Itinerary
Day 1: Ha Giang – Nam Dam: Start the motorbike trip, visit lung Khuy Cave and stay at our homestay of the Dzao Minority people
Stop At: Ha Giang Adventure, Thôn Cao Bành, Phương Thiện, Tp. Hà Giang, Hà Giang 31000, Vietnam
Explore the magical Ha Giang province by motorbike. See the picturesque rice terraces ribboning across the mountainside. Drive the winding highway carved into the sides of mountains. Interact with locals who have been isolated from Westerners until a few years ago. Ha Giang is an adventure you won't soon forget.
Our guide will meet you around 9am. For the rest of the morning, we will help you work on your motorbike driving skills. Around 1pm, we will catch up with others to start the trip. During lunch we give you a motorbike briefing before you set off to Nam Dam village. You will be accompanied by a local who will show you the way.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Tam Son Town, Quan Ba 310000 Vietnam
The 45km drive is stunning, passing through traditional villages, beautiful valleys, and climbing mountains. Along the journey, we will make plenty of stops to take pictures and give your bum a rest. :) Among the stops we make is the Fairy Bosom hills in Quan Ba and a geopark recognized by UNESCO.
We will spend the night in Nam Dam village with a host family. You will have the afternoon and evening explore the village, go for a hike, help our host family prepare dinner, or just relax. Dinner includes local rice or corn wine, also called "happy water."
The rest of your journey starts the next day after breakfast
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mun Homestay & Bungalow, Mun homestay, thôn Nặm Đăm, Quản Bạ, Hà Giang 20365, Vietnam
Mun homestay is a Dzao family that we have worked with for a long time. Meet Pay and her family - your host of the night.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Family-style rice lunch at a local restaurant in Ha Giang City
• Dinner: Dinner is prepared by your host family and includes local rice or corn wine, also called "happy water."
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Dao minority family homestay
Day 2: Nam Dam – Dong Van: Visit a Hemp Linen making village, and drive the epic Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
Stop At: Lung Khuy Cave, National Route 4C, Quan Ba 310000 Vietnam
After breakfast at our homestay, we'll pack up the bikes then set off for the next part of our adventure.
Climb to Lung Khuy cave at the top of a mountain for an amazing view and some cave exploring.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lung Tam Linen Cooperative, 22XV+H6H, Lùng Tám, Quản Bạ District, Ha Giang, Vietnam
We'll stop in one of the many picturesque villages we pass through today, called Lung Tam. It's a Hemp Linen making village where we will watch how it’s made from A-Z. Try your hand a rolling out the cloth—you'll be surprised how much balance and strength it takes!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Yen Minh, Yen Minh, Ha Giang Province
Yen Minh is a town in the valley we pass by. We will stop here from lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Sa Phin, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
After lunch, we'll continue on to a guest favorite—Dong Van. We highly recommend planning your trip to pass through Dong Van on Sunday, when the villagers host their weekly highland market. It's not only a chance for locals to buy and sell goods and livestock, but it's highly anticipated as a weekly social gathering.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dinh Vua Meo, Sa Phin, Dong Van Vietnam
The Mansion of the opium king in the region. one of the typical architectural attractions of the area
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lung Cu Flag Tower, Dragon Mountain Lung Cu Peak, Ha Giang 29000 Vietnam
Visit the most northern point of Vietnam. From Lung Cu Flag Tower we can see across the border to China.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dong Van, Dong Van, Ha Giang Province
Arrive Dong Van town Center, Check in our hotel and stay the night here.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast with our host.
• Lunch: Lunch is family-style in Yen Minh
• Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant or with a Hmong family.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Dong Van.
Day 3: Dong Van - Meo Vac – Du Gia: Hike over the top of Ma Pi Leng Pass, visit Tu San Alley then continue to Du Gia
Stop At: Chợ Đồng Văn, Đồng Văn, Đồng Văn District, Ha Giang, Vietnam
Be sure to check with us about dates and times for the local markets. It’s a cultural experience you won’t want to miss.
Our Friday departures always get the Sunday market experience in either Dong Van or Meo Vac
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ma Pi Leng Pass, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
Arguably one of the most epic and picturesque roads in all of Vietnam, you'll want to have your camera ready and be prepared to make lots of stops for photos. We will hike on top of the pass for an 4 hour hike.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Mã Pí Lèng Pass, Pải Lủng, Mèo Vạc District, Ha Giang, Vietnam
Mystic Tu San Abyss Alley in the border between Meo Vac and Dong Van district, Ha Giang Province. Vietnam
This alley is considered the most majestic with the heights of cliffs up to almost 1000 meters, length to almost 2 km while the depth is about 1000 meter.
