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Night 1: Hanoi - Ha Giang 19:30: Pick-up from your hotel/hostel or Chestnut Travel. 20:30: Depart from Hanoi to Ha Giang on a sleeper bus. Overnight: Travel on the sleeper bus. Day 1: Ha Giang - Yen Minh Town - Dong Van 03:30: Arrive in Ha Giang city, check-in to your hostel, and rest for a few hours. 08:30: Meet your guide and begin the Ha Giang Loop adventure. 09:00: Start your journey with a ride along Bac Sum Pass. 10:00: Reach Heaven Gate, enjoy the twin mountains' scenery, and see Tam Son town. 12:00: Have lunch in Yen Minh Town. 13:00: Drive towards Dong Van, passing through Chin Khoanh Pass. 15:00: Experience the stunning landscape of Dong Van Karst Plateau. 16:00: Visit Hmong King’s Palace in Sa Phin. 18:00: Arrive in Dong Van, enjoy a local Vietnamese dinner and live music. Overnight: Stay in Dong Van. Day 2: Dong Van - Ma Pi Leng Pass - Du Gia Village 08:00: Have breakfast and depart from Dong Van Town. 09:00: Explore the breathtaking Ma Pi Leng Pass, trek the Sky Path for panoramic views. 11:00: Descend to Nho Que river for a boat ride. 12:30: Lunch break in Meo Vac, Mau Due, or Lung Ho village. 14:00: Drive through the mountainous area of Ha Giang to Du Gia town. 16:00: Arrive to local homestay in Du Gia Village. Overnight: Stay in a homestay surrounded by green rice fields in Du Gia Village. Day 3: Du Gia Village - Ha Giang - Hanoi 08:00: Have breakfast at homestay. 09:00: Relaxing and swimming at Du Gia Waterfall. 12:00: Cross Lung Ho observe Nui Doi Mountain. 13:00: Have lunch at a local restaurant and head back to Ha Giang. 16:00: Arrive in Ha Giang, prepare for the return journey. 17:00: Dinner by your own 19:30 or 21:00: Board the sleeper bus for the return to Hanoi. Overnight: Travel on the sleeper bus. End of the tour.

Night 1: Hanoi - Ha Giang 19:30: Pick-up from your hotel/hostel or Chestnut Travel. 20:30: Depart from Hanoi to Ha Giang on a sleeper bus. Overnight: Travel on the sleeper bus. Day 1: Ha Giang - Yen Minh Town - Dong Van 03:30: Arrive in Ha Giang city, check-in to your hostel, and rest for a few hours. 08:30: Meet your guide and begin the Ha Giang Loop adventure. 09:00: Start your journey with a ride along Bac Sum Pass. 10:00: Reach Heaven Gate, enjoy the twin mountains' scenery, and see Tam Son town. 12:00: Have lunch in Yen Minh Town. 13:00: Drive towards Dong Van, passing through Chin Khoanh Pass. 15:00: Experience the stunning landscape of Dong Van Karst Plateau. 16:00: Visit Hmong King’s Palace in Sa Phin. 18:00: Arrive in Dong Van, enjoy a local Vietnamese dinner and live music. Overnight: Stay in Dong Van. Day 2: Dong Van - Ma Pi Leng Pass - Du Gia Village 08:00: Have breakfast and depart from Dong Van Town. 09:00: Explore the breathtaking Ma Pi Leng Pass, trek the Sky Path for panoramic views. 11:00: Descend to Nho Que river for a boat ride. 12:30: Lunch break in Meo Vac, Mau Due, or Lung Ho village. 14:00: Drive through the mountainous area of Ha Giang to Du Gia town. 16:00: Arrive to local homestay in Du Gia Village. Overnight: Stay in a homestay surrounded by green rice fields in Du Gia Village. Day 3: Du Gia Village - Ha Giang - Hanoi 08:00: Have breakfast at homestay. 09:00: Relaxing and swimming at Du Gia Waterfall. 12:00: Cross Lung Ho observe Nui Doi Mountain. 13:00: Have lunch at a local restaurant and head back to Ha Giang. 16:00: Arrive in Ha Giang, prepare for the return journey. 17:00: Dinner by your own 19:30 or 21:00: Board the sleeper bus for the return to Hanoi. Overnight: Travel on the sleeper bus. End of the tour.

