Ha Giang Loop: 3 or 4 day itinerary
Updated 3 November 2026 · 4 min read
In short
The Ha Giang Loop takes 3 to 4 days from Ha Giang city: Quan Ba and Heaven's Gate, Yen Minh, Dong Van, the Ma Pi Leng Pass, Meo Vac, then back, with Du Gia as an option. With no mountain riding experience, take an easy rider. Best periods: October-November and March-April.
The loop day by day
| Day | Stage | Sights | Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ha Giang - Yen Minh | Quan Ba Heaven's Gate, Twin Mountains | Yen Minh |
| 2 | Yen Minh - Dong Van | Hmong King's Palace, Lung Cu flag tower | Dong Van |
| 3 | Dong Van - Meo Vac - Ha Giang | Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River | Ha Giang |
| 4 (option) | Detour via Du Gia | Village and waterfall, a quieter road | Du Gia |
Over 4 days, spend night 3 in Du Gia and return the next day: the pace is far more comfortable.
How to prepare
- Easy rider or alone: with no valid motorcycle licence and no mountain experience, an easy rider is the right choice.
- From Hanoi: sleeper bus or limousine van to Ha Giang, often overnight, with a night there before setting off.
- To bring: cash, a warm layer, a raincoat, a head torch.
- Season: avoid rainy July-August. Buckwheat flowers bloom in October-November.
Ha Giang Loop: tours to book
Cruises, day trips and guided tours — free cancellation up to 24 hours before on most offers.
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See also where to stay on the loop, motorbike licence in Vietnam, easy rider or riding yourself and Hanoi to Ha Giang.