Tu San Abyss Alley is naturally created millions of years ago when this whole region is still under the vast ocean. In the process of earth changes, the water receded, making this unique geological photography heritage now.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Meo Vac, Meo Vac, Ha Giang Province
Meo Vac is a small but charming district capital hemmed in by steep karst mountains. After Ma Pi Leng, We will stop for lunch here before continuing to the next part of the road toward Du Gia
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Du Gia, Du Gia, Ha Giang Province
There is a little village in the National reservation of Du Gia. This is where we are heading after lunch.
A beautiful 70 km of road will be the most talked of many motorbike drivers here. We'll check in a homestay for the night here.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast in Dong Van or Meo Vac before heading off
• Lunch: Lunch in our favorite restaurant in Meo Vac
• Dinner: At a homestay cooked by our host in Du Gia
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Tay minority family homestay
Day 4: Du Gia and Back to Ha Giang: Merge yourself in the nature of the Du Gia Waterfall before slowly ride back to Ha Giang.
Stop At: Du Gia, Du Gia, Ha Giang Province
Du Gia National Park has the duty to protect the evergreen closed tropical moist tropical forest ecosystems. They are including limestone karsts, endangered. We will walk to a waterfall and relax for the morning there before we slowly ride back to Ha Giang
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Thâm Luông Waterfall, TL176, Du Già, Yên Minh, Hà Giang 310000, Vietnam
Spend the morning hiking to the waterfall near our homestay, get ready for a dive into the crystal clear water before we travel back on the last part of the road to Ha Giang.
After our farewell lunch, We’ll drive back to Ha Giang and arrive back in Ha Giang by 4 pm for dropping you off at your hotel. In case you are catching our transfer back to Hanoi, our van will drop you off at around 10.30 pm in the Hanoi center.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Ha Giang Adventure, Thôn Cao Bành, Phương Thiện, Tp. Hà Giang, Hà Giang 31000, Vietnam
After our farewell lunch, We’ll drive back to Ha Giang and arrive back in Ha Giang by 4 pm for dropping you off at your hotel or catching our transfer back to Hanoi.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast with our host.
• Lunch: Lunch with our host.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up from ANY accommodation in Ha Giang City. There might be some homestays far from the city if you want us to pick you up, you might need to pay some extra for a taxi.
This tour starts and ends in Ha Giang City. Let us know if you need us to arrange transfers from and to Hanoi, Sapa, Cao Bang, Ninh Binh or Ha Long. Airport pick-up is available with additional fees.
Airports
09:00 AM
4 days(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Families with infants, elderly members or special need should ask about our travel-by-car option.
If you are a beginner motorbike riders, please consider sitting on the back of our team's motorbike.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : nroset25
This adventure was the absolute highlight of my Vietnam adventure. Our motorcycle companions took such great care of us. Cuong, Cay and Nu, I can’t thank you enough for your professionalism, consideration, warmth, fun, and friendship. Everything was so well organised. The food was incredible with a huge variety, the accommodation fabulous. Being a small group meant we weren’t rushed, and we avoided the crowds.
I highly recommend this tour group. Worth every cent.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : kylepQ2061HL
I had an excellent experience with Ha Giang Adventure as recommended by a friend. They were very accommodating, provided a private car to pick me up in Hanoi and the small group allowed us to be flexible tailoring the trip to our needs. Our guides Nu, Hoa and Hien were fantastic, sharing so much about Vietnams history and culture. I would absolutely recommend to anyone interested.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : mayam4y4
This is my second trip with Ha Giang Adventure. I'm so glad to have come back and travelled with this amazing crew, Cuong, Cay and Nu. These folks are dedicated to make the trip safe, fun and memorable.
Transfer between Ha Noi and Ha Giang is smooth ( door to door), the group size is perfect (three travellers including myself), every meal is so tasty and the accommodation is beautiful and comfortable!
They avoid crowds which made our trip super memorable. Especially I enjoyed the hike where no other tourists were.
Special thanks to my loveliest driver Nu. We had lots of laughs and jokes while on the rides 😆 She also remembered what the travellers’ favourites were and arranged them.
I cannot wait for the next trip with Ha Giang Adventure! 😊
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Sightseer11942745344
We went on a 4d3n Ha Giang tour with Ha Giang Adventure with our two children (aged 6 and 8). We had an absolute blast and it was such a beautiful trip!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : jeronimoo503
Having lived in Vietnam for more than 8 years, I had always wanted to visit the Ha Giang Loop. After researching all options, we found this tour that facilitated everything from a tour guide to motorcycles, food, and lodging. We chose the self-driven XR 150cc motorbike option and had a fantastic time. Our guide, Cuong Do, was brilliant and knew what he was doing. He also gave us the flexibility to drive on our own when we wanted. I would definitely recommend this tour, and we are already planning the next one. It was one of the highlights of my 8 years living in Vietnam.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Casey_S
I have been Living in Hanoi for almost 2 years and driving a motorbike during that time. this tour helped me advance my driving skillset and every kilometer had stunning views of unique landscape. I also got a glimpse into the lifestyles of the countryside people.
