Ha Giang Loop 4-Day Motorbike Tour
Loop around the Ha Giang Karst Plateau via Quan Ba, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng, and Du Gia.
The entire loop is about 350 km, with the most common itinerary spending one night each in Yen Minh, Dong Van, and Du Gia. Along the way, you will see Tham Ma Pass, the Hmong King's Palace, Lung Cu Flag Tower, and the Nho Que River Canyon. Four days is more relaxed than three, allowing you to include the Du Gia section. The mountain roads are narrow with many sharp bends; most people ride on the back of a local guide's motorbike, which is suitable for those in good physical shape and not afraid of heights.
Landslides are common during the rainy season from June to August; rice ripens in September and October; winter is foggy and cold.
Day by day
Day 1 · Heaven Gate and Twin Mountains to Yen Minh
Ha Giang（Ha Giang Km 0 Milestone、Bac Sum Pass、Quan Ba Heaven Gate、Quan Ba Twin Mountains (Fairy Bosom)）
Ride with a guide on a motorbike or take a private car via Bac Son Pass to Yen Minh, about 110 km, taking 6 to 7 hours including stops.
To ride yourself, you need a motorcycle license from your home country and a 1968 Convention International Driving Permit (IDP). Bring your original passport.
Stay: Yen Minh
Day 2 · Tham Ma Pass to Lung Cu Flag Tower
Ha Giang（Tham Ma Slope、Lung Cam Cultural Village、Vuong Family Palace、Lung Cu Flag Tower）
From Yen Minh via Tham Ma Pass and the Hmong King's Palace to Lung Cu, then back to Dong Van, about 110 km, full day.
Requirements for border area permits vary; confirm with your vehicle rental shop before departure.
Stay: Dong Van Old Town
Day 3 · Ma Pi Leng and Nho Que River Canyon
Ha Giang（Dong Van Old Quarter、Ma Pi Leng Pass、Nho Que River & Tu San Canyon）
From Dong Van to Meo Vac is about 25 km, boat ride on the Nho Que River takes about 1 hour, then ride to Du Gia for about 3 hours.
Stay: Du Gia Village
Day 4 · Du Gia back to Ha Giang City
Ha Giang（Du Gia Village、Lung Tam Linen Weaving Village）
From Du Gia via Duong Thuong back to Ha Giang City is about 80 km, taking about 4 hours. You can catch a night bus back to Hanoi in the evening.
Avoid riding in the dark, and leave plenty of buffer time if catching a night bus.