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Ha Giang Loop: 3-Day Easy Rider Motorbike Tour

The road riders come back to talk about. Three days on it.

Trip duration: 3 days

Ha Giang Loop by Easy Rider: Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River Canyon and Du Gia Homestay

Trip duration: 3 days

There are a handful of roads in Vietnam that riders talk about for the rest of their lives. The Ha Giang Loop is at the top of that list.

Ha Giang Province sits at Vietnam's northernmost edge, where the country meets China across a landscape of fractured limestone, plunging gorges, and terraced mountains that seem too steep to farm — yet the Hmong, Tay, and Dao communities up here have been doing it for centuries. The scenery is unlike anything else in Southeast Asia, and the roads — particularly the Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Tham Ma Slope — are among the most dramatic riding in the region.

Our three-day loop covers the full circuit: from the twin peaks of Quan Ba Heaven's Gate on day one, through the Ma Pi Leng Pass and a boat trip through Tu San Canyon on day two, to the quieter valleys and Lung Tam linen weavers on the return. Nights are spent in Dong Van Ancient Town and in a traditional Tay stilt house homestay in Du Gia — two very different kinds of evening, both worth the ride to get there.

You can ride pillion with one of our experienced Easy Riders, or take the handlebars yourself on a semi-automatic or manual bike. Either way, we handle the route, the accommodation, the food, and the stories behind every mountain and village you pass through.

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Leave Ha Giang City after a safety briefing, route overview, and bike check with your Easy Rider. The first climb is the Bac Sum Slope to Quan Ba Heaven's Gate: a viewpoint above the Twin Mountains (the Fairy Bosom) where the plateau road begins and the tone for the next three days is set. A coffee stop at the viewpoint, then on toward Yen Minh for lunch.

The afternoon tackles the famous Tham Ma Slope, crosses onto the Dong Van Rocky Plateau, and arrives at Vuong Mansion — the Hmong King's Palace, a national monument blending Chinese, French colonial, and Hmong architecture, built in the early 20th century by the powerful Vuong clan. Arrive Dong Van Ancient Town before dark: hotpot dinner, then free time to wander the old quarter at night.

Banh Mi moment: Dong Van old quarter after dinner on foot. Torchlit stone alleys at high altitude, almost no other tourists, the oldest part of one of Vietnam's highest towns still quietly in use.

Accommodation

Hotel in Dong Van Ancient Town

Meals included

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Highlights

Bac Sum SlopeQuan Ba Heaven's Gate and the Twin MountainsTham Ma SlopeVuong Mansion (Hmong King's Palace)Dong Van Ancient Town
Charge your camera and bring a light jacket — Dong Van sits high on the plateau and the evenings turn cool, even in summer. The morning light on the Twin Mountains is the best of the day, so we leave on time.

What's included

All essential services for a comfortable and memorable trip.

  • Motorbike: 110cc semi-automatic (Honda Blade/Wave); manual XR150 available at upgrade fee
  • Experienced local Easy Rider throughout (pillion option)
  • All fuel for the full 3-day loop
  • Accommodation: 1 night hotel in Dong Van Ancient Town; 1 night Tay stilt-house homestay in Du Gia
  • Free overnight stay in Ha Giang on arrival (Day 0) — basic accommodation included
  • All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout (local cuisine)
  • All entrance fees and boat trip tickets (Nho Que River, Vuong Mansion, all sites)
  • Helmet, raincoat, and waterproof bag for your backpack

Not included

Items and services that are not part of the package price.

  • Drinks (soft drinks, beer, coffee)
  • Bus tickets to/from Ha Giang (can be arranged on request)
  • Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Tips for your Easy Rider guide
  • XR150 manual bike upgrade fee

Your tour begins early on Day 1 in Ha Giang City. The arrival transfer and your first overnight in Ha Giang are included in the tour price at no extra charge. Bus pick-up is available from Hanoi, Ha Long, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba, Noi Bai Airport, and Cao Bang. Check in the evening before so you are rested and ready to ride by morning.

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Available dates

June 2026

Departure date

Sun, Jun 14 – Tue, Jun 16

July 2026

Departure date

Sun, Jul 19 – Tue, Jul 21

“<p>I've ridden this loop more times than I can count, and it still stops me every time we crest the Ma Pi Leng. My favourite stretch is the quiet M-Road down to Du Gia — most riders never see it, and the welcome at the stilt house, with corn wine and the waterfall just below, is what people remember most. Come hungry, charge your camera, and let me handle the rest. — Vàng A Sình</p>”

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Weather in Ha Giang in July

Vietnam can be visited year-round. The north is cooler in winter (January, February), sometimes with snow in the mountains. Autumn (September, October) in central Vietnam can be rainy. The south is warm year-round, with minimal rainfall from March to the end of September except for some islands. Best time to visit: February-June and September-December.

Air temperature

30 °C

Water temperature

27 °C

Frequently asked questions about this trip

Bus pick-up is available from Hanoi, Ha Long, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba, Noi Bai Airport, and Cao Bang. Contact us to book your inbound transfer alongside the loop tour and we will arrange the timing so you arrive the evening before Day 1.
Yes. Your tour begins early on Day 1, so a basic guesthouse stay in Ha Giang City on arrival (Day 0) is included in the tour price at no extra charge. If you prefer a more comfortable hotel, contact us and we can arrange an upgrade.
Onward transfers depart from our Ha Giang office at the end of Day 3. Buses and private cars are available to Hanoi, Sapa, and other destinations. You are also welcome to stay an extra night and leave in the morning.
Yes. You can ride pillion behind your Easy Rider — no licence required. If you would rather take the handlebars, you can self-ride a semi-automatic or manual bike with a valid international motorbike licence. Confirm your preference at booking.
Pack only essentials in a small backpack for the ride. Large suitcases can be left at our Ha Giang office. Valuables such as laptops can be stored at reception in your Ha Giang guesthouse.
Light, layered clothing for cool mountain evenings, sun protection, and swimwear for Du Gia Waterfall. We provide a helmet, raincoat, and a waterproof bag for your backpack. Bring some cash — ATMs in Dong Van are limited.
September to October brings golden rice terraces at harvest time. March to May offers buckwheat flowers and clear skies. The loop runs year-round, but roads can be affected by fog and rain in July and August.
All of our Easy Riders hold valid Vietnamese driver's licences and ride this route constantly. Personal travel insurance that covers motorbike touring is strongly recommended for every guest.
Reasonable general fitness is plenty. The riding days are long but well paced with regular stops, and most activities — the boat trip, viewpoints, and waterfall swim — are gentle. If you ride pillion, the physical demand is minimal.

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