Night 1: Hanoi - Ha Giang

Hanoi - The tour kicks off with an overnight bus ride from Hanoi to Ha Giang city. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in the Old Quarter at 7:00 pm, and the bus departs Hanoi at 8:30 pm. Arrival in Ha Giang city is at 3:30 am, where you’ll check in at our hostel for a few hours of rest.

Ha Giang - You’ll reach Ha Giang city at 3:30 am and check in at our hostel for a brief rest.

Ha Giang City – Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van town (155km)

Ha Giang - Our day starts with a hearty breakfast at 8:00 am. Afterward, meet our guide and embark on our motorbike tour. We ride through the picturesque landscapes of Bac Sun pass, Quan Ba Heaven gate, Quan Ba Twin mountains, and Can Ty pass. We take a lunch break in Yen Minh town before continuing our journey to Tham Ma pass and The Hmong King’s Palace. We check in at a hotel in Dong Van town, where we enjoy a delightful dinner and have free time to explore the ancient town.

Quan Ba Heaven Gate - Quan Ba Heaven Gate is one of the top 5 most beautiful heaven gates in Vietnam, offering stunning photo opportunities that attract tourists from all over. If you’ve seen the sparkling photos taken here or heard about this heavenly gate in Ha Giang, you’ll find it hard to resist the urge to visit. Let’s explore with Origin Vietnam what makes Quan Ba Heaven Gate so captivating!

Dinh Vua Meo - Nestled in the Sa Phin Valley is the palace of the Hmong kings who ruled large parts of Vietnam’s northern Ha Giang province in the early 20th century. Vuong Chinh Sinh Palace, also known as Vua Meo (King of the Hmong), was built in 1902 and served as the seat of power for two Hmong rulers. The Hmong people had dominated the region since migrating from southern China centuries earlier. The first ruler aligned with the French colonial powers, while the second supported Ho Chi Minh’s fight for independence.

Dong Van Town – Ma pi Leng pass – Meo Vac – Du Gia village (100km)

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark - We start the day with breakfast at a local restaurant at 8:00 am, and if it’s the weekend, we visit the Dong Van Sunday market. We then continue our tour, riding through the Sky pass and the breathtaking Ma Pi Leng Pass, enjoying a boat ride on the Nho Que River, and visiting Hmong villages with picturesque views. We take a lunch break in Mau Due village before heading to Du Gia village, where we ride through Sa Li Pass, Lung Ho Viewpoint, and visit the beautiful Du Gia waterfall. We check in at a homestay of the Tay ethnic group in Du Gia village, where we have a family-style dinner.

Ma Pi Leng Pass - Ma Pi Leng Pass is a stunning mountain pass in Northern Vietnam, specifically in Ha Giang Province. Known for its breathtaking 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.

Nho Que River - The Nho Que River in Ha Giang is a must-visit for travelers seeking an unforgettable experience in the misty wonders of Northeast Vietnam. If you’re looking to capture stunning photos during your trip to Ha Giang, make sure to include a stop at the Nho Que River.

Du Gia village – Duong Thuong – Luong Tam – Nam Dam (40km)

Du Gia - We begin the day with breakfast at the homestay, enjoying the beautiful mountain views. We visit the Du Gia market (on Saturday), Duong Thuong viewpoint, and Lung Tam Village, known for its unique hemp weaving. After a lunch break in Tam Son town, we check in at a homestay in Nam Dam Village, where we have dinner.

Lung Tam village - Lung Tam is renowned as a traditional craft village of brocade weaving by the Hmong on Dong Van plateau, Ha Giang province. Besides brocade products favored by both domestic and foreign visitors, the unique weaving process of Lung Tam village is a major attraction for visitors in Quan Ba district.

Nam Dam – Lung Khuy – Ha Giang. (40km)

Ha Giang - After breakfast at the homestay, we visit the stunning Lung Khuy cave, known for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. We then take a lunch break in Tam Son town before concluding our tour at the hostel at 5 pm. We take a comfortable bus from our hostel to Hanoi at 7:30-8:30 pm, arriving in Hanoi at 2 am, concluding our unforgettable adventure through the majestic Ha Giang loop.

Lung Khuy Cave - Lung Khuy cave was formed in ancient sea limestone over 400 million years ago. The cave is surrounded by a peak cluster-depression karst landscape with cones, dolines, hanging valleys, and travertine terraces on a planation surface at 850-1100m above sea level. The cave follows a northwest-southeast fault with long and large rooms, few branches, and amazing speleothems of various forms, such as the King’s column, stone lion, nine-cascade waterfall, and silk-like hairs. Visitors may also hear the melody of water droplets falling from the cave ceiling. There is also a legendary “Fairy’s well” inside the cave. During holidays and festivals, people come here to ask for water, pray for good weather, good crops, good health, happiness, and children.

• Tour guide
• Motorbike with fuel
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Boat trip on Nho Que River
• Breakfast
• Hotel pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter
• Entrance fee, selected activity
• Roundtrip transportation from Ha Noi-Ha Giang by sleeper bus

• Personal expenses.
• Private Room: 15 USD/night/person
• Upgrade to luxury cabin bus on request: 15 USD/person/roundtrip

The Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam offers the ultimate adventure off the beaten path. Embark on an epic 4-day motorbike journey through the mountains of Northern Vietnam! This trip from Hanoi will take you through the stunning landscapes, winding roads, and rich culture of the Ha Giang Loop. Highlights include visiting the Quan Ba Heaven Gate, exploring a bustling local market, and cruising along the Nho Que River.

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