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- Ride the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass high above the Nho Que Gorge, the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia
- Climb the Lung Cu Flagpole at Vietnam's northernmost point
- Two nights in local homestays - real food, campfire and fellow travelers
- Safe and easy: ride pillion with an experienced local Easy Rider (no licence needed)
- Free pickup on arrival plus a free first night in Ha Giang
- Small group, daily departures, English-speaking guide-driver
- We handle everything from Hanoi: round-trip overnight cabin bus included
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
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.
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.
Itinerary
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1Ha 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 -
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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 -
3Quan 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 -
4Lung 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 -
5Dinh 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 -
6Dong 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 -
7Dong 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 -
8Lung 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 -
9Ma 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 -
10Tu 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 -
11Meo 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 -
12Meo 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 -
13Yen 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 -
14Quan 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 -
15Ha 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
Ha Giang – Quan Ba Heaven's Gate – Lung Tam – H'mong King's Palace – Dong Van
Dong Van – Lung Cu Flagpole – Lolo Chai – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac
Meo Vac – Yen Minh – Quan Ba – Ha Giang
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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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