Vietnam · Land Adventure

3 Day and 3 Night Motorbike Tour of Ha Giang Loop From Hanoi

3 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel from Hanoi to Ha Giang by overnight sleeper bus
  • 02 Ride the Ha Giang Loop through the Dong Van Karst Plateau
  • 03 Visit Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Sung La Valley, and Lung Cam village
  • 04 Explore Dong Van town and the Vuong family mansion
  • 05 Take in the views from the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass
  • 06 Enjoy a boat trip on the Nho Que River
  • 07 See ethnic minority villages and mountain landscapes
  • 08 Includes meals, accommodation, and entrance fees

Set out from Hanoi on a 3-day Ha Giang Loop adventure that combines overnight sleeper bus transfers with two full days exploring one of northern Vietnam’s most dramatic regions by motorbike. Travel through the Dong Van Karst Plateau, mountain passes, river scenery, and ethnic minority villages as you discover the landscapes and culture that make Ha Giang such a memorable destination.

Along the way, visit highlights including Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Yen Minh, Sung La, Lung Cam, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng Pass, and the Nho Que River. With transport, accommodation, entrance fees, and meals included, this tour offers a convenient way to experience the remote beauty of Ha Giang from Hanoi.

Set out from Hanoi on a 3-day Ha Giang Loop adventure that combines overnight sleeper bus transfers with two full days exploring one of northern Vietnam’s most dramatic regions by motorbike.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Ha Giang
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Night # 1: Hanoi Departure to Ha Giang City by overnight sleeping bus

We pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter or our meeting points. Please be ready before departure times

Ha Noi to Ha Giang

Our overnight bus from Ha Noi to Ha Giang is 6 to 8 hours ( Estimated). We will drop you off at our office. We will provide you the dormitory bed to rest for some hours before joining our motorbike Tour. Ha Giang Travel Guide: a Giang province is one of the most adventurous destinations in the country. Filled with beautiful karst mountains, steep mountain passes, winding roads and foggy villages. The province is home to a wide variety of local ethnic minorities who still preserve their traditional culture and lifestyle. The remote areas offer an experience like no other, the cultural diversity and unique, beautiful landscapes remain pure and authentic. The best thing to do in Ha Giang is to jump in a car or on the back of a motorbike and go discover this amazing landscape and the unique cultures.

Stay overnight in Ha Giang City for 1 night before loop tour

Stay overnight in Ha Giang City for 1 night before loop tour

The Quan Ba Heaven Gate

The Quan Ba Heaven Gate is one of the five most famous Heaven's Gates in Vietnam in addition to the Anh Giang Heaven Gate (Cao Bang), O Quy Ho Heaven Gate (Sapa), Linh Quy Phap An Heaven Gate (Da Lat), Nghinh Phong Heaven Gate (Vung Tau). Located at the entrance to the Dong Van karst plateau, Quan Ba is a must-see destination when arriving in Ha Giang. The road to Quan Ba Heaven Gate (Ha Giang) is a breathtaking route for backpackers. It is located on National Road 4C, which connects Ha Giang city and Tam Son town. To reach Quan Ba Heaven Gate, from Tam Son, you only have to go further 3km to the north or from Ha Giang city centre, it takes about 1 hour to drive 46 km.

Lung Cam

Located in the narrow, incredibly picturesque Sung La Valley is the village of Lung Cam. Deemed a 'cultural tourist village' by the local authorities, the highlight here, aside from the stunning setting, is a century-old traditional Hmong house. The adobe structure, surrounding a stone-paved courtyard, was, in a former life, an opium emporium, and more recently featured in a Vietnamese film. Lung Cam is located 25km west of Dong Van. If you don't have your own wheels, you can flag down any of the buses that connect Dong Van and Tam Son.

Vuong family

-16:30: Visit the mansion of the Vuong family (King of the Hmong people): Coming here, you will truly admire the life and culture of the H'Mong people. In the late afternoon, under the last sunlight of the day, you will get the most authentic experience of the architectural exchange of three cultures: H'Mong, French, and Chinese. -18:00: Check in hotel, homestay and rest -19:30: Dinner, then free to walk around Dong Van old town, to enjoy street food at Dong Van old town night market.

Ma Pi Leng Pass

Ma Pi Leng Pass is a breathtaking mountain pass in Northern Vietnam, specifically in Ha Giang Province. Renowned for its awe-inspiring beauty, it is often considered one of the most scenic passes in Southeast Asia. The pass cuts through the majestic limestone peaks of Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, a UNESCO-recognized site.

The Nho Que River

The Nho Que River in Ha Giang has emerged as a highly sought-after destination among travel enthusiasts. It offers a captivating experience, allowing visitors to marvel at the mesmerizing allure of its cerulean waters and the grandeur of the surrounding mountains. The seamless fusion of these elements creates an enchanting natural landscape, one that leaves everyone in awe and admiration.

Take the bus back to Hanoi. We will arrive at Hanoi Old Quarter around 4AM. You take the taxi/ car to your hotel by your self

2
Day 02

HA GIANG CITY - QUAN BA - YEN MINH - PHO CAO – SUNG LA - DONG VAN TOWN

-8:30 Am -Have breakfast and then start the Ha Giang loop journey -Check in: KM 0 Milestone - Bac Sum Slope - Quan Ba Heaven Gate - Stopover to see the entire Doi Mountain, Tam Son Town -12:30 After passing Can Ty pass, check in some beautiful spots, lonely trees, Van Chai cliff, then have lunch at Yen Minh town -13:30 continue towards Dong Van to check in: Tham Ma pass , Pho Cao village, Sung La valley, visit Lung Cam cultural village imbued with H'Mong ethnic identity, visit "Pao's house" , Tam Giac Mach field, Moon rock field in Sa Phin village.

3
Day 03

DONG VAN town – MA PI LENG pass – NHO QUE River– MEO VAC – MAU DUE – HA GIANG city.

- 8:30 am: From Dong Van Town, the tour guide will take you to explore the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass, Check in: Ma Pi Leng monument stop, Panorama check in, death cliff, and some beautiful check in points at the top of the pass. and take the boat on the Nho Que River, admiring the majestic Tu San canyon

- 12:00: Have lunch at Meo Vac town - 14:00: Pass through Mau Due – Duong Thuong village - Quan Ba - Ha Giang City - 17:30: Arrive in Ha Giang City, shower and rest

-20h30 : Take the bus back to Hanoi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance ticket fee
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Sleeping bus transfer Hanoi - Ha Giang city - Hanoi
  • 1 night in hotel in Ha Giang, 1 night in homestay in Dong Van, 1 night sleeping bus

What's Not Included

  • Beverages for meals and other personal expenses.
  • Private Room: 15 USD/person/night

Know before you go

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter, please be ready at your hotel lobby. Our tour guide will come and call out your name as in booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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