This Ha Giang loop tour is designed for travelers who want dramatic mountain roads, ethnic culture, and real local experiences without riding a motorbike themselves.
Instead of crowded group tours, this private Ha Giang loop from Hanoi includes a dedicated driver, private vehicle and local English-speaking guide from pickup in Hanoi until return.
This Ha Giang tour from Hanoi is ideal for couples, families, photographers and small groups looking for a more personal experience in Northern Vietnam.
The route covers Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Meo Vac, Du Gia over 3 days and 3 nights.
Expect winding mountain roads, fresh local meals, Hmong culture, rice terraces, limestone valleys, and quiet evenings far from city traffic.
Night 1:
20:00: Our Vietnam Trails Travel will pick you up at your hotel in the Hanoi center. From there, we head straight to the highway for our journey north.
22:30: We will stop in Tuyen Quang for 30 minutes. You can use the bathroom and get some food here.
03:00: The car arrives in Ha Giang City. You will check into a local homestay early to sleep and recover your energy before the morning departure.
08:00: Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel to officially begin the 3-day Ha Giang loop tour.
Since this is a long trip, you should have breakfast at the hotel before departure.
08:30: Your guide explains the safety rules before departure. You will learn where we are going, how to stay safe in the car, and what the weather will be like
08:40: The car leaves Ha Giang City and drives north. Within ten minutes, city buildings change into local farms and green rivers.
09:00: The car stops at the top of Bac Sum Pass, the first high point of the trip.
You have 15 minutes to get out and look at the large valleys and rocky mountains below.
10:30: Your driver drives the vehicle up a steep 15-step road to reach Heaven Gate.
You will feel a noticeable drop in temperature here. This viewpoint is 1,300 meters above sea level, so the air feels much cooler.
You will have time to climb the stairs and look down at the local farms and Quan Ba town.
11:30: We drive through Quan Ba town so you can see the famous Twin Mountains.
Quan Ba Twin Mountains
After that, the route takes you through Can Ty Pass. Here, you will notice the landscape changing into large limestone rock formations.
13:00: The car stops in Yen Minh for lunch. You will eat standard Vietnamese food, like rice, meat and fresh vegetables, at a local restaurant.
14:30: We arrive at the Vuong family mansion, also called the Hmong King Palace.
You have 45 minutes to walk around the stone courtyards and wooden rooms.
Hmong King Palace
The guide will tell you about the local Hmong leaders and their history with the opium trade.
16:30: The car reaches Dong Van Town. You will check into a local homestay here.
The rest of the evening is free for you to walk around the town and buy your own dinner.
Get a good sleep, as tomorrow covers the most famous roads of your Ha Giang loop tour 3 days.
08:00: After breakfast, you pack your bags into the car and check out of the homestay.
Day two of this Ha Giang loop 3-day tour focuses on deep canyons and high mountain roads.
08:15: The driver takes you onto the Happiness Road. We will stop at safe viewing areas so you can look down at the Nho Que River at the bottom of the canyon.
Nho Que River
09:30: The car drives into the famous Ma Pi Leng Pass, a 6-kilometer road cut directly into the mountain.
You will get out and do a short walk along the safety ridges. This gives you time to take photos of the deep valley, cliffs, and corn farms below.
11:00: We pass through Meo Vac town and carefully drive down the sharp corners of the M Slope.
13:00: The group arrives in Mau Due Valley. We stop here to take a break and eat lunch at a local roadside restaurant.
14:30: Our car drives up Lung Ho Pass. From this high point, you can look down at large rice terraces built on the sides of the mountains.
15:30: We head towards the Dao Minority villages. The driver will pull over often so you can take photos of the landscape from the narrow roads.
16:30: You arrive in Du Gia Village and check into a local homestay for the night.
17:00: The driver takes a short drive on a dirt road to Du Gia Waterfall.
Du Gia Waterfall
You need to walk over some rocks to reach the water. Everyone has time to swim and cool off before the sun goes down.
18:30: We return to the homestay in Du Gia. You will share a family-style dinner with the local hosts and relax for the rest of the night.