Night 1: Hanoi - Ha Giang 19:00: Meet up at Chestnut Travel or get picked up from your hotel/hostel. 20:30: Depart from Hanoi to Ha Giang on the night bus. Overnight: Travel on the night bus. Day 1: Ha Giang Exploration 03:30: Arrive in Ha Giang city, check-in to your hostel, and rest for a few hours. 08:00: Enjoy breakfast at the hostel. 09:00: Meet your guide and begin the Ha Giang Loop journey. 09:30: Begin your ride along the Bac Son Pass, taking in the breathtaking landscapes. 10:30: Reach the Quan Ba Heaven Gate and marvel at the Quan Ba Twin Mountains. 11:30: Continue your journey through the Can Ty Pass. 12:30: Stop for lunch in Yen Minh Town. 13:30: Ride through the Tham Ma Pass, enjoying the stunning views. 14:30: Explore the Hmong King's Palace and learn about its history. 16:30: Check into a hotel in Dong Van Town. 19:00: Have dinner and free time to explore the ancient town. Day 2: Dong Van to Ha Giang 08:00: Enjoy breakfast in Dong Van Town. 09:00: Start the day's journey by riding through the Sky Pass, taking in the incredible views. 10:30: Experience the awe-inspiring Ma Pi Leng Pass and pass through Hmong villages. 12:30: Stop for lunch in Yen Minh Town. 13:30: Resume the journey towards Ha Giang City. 16:30: Arrive in Ha Giang City and prepare for the return journey. 17:00: Enjoy dinner on your own. Night 2: Ha Giang to Hanoi 19:15 or 21:00: Sleeper bus departs from Ha Giang City to Hanoi. Overnight: Travel on the bus back to Hanoi.

Experience the adventure of a lifetime with our 4 days and 3 nights Ha Giang Loop tour, where you’ll explore the stunning landscapes of northern Vietnam by motorcycle. Our tour is ideal for those seeking a unique and authentic travel experience as you’ll have the chance to explore at your own pace and interests. Night 1: Hanoi - Ha Giang The tour starts with a sleeper bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang city. You will be picked up from your hotel/hostel in Old Quater or at Chestnut Travel at 7:30pm pm The bus will leave Hanoi at 9:00 pm. You will arrive in Ha Giang city at 3:30 am and check-in at our hostel for a few hours of rest. Day 1: Ha Giang City – Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van town (155km) We begin our day with a delicious breakfast at 8:00 am. Afterward, meet our guide and start our motorbike tour. We ride through the stunning landscapes of Bac Sun pass, Quan Ba Heaven gate, Quan Ba Twin mountains, and Can Ty pass. Take a lunch break in Yen Minh town before continuing our tour to Tham Ma pass and The Hmong King’s Palace. Check in at a hotel in Dong Van town, where we enjoy a delicious dinner and free walking around the ancient town. Day 2: Dong Van Town – Ma pi Leng pass – Meo Vac – Du Gia village (100km) Start the day with breakfast at a local restaurant 8:00 am, and if it’s the weekend, we visit the Dong Van Sunday market. We then continue our tour and ride through the Sky pass, the breathtaking Ma Pi Leng Pass, doing boat riding in Nho Que River and Hmong villages with picturesque views. Take a lunch break in Mau Due village before heading to Du Gia village, where we ride through Sa Li Pass, Lung Ho Viewpoint, and visit the beautiful Du Gia waterfall. Check in at a homestay of the Tay ethnic in Du Gia village, where we have a family-style dinner. Day 3: Du Gia village – Duong Thuong – Luong Tam – Nam Dam (40km) Begin the day with breakfast at the homestay, where we enjoy the stunning mountain views. We visit the Du Gia market (on Saturday), Duong Thuong viewpoint, and Lung Tam Village, known for its unique hemp weaving. After a lunch break in Tam Son town, check in at a homestay in Nam Dam Village, where we have dinner. Day 4: Nam Dam – Lung Khuy – Ha Giang. (40km) After breakfast at the homestay, we visit the breathtaking Lung Khuy cave, known for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Then take a lunch break in Tam Son town before finishing our tour at hostel at 5 pm. We take a comfortable bus from our hostel to Hanoi at 7:30-8:30 pm and arrive in Hanoi at 2 am and conclude our unforgettable adventure through the majestic Ha Giang loop.

