Overview
The Ha Giang Loop is one of the most spectacular road journeys in Southeast Asia, and this 10-day tour lets you ride it without having to drive. An experienced local easy rider handles the motorbike while you take in Ma Pi Leng Pass, the Nho Que River and the stone villages of the Dong Van Karst Plateau.
The adventure continues in Sapa with village treks and the Fansipan cable car, and starts and ends with Hanoi’s street food. Your Ha Giang guide, easy riders, hotels and homestay are all arranged privately for your group.
- Duration: 10 days, 9 nights
- Departure: Daily from Hanoi, year-round
- Language: English-speaking guides
- Note: You ride as a passenger with a professional easy rider; no motorbike licence needed
Tour description
Four days on the Ha Giang Loop: About 490 km through Heaven Gate, Chin Khoanh Pass, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Lung Cu Flag Tower and the villages of the Dong Van Karst Plateau, a UNESCO Global Geopark.
A night with a local family: Sleep in a rural homestay in Du Gia, share a home-cooked dinner and swim at the Du Gia waterfall.
Sapa trekking and Fansipan: Walk the rice terraces of Muong Hoa Valley, visit Cat Cat Village and climb to the summit of Fansipan, the Roof of Indochina.
Private tour, simple logistics: Private guide and easy riders in Ha Giang, comfortable limousine buses between regions, and a street-food walk in Hanoi to start.
Important notes
- Pickup service: Arrival and departure transfers at Noi Bai International Airport are included.
- Departure: Daily, year-round, except Vietnamese national holidays.
- Accommodation: 3-star or 4-star hotels in Hanoi and Sapa, Four Points by Sheraton in Ha Giang, Epic Dong Van Hotel and a private bungalow at Cheers Du Gia Homestay.
- Motorbike riding: You ride pillion behind a professional easy rider, with helmets provided. Riding days cover 100–150 km on mountain roads.
- Travel insurance: Essential. Check that your policy covers riding as a motorbike passenger in Vietnam; many policies have specific conditions for this.
- What to bring: Warm and windproof layers, a rain jacket, closed shoes, sunglasses, swimwear for Du Gia and a small backpack for the loop.
- Best time: September to November is the most popular season, with golden rice terraces in September and buckwheat flowers in October–November. December to February is cold; summer brings heat and occasional heavy rain.
- Fitness: Moderate. Long days in the saddle, plus treks of up to 9 km in Sapa and around 600 steps at Fansipan.
- Visa: Australian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa before travel (single-entry from US$25). Apply online through the official Vietnam immigration portal and allow at least a week.
- Payment: A 30% non-refundable deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due 30 days before arrival. Bookings made within 30 days of arrival are paid in full.
- Cancellation: Cancellations more than 30 days before departure lose the deposit; 20–30 days before, 50% of the tour cost; less than 20 days before, 100% of the tour cost.
- Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers are not included and are at your discretion.
Itinerary
Hanoi to Ha Giang by Limousine Bus
"Heading for Vietnam's far north."
Enjoy a free morning in Hanoi (check-out by 12:00 PM). At around 3:00 PM, a shared limousine bus picks you up for the journey north to Ha Giang, the gateway to the Ha Giang Loop. On arrival, check in to your hotel and rest up for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Ha Giang (or similar) in Ha Giang
Meals: Breakfast
Preparation Notes: Pack a small backpack for the next four days on the loop. Your guide will advise on storing larger luggage in Ha Giang.
Enjoy a free morning in Hanoi (check-out by 12:00 PM). At around 3:00 PM, a shared limousine bus picks you up for the journey north to Ha Giang, the gateway to the Ha Giang Loop. On arrival, check in to your hotel and rest up for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Ha Giang (or similar) in Ha Giang
Meals: Breakfast
Preparation Notes: Pack a small backpack for the next four days on the loop. Your guide will advise on storing larger luggage in Ha Giang.
Ha Giang Loop: Ha Giang - Yen Minh - Dong Van (150 km)
"The Ha Giang Loop begins."
