3 Days 2 Night Route
On the day before your tour starts, you’ll need to travel to Ha Giang City, as the Loop begins at around 8:00 AM the following morning.
We can arrange your bus for you during booking, with pickup options from Hanoi, Ha Long, Sapa, Ninh Binh and Cat Ba. The bus will bring you to Road Kings’ Retreat, our home base in Ha Giang City.
That night, we provide free dorm accommodation for all guests. If you’d prefer a private room, you can book something in the city and meet us in the morning.
Start the day with breakfast at the hostel and meet the rest of your group. We’ll quickly run through the itinerary, sort any remaining payments or return bus bookings, then you’ll meet your Easy Rider if you’ve booked one.
- Stop at the Twin Mountains
- Take photos at the famous Tham Ma Pass
- Explore the unique landscapes around Moon Rocks
- Visit the Vietnam–China border
- Stop at a traditional Hmong village to learn more about local life
That night, we stay close to the center of Dong Van, giving you time to explore the town.
Day two includes some of the most impressive scenery on the Loop.
- Walk the Sky Walk if you’re feeling brave
- Ride across the incredible Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Take a bamboo boat ride on the Ngoc Long River
- Head into the cave and have the chance to swim
We then continue to Du Gia for the night.
Start the morning with a swim at Du Gia Waterfall before beginning the ride back towards Ha Giang.
The final day takes you through more mountain scenery, small villages and quiet rural roads before returning to the Road Kings office to finish the tour.
3 Day Private Room
- Ride Behind Your Friend — $189
- Self Drive — $209
- Easy Rider — $239
3 Day Dorm
- Ride Behind Your Friend — $129
- Self Drive — $149
- Easy Rider — $179
Please note: these prices do not include the Border Area Permit, which is an additional 250,000 VND per person.
3 Days / 2 Nights
Around 300–350 km in total. Most days start around 9:00 AM and finish around 4:00–5:00 PM.
We stop regularly throughout the day, usually every 30 minutes or so, for viewpoints, activities, coffee, food and time to enjoy the scenery.
Day Zero: Arrival in Ha Giang
Take the bus to Ha Giang, either arranged through us or booked yourself, and arrive at our hostel.
Your pre-tour night is included in a shared dorm, giving you somewhere to rest before starting the Loop the following morning.
Day 1: Ha Giang to Dong Van
After breakfast, we’ll meet the group, go through the route and get everyone ready before leaving around 9:00 AM.
Day one takes you deeper into the mountains, with stops including the Twin Mountains, Tham Ma Pass, Moon Rocks, the Vietnam–China border and a local Hmong village.
There is plenty of riding, but the day is broken up with regular stops along the way.
That evening we stay in Dong Van. It has more of a small-town atmosphere, so you can walk around the square, explore the center, grab a drink and enjoy the town at night.
Day 2: Dong Van to Du Gia
Day two has some of the biggest scenery of the trip.
We start with the Sky Walk, followed by Ma Pi Leng Pass, before heading down for the bamboo boat and cave experience, where there is also a chance to swim.
From there, the scenery becomes quieter and more rural as we make our way towards Du Gia.
The night in Du Gia is very different from Dong Van. Instead of staying in town, you get more of a countryside homestay experience, surrounded by mountains and village life.
Day 3: Du Gia to Ha Giang
We start the final morning with a trip to Du Gia Waterfall, where you can go for a swim before getting back on the road.
From there, we make our way towards Ha Giang with plenty of stops along the route for scenery, villages and viewpoints.
We normally arrive back in the city around 4:00–5:00 PM, giving you time to shower, relax and get ready for your onward journey.
What Every Package Includes
Both packages include the motorbike or Easy Rider depending on your booking, fuel, helmet, reusable rain gear, protective gear, three breakfasts, three lunches, two dinners, one large bottle of water each day, one morning coffee each day, accommodation during the Loop, and the included activities and entrance fees.
Social Dorm Package
During the Loop, accommodation is in shared rooms or dorm-style accommodation.
Transport to and from Ha Giang is not included, but we can arrange buses for you for an additional cost.
Private Room Package
The Private Room Package includes everything above, plus a private room each night during the Loop.
It also includes your bus to Ha Giang from Hanoi or Sapa, with a VIP bus when available.
You’ll also get one drink with lunch, one drink with dinner, and one additional coffee, smoothie or similar café drink each day.
If you’re travelling to Ha Giang from somewhere other than Hanoi or Sapa, we can adjust the package price accordingly.
The return bus after the tour is not included, but we can arrange it for you.
Night Zero is shared dorm accommodation for both packages.
Not Included
The Border Area Permit is 250,000 VND per person and is not included.
Personal travel insurance and motorbike damage insurance are also not included.
The return bus after the tour is not included, and the arrival bus is not included with the Social Dorm Package.
