5 Day Ha Giang Loop
Hanoi - Ha Giang - Yen Minh - Dong Van - Meo Vac - Du Gia - Ha Giang - Hanoi
Ha Giang Loop: 5 Day Motorcycle Tour
Hanoi - Ha Giang - Yen Minh - Dong Van - Meo Vac - Du Gia - Ha Giang - Hanoi
Tour Info
- 5 Days, 5 Nights
- 900km
- 1 bus, 3 homestays, 1 hotel (standard) / 1 bus, 4 hotels (VIP)
We do not spend 8 hours driving ourselves up on the highway to get to Ha Giang. We take a comfortable VIP bus and drive through the night. This way we get a little sleep and can enjoy our first full day of riding.
The route distances and times are for direct routes so those that wish to stop and visit sites will need to add some time for this. Those who wish to take the detour routes on the rougher tracks will also need to add plenty of time. As you can see, every day we have ample time to do whatever we wish and are never going to be in a rush or driving in the dark on dangerous roads.
We can make this a very rugged tour taking the H’Mong highways through the mountains or one that is easy driving with lots of pit stops. You call the shots, so just let us know what you like.
We strongly recommend spending more time up here than the average tourist because there is so much to see and it is such a unique place.
With 5 days you can see and do a lot in this areas. Remember that travelling in Vietnam often takes much longer than back home. We cannot travel too for or too quickly in the mountains so we need more time. Also, it takes so long to get to and from Ha Giang Province itself. You should start to feel satisfied that you have seen all you want to see in 5 days but you will still want to come back for more.
It is guaranteed that you will enjoy your time up here whether you are interested in the geography, historical sites or the people.
(This map’s just to give you an idea: your tour guide will take you on all sorts of roads you can’t find on the map!)
Highlights
- see the best mountain scenery in all of Vietnam
- visit the Dong Van Geopark
- meet many ethnic people: Thai, H’Mong, Lo Lo, Dao, and Nung amongst others
- feast on delicious home-cooked meals
- take smaller routes through less populated areas
- visit interesting sights such as, Lung Cu Flagpole, Dong Van Fortress and Ma Pi Leng Pass to name a few
- see colourful local markets in the area
Bike Choices
Honda XR
150cc Dual Sport
Honda Future
125cc Semi-Auto
Day 0: Ha Noi – Ha Giang
We travel to Ha Giang city by private bus so that we can have some peace and quiet, privacy and luxury. We will leave at 11pm and arrive around 7am ready to collect our bikes and have breakfast.
Day 1: Ha Giang – Yen Minh
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
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
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
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
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
We take the VIP bus back to Hanoi and get dropped off at our hotel directly. We will then wash up and meet shortly after for beers and snacks in a local restaurant.
- personalised tour page hosted on our site
- Visa On Arrival Invitation Letter
- Airport Pick up / Car to hotel
- Motorbike, fuel and repairs
- English Speaking Guide
- Mechanic ride partner
- All meals, water and soft drinks
- Helmet and waterproof cape/poncho
- Saddle bags, gear bags
- Motorbike Jacket (armoured)
- Bungees/ tie downs
- Permits, tolls, entrance fees
- Bike shipping, train tickets VIP Buses (where needed)
- Souvenir T Shirt / Key Ring
- Airport drop (if required)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Support vehicle (for less than 8 riders)
- Accident / Health Insurance
- Spending money
- Tips
Gallery
Specifications
| Displacement | 149 cc |
| Starter | electric/kick |
| Dry Weight | 129 kg |
| Seat Height | 825 mm |
| Transmission | manual (5 speed) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 litres |
| Fuel System | carburettor |
| Front Brake | disc |
| Rear Brake | drum |
*Please bear in mind that, because we stock a few different models of each bike, your model’s specifications may differ slightly from those shown above.
Gallery
Specifications
| Displacement | 124.9 cc |
| Starter | electric/kick |
| Dry Weight | 106 kg |
| Seat Height | 756 mm |
| Transmission | semi-automatic (4 speed) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.6 litres |
| Fuel System | fuel injection |
| Front Brake | disc |
| Rear Brake | drum |
*Please bear in mind that, because we stock a few different models of each bike, your model’s specifications may differ slightly from those shown above.