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Ha Giang Loop Tours

Ride the Loop with a local Easy Rider, on your own bike or by car – Heaven Gate, the Dong Van plateau, Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Nho Que River, planned by our team in Ha Giang town.

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  • 7 tours from Ha Giang town
  • From US$154 / person
  • 3–5 day trips
  • Small groups or private
  • Local team in Ha Giang town
  • Easy Rider, self-ride or car
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5 Ha Giang Loop tours · 4–5 days

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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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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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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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Duration4DAYS

4-Day Ha Giang Trek, Bike & Motorbike Adventure via Thon Tha

Ha GiangLung VaiHa Thanh WaterfallPhuong TienDong Van

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
2 nights in a homestay + 1 night in a hotel
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 295 km by road
  • English-speaking local guide from Ha Giang
fromUS$234/ person
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Duration4DAYS

Ha Giang Loop – Culture, Nature & Villages Tour — 4 Days / 3 Nights (4D3N)

Why we recommend it

This Ha Giang loop culture nature villages tour follows the full 4-day circuit of Ha Giang Province.

Highlights
  • Two Ethnic Minority Homestays — Dao & Tay
  • Ma Pi Leng Pass — Vietnam’s Most Spectacular Road
  • Nho Que River Boat Through Tu San Canyon
  • Lung Cu Flagpole — Vietnam’s Northernmost Point
PriceOn request
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Ha Giang Loop

1What riding the Ha Giang Loop is really like

The Loop is the road circuit through the far north of Ha Giang province: from Ha Giang town up to Quan Ba Heaven Gate, through the pine country of Yen Minh, across the Dong Van Karst Plateau – a UNESCO Global Geopark of grey limestone peaks – to Dong Van and Meo Vac, and back. In between lies Ma Pi Leng Pass, the cliff road above the green Nho Que River that most people come for.

Most travellers ride it in three days: enough time for the big viewpoints, a night in Dong Van’s old quarter and a boat on the Nho Que without spending the whole day on the bike. Two days works if you are short on time; four or five days lets you add the quieter Du Gia valley, a market day or a day of trekking at the start.

You choose how you travel. With an Easy Rider you sit behind a local driver and simply look at the mountains. Riding yourself makes sense only if you already ride confidently on steep, wet roads and hold the licence your insurance asks for. A car or Jeep shows you the same views with a roof and a seat belt – the best choice for families and anyone who does not want to ride.

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
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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
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Trekking + homestay

Village paths where the road cannot go.

  • 10–17 km a day
  • Nights with local families
  • Combine with motorbike days
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Before you go

4Ha 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.
FAQ

5Ha Giang Loop questions

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

Three days is the classic length: Heaven Gate, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng and the Nho Que River at a comfortable pace. Two days is possible but fast; four or five days adds Du Gia, a market or a trekking day and gives you slower mornings.

Easy Rider or riding myself – which should I choose?

If you have not ridden a manual or semi-automatic bike on steep mountain roads, choose an Easy Rider. The roads are narrow, full of hairpins and shared with trucks and buffalo. Riding yourself is for experienced riders with a valid licence and insurance that covers it.

Can I do the Loop by car instead?

Yes. Ask us about a car or Jeep with a driver: same route, same viewpoints, more comfort, and it works in any weather. The price depends on how many people share the car.

When is the best time to ride the Loop?

September to November and March to May are the favourites – clear days, rice harvest in September, buckwheat flowers in October–November. June to August is the rainy season; December to February is cold and often foggy on the passes.

Can I combine the Loop with trekking?

Yes – our Trek & Ride tours start with one or two days on foot in the villages near Ha Giang town, then ride the Loop. It is the most complete way to see Ha Giang in 3 to 5 days.

Getting there & extras

6Complete your trip

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

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