From Ha Noi or Sapa 3 Day Ha Giang Loop Small Group

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3 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Vietnam's legendary Ha Giang Loop with AST. Ride through breathtaking mountain roads, meet local communities, enjoy authentic meals, and experience the loop with experienced English-speaking guides. Bike, fuel, meals, and accommodation included. Pickup available from Hanoi and Sapa.

What's Included

Quality helmet, warm coat, knee and elbow protectors, raincoat, small backpack, and seat cushion.
Free 1 night in dorm before the loop, for tour guests only. 2 nights in dorm during the tour.
English-speaking guide throughout the trip. Free luggage storage. Small gift from AST.
Sleeper bus tickets from Sapa or Hanoi to Ha Giang, with drop-off in Hanoi or Sapa. Hotel pick-up in Sapa town center.
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Entrance tickets to attractions included in the itinerary.
150cc motorbike, fuel, and a professional local rider.
Border Permit
Unlimited bottled water and local corn wine during the tour.
Drinks other than bottled water and local corn wine
Personal expenses. Travel insurance. Tips for tour guide and riders.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at AST Hostel & Motorbike Rental, 100A Ly Tu Trong, Ha Giang City. Look for the AST HOSTEL & MOTORBIKE RENTAL sign at the front of the building.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Ha Giang – Du Gia (98 km)

    6 stops
  • 1
    Ha Giang

    Cat Ly View Point: The first photo stop after leaving Ha Giang City. From the roadside you look over green valleys, rice fields and limestone hills. It is a good place to stretch your legs and get used to riding in the mountains.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Quan Ba

    Thai An Waterfall / Thai An View Point: A quiet stop in the Thai An area of Quan Ba. Depending on the season and water level, you see the waterfall up close or enjoy the valley view from the lookout.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Quan Ba

    Ba Tien Waterfall: A small waterfall along the route, where the stream drops over rock ledges surrounded by forest. A short stop for photos and a rest in the shade.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Yen Minh

    Duong Thuong Viewpoint: A high viewpoint above the Duong Thuong valley in Yen Minh, with village houses and terraced fields below. On a clear day you see layers of mountains in every direction.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Du Gia

    Du Gia Waterfall: A natural waterfall near Du Gia village with clear green pools. After a long day of riding, you can relax by the water and enjoy the peaceful forest setting.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Du Gia

    Du Gia Village (overnight): A quiet valley village of ethnic minority families, surrounded by rice fields and mountains. You have dinner with the group and stay overnight in dorm accommodation.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Du Gia – Dong Van (110 km)

    6 stops
  • 7
    Yen Minh

    Lung Ho Viewpoint: A viewpoint above a deep mountain valley on the road out of Du Gia. It is one of the most dramatic views of the morning ride.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Meo Vac

    The M Pass: A winding mountain road named after its shape, as it zigzags down the slope like the letter M. From the top you get a great photo of the curves below.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Ha Giang Province

    Nho Que River or Ban Ang Stream. Optional boat trips on Nho Que River or Ban Ang Stream are not included in the tour price.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Ma Pi Leng Pass

    Ma Pi Leng Pass: One of Vietnam's most famous mountain passes, running along the cliffs between Meo Vac and Dong Van, high above the Nho Que canyon. We stop at the viewpoints for photos of the river and the karst peaks.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Ma Pi Leng Pass

    Sky Walk: A narrow walking path along the cliff at Ma Pi Leng, with views straight down into the canyon. Entrance is included in the tour price.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Dong Van

    Dong Van Old Quarter (overnight): A small historic town center with old clay-walled houses and tiled roofs at the foot of limestone mountains. In the evening you can walk around the old quarter before dinner and an overnight stay in dorm accommodation.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Dong Van – Ha Giang (132 km)

    12 stops
  • 13
    Dong Van

    Thien Huong Village: A small highland village near Dong Van with traditional earthen houses and stone fences. You get a close look at the daily life of local families.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14

    Lo Lo Chai Village / Ma Le Village / Lao Xa Village: Depending on the route and timing, we visit one of these villages. Lo Lo Chai is a village of the Lo Lo ethnic group with rammed-earth houses; Ma Le and Lao Xa are nearby highland villages with similar traditional architecture.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Dong Van

    H'mong King's Palace: The former residence of the Vuong family, who ruled the H'mong people of this region in the early 20th century. The palace is built of stone and wood and mixes Chinese, French and H'mong styles. Entrance ticket included.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Yen Minh

    9 round Pass: A famous winding road in Yen Minh with many tight bends stacked on the mountainside. We stop at the top to take photos of the curves below.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Yen Minh

    Tham Ma Pass: A steep pass with sharp hairpin bends and one of the best-known photo spots of the loop. The viewpoint at the top shows the whole zigzag road below.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Quan Ba

    Can Ty View Point: A viewpoint in Quan Ba over a wide valley of corn fields and rocky mountains. A short stop for photos.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Quan Ba

    Lung Tam Linen Weaving Village: A H'mong village known for traditional linen weaving. You see how linen is spun, woven and dyed by hand, and can browse local handmade products.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Quan Ba

    HMONG VILLAGE RESORT (lunch): Lunch stop in Quan Ba with mountain views. Time to rest and enjoy a meal with the group.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Quan Ba

    Khau Lan Waterfall: A waterfall in Quan Ba surrounded by fields and forest. A short stop for photos and a break.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 22
    Quan Ba Heaven Gate

    Heaven Gate / Twin Mountains: Quan Ba Heaven Gate is a high pass with a viewpoint over the Quan Ba valley. From here you see the Twin Mountains, two rounded hills rising from the rice fields.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 23
    Bac Sum Pass

    Bac Sum Pass: The last big mountain pass of the loop, with long switchbacks and wide views back over the valleys. After this, the road descends to Ha Giang City.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 24
    Ha Giang

    Ha Giang City: We return to Ha Giang City, where the tour ends. Your included sleeper bus back to Hanoi or Sapa departs from here.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by AST Ha Giang Loop

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
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Small Group

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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