Additional drinks, personal expenses and tips are also not included.
Both packages follow the same route and include the same locations and activities.
The main difference is what is included. With the Private Room Package, you’ll have a private room each night on the Loop, a pickup bus from select locations, and a few extra drinks included during the tour.
We always recommend the full experience because there is so much to see in Ha Giang.
In 3 days, you’ll still see a lot of the Loop, but you will miss some experiences that are included on our 4-day tours.
Depending on which 4-day itinerary you choose, the experience is slightly different.
The Highlands 4-day includes the canyon boat ride, a visit to the northernmost point, and a night in Meo Vac, a very local town.
The Waterfall 4-day includes the hidden forest waterfall, the mountain cave, and a night in the Clay House Village.
Switching from the 3-day tour to a 4-day tour is usually not ideal because the itineraries normally travel in opposite directions.
Yes. If you are self-driving and decide that you no longer want to continue driving, we can usually switch you to an Easy Rider.
There will be an additional cost because we need to send a driver out to meet you and arrange for your motorbike to be transported back to the city.
Yes, but you need to meet the legal and riding requirements.
You must have an International Driving Permit under the 1968 Convention with a motorcycle endorsement that matches your home driving licence. You also need to bring your national driving licence with you.
Before the tour, you will need to pass a short riding check with our team. As long as you can ride safely and keep up with the group, you can self-drive.
If you are unable to do this safely, you will need to switch to an Easy Rider at your own expense.
An Easy Rider is an experienced, licensed local driver who rides the motorbike for you while you sit on the back.
All of our Easy Riders are licensed and highly experienced.
Yes. The Ha Giang Loop is definitely not only for people in their 20s and 30s.
We regularly have guests in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s joining our tours.
As long as you are comfortable being on a motorbike for longer periods of time, we believe you will really enjoy the trip.
We do not cancel tours just because of rain, as rain is very common in Ha Giang.
However, if roads are badly flooded or there is a serious risk of landslides, we may change the route or, if necessary, cancel the tour for safety.
No. The motorbike is your responsibility during the tour.
If you would like motorbike damage insurance, we can arrange it for you.
The insurance costs 50% of the daily motorbike rental price. For example, if the motorbike costs 300,000 VND per day, the insurance would cost 150,000 VND per day.
If you are interested, please ask our team.
We include a free dorm bed at our hostel the night before your tour starts.
If you prefer a private room, please ask our team. We may have private rooms available for an additional cost.
You are also welcome to book accommodation somewhere else in Ha Giang City and simply meet us in the morning.
Yes. We can accommodate most dietary requirements.
We regularly have vegetarians, vegans, and guests with food allergies joining our tours.
Please let us know about your dietary requirements before the tour so we can prepare accordingly.
When you book your tour on our website, we can help arrange buses from several locations in northern Vietnam.
Your pickup information will be sent to you in your confirmation email.
The return bus is an additional cost.
You can add it when booking on our website, or let us know on the morning of the tour and we can arrange it for you.
Most return buses leave from our hostel around 6:00–7:00 PM on the same day the tour finishes.
You should take the bus to Ha Giang the day before your tour starts.
There are both daytime and overnight bus options available, so you can choose whichever works best for your schedule.
The important thing is that you arrive in Ha Giang before the morning of your tour.
Your main bag should be a backpack of around 40 litres or smaller, as larger bags are difficult to carry on the motorbike.
We also recommend bringing some cash, preferably in smaller notes, sunglasses, and a towel for swimming stops.
A small shoulder bag or day bag is also useful for keeping things like your phone, wallet, sunscreen, and other essentials easy to reach while you are on the road.
During the summer months, especially from June to August, Ha Giang can be very hot and the sun can be strong. Lightweight long sleeves, sunscreen, swimwear, and breathable clothing are recommended.
During winter, temperatures can get very cold and can sometimes drop below freezing. Bring warm layers, including a jacket, sweater, long pants, warm socks, and even gloves.
We provide high-quality rain gear. If you prefer to use your own rain gear, you are welcome to bring it, but it is not necessary.
If you are self-driving, make sure you bring your 1968 Convention International Driving Permit and your home driving licence.
Travel insurance is encouraged.
Some of the best months are October through December and March through May.
During these months, the weather is generally not too hot, not too cold, and usually not as rainy as other times of the year.
Yes.
We try to place solo travelers in the same groups so it is easy to meet new people and make friends during the tour.
We have a lot of solo travelers joining us throughout the year.
Yes.
We have many couples joining our tours, and we also try to group couples together where possible.
Sometimes we offer car tours and sometimes we do not.
Please message us on WhatsApp and our team can let you know what is currently available.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Yes.
Most tour dates can become fully booked around two to three weeks in advance, and sometimes even earlier, so we recommend booking ahead whenever possible.