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Ha Giang Loop tours

Four, three or two days on the Loop. Pick a tour to see the route map and every stop, day by day.

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Two, three or four days. Small groups of 6 to 8 with your own English-speaking guide, family homestays, three meals a day. Pick a tour to see the day-by-day route.

4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS HA GIANG LOOP

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4 days · 3 nights · small group of 6-8 · from $149 · 3.850.000₫ per person

The full Loop at a human pace: three homestays, Lung Cu flag tower, Lo Lo Chai, Lao Xa ancient house and more time in every valley.

Suitable for
Travellers who want the whole Loop without long days
Vibe
Slow travel, culture and views

Highlights

  • Everything in the 3-day Loop, plus a full day for Lung Cu, Lo Lo Chai and Lao Xa
  • Three different nights: a Tay homestay, a H'mong homestay and Yen Minh town
  • Lung Cu flag tower, the northernmost point of Vietnam
  • Lung Khuy cave and the Lung Tam hemp weaving village on the last day
Route map of the 4 days 3 nights ha giang loop
Route map · 4D3N, 4 daysTap to enlarge

DAY 1: HA GIANG - DU GIA

  1. MorningBan Cuong
  2. A Boong WaterfallA Boong Waterfall
  3. Thuan Hoa RoadThuan Hoa Road
  4. LunchThai An
  5. AfternoonDuong Thuong ValleyDuong Thuong Valley
  6. Lung Ho ValleyLung Ho Valley
  7. NightTay family homestay in Du GiaTay family homestay in Du Gia
Waterfalls before the mountainsThuan Hoa RoadDuong Thuong ValleyLung Ho ValleyTay family homestay in Du Gia

What to expect

Waterfalls before the mountains

We start on the back road that most groups skip. Ban Cuong and the Thuan Hoa road are green, quiet and full of river bends, and by mid-morning you are swimming under A Boong waterfall. After lunch in Thai An the road lifts into the Duong Thuong and Lung Ho valleys, wide bowls of rice and corn between limestone walls. The night is spent in Du Gia with a Tay family, in a wooden house on stilts, with a home-cooked dinner and a little rice wine.

DAY 2: DU GIA - DONG VAN

  1. MorningNgoc Long
  2. Hangtham Lin RiverHangtham Lin River
  3. Bamboo raftingBamboo rafting
  4. LunchSung TraiSung Trai
  5. AfternoonMeo Vac viewpointMeo Vac viewpoint
  6. Bamboo forestBamboo forest
  7. Nho Que RiverNho Que River
  8. Ma Pi Leng PassMa Pi Leng Pass
  9. NightH'mong family homestay in Dong VanH'mong family homestay in Dong Van
Rafting in the morning, Ma Pi Leng in the afternoonHangtham Lin RiverBamboo raftingSung TraiMeo Vac viewpoint

What to expect

Rafting in the morning, Ma Pi Leng in the afternoon

Morning is for the water: from Ngoc Long we drop to the Hangtham Lin River and float it on bamboo rafts poled by local fishermen. Lunch in Sung Trai, then the road climbs to the Meo Vac viewpoint and through a bamboo forest before the big one: the Nho Que River far below and Ma Pi Leng Pass carved into the cliff. We ride it slowly and stop often. Dinner and the night are with a H'mong family in Dong Van.

DAY 3: DONG VAN - YEN MINH

  1. MorningLung Cu flag towerLung Cu flag tower
  2. Northernmost pointNorthernmost point
  3. Lo Lo Chai villageLo Lo Chai village
  4. Thien Huong villageThien Huong village
  5. LunchLung Cu / Dong Van
  6. AfternoonLao Xa ancient houseLao Xa ancient house
  7. Tham Ma PassTham Ma Pass
  8. NightCheck-in and dinner in Yen MinhCheck-in and dinner in Yen Minh
The northernmost point of VietnamNorthernmost pointLo Lo Chai villageThien Huong villageLao Xa ancient house

What to expect

The northernmost point of Vietnam

The extra day of the 4-day Loop goes north. We climb the Lung Cu flag tower for the view over the border, walk the Lo Lo Chai village of the Lo Lo people and the stone lanes of Thien Huong. After lunch we visit the century-old Lao Xa ancient house, then ride the hairpins of Tham Ma Pass down to Yen Minh for the night.

