Vietnam · Land Adventure

3 Days Tour in Northern Ha Giang Loop by Motorbike

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ha Giang 2. Moderate pace

Northern Ha Giang Loop 3 days/2 night by Motorbike

3 Days Tour in Northern Ha Giang Loop by Motorbike

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride the Ha Giang Loop through dramatic mountain scenery
02 Travel along the Road of Happiness and cross Quan Ba pass
03 Visit Dong Van Geopark, Heaven’s Gate, and Fairy Hills
04 Experience a homestay with an ethnic minority family in Du Gia
05 Cross the majestic Ma Pi Leng mountain pass
06 Explore Dong Van Old Quarter and the northern highlands
07 See the Vuong Chinh Duc palace in Sa Phin
08 Enjoy included meals throughout the journey

Discover the dramatic landscapes and rich local culture of northern Ha Giang on this 3-day motorbike adventure through one of Vietnam’s most striking mountain regions. Travel along the famous Road of Happiness, cross high passes, and take in the scenery of the Dong Van Geopark, Heaven’s Gate, Fairy Hills, and the spectacular Ma Pi Leng pass.

Along the way, experience daily life in the far north with a homestay in Du Gia, time in Dong Van, and visits through mountain towns, valleys, pine forests, and rice terraces. Led by local riders with experience on Ha Giang’s hilly roads, this journey combines geological wonders, village life, and unforgettable road scenery.

Discover the dramatic landscapes and rich local culture of northern Ha Giang on this 3-day motorbike adventure through one of Vietnam’s most striking mountain regions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Ha Giang

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Du Gia, approx. 120 km drive

After some breakfast, we go out on ‘Road of Happiness’ and start driving north out of Ha Giang City. We climb up the Quan Ba mountain pass and enter the Dong Van Geopark and reach the Heaven’s Gate and pass the Fairy Hills. In or around the small town of Tam Son we find our lunch. Thereafter we venture deep into Ha Giang mountains and reach the picturesque village of Du Gia. Here we will stay with an ethnic minority family at their homestay. We will have dinner and breakfast with the family. (Day includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Here we will stay with an ethnic minority family at their homestay

Day 02

Du Gia – Meo Vac – (Ma Pi Leng) – Dong Van – Lung Cu – Dong Van approx. 110 to 150 km drive

We say thanks to the family of the homestay and head north, passing some of the most magnificent mountain you will ever have seen, pass the town of Meo Vac (where we take lunch) and move slowly up the majestic Ma Pi Leng mountain pass before reaching Dong Van, the most northern town in Vietnam. If one is up to it we can climb up to the ruins of the French fort and get a stunning view of the towns and its surroundings. Exploring the Old Quarter of Dong Van might be what others may enjoy after a long day on the bike. Stay in hotel or homestay as agreed for the tour. Maybe a Hot Pot for dinner?! (Day includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Stay in hotel or homestay as agreed for the tour.

Day 03

Dong Van – Sa Phin – Yen Minh – Tam Son – Ha Giang City, app

After breakfast, we start our journey south. Soon we reach Sa Phin where we find the one-hundred-year-old palace of Vuong Chinh Duc – the King of H’mong people. We go down the Highland of Stone and reach Yen Minh where we take lunch and then climb a mountain pass covered in pine forest and sweeping rice terraces along our drive. Down to the Song La river valley until the road takes us up to Tam Son, over the Quan Ba mountain pass and back to Ha Giang. (Day includes Breakfast, Lunch)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ha Giang 2. 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
English Speaking Tour guide
Quality genuine Japanese Motorcycles
Full or half-helmet, protective knee and elbow gear, basic rain clothes
Free storage of excess luggage
Dorm stay

What's Not Included

Beverages, Personal Epenses & Tips
Single room on request: 15 USD/night/person
Bus Transfer from Hanoi-Ha Giang or return: 15 USD/person/one way

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
We pick up all the guests from Ha Giang city, please be ready at your hotel's lobby

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