At 8:30 AM, meet your guide and easy rider, an experienced local driver who rides the motorbike while you sit back and enjoy the views. The road climbs over Bac Sum Pass to Heaven Gate, with views of the twin mountains and Tam Son town. Lunch is at a local homestay in Nam Dam village, then ride on through the winding Chin Khoanh Pass into the Dong Van Karst Plateau, a UNESCO Global Geopark of limestone peaks, terraced fields and hill-tribe villages. Visit the H'mong King's Palace in Sa Phin, home of the Vuong family, before reaching Dong Van at around 4:30 PM for dinner, often with live music.
Accommodation: Epic Dong Van Hotel, private room (or similar) in Dong Van
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Riding Distance: About 150 km by motorbike with easy rider.
At 8:30 AM, meet your guide and easy rider, an experienced local driver who rides the motorbike while you sit back and enjoy the views. The road climbs over Bac Sum Pass to Heaven Gate, with views of the twin mountains and Tam Son town. Lunch is at a local homestay in Nam Dam village, then ride on through the winding Chin Khoanh Pass into the Dong Van Karst Plateau, a UNESCO Global Geopark of limestone peaks, terraced fields and hill-tribe villages. Visit the H'mong King's Palace in Sa Phin, home of the Vuong family, before reaching Dong Van at around 4:30 PM for dinner, often with live music.
Accommodation: Epic Dong Van Hotel, private room (or similar) in Dong Van
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Riding Distance: About 150 km by motorbike with easy rider.
Ha Giang Loop: Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River & Lung Cu (100 km)
"Cliffs, emerald water and Vietnam's northernmost point."
Ride out to Thien Huong, a centuries-old village of the Tay and Giay people with an ancient banyan tree at its heart. Continue along the Happiness Road and over the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass, famous for its sheer cliffs, then descend to the Nho Que River for a boat trip on its emerald water. In the afternoon, visit the Lung Cu Flag Tower, which marks Vietnam's northernmost point and the unity of its 54 ethnic groups; from the top you can see across to the Chinese border. Return to Dong Van and explore the old town in the evening.
Accommodation: Epic Dong Van Hotel, private room (or similar) in Dong Van
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Riding Distance: About 100 km by motorbike with easy rider.
Ride out to Thien Huong, a centuries-old village of the Tay and Giay people with an ancient banyan tree at its heart. Continue along the Happiness Road and over the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass, famous for its sheer cliffs, then descend to the Nho Que River for a boat trip on its emerald water. In the afternoon, visit the Lung Cu Flag Tower, which marks Vietnam's northernmost point and the unity of its 54 ethnic groups; from the top you can see across to the Chinese border. Return to Dong Van and explore the old town in the evening.
Accommodation: Epic Dong Van Hotel, private room (or similar) in Dong Van
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Riding Distance: About 100 km by motorbike with easy rider.
Ha Giang Loop: Sky Path, Meo Vac & Du Gia Waterfall (120 km)
"A clifftop walk and a night with a local family."
Ride the Happiness Road once more and walk part of the Ma Pi Leng Sky Path, a narrow trail along the cliff face with panoramic views over the pass and the river far below. Continue through the villages and mountains of Meo Vac, Mau Due and Lung Ho to Du Gia, where you can swim or simply relax at the Du Gia waterfall. Tonight you stay in a rural homestay set among green rice fields. Dinner is home-cooked by the host family and often turns into a lively party, so be ready to try “happy water”, the local corn wine.
Accommodation: Cheers Du Gia Homestay, private bungalow (or similar) in Du Gia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Riding Distance: About 120 km by motorbike with easy rider.
Packing Notes: Bring swimwear and a quick-dry towel for the waterfall.
Ride the Happiness Road once more and walk part of the Ma Pi Leng Sky Path, a narrow trail along the cliff face with panoramic views over the pass and the river far below. Continue through the villages and mountains of Meo Vac, Mau Due and Lung Ho to Du Gia, where you can swim or simply relax at the Du Gia waterfall. Tonight you stay in a rural homestay set among green rice fields. Dinner is home-cooked by the host family and often turns into a lively party, so be ready to try “happy water”, the local corn wine.
