Cat Ba to Ha Giang city: Get ready for your epic journey

Hanoi - 3:30 – 4:30PM: Get picked up from your hotel/Trippal Travel, board the sleeper bus at 4PM and sleep while you are being transported to Ha Giang city
Flexible: Traveling while you sleep saves your time, however, if you wish to travel during the day or you want to arrive in Ha Giang city earlier to spend time exploring the city before riding the Loop, please let us know and we will arrange the bus that fits your schedule.

Ha Giang - Arriving at your hostel in Ha Giang city at 4am, you’ll get a comfortable dorm bed and sleep for a few hours more.

Ha Giang City to Dong Van town - A Taste of Majesty

Ha Giang - • 8:00 - 8:30 AM: Fuel up with a delicious breakfast at the hostel, preparing for the epic adventure ahead.

• 8:30AM: Meet your guide & fellow travelers and be briefed on the Loop’s thrilling route.

• 9AM: Get behind your rider and the engines start!

Dốc bắc sum viewpoint - Bac Sum Slope: Conquer the majestic Bac Sum pass where clouds kiss mountains and the world unfolds beneath you. Blankets of emerald rice terraces, dotted with colorful villages, create a tapestry of human resilience amidst the grandeur of nature.

Quan Ba Heaven Gate - Quan Ba Heaven Gate
Bask yourself in the panoramic glory of Quan Ba Heaven Gate, the gateway to the Dong Van Karst Plateau and enjoy the verdant mountains rise like emerald giants.

Can Ty - Can Ty Pass is a winding, mountainous road, the highest pass on the road from Ha Giang to Quản Bạ. Often shrouded in clouds, it’s the place where heaven and earth meet.

Yen Minh - After passing through the steep slopes and hairpin bends that hug the mountainside, Yen Minh town finally comes into view. The town is nestled in a beautiful valley, surrounded by towering mountains. This is where you’ll stop for lunch.

Viewpoint dốc Thẩm Mã (trên) - Look back the road that twists and turns like a silver serpent, coiling around verdant mountains and plunging into verdant valleys and meet the friendly and welcoming ethnic minority children who will braid your hair and put local flower crowns on your head, playing traditional musical instruments.

Dinh Vua Mèo - Standing amidst the stunning karst landscapes, the Hmong King’s Palace offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of the Hmong people. Built in the early 20th century, this unique structure blends traditional Chinese courtyard house architecture with French colonial influences, creating a captivating blend of styles.

Dong Van - Formed in the early 20th century, Dong Van ancient is well-hidden, tucked away in the midst of lush mountains and forests. It was originally a small trading center for local people. Gradually, it became a bustling marketplace, attracting many people from the surrounding areas, leaving it blossom into a vibrant tapestry of cultures.
You will spend your second night here and explore the night at the town center or lose yourself in the melodies of live music.

Dong Van town to Du Gia village - Where Mountains Meet Serenity

Ma Pi Leng Pass - It’s in the top 4 greatest passes in Vietnam. You’ll ride the narrow road that winds its way through the mountains, with towering peaks on one side and a sheer drop on the other. At the end of the road, you are greeted by a stunning landscape of towering mountains, lush forests, and sparkling rivers. This is the world of natural masterpieces, displayed in the land of Ha Giang

Nho Que River - You’ll descend into Nho Que river where a refreshing boat trip awaits. Leaving the world behind, Nho Que river narrows, squeezing between sheer cliffs that scrape the sky. Tu San canyon, the deepest gorge in Southeast Asia welcomes you.

Meo Vac - Refuel with your lunch in Meo Vac town.

Viewpoint Lũng Hồ - View point Lung Ho: Standing atop Lung Ho, are treated to a breathtaking view of the surrounding area. The valley below is a patchwork of green rice terraces, dotted with small, traditional villages. In the distance, the towering peaks rise like sentinels.

Du Gia - As the second day’s ride fades, find your haven here - a fairy village with verdant rice terraces cascading down the slopes, towering limestone cliffs rising like sentinels surrounding, and tiny Hmong and Tay villages dotting the valleys. Breathe in the crisp mountain air, let the tranquility wash over you, and savor the warmth of a home-cooked feast. Stories and laughter, like embers shared around a crackling fire, illuminate the evening, weaving friendships as timeless as the mountains themselves. In Du Gia, you reconnect with nature, with yourself, and with the simple joys of a life.

Du Gia Village to Nam Dam Village

Nậm Đăm - After checking in a homestay, you will spend time walking around the village, seeing the rammed-earth houses, witnessing the traditional architecture of the Dao ethnic group with their unique clay houses, built for their sturdiness in the mountainous terrain and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding rice terraces, especially during harvest season when they paint the landscape golden.

Ha Giang to Hanoi - A grand finale

Lung Khuy Cave - Lung Khuy Cave, also known as the “Dragon in the Rock,” offers a stunning underground experience. The cave is around 1 kilometer long, with a well-maintained wooden and steel walking platform within. The walk is relatively easy. You will marvel at the cave’s impressive stalactites and stalagmites, formed by centuries of water erosion. Their shapes and sizes will ignite your imagination, creating a sense of wonder

Lung Tam village - Lung Tam Weaving Village, inhabited primarily by the Hmong people, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of linen weaving, a skill passed down through generations and deeply woven into the fabric of their lives. Lung Tam is one of the few remaining villages in Vietnam where the traditional art of linen weaving is still practiced with such dedication and authenticity. You will witness the intricate skills and techniques employed by Hmong women as they transform raw flax fibers into beautiful and durable linen fabrics is a truly mesmerizing experience

Ha Giang - Arrive back at our hostel in Ha Giang city where you can freshen up with free shower and towel while waiting for your sleeper bus to pick you up.

Hanoi - Hop on a comfortable sleeper bus back to Hanoi, return to reality with a heart full of mountains. You will arrive in Hanoi at around 4am and your tour is finished.

You can change your drop point to SAPA/NINH BINH/HA LONG (with surcharge); let us know in advance please!

• Unlimited bottled water every day during the trip
• Pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter + sleeper bus ticket to Ha Giang
• High quality helmet, warm coat, gloves, knee & elbow protectors, rain coat (upon guest’s request)
• Experienced English speaking tour guide, motorbike & seasoned rider
• Entrance tickets to dedicated sites + Boat trip on Nho Que river
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Finisher T-shirt at the end of the tour
• Accommodation: ½ hostel night, 1 hotel night, 2 homestay nights, 2 nights on sleeper buses

• Drinks other than bottled water
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips for tour guide and riders