Ha Giang Loop Tour by Easy Rider – The Highlights in 3 Days

Your Easy Rider motorbike adventure kicks off after breakfast with a short safety briefing and intro to your guide—your driver, local expert, and travel buddy for the next few days. Once the engines start, you’ll feel the excitement build as you leave the city behind and ride into the heart of the mountains.

The first part of the loop takes you through winding roads and steep climbs toward Heaven’s Gate, where you’ll stop for panoramic views over deep valleys and sharp limestone peaks—an ideal spot to snap your first epic photos. From there, ride past the iconic Twin Mountains of Quan Ba, shaped like two perfect domes rising out of the countryside.

A short while later, you’ll stop for a local boat trip, offering a peaceful change of pace as you float through quiet mountain scenery before getting back on the road. Just before lunch, you’ll pass villages tucked between green hills—an early glimpse of the local life that makes Ha Giang so memorable.

After lunch in Yen Minh, the ride gets even more scenic. The road carves through towering mountains, with dramatic switchbacks and some of the best roadside viewpoints in northern Vietnam. Your Easy Rider knows all the best stops for photos, including Tham Ma Pass, famous for its zigzag bends and wild landscape.

Next, you'll pass through Sung La Valley, where old stone houses and blooming fields offer a slower glimpse of highland life. You’ll make a stop at the Hmong King’s Palace, an atmospheric wooden building rich with history from when the Hmong ruled these highlands.

By late afternoon, you’ll arrive in Dong Van, a remote mountain town near the Chinese border. After checking in to your stay (homestay or hotel depending on availability), you’ll have time to explore the small Old Quarter and grab dinner. If you’re lucky, the town square might come alive with music and a few local beers.

If it’s a Sunday, you’re in for a real cultural moment—the Dong Van minority market is in full swing. It’s not a tourist show but a true local event, where people from different ethnic groups hike or ride in from the mountains to trade handmade goods, animals, clothes, and food. Even if it’s not market day, Dong Van’s early morning atmosphere is something to soak in with a hot coffee before the ride.

Soon, you're back on the road with your Easy Rider, heading deeper into the rugged north. You’ll ride toward the Ma Pi Leng Pass, the most iconic stretch of the Ha Giang Loop by motorbike. There’s no way to oversell this—massive cliffs, winding roads, and views down into the abyss of the Nho Que River canyon. You’ll stop multiple times for jaw-dropping photo ops; your guide knows where to pull over for the best angles without the crowds.

Ready to stretch your legs? From the top of Ma Pi Leng, you’ll have the option to walk the Sky Path, a narrow ridge trail that gives you an even wilder perspective on the gorge below. It’s a short hike, but the views are massive—perfect for photos or just standing still and taking it all in.

Later, cruise down toward Meo Vac, winding past cliffside roads and quiet villages where water buffaloes roam freely and kids wave as you pass. Depending on timing and weather, your guide might suggest a detour down to the Nho Que River for a boat ride—an incredible add-on if you’re up for it.

You’ll finish the day at a mountain lodge near Meo Vac, surrounded by rice fields and limestone peaks. After a full day on the bike, dinner hits differently—especially with a view. Time to rest up before the final stretch of the loop tomorrow.

Wake up to the sound of village life and mountain air—you’ve got one more epic day of riding ahead. After breakfast, hop back on the motorbike with your Easy Rider and head into the final stretch of the loop. Today’s route takes you through some of Ha Giang’s most peaceful and scenic regions.

You’ll pass through Mau Due, a valley dotted with traditional homes and terraced rice fields that shift colors with the seasons. It’s quieter out here—fewer tourists, more locals going about their day. Further along, stop at the Lung Ho viewpoint, where layers of conical limestone peaks stretch across the horizon. This is one of those spots that feels untouched, and it’s a favorite photo stop for many riders.

As you ride back toward Ha Giang, you’ll visit Lung Tam village, known for its handmade hemp textiles. It’s a cool chance to see how traditional fabrics are still woven, dyed, and dried by the local Hmong women using centuries-old techniques.

After that, it’s the final leg through Quan Ba, with a stop to admire the strange beauty of the Fairy Mountains—two rounded hills set in the middle of a lush valley. One more ride through Sky Gate and a descent via Bac Sum Pass, and you’ll roll back into Ha Giang City in the late afternoon.

Your Ha Giang Loop tour by Easy Rider ends here, but the memories (and probably hundreds of photos) will stick around long after the ride is over.