Accommodation: Cheers Du Gia Homestay, private bungalow (or similar) in Du Gia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Riding Distance: About 120 km by motorbike with easy rider.
Packing Notes: Bring swimwear and a quick-dry towel for the waterfall.
Ha Giang Loop: Du Gia - Lung Tam Village - Ha Giang (120 km)
"Morning in the rice fields, back to Ha Giang."
Start the day with a walk through the rice fields around Du Gia. Ride on to Lung Tam, a H'mong village known for its hand-woven textiles, then pass through Quan Ba town for another look at the twin mountains. Cross Heaven Gate and Bac Sum Pass once more on the way back to Ha Giang city, arriving in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Ha Giang (or similar) in Ha Giang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Riding Distance: About 120 km by motorbike with easy rider.
Shopping Opportunity: Lung Tam's hand-woven scarves and bags make meaningful souvenirs.
Start the day with a walk through the rice fields around Du Gia. Ride on to Lung Tam, a H'mong village known for its hand-woven textiles, then pass through Quan Ba town for another look at the twin mountains. Cross Heaven Gate and Bac Sum Pass once more on the way back to Ha Giang city, arriving in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Ha Giang (or similar) in Ha Giang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Riding Distance: About 120 km by motorbike with easy rider.
Shopping Opportunity: Lung Tam's hand-woven scarves and bags make meaningful souvenirs.
Ha Giang to Sapa by Limousine Bus
"From one mountain town to another."
After breakfast, board a shared limousine bus at 8:30 AM for the scenic road journey to Sapa, arriving at around 3:00 PM. Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure, wandering the town centre and Sapa Lake or simply resting.
Accommodation: 3-star Sapa Relax Hotel or 4-star Amazing Sapa Hotel (or similar) in Sapa
Meals: Breakfast
Evening Suggestion: Warm up with a local hotpot in Sapa town.
After breakfast, board a shared limousine bus at 8:30 AM for the scenic road journey to Sapa, arriving at around 3:00 PM. Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure, wandering the town centre and Sapa Lake or simply resting.
Accommodation: 3-star Sapa Relax Hotel or 4-star Amazing Sapa Hotel (or similar) in Sapa
Meals: Breakfast
Evening Suggestion: Warm up with a local hotpot in Sapa town.
Sapa Trek: Lao Chai, Ta Van & Cat Cat Village
"Valleys, villages and waterfalls."
At 8:00 AM, drive south into the Muong Hoa Valley, home to Sapa's largest rice terraces. Walk down into the valley with your guide, who explains how rice is grown here; between May and October you may see villagers planting or harvesting. The trail runs from Lao Chai, a Black H'mong village, to Ta Van, a Giay village, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. At 2:30 PM, visit Cat Cat Village at the foot of Fansipan. Walk down to the waterfall and the old French hydro-power station, then back up through beautiful late-afternoon scenery to meet the car. Back in Sapa by around 5:00 PM.
Accommodation: 3-star Sapa Relax Hotel or 4-star Amazing Sapa Hotel (or similar) in Sapa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Trekking Level: Moderate. Trails can be muddy in the rainy season, so wear shoes with good grip.
At 8:00 AM, drive south into the Muong Hoa Valley, home to Sapa's largest rice terraces. Walk down into the valley with your guide, who explains how rice is grown here; between May and October you may see villagers planting or harvesting. The trail runs from Lao Chai, a Black H'mong village, to Ta Van, a Giay village, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. At 2:30 PM, visit Cat Cat Village at the foot of Fansipan. Walk down to the waterfall and the old French hydro-power station, then back up through beautiful late-afternoon scenery to meet the car. Back in Sapa by around 5:00 PM.
Accommodation: 3-star Sapa Relax Hotel or 4-star Amazing Sapa Hotel (or similar) in Sapa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Trekking Level: Moderate. Trails can be muddy in the rainy season, so wear shoes with good grip.
Fansipan Summit - Limousine Bus to Hanoi
"Standing on the Roof of Indochina."
