Hanoi Trip Overview
** If you don’t want to ride a motorbike bike, traveling by car or sitting on the back of our motorbike driver is possible. Let us know though added fees will be introduced.
** If you are a solo traveler, let us know you might be able to join some small groups.
In the northernmost region of Vietnam, Ha Giang is a remote destination that has been open to tourism for only a few years. With a population of just over 700,000 people, this is one of Vietnam’s poorest places, and it shows—not because it is decrepit or run-down, but just the opposite—not being reliant on a strong economy has kept the area pristine and preserved, virtually untouched by the harmful effects of mass tourism and big industries.
The region boasts nature as you have probably never seen it. Massive limestone walls, granite outcrops everywhere, hanging valleys, rice terraces climbing to the clouds, and winding roads carved into the mountainsides.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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** If you don’t want to ride a motorbike bike, traveling by car or sitting on the back of our motorbike driver is possible. Let us know though added fees will be introduced.
** If you are a solo traveler, let us know you might be able to join some small groups.
In the northernmost region of Vietnam, Ha Giang is a remote destination that has been open to tourism for only a few years. With a population of just over 700,000 people, this is one of Vietnam’s poorest places, and it shows—not because it is decrepit or run-down, but just the opposite—not being reliant on a strong economy has kept the area pristine and preserved, virtually untouched by the harmful effects of mass tourism and big industries.
The region boasts nature as you have probably never seen it. Massive limestone walls, granite outcrops everywhere, hanging valleys, rice terraces climbing to the clouds, and winding roads carved into the mountainsides.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Giang by van then up on the motorbike.
Pass By: Hanoi, Hanoi
We will pick you up at 6.30. to travel on our Van to Ha Giang City. We use a small, 9-seat Limousine Dcar Van. Our van is equipped with USB charging ports, free water, and free wifi. The van has big seats that recline and blankets. It is the most comfortable seat for a current car.
The distance from Hanoi to Ha Giang City is more than 300km, which takes about 5,5–6 hours by van. Included in the transfer time from Hanoi to Ha Giang is a 25-minute break. We will arrive Ha Giang around 12.30.
Stop At: Ha Giang Adventure, 228 Lý Tự Trọng, P. Minh Khai, Hà Giang, 31000, Vietnam
Explore the magical Ha Giang province by motorbike. See the picturesque rice terraces ribboning across the mountainside. Drive the winding highway carved into the sides of mountains. Interact with locals who have been isolated from Westerners until a few years ago. Ha Giang is an adventure you won’t soon forget.
Our guide will meet you after you get dropped off. Lunch will be served while getting to know each other. During lunch, we give you a motorbike briefing before you set off to Nam Dam village. You will be accompanied by a local who will show you the way.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Tam Son Town, Quan Ba 310000 Vietnam
The 45km drive is stunning, passing through traditional villages, beautiful valleys, and climbing mountains. Along the journey, we will make plenty of stops to take pictures and give your bum a rest. 🙂 Among the stops we make is the Fairy Bosom hills in Quan Ba and a geopark recognized by UNESCO.
We will spend the night in Nam Dam village with a host family. You will have the afternoon and evening explore the village, go for a hike, help our host family prepare dinner, or just relax. Dinner includes local rice or corn wine, also called “happy water.”
The rest of your journey starts the next day after breakfast
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mun Homestay, thôn Nặm, Đăm, Quản Bạ, Hà Giang 20365, Vietnam
Mun homestay is a Dzao family that we have worked with for a long time. Meet Pay and her family – your host of the night.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch will be served at our favorite restaurant in Ha Giang. This is a good opportunity to meet and get to know our team
• Dinner: Dinner is prepared by your host family and includes local rice or corn wine, also called “happy water.”
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Dao minority family homestay
Day 2: Nam Dam – Dong Van: Visit a Hemp Linen making village, and drive the epic Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
Stop At: Lung Khuy Cave, National Route 4C, Quan Ba 310000 Vietnam
After breakfast at our homestay, we’ll pack up the bikes then set off for the next part of our adventure.
