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Ha Giang Loop 3 Days 2 Nights by Motorbike – Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng & Lung Cu

The classic Ha Giang Loop by motorbike from Hanoi: Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Tham Ma Slope, the Vuong family palace, Lung Cu flag tower, Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Nho Que River, with nights in Dong Van and Meo Vac.

Ha Giang, Vietnam's far-northern border province, has some of the country's most rugged and grand landscapes: limestone plateaus, deep canyons and switchback passes, with H'mong, Lo Lo and Dao villages along the way.

It is best seen on two wheels, and this loop covers the highlights in three days.

  • Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of Vietnam's four great mountain passes
  • Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Twin Mountains and Tham Ma Slope
  • The Vuong family palace and Lung Cu flag tower at the northern tip of Vietnam
  • View of the Nho Que River and the Tu San canyon
  • Herbal foot bath with Dao medicinal leaves at the end of the trip

Day by day

  1. 1

    20:00–22:30

    Day 1 · Night bus north

    Night 0: Hanoi – Ha Giang

    Pick-up in Hanoi at the Opera House, the Old Quarter, My Dinh bus station or Noi Bai airport crossroads. Arrive in Ha Giang city around 3:00–4:00 and rest at the guesthouse (24 Nguyen Trai).

    Overnight:
    Guesthouse in Ha Giang city
  2. 2

    Day 2 · Up onto the plateau

    Day 1: Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van

    Breakfast at 7:00, then set off at 8:00: Km 0, Bac Sum Slope, Quan Ba Heaven Gate with its view of Tam Son town and the Twin Mountains, and Can Slope with its lone tree. Lunch in Yen Minh, then Tham Ma Slope, Lung Cam cultural village and the Vuong family palace, the former residence of the most powerful H'mong family on the Dong Van plateau. Check in and dinner in Dong Van at 17:30; explore the old town in the evening.

    Meals:
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
    Overnight:
    Dong Van
  3. 3

    Day 3 · The high passes

    Day 2: Dong Van – Lung Cu – Ma Pi Leng – Meo Vac

    Ride to Lung Cu flag tower on Dragon Mountain at the northernmost point of Vietnam (on Sunday mornings, visit Dong Van market). Visit Lo Lo Chai village, then lunch in Dong Van. In the afternoon take the Happiness Road over Ma Pi Leng Pass, stop at the panorama point above the Nho Que River and its Tu San canyon, and visit the H'mong village of Pa Vi. Dinner and night in Meo Vac.

    Meals:
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
    Overnight:
    Homestay in Meo Vac
  4. 4

    Day 4 · Homeward

    Day 3: Meo Vac – Mau Due – Quan Ba – Ha Giang – Hanoi

    Check out and visit Meo Vac (Sunday highland market), known for the Khau Vai love market festival. Ride via Mau Due and the Thuong road, lunch in Quan Ba and stop at Cat Ly camping. Back in Ha Giang at 17:00 for a foot bath with Dao medicinal leaves, then the night bus to Hanoi at 20:30.

    Meals:
    Breakfast, lunch

What's included

  • Bus Hanoi – Ha Giang city – Hanoi
  • Motorbike in Ha Giang
  • Accommodation in local 1–2 star hotels and homestays (1 bed per person or 2 people per room)
  • Meals as listed (main meals worth 100,000 VND each)
  • Breakfasts of bread, noodle soup, pho or rice rolls depending on the day
  • Entrance tickets in the program (except the Nho Que River boat and private flower-garden photo spots)
  • Drinks served throughout the tour
  • Herbal foot bath with Dao medicinal leaves

Not included

  • VAT invoice
  • Surcharge of 250,000 VND per foreign guest (local procedure fee in Ha Giang)
  • Single room supplement: 200,000 VND per guest
  • Drinks with meals, at the hotel and other personal expenses
  • Nho Que River boat trip

Good to know

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 1 day before your trip: cancel at least 24 hours before the start date and time and we refund the full amount to the card or account you paid with. Cancellations less than 1 day before the start, and no-shows, are not refunded.

What to bring

  • Warm clothes
  • Camera and spare charger
  • Sneakers
  • Cash
  • Some snacks

Notes

  • Children under 5 travel free sharing a bed with parents; children 5–8 pay 75%; from 9 years old, the adult price applies.

Meeting point

Hanoi Opera House, Hanoi Old Quarter, My Dinh bus station or Noi Bai airport crossroads (pick-up 20:00–22:30).

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Frequently asked questions

What are the safety precautions when riding a motorbike?

Always wear a helmet, check the bike before riding and ride slowly on steep and winding roads.

Is the weather in Ha Giang changeable?

Yes. Check the forecast before your trip and pack clothes for both sun and cold.

What should I bring?

Personal items, warm clothes, a camera and spare charger, sneakers, cash and some snacks.

Can I bring children?

Yes. Children under 5 are free sharing a bed with parents, children 5–8 pay 75%, and from 9 years old the adult price applies.

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