Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Easy Rider Tour: Dong Van & Ma Pi Leng

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Ha Giang, Vietnam

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

- See the icons in 3 days: the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass above the turquoise Nho Que River, the Lung Cu Flagpole at Vietnam's northernmost point, and the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia
- Sleep like a local: 2 nights in real H'mong homestays with home-cooked meals, a campfire, and fellow travelers — not a tourist hotel
- Born-and-raised local guide-drivers who know every switchback, the safe lines in the rain, and the hidden viewpoints most tours skip
- Small groups only (max 10) with daily departures and an English-speaking guide-driver
- Extras that make it easy: free pickup on arrival, a free first night at our Ha Giang hostel, fuel, helmet, raincoat, water and basic insurance all included
- Best for: first-time visitors to Ha Giang, travelers who don't want to (or can't) drive, culture and nature lovers, and small groups of friends

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Motorbike with experienced local Easy Rider driver - fuel, helmet, raincoat and protective gear
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Basic travel insurance (up to 50,000,000 VND per incident)
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Free dorm night at Ha Giang Ali Hostel on arrival
Accommodation: 2 nights in local homestays (shared room; private room on request)
Entrance fees per itinerary - Drinking water (1500ml per day)
Local tour guide: professional English-speaking guide-driver (Easy Rider)
Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, souvenirs) - Tips and gratuities
Extra meals: snacks or meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Border Permit (paid on site)
Private room upgrade (+300,000 VND/room/night)
2-way bus ticket Hanoi – Ha Giang / Ha Giang – Hano
Bus ticket Hanoi - Ha Giang - Hanoi(bookable with us - contact us for sleeper/limousine/VIP pricing)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup is available from hotels, hostels, and bus stations within Ha Giang City. Please be ready at the reception or agreed pickup point 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Our guide or driver will contact you before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time and location. If you arrive in Ha Giang by overnight bus, please send us your bus company name, arrival time, and drop-off point so we can assist you.

The main meeting point is Ha Giang Ali Hostel. Guests can store large luggage at Ali Hostel during the loop and should bring only a small backpack for the tour.

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Meeting point

Enjoy a free dorm at Ha Giang Ali Hostel before the tour. Tell your bus driver to stop at our hostel on the main road, 2 km from Ha Giang Bus Station. Walk 20–25 minutes or take a taxi. Contact us via phone or WhatsApp if you need help.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Ha Giang – Quan Ba Heaven's Gate – Lung Tam – H'mong King's Palace – Dong Van

    6 stops
  • 1
    Ha Giang

    Start from Ha Giang Ali Hostel in Ha Giang City. Meet your guide and Easy Rider team, receive a short tour briefing, prepare your luggage, and begin the Ha Giang Loop journey.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bac Sum Pass

    The journey starts with a visit to Doc Bac Sum Pass, a breathtaking route with dramatic landscapes and lush valleys, perfect for scenic photography.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Quan Ba Heaven Gate

    Next, ascend to the famed Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate, where panoramic views of the Twin Mountains and the surrounding karst formations captivate travelers.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Lung Tam Village

    Continue to the Lung Tam Flax Weaving Cooperative, where you’ll witness the meticulous process of traditional flax weaving, a cultural craft mastered by the H’mong people for centuries.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Dinh Vua Meo

    Ride the Tham Ma Pass switchbacks and visit the H'mong King's Palace (Dinh Vua Meo) in Sa Phin — a 1928 mansion blending H'mong, Chinese and French influences, once the seat of the Vuong dynasty.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Dong Van

    Arrive in Dong Van Ancient Town and check in to your homestay. Explore the century-old stone quarter at dusk, with its old market, cafes and traditional H'mong, Tay and Chinese architecture.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Dong Van – Lung Cu Flagpole – Lolo Chai – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac

    5 stops
  • 7
    Dong Van

    After breakfast at the homestay, set off north from Dong Van toward Lung Cu, Vietnam's northernmost point, riding through dramatic karst scenery and remote H'mong villages.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Lung Cu Flag Tower

    Reach Lung Cu, Vietnam's northernmost point. Climb the 286 stone steps to the Lung Cu Flagpole (~1,700 m) for sweeping views over the karst plateau and across the border into China.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Ma Pi Leng Pass

    Ascend the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass — the cliff road above the Nho Que River Gorge, the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia. Stop at the viewpoints for unforgettable panoramas.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Tu San Canyon

    Stop at the Tu San Canyon viewpoint to take in the turquoise Nho Que River winding far below between sheer limestone walls — optional boat trips and kayaking can be arranged here.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Meo Vac

    Descend into Meo Vac and check in to a homestay in Pa Vi, a H'mong cultural village. In the evening enjoy a local dinner and, if your visit falls on Sunday, the famous Meo Vac ethnic market.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Meo Vac – Yen Minh – Quan Ba – Ha Giang

    4 stops
  • 12
    Meo Vac

    After breakfast at the homestay, set off on the scenic ride back toward Ha Giang, climbing out of Meo Vac through the pine-clad highlands and limestone landscapes of the Dong Van Karst Plateau.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Yen Minh

    Stop in or near Yen Minh for lunch, depending on the group's pace and the day's road conditions, and a short break amid the green valleys and pine forests of this highland town.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Quan Ba

    Continue over the Bac Sum Pass with a final view of the Fairy Bosom Hills in the Quan Ba valley from below Heaven's Gate, before the last stretch of road down to Ha Giang.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Ha Giang

    Arrive back in Ha Giang City in the afternoon — time to pick up local specialties (buckwheat honey, Shan Tuyet tea, rice wine) before boarding the overnight sleeper bus to Ha Noi (approx. 17:00–18:00). End of program.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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