Embark on a thrilling motorbike tour of the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam, immersing yourself in untouched natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes.
Ha Giang – Nam Dam: Start the motorbike trip, visit lung Khuy Cave and stay at our homestay of the Dzao Minority people
Ha Giang Adventure - 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.
Quan Ba Heaven Gate - 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
Mun Homestay & Bungalow - 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.
Nam Dam – Dong Van: Visit a Hemp Linen making village, and drive the epic Dong Van Geopark. Stay at nature camp site.
Lung Khuy Cave - 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.
Lung Tam Linen Cooperative - 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!
Yen Minh - Yen Minh is a town in the valley we pass by. We will stop here from lunch
Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark - 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.
Dinh Vua Meo - The Mansion of the opium king in the region. one of the typical architectural attractions of the area
Lung Cu Flag Tower - Visit the most northern point of Vietnam. From Lung Cu Flag Tower we can see across the border to China.
Dong Van - Arrive Dong Van town Center, Check in our camp site.
Dong Van - Meo Vac – Du Gia: Hike over the top of Ma Pi Leng Pass, visit Tu San Alley then continue to Du Gia
Chợ Đồng Văn - 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
Ma Pi Leng Pass - 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.
Mã Pí Lèng Pass - 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.
Meo Vac - 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
Du Gia - 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.
Du Gia and Back to Ha Giang: Merge yourself in the nature of the Du Gia Waterfall before slowly ride back to Ha Giang.
Du Gia - 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
Thâm Luông Waterfall - 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.
Ha Giang Adventure - 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.
- All-inclusive motorbike adventure with fuel and bike use
- Semi-automatic motorbike and comprehensive safety gear
- Expert mutlilingual guides (English, Vietnamese, Dzao, Hmong)
- 3 nights comfortable accommodation
- Full board meals - breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- All fees, taxes, and minor motorbike repairs covered
- Securing gear for luggage and hydration (aluminum bottle)
- Complimentary water and local ‘happy water’
- Beer
- Juices
- Personal travel insurance
- Snacks
- Tips for guides
Possessing a valid license recognized by the Vietnamese legal system is essential for taking part in our self-guided motorbike tour. Your country of origin may impact the requirements—be sure to reach out for specific guidance.\n Join us for a communal car excursion every Friday.\n** Opt for a ride with one of our motorbike operators; note that this service incurs extra charges.\n\nHa Giang, situated in the far north of Vietnam, is a recently accessible spot for travelers. Although it’s one of the least affluent areas in Vietnam, with a population exceeding 700,000, Ha Giang’s lack of a strong economic foundation has unintentionally safeguarded its environments from the detriments of widespread tourism and industrialization.\nThe region features landscapes that are likely beyond your previous encounters. Imposing limestone cliffs, ubiquitous granite formations, overarching valleys, terraced rice fields ascending into the mists, and serpentine roadways etched into the hillside define this area.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
