  • In total: about 17 km on foot
  • English-speaking local guide from Ha Giang
fromUS$47/ person
No payment nowDay by day →
Duration3DAYS

3-Day Ha Giang Trekking & Motorbike Adventure via Thon Tha

Ha GiangKhuoi MyLung VaiDong VanMa Pi Leng Pass

Why we recommend it

This 3-day trip splits the time between your own feet and two wheels: trails and rice terraces where the road cannot go, then motorbike legs for the big views through…

Stay
1 night in a homestay + 1 night in a hotel
Suits
Travellers who want both: real village walks and the famous mountain passes, without choosing one…
GuideEasy RiderHomestayTransport
Highlights
  • In total: about 17 km on foot, about 295 km by road
  • English-speaking local guide from Ha Giang
fromUS$197/ person
No payment nowDay by day →
Duration5DAYS

5-Day Ha Giang Trek, Bike & Motorbike Adventure via Xa Phin

Ha GiangLung VaiHa Thanh WaterfallPhuong TienDong Van Old Quarter

Why we recommend it

Three ways to move, one trip: you walk the village paths, cycle the quieter valley roads and let the motorbike cover the long mountain stretches through Lung Vai, Ha…

Stay
3 nights in a homestay + 1 night in a local stay
Meals
Lunch
Suits
Active travellers who like variety – walking, cycling and riding in one trip – and do not mind a…
GuideHomestayTransportMeals
Highlights
  • In total: about 26 km on foot, 7 km by bike, about 270 km by road
  • English-speaking local guide from Ha Giang
fromUS$292/ person
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Sample routes

1How many days do you need in Ha Giang?

Three ways most travellers do it. Each map shows the real order of the stops.

2 days · Short Loop

Short on time
  1. Ha Giang town — start after breakfast
  2. Quan Ba Heaven Gate — first big view
  3. Yen Minh — pine forest, lunch
  4. Dong Van — old quarter, night
  5. Ma Pi Leng Pass — the famous pass

3 days · Classic Loop

Most booked
  1. Ha Giang town — start
  2. Quan Ba — Heaven Gate, Twin Mountains
  3. Dong Van — night 1
  4. Ma Pi Leng & Nho Que — pass and river
  5. Meo Vac — highland town
  6. Du Gia — valley, waterfall, night 2

4–5 days · Trek + Loop

Best of both
  1. Ha Giang town — start
  2. Trekking villages — 1–2 days on foot, homestays
  3. Du Gia — waterfall
  4. Meo Vac — highland town
  5. Ma Pi Leng & Dong Van — pass, old quarter
  6. Yen Minh & Quan Ba — way back
When to go

2Best time to visit Ha Giang

Ha Giang works all year with the right plan. Choose the month, then the style of trip.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Ha Giang LoopDong Van, Ma Pi Leng ColdGoodBestBestGoodRainy seasonRainy seasonRainy seasonBestBestBestCold
TrekkingVillages & rice terraces ColdGoodBestBestGoodRainy seasonRainy seasonRainy seasonBestBestGoodCold
BestGoodColdRainy season – go by car or keep a spare day
  • September–October: rice terraces turn gold.
  • Late October–November: pink buckwheat flowers on the plateau.
  • December–February: cold and clear; frost on the passes some nights.
  • June–August: rainy and very green – a car or Jeep is safer than a motorbike.
Ways to travel

3Easy Rider, self-ride, car or on foot?

Same mountains, very different trips. Pick what fits your experience and comfort – or mix them.

Easy Rider

Sit behind a local rider who knows every bend.

  • No licence needed
  • Best for first-timers
  • Eyes on the views, not the road
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Self-ride

Ride your own bike with a guide in front.

  • Needs real mountain-riding experience
  • Valid licence and insurance
  • The most freedom
See 4 tours →

Car or Jeep

Same viewpoints with a roof and seat belts.

  • Families and non-riders
  • Good in the rainy months
  • Short walks at every stop
See 3 tours →

Trekking + homestay

Village paths where the road cannot go.

  • 10–17 km a day
  • Nights with local families
  • Combine with motorbike days
See 6 tours →
Compare at a glance

4Ha Giang tours compared: days, route and price

All our tours side by side – open any tour for the full day-by-day plan.

