Ha Giang Loop Itinerary – 4 Days 3 Nights by Motorbike ( Group tour)

Start: Ha Giang - 09:00

End: Ha Giang - 16:00

Duration: 4 days 3 nights

Day 0 – Hanoi → Ha Giang (~300km - 7 hours) by bus

Time pick up: 11:00; 15:30: 19:00 in Hanoi old quarter or airport

Free stay in dormitory room 01 night before tour)

Day 1: Ha Giang → Thai An → Du Gia (~80 km)

09:00 – Depart from Ha Giang City and enjoy the slower pace and authentic countryside scenery.

10:00 – Stop at Cat Ly Viewpoint for panoramic mountain views. 

10:30 – Continue riding through rustic life scenery. Take your time to enjoy the road and occasional photo stops.

11:30 – Arrive in Thai An Village for a quiet local lunch. 

12:30 – After lunch, continue toward Du Gia via the route through Duong Thuong. This road winds through untouched valleys and minority villages.

14:00 – Stop at Lung Ho Viewpoint – a great place for photos and a short rest.

14:30 – Arrive in Du Gia Village. Check in to your homestay and prepare for a refreshing swim.

15:00 – Head to Du Gia Waterfall. Although it’s popular, the timing in mid-afternoon often avoids large crowds.

16:00 – Return to your homestay. You’re free to relax, walk through the village, explore nearby rice fields, or chat with locals.

19:00 – Enjoy a home-cooked dinner. 

Optional: local corn wine and karaoke.

Day 2: Du Gia → Meo Vac → Ma Pi Leng Pass → Nho Que River → Dong Van (~100km)

09:00 – Depart from your homestay in Du Gia and ride through quiet mountain roads, passing remote villages and lush valleys toward Meo Vac.

11:00 – Continue the ride toward Meo Vac, passing untouched landscapes and authentic ethnic communities.12:30 – Arrive at Sung Trai Village and have lunch in a local home-style eatery.13:30 – After lunch, head to the Nho Que River. Take a boat ride along the emerald-green water surrounded by towering cliffs, and enjoy the breathtaking views of Tu San Canyon — the deepest gorge in Southeast Asia.15:00 – Continue the ride along the spectacular Ma Pi Leng Pass, where dramatic cliffs and deep valleys make this one of the most scenic parts of the loop.16:30 – Depart for Dong Van, passing through winding roads lined with rock formations and mountain slopes.18:00 – Arrive in Dong Van Old Quarter and check in at hotel/homestay.19:00 – Dinner at a local restaurant in Dong Van.Optional – Explore the charming Dong Van Old Quarter, enjoy local happy water, dance, or experience local nightlife.

Day 3: Dong Van → Lung Cu → H’Mong King’s Palace → Tham Ma Pass → Nam Dam Village (~130 km)

08:00 – Have breakfast in Dong Van.

09:00 – Depart for Lung Cu - Vietnam’s northern frontier.

09:45 – Arrive at the Lung Cu Flagpole, one of Vietnam’s most iconic landmarks. Climb the tower and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and across the Chinese border.

11:00 – Begin toward Sa Phin.

12:00 – Stop to visit the H’mong King’s Palace – a historic royal home with unique H’mong and French-Chinese architecture.

12:30 – Have lunch in local restaurant near H’mong King’s Palace

13:30 – Continue through the picturesque Tham Ma Pass, with a stop at the winding S-curve viewpoint for photos.

15:30 – Ride through the forested mountains of Quan Ba district.

16:30 – Arrive at Nam Dam Village, a Dao ethnic community known for its preserved culture, eco-living, and herbal medicine traditions.

17:00 – Check in to a local homestay. Relax with a short walk around the village or enjoy the peaceful mountain air.

19:00 – Share dinner with the host family. 

Optional: herbal bath, foot soak, or join bamboo pole dancing, bonfire (request)

Day 4: Nam Dam Village → Lung Khuy Cave → Lung Tam → Quan Ba → Ha Giang City (~ 60 km)

08:00 – Enjoy breakfast at homestay.

09:00 – Depart from Nam Dam and take a short ride through the pine forest to reach Lung Khuy.

09:30 – Arrive at Lung Khuy Cave. Hike about 30 minutes up to the entrance, then explore one of Ha Giang’s most spectacular caves filled with stalactites and ancient rock formations (~1 hour total visit).

11:00 – Depart from Lung Khuy and ride to Lung Tam Weaving Village.

11:30 – Visit a traditional H’mong weaving cooperative. Learn about the full process of hemp weaving, indigo dyeing, and handmade embroidery. You can watch the artisans at work or try a part of it by yourself.

12:30 – Head to Quan Ba town for lunch at a local restaurant.

13:30 – After lunch, begin the return ride to Ha Giang. Enjoy the final stretch with scenic stops along the way.

14:00 – Optional stop at Quan Ba Heaven Gate and the Twin Mountains (Fairy Bosom Hills) for photos.

16:00 – Arrive back in Ha Giang City.

Bus from Ha Giang → Hanoi /

Pick up time: 18:00; 19:00

Pick up location: RAW Hostel

Price : 238usd / 1per

     Includes:

English Speaking Tour Guide

Easy Rider (Drivers)

All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Mix Dormitory Bed (Upgrade to a private room available on request)

Motorbikes & Gasoline

Motorbike damage insurance (for self-drivers; covers external parts only – engine not included)​

All Entrance Fees

01-night stay in a shared dormitory at our hostel before the tour starts (Upgrade to a private room available for 300,000 VND/room)

Free luggage storage at our hostel during the tour

Shower available after the tour before you leave

Special gift: Ha Giang Loop T-shirt

Transfer from Hanoi to Ha Giang and return to Hanoi/ Sa Pa / Ha Long / Cat Ba / Ninh Binh

Excludes:

Drinks (beers, smoothies, soft drinks, etc.)

Personal expenses

Personal travel insurance