At 8:00 AM, your guide takes you to the cable car station for a 20-minute ride over the valleys to Fansipan. From the top station at around 2,800 m, climb about 600 steps past pagodas and shrines to the summit of Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina, allowing around 1.5 hours for the climb and photos. Return to Sapa for lunch at 12:00 PM, then board a shared limousine bus at 2:00 PM for the journey back to Hanoi (about 6 hours).
Accommodation: 3-star Au Coeur d'Hanoi Boutique Hotel or 4-star The Q Boutique Hotel (or similar) in central Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Preparation Notes: The summit is often windy and cold, even in summer. Bring a warm layer.
At 8:00 AM, your guide takes you to the cable car station for a 20-minute ride over the valleys to Fansipan. From the top station at around 2,800 m, climb about 600 steps past pagodas and shrines to the summit of Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina, allowing around 1.5 hours for the climb and photos. Return to Sapa for lunch at 12:00 PM, then board a shared limousine bus at 2:00 PM for the journey back to Hanoi (about 6 hours).
Accommodation: 3-star Au Coeur d'Hanoi Boutique Hotel or 4-star The Q Boutique Hotel (or similar) in central Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Preparation Notes: The summit is often windy and cold, even in summer. Bring a warm layer.
Departure from Hanoi
"Farewell, Vietnam."
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed morning (check-out by 12:00 PM). Our driver transfers you to Noi Bai International Airport for your onward flight. Thank you for travelling with TNK Travel. We hope to welcome you back to Vietnam soon.
Accommodation: Not required (departure day)
Meals: Breakfast
Flight Tip: If your flight leaves late in the day, ask us about late check-out or adding a half-day tour.
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed morning (check-out by 12:00 PM). Our driver transfers you to Noi Bai International Airport for your onward flight. Thank you for travelling with TNK Travel. We hope to welcome you back to Vietnam soon.
Accommodation: Not required (departure day)
Meals: Breakfast
Flight Tip: If your flight leaves late in the day, ask us about late check-out or adding a half-day tour.
Price & Bookings
2026 - 2027 (except National Holidays)
| Grade tour | Price per person in US$ | Single supplement | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2- 3 pax | 4 pax | 6 pax | 8 pax | 10 pax | ||
| 3-STAR HOTEL - PRICE PER PAX IN USD | $1128 | $1059 | $1004 | $977 | $961 | $291 |
| 4-STAR HOTEL - PRICE PER PAX IN USD | $1214 | $1145 | $1090 | $1063 | $1046 | $291 |
(Seasonal prices apply and will be confirmed when booking! All rates are quoted in US$)
Inclusions
- Arrival and departure airport transfers in Hanoi
- Private English-speaking guide for the day tours and the Ha Giang Loop
- 4-day Ha Giang Loop by motorbike with a professional easy rider, helmets and border-area permit
- Shared limousine bus Hanoi – Ha Giang, Ha Giang – Sapa and Sapa – Hanoi
- Private air-conditioned transport for sightseeing
- 9 nights’ accommodation: hotels (3-star or 4-star option in Hanoi and Sapa), Epic Dong Van Hotel and Cheers Du Gia Homestay (twin/double sharing)
- Hanoi street food walking tour
- Nho Que River boat trip and Fansipan cable car
- All meals listed: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
- Entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
- Daily drinking water and towels
- Government taxes and VAT
Exclusions
- International flights
- Vietnam e-visa (from US$25 per person)
- Travel insurance (must cover riding as a motorbike passenger)
- Meals and drinks not listed in the itinerary
- Tips for guides, drivers and easy riders
- Personal expenses
Why choose our 10 Day Ha Giang Loop & Sapa Tour
Ride the loop safely: Our easy riders know every bend of the Ha Giang Loop, so you can enjoy the scenery while they handle the road.
Private guide throughout: Your own English-speaking guide explains the villages, cultures and history along the route.
Two mountain regions in one trip: Combine Ha Giang’s raw karst landscapes with Sapa’s terraces and Fansipan in 10 days.
Local team, local knowledge: TNK Travel has organised tours in Vietnam since 2001 and supports you on the ground throughout.
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