Our guide, Hoa, was amazing. She was calm and patient with us, and has a passion for nature and this area in Vietnam. She tried to keep us separate from the big tourist crowds that come roaring by. I definitely prefered the timeline and vibe of the small private tour over the big groups.
The starting point office is far from Ha Giang, and a bit difficult to get to. The host did offer to pick us up from town, which probably would have been better than us and our driver from Hanoi trying to find it. Once you are there, it is an amazing homestay. Host also set up a private car to take us back to Hanoi instead of the bus and that was a nice little suprise.
The bungalows on the 3rd final night were a dream and I never wanted to leave To Day Village.
If you have a bit of motorbike experience, definitely drive yourself in this tour. If you don't, no problem, they will do a great job driving you around like our tourmate did. If you like chill vibes, no big rush, smaller groups, and admiration of nature, this is the tour for you.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : emilyae2024
My boyfriend and I did the 4-day/3-night motorbike tour last week, and my only complaint was that we should have made it a longer trip! We wanted an authentic experience with a small group to truly experience Northern Vietnam, which was precisely what we received. We were paired with another awesome couple and our tour guide Mikey (Nguyen Michael), making our group of 5 setup to have a perfect time. Mikey was highly knowledgeable about the lands we were riding on, the people who lived there, the local food, and the customs we observed. Mikey took us to excellent local restaurants with unique, delicious, and accommodating menus that genuinely allowed us to experience the place we were visiting. We always stopped at viewpoints that had amazing sights and were not flooded with other tourists. Mikey made sure each of us was well prepared for our journey, he was confident in his riding as well as supportive to those who drove their own bikes on our trip. Mikeys proficiency in English made our communication and understanding along the way seamless, while his deep roots to locals along the way allowed us to get an authentic experience with the kind Northerners. The two countryside Homestays we lodged at had incredible views and spacious rooms and full bathrooms. If you are debating on doing this tour this is your sign to take the leap. This trip was our favorite part of our two week journey through Vietnam, we will hopefully get a chance to visit again!
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : samrW8544RY
We had an amazing trip with Ha Giang Adventure! We did the 4D3N loop via motorbike (me driving with my girlfriend on the back). Our guide, Tu (aka Mikey) was fantastic! He was super kind, helpful, and accommodating. The food and accommodations throughout the trip were fantastic. We really liked have a small group too (4 people total, they max out at 6). Can’t wait to come back and do a longer adventure!
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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : Roving23163757954
We did four days three nights, with our own group of friends, mostly easy-riders. All required gear is provided (helmet, shin guards, elbow pads, poncho, 2L water bottle), though the helmets would have benefitted from some air/ventilation in the storeroom.
Great and friendly local group of motorcycle riders, all experienced and skilled on the roads they already know well. The tour informed us and allowed us to make our own choices on the trip, and did their best to look after us with our antics (and upbeat music).
Lots of cool stops and the schedule allowed for plenty of breaks and photos. Well timed and spaced for things like sunsets and to arrive at nice locations with minimal crowds.
Could and would thank each rider by name as we all got along well and shared many meals and chats. Thanks team 👍
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Posted On : 2024-04-18
Posted By : 839suzanneb
This was the Highlight of our 5 week trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines.
Just book it!!!! You won’t regret it!!!
Our head guide, Cuong along with the rest of guides, Quy, Flower and Khanh were AMAZING!
Our group consisted of us 4 adults and 2 younger people. Daniel, the younger fellow drove his own motorbike. The rest of us were passengers on the back of the bikes or in the pick up truck.
The sights that we experienced were spectacular. The mountains were more and more beautiful as each day went on.
The breaks on the bikes were nicely spread out during the day allowing us to take photos and have a rest. Most stops had a tiny restaurant that mostly served coffee.
The “Homestays” were lovely. Clean and comfortable. The food, each meal was delicious serving local dishes. Even the vegan on our trip had lots of variety at each meal.
Cuong knew where and when to take us to special viewing points. They managed to avoid most of the crowds along the way. We really appreciated being a small group of 6 compared to the many groups that passed us that had at least 20-25 people in them.
The people in the far North were beautiful. Their way of life and traditional clothing.
The last Homestay in Du Gai village was very special. We were in our own “Yurt” with a lovely shower and comfy bed.
We can’t say enough about this lifetime experience. It will be a highlight in our lifetime of Travel
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Posted On : 2024-04-14