TourDaysRouteStaysFromAction
Ha Giang Jeep Tour 3 Days: Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng & Du Gia 3 Ha Giang City → Bac Sum Pass → Quan Ba Heaven Gate → Twin Mountains 1 night in a hotel + 1 night in a homestay US$154
Ha Giang Cao Bang Jeep Tour 5 Days to Ban Gioc Waterfall 5 Ha Giang City → Quan Ba Heaven Gate → Lung Tam → Yen Minh 1 night in a hotel + 2 nights in a local stay + 1 night in a homestay US$309
2-Day Ha Giang Trekking & Homestay Tour via Xa Phin 2 Ha Giang → Lung Vai → Ha Thanh Waterfall → Phuong Tien 1 night in a homestay US$92
Ha Giang Tea & Culture Day Trip via Xa Phin 1 Ha Giang → Xa Phin Back in town US$57
3-Day Ha Giang Trekking & Homestay Tour via Thon Tha 3 Ha Giang → Lung Vai → Ha Thanh Waterfall → Phuong Tien 2 nights in a homestay US$137
Ha Giang Loop Jeep Tour 4 Days: Du Gia, Lung Cu & Nam Dam 4 Ha Giang City → Thai An → Lung Ho → Du Gia 2 nights in a homestay + 1 night in a hotel US$196
Ha Giang Village Trekking Day Trip via Thon Tha 1 Ha Giang → Thon Tha Back in town US$47
3-Day Ha Giang Trekking & Motorbike Adventure via Thon Tha 3 Ha Giang → Khuoi My → Lung Vai → Dong Van 1 night in a homestay + 1 night in a hotel US$197
5-Day Ha Giang Trek, Bike & Motorbike Adventure via Xa Phin 5 Ha Giang → Lung Vai → Ha Thanh Waterfall → Phuong Tien 3 nights in a homestay + 1 night in a local stay US$292
4-Day Ha Giang Trek, Bike & Motorbike Adventure via Thon Tha 4 Ha Giang → Lung Vai → Ha Thanh Waterfall → Phuong Tien 2 nights in a homestay + 1 night in a hotel US$234
Ha Giang Loop – Culture, Nature & Villages Tour — 4 Days / 3 Nights (4D3N) 4 — — On request
Before you go

5Ha Giang travel tips

The questions travellers ask us most – answered in one place.

Easy Rider or self-ride?If you have not ridden steep mountain roads before, go with an Easy Rider. Self-riding needs a licence and insurance that covers motorbikes.
Getting from HanoiLimousine van by day (about 6 hours) or the overnight sleeper bus. We book it and meet you in Ha Giang town.
What to packRain jacket, a warm layer, shoes with grip, sun cream and a small daypack. The passes are cold even in summer.
HomestaysSimple family homes: shared spaces, mattresses with mosquito nets. Ask us if you need a private room.
MoneyBring some cash in Vietnamese dong for drinks and markets – ATMs are only in the bigger towns.
Market daysDong Van and Meo Vac have big Sunday markets. Tell us your dates and we route the trip past one.
Personal trip plan

6Get your Ha Giang plan from a local

  • Route checked against the weather in your month
  • Easy Rider, self-ride or car – we tell you honestly what fits
  • No payment until everything is confirmed
Chat with our team

Tell us your dates and group in a 1-minute form – we reply on WhatsApp. Usually replies within 15 minutes.

Getting there & extras

7Complete your trip

Ha Giang town is about 300 km north of Hanoi. Booked with your tour, the timing simply works.

FAQ

8Ha Giang tour questions

How many days do I need for the Ha Giang Loop?

Three days is the classic choice: enough time for Heaven Gate, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng and the Nho Que river without rushing. Two days works if you are short on time; four or five days lets you add Du Gia, trekking and quieter villages.

Should I ride myself or go with an Easy Rider?

If you have not ridden steep mountain roads before, choose an Easy Rider – you sit behind a local driver and can enjoy the views. Self-riding needs real experience, a valid licence and insurance that covers motorbikes.

How do I get from Hanoi to Ha Giang?

By limousine van (about 6 hours by day), overnight sleeper bus, or private car. We can book the transfer and meet you in Ha Giang town.

When is the best time to visit Ha Giang?

March–April for flowers and clear days, September–November for golden rice terraces and buckwheat flowers. June–August is the rainy season: still beautiful, but roads can be slippery.

Are the homestays comfortable?

They are simple family homes: shared spaces, mattresses with mosquito nets, basic bathrooms. Clean and friendly. If you need a private room or your own bathroom, tell us and we check what is possible.

What should I pack?

Rain jacket, a warm layer (the passes are cold even in summer), shoes with grip, sun cream and a small daypack. Travel light – ask us where to leave big luggage in Ha Giang town.

Can children join?

Yes. For families we usually suggest a car or Jeep and shorter driving days. Tell us the ages and we adjust the plan.

How do I book?

Send your date and group size on WhatsApp or with the form on this page. We confirm availability, guide and price before you pay anything.