Take a VIP bus to and from Hanoi to maximise your time riding the Ha Giang Loop. Ride through the ancient Yen Minh pine forest over karst mountains, along the Chinese border and up to Dong Van and Vietnam's northernmost point. Spend time in Du Gia valley. Ride the Ma Pi Leng pass. This is north Vietnam at its best.
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Day 1: Ha Giang – Yen Minh
120 km
5 hours
Bac Sum Pass; Fairy Mountains; karst scenery; Yen Minh pine forest
Our first riding day is not difficult at all but it is quite long. We do have time to take some detours to get on more rugged roads or stop off at viewpoints or sights. We also have time to stop off and chat with the locals and, if lucky, visit any local markets that are being held in the area. We start out on flat terrain but quickly ascend up onto the Ha Giang Plateau and need to decide if we take the shortcut or go through the forest. We end in Yen Minh town where we stay in a local run homestay and eat in the local market.
Day 2: Yen Minh – Dong Van
110 km
6 hours
Hmong King’s Palace; Lung Cu Flag Tower
This is a short hop, of only 50km, on the main road but we do not take the main road. We head off onto the smaller roads and take little detours so that we can see what is going on in the villages. We may find that some roads are blocked but we an always get around that. This is why having plenty of time and only a few Km to go pays off. We stay in a large hotel tonight where we can clean up and relax in style.
Day 3: Dong Van – Meo Vac
50 km
4 hours
Ma Pi Leng Gorge; Nho Que River; small H’Mong tracks
This is a very short route and that allows us time to get up late, visit a few sites such as the skywalk or the fortress and still make it to Meo Vac in time for tea. A very relaxed day which has a little more sightseeing than riding. It’s worth it but we can also choose to explore the dirt tracks in the area if that is preferred.
Day 4: Meo Vac – Du Gia
100 km
6 hours
Du Gia Valley; Du Gia Waterfall
Another long day today so we need to be rested and ready to drive. Again, we can choose the easy tarmac route or the extremely technical mountain path route. They really are chalk and cheese. We pass through Mau Due and then on to Du Gia where we stay at a luxurious homestay serving wonderful food. It is an easy day tomorrow so perhaps let your hair down a bit.
Day 5: Du Gia – Ha Giang
80 km
4 hours
Little Ma Pi Leng Canyon
We are under no pressure to make the distance today as Ha Giang is only a short way away. We can choose to lay in, explore the area or get back to Ha Giang and look around there. The first half of the route back is more scenic mountain driving but then we need to get on the main road again so it’s good to just get it done. We can eat in Ha Giang before dropping off our bikes and then getting our bus back to Hanoi.
Honda Future 125
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Description
The Honda Future is our most powerful semi-automatic motorbike, and makes for a surprisingly capable tourer.
fuel injected: easy to start and good throttle response
storage space beneath the seat
light and easy to maneuver
Specifications
Engine
Engine Type
air cooled, 4 stroke, OHC
Displacement
125 cc
Bore X Stroke
52.4 x 57.9
Ignition
ECU
Fuel System
carburettor / PGM-Fi
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Transmission
Starter
electric/kick
Gearbox
4 speed semi-auto
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
Suspension Front
telescopic fork
Suspension Rear
twin suspension
Brakes Front
disc
Brakes Rear
drum
Tyres Front
70/90 R17
Tyres Rear
80/90 R17
Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase
1258 mm
Seat Height
767 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
Kerb Weight
105 kg
Fuel Capacity
5.4 litres
Dimensions
1092 mm (H) x 711 mm (W) x 1962 mm (L)
Honda XR 150
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Description
The Honda XR 150 is the most popular dual sport in Vietnam for a reason: whether you’re riding a highway, a country road or a single track through the jungle, it’s built to handle anything the region has to throw at it.
comfortable seat, even carrying a pillion
huge fuel tank gives the XR fantastic range
very capable off road
Specifications
Engine
Engine Type
air cooled, OHC, single cylinder
Displacement
150 cc
Bore X Stroke
57.3 x 57.8 mm
Ignition
CDI
Fuel System
20mm piston valve carburettor
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Transmission
Starter
electric/kick
Gearbox
5 speed
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
Suspension Front
telescopic fork, 180 mm axle travel
Suspension Rear
single shock swing arm, 150 mm axle travel
Brakes Front
dual piston caliper, 240 mm disc
Brakes Rear
mechanical drum
Tyres Front
90/90 19
Tyres Rear
110/90 17
Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase
1362 mm
Seat Height
825 mm
Ground Clearance
243 mm
Kerb Weight
129 kg
Fuel Capacity
12 litres
Dimensions
2091 mm (L) x 811 mm (W) x 1125 mm (H)
Honda CRF 250
Description
The extra power provided by the CRF’s 250cc engine makes it an absolute joy to ride. Its enduro/off road pedigree means it was designed specifically with the gnarly roads Vietnam likes to throw at you in mind.
