Itinerary
Day 1 — Ha Giang, Quan Ba, Yen Minh (B/L/D)
- 10:00 briefing and riding practice, then Bac Sum Pass and Heaven Gate.
- Lunch in Tam Son and the Fairy Mountain viewpoint.
- Lung Khuy Cave above Quan Ba.
- Homestay in Yen Minh from 18:30, dinner cooked in the house.
Day 2 — Yen Minh, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng (B/L/D)
- Tham Ma Pass switchbacks in the morning light.
- Lung Cu Flag Tower, the northernmost point of Vietnam, and the Lo Lo Chai village below it.
- The Vuong family palace at Sa Phin and Dong Van Old Quarter.
- Ma Pi Leng Skywalk on foot, then the pass itself.
- Sunset party at Pa Vi village.
Day 3 — Ma Pi Leng, boat trip, Du Gia (B/L/D)
- Boat through Tu San Canyon on the Nho Que River.
- M Pass, then the Sa Ly Pass descent — steep, quiet and largely empty of tourists.
- The Lung Ho viewpoint, one of the best on the whole loop and unmarked on most maps.
- Into Du Gia in the late afternoon; homestay with a Tay family, dinner and music.
Day 4 — Du Gia, Duong Thuong, Ha Giang (B/L)
- Breakfast looking at rice fields, then a swim at Du Gia waterfall.
- The Duong Thuong valley: terraces, stilt houses and almost no traffic.
- Lung Tam weaving village, where Hmong women still dye hemp with indigo.
- Back in Ha Giang city between 15:00 and 16:00 — early enough for an evening bus out.
What is included
- Three nights in village homestays, dorm as standard.
- A free dorm bed in Ha Giang city the night before departure.
- Local guide for all four days.
- Semi-automatic motorbike with fuel and damage cover.
- Four breakfasts, four lunches and three dinners.
- All entrance tickets on the route, Nho Que boat included.
Not included
- Transport to and from Ha Giang city — we do not sell bus tickets, but we will tell you which service to book.
- Personal travel insurance, which we ask every rider to hold.
- Private room supplement: 400,000 ₫ per two people per night.
- Bike upgrades: Suzuki HJ 125cc at 220,000 ₫ a day, Honda XR 150cc at 550,000 ₫ a day.
- Drinks outside the meals listed and anything personal.
What the fourth day adds
The road from Meo Vac to Du Gia is the part of Ha Giang that has not been photographed to death. It is narrow, it is slow, and it runs through valleys where the only traffic is a buffalo. Du Gia itself is a Tay village in a bowl of rice terraces — no engines after dark, just the stream and the birds.
If your schedule can take it, this is the day that turns a sightseeing loop into something you will still be describing to people next year.
To ride yourself you must carry a 1968-convention international driving permit endorsed A or A1 together with your national licence. If you do not hold one, book the easy rider option instead — it is legal, it costs a little more, and you see more of the scenery.
Frequently asked questions
Is the road to Du Gia difficult?
It is narrower and rougher than the main loop, with gravel in places after rain. Riders who have handled days one and two are fine; if you are not confident, switch to easy rider for day three and ride pillion.
Can I swim at the waterfall in winter?
You can, but December to February the water is genuinely cold. Most winter groups look, photograph and keep their clothes on.
Do we visit Lung Cu on every four-day departure?
Yes, Lung Cu Flag Tower is on the day-two route for this package. It is the reason many people choose four days over three.
How does the last day end?
We are back in Ha Giang city by mid-afternoon, so an evening bus to Hanoi, Cat Ba or Cao Bang is realistic on day four rather than day five.
Can this run as a private tour?
Yes. A private four-day departure means your own guide, your own pace and a private room throughout. Ask us for the rate for your group size.