DAY 4: YEN MINH - HA GIANG

  1. MorningLao Chai and Lao Va Chai viewpointLao Chai and Lao Va Chai viewpoint
  2. Can TyCan Ty
  3. H'mong villageH'mong village
  4. Lung Tam hemp weaving villageLung Tam hemp weaving village
  5. LunchQuan Ba
  6. AfternoonLung Khuy caveLung Khuy cave
  7. Twin Mountains of Quan BaTwin Mountains of Quan Ba
  8. Heaven GateHeaven Gate
  9. Bac Sum PassBac Sum Pass
  10. Late afternoonReturn to Ha Giang city (tour ends)
Caves, weaving and the road homeLao Chai and Lao Va Chai viewpointCan TyH'mong villageLung Tam hemp weaving village

What to expect

Caves, weaving and the road home

The last day is gentle. Viewpoints at Lao Chai and Lao Va Chai, a H'mong village near Can Ty and the hemp weavers of Lung Tam fill the morning. After lunch in Quan Ba we walk into Lung Khuy cave, photograph the Twin Mountains from Heaven Gate and take Bac Sum Pass back down to Ha Giang city, where the tour ends in the late afternoon with time to shower before the night bus.

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Pick your riding style and dates in the price list below.

Freedom rides with you, every kilometre

What is included in this trip?

Freedom riders in helmets and gear rolling out of Ha Giang city
Guests sharing dinner with a H'mong family at a homestay in Dong Van
Two guests on a bamboo raft on the Hangtham Lin River near Du Gia
Lunch at a roadside family kitchen on the Loop: fresh vegetables, eggs and pork with rice

Our guides were born on these roads. They set the pace, read the weather, pick the safe line through every corner and stop before you get tired, so you can conquer Ma Pi Leng whether you have ridden for years or never touched a motorbike.

What's included

  • Bus pick-up included from Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba, Ha Long and Cao Bang (airports included)
  • Extra night in our hostel dorm the day before the Loop starts
  • Small group of 6 to 8 people with your own English-speaking guide
  • Motorbike and fuel
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day
  • Helmet, protective gear and rain coat
  • Entry fees and sightseeing tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Free luggage storage while you ride

Not included

  • Extra drinks, food or items not listed above
  • Border permit
  • Drop-off bus (can be arranged, depending on availability)
  • Personal expenses

Same list for every Loop, 2, 3 or 4 days. Anything else, ask us on WhatsApp.

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Before you come

What to pack for the Loop

We are very excited about our upcoming adventure together! Before we hit the road, here is a little checklist. Take a look and prepare; we want you to be as comfy as possible.

Bring

  • ✓Beanie (it can get cold and windy in the mountains)
  • ✓Comfortable shoes
  • ✓Warm pullover
  • ✓Jacket
  • ✓Sunglasses (for sun, and for rain while cruising)
  • ✓Long pants
  • ✓Swimming suit (the waterfall awaits)
  • ✓Sunscreen (trust us on that)
  • ✓Mosquito repellent
  • ✓Cash (local markets do not take cards)
  • ✓Passport or a photo of it (needed at homestays)
  • ✓Fanny pack for your phone (your backpack rides wrapped on the bike)

Maybe

  • ·Your daily medication
  • ·Painkillers
  • ·Face cream (skin gets dry after hours on the bike)
  • ·Ear plugs
  • ·Headphones
  • ·Thermal bottle
  • ·Power bank and chargers

Rain coats, rain pants, shoe protectors, water and towels are on us.

Printable packing list
Two Freedom guests in the rain gear we provideRiders on the Loop in the rainGroup in full protective gear at a viewpoint

Ready to ride the Loop?

Small groups of 6 to 8, local English-speaking guides, homestays, meals and gear included. Ask us anything, any time of day.

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