Tour

On this journey, we explore one of the most fascinating motorbike routes in northern Vietnam – the Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour 4D3N. There is nothing ‘standard’ when venturing out on these roads, and no single route defines what to explore more deeply. It all depends on priorities, the season, and each rider’s skills.

Along this 4-day, 3-night loop, there is time to include short half-day trekking, photography stops, or quiet pauses in local villages. The pace of the tour allows riders to experience the landscape and its people with more depth – from winding mountain passes to the slow rhythm of life in the ethnic highlands.

This tour still includes the major highlights: Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate, the Highland of Stone, Dong Van, the Ma Pi Leng Pass, and the quiet backroads deep inside the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. Though short, it offers a real taste of the northern frontier — the limestone peaks, the ethnic villages, and the open roads that define Ha Giang.

Riders can choose to self-drive or ride pillion behind a local guide. For those self-driving, we recommend solid motorcycling experience, as the terrain can be challenging but deeply rewarding. Accommodation is typically one night in an ethnic minority homestay and one in a simple hotel, though both nights can be arranged at homestays for a more immersive stay.

There is no time for lazy mornings; we set out early each day. Still, every kilometer offers something worth remembering — the scent of mountain air, the laughter from village kids, the silence between the curves of the road.

The Cao Bang Ha Giang Big Loop Tour 6D5N takes you through the most breathtaking and diverse landscapes of northern Vietnam – from the still waters of Ba Be Lake to the border valleys of Cao Bang, and along the winding cliffs of the Ha Giang Big Loop. This route links three of the North’s most remarkable places in one continuous ride, unfolding slowly through limestone mountains, terraced hillsides, and quiet ethnic villages.

Though the region is entirely mountainous, it never repeats itself. The roads rise and fall, the air changes, and so does the rhythm of life. At Ban Gioc Waterfall, the sound of water fills the air. At Ma Pi Leng Pass, the silence is deeper than words.

The Cao Bang – Ha Giang Loop includes longer days in the saddle, so stamina and some riding experience are valuable – especially if you choose to self-drive. For others, there’s the option to ride pillion or comfortably by jeep, each offering a different way to feel the land and its people.

Accommodation blends ethnic minority homestays and small local hotels, chosen for warmth, comfort, and authenticity.

Six days, five nights, and four provinces – the Ha Giang Loop 6D5N is less about the distance covered, and more about what unfolds when the road becomes your companion.