Climb to Lung Khuy cave at the top of a mountain for an amazing view and some cave exploring.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lùng Tám, Quản Bạ District, Ha Giang, Vietnam
We’ll stop in one of the many picturesque villages we pass through today, called Lung Tam. It’s a Hemp Linen making village where we will watch how it’s made from A-Z. Try your hand a rolling out the cloth—you’ll be surprised how much balance and strength it takes!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yen Minh, Yen Minh, Ha Giang Province
Yen Minh is a town in the valley we pass by. We will stop here from lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Sa Phin, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
After lunch, we’ll continue on to a guest favorite—Dong Van. We highly recommend planning your trip to pass through Dong Van on Sunday, when the villagers host their weekly highland market. It’s not only a chance for locals to buy and sell goods and livestock but it’s highly anticipated as a weekly social gathering.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dinh Vua Meo, Sa Phin, Dong Van Vietnam
The Mansion of the opium king in the region. one of the typical architectural attractions of the area
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lung Cu Flag Tower, Dragon Mountain Lung Cu Peak, Ha Giang 29000 Vietnam
Visit the most northern point of Vietnam. From Lung Cu Flag Tower we can see across the border to China.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dong Van, Dong Van, Ha Giang Province
Arrive Dong Van town Center, Check in our hotel and stay the night here.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast with our host.
• Lunch: Lunch is family-style in Yen Minh
• Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant in Dong Van
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Dong Van.
Day 3: Dong Van – Meo Vac – Du Gia: Hike over the top of Ma Pi Leng Pass, Visit Tu San Alley then continue to Du Gia
Stop At: Dong Van, Dong Van, Ha Giang Province
Be sure to check with us about dates and times for the local markets. It’s a cultural experience you won’t want to miss.
Our Friday departures always get the Sunday market experience in either Dong Van or Meo Vac
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ma Pi Leng Pass, Meo Vac, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
Arguably one of the most epic and picturesque roads in all of Vietnam, you’ll want to have your camera ready and be prepared to make lots of stops for photos. We will hike on top of the pass for an 4-hour hike.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Mã Pí Lèng Pass, Pải Lủng, Mèo Vạc District, Ha Giang, Vietnam
Mystic Tu San Abyss Alley in the border between Meo Vac and Dong Van district, Ha Giang Province. Vietnam
This alley is considered the most majestic with the heights of cliffs up to almost 1000 meters, length to almost 2 km while the depth is about 1000 meter.
Tu San Abyss Alley is naturally created millions of years ago when this whole region is still under the vast ocean. In the process of earth changes, the water receded, making this unique geological photography heritage now.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Meo Vac, Meo Vac, Ha Giang Province
Meo Vac is a small but charming district capital hemmed in by steep karst mountains. After Ma Pi Leng, We will stop for lunch here before continuing to the next part of the road toward Du Gia
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Du Gia, Du Gia, Ha Giang Province
There is a little village in the National reservation of Du Gia. This is where we are heading after lunch.
A beautiful 70 km of road will be the most talked of many motorbike drivers here. We’ll check in a homestay for the night here.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast in our local restaurant in Dong Van
• Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant in Meo Vac
• Dinner: Dinner upon our arrival at our homestay in Du Gia
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Tay minority family homestay
Day 4: Du Gia and Back to Ha Giang: Merge yourself in the nature of the Du Gia Waterfall before slowly ride back to Ha Giang.
Stop At: Du Gia, Du Gia, Ha Giang Province
Du Gia National Park has the duty to protect the evergreen closed tropical moist tropical forest ecosystems. They are including limestone karsts, endangered. We will walk to a waterfall and relax for the morning there before we slowly ride back to Ha Giang
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Du Gia Waterfall, TL176, Du Già, Yên Minh, Hà Giang 310000, Vietnam
Spend the morning hiking to the waterfall near our homestay, get ready for a dive into the crystal clear water before we travel back on the last part of the road to Ha Giang.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Ha Giang Adventure, 228 Lý Tự Trọng, P. Minh Khai, Hà Giang, 31000, Vietnam
After our farewell lunch, We’ll drive back to Ha Giang and arrive back in Ha Giang by 4 pm for dropping you off at your hotel or catching our transfer back to Hanoi.
Stop At: Hanoi, Hanoi
Dinner will be served around 7 pm before we drop you off at Hanoi Center around 10.30.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at our homstay
• Lunch: Lunch is at our homestay
• Dinner: Dinner will be served during your ride from Ha Giang to Hanoi.
No accommodation included on this day.