Explore the Ha Giang Loop with a 3-day trip from Hanoi. Visit the Hmong King Palace, enjoy traditional Vietnamese food, and ride through winding mountain passes on a motorcycle. Night 1: Hanoi to Ha Giang by Luxury Limousine Sleeper Bus 19:30: Meets at Charming Travel - 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem. 20:00 to 20:30: Luxury Limousine Sleeper Bus to Ha Giang. Day 1: King HMong Palace – Dong Van Town Highlights: Chin Khoanh Pass – H’mong King Palace - Transport: Motorbike with easy rider 140 km - Meal: B, L, D - Sleep in Very good location Hotel in central Dong Van Town. 04:00: Check into Ha Giang Homestay for a nap 07:30: Having breakfast. 08:30: Start your journey with your driver and tour guide Towards Dong Van, Chin Khoanh Pass, home to major geo-heritage site Dong Van Karst Plateau. With endless rice fields, limestone rocks and breath-taking views. Visit Hmong King’s Palace, the home of Vuong’s family in Sa Phin. Free keeping your big luggages/backpacks if any at our Ha Giang Hostel locker room. Day 2: Dong Van Town – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Nho Que River – Du Gia Local Village  Highlights: Nho Que River – Happiness road – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Sky Walk – Meo Vac Town  - Transport: Motorbike with easy rider 120 Km - Meal: B,L,D (Special free flow of Happy water) - Sleep in very remote local homestay in Du Gia Local village. Good for Famous Du Gia Water Fall in next day Ma Pi Leng Pass. With an altitude of 2,000 meters, “King” of the passes in Vietnam. Trek Sky Path to have a closer look at the whole valley and Nho Que riverDrive to Meo Vac, Mau Due and Lung Ho. Stay Du Gia Homestay  Day 3: Du Gia Village - Lung Tam Village - Ha Giang - Hanoi  Highlights: Morning nature – Swimming in Waterfall - Lung Tam village  - Transport: Motorbike with easy rider 95 km. Limousine bus to Hanoi  - Meal: B, L Visit Lung Tam village, H’mong ethnic women skillfully textile products. 15:00: Arrive Ha Giang hostel  15:30 to 16:00: Comfort Limousine Bus back to Hanoi.  23:00: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter. Free keeping Backpacks or luggages at our Hanoi Office before your tour departure Free keeping Backpacks or luggages at Ha Giang Homestay during your tour After Ha Giang tour, we also offer Bus transfer to Sapa if you want. Please advise us. We also offer the pick up from Sapa if you want to departure from Sapa.

First Night Get picked up from your hotel or hostel in Hanoi's Old Quarter, or meet at the office and board the night bus. Spend the night sleeping on the bus and arrive at your Ha Giang hostel early the next morning. DAY 1: HA GIANG - THAI AN - DU GIA (DISTANCE 120KM B -L- D) at 8:00 am we wake up and have breakfast at the Hostel and prepare everything for the journey, At 8:30 am we meet the tour guide and start the journey to conquer the beautiful Ha Giang loop, the beautiful winding pass road from Ha Giang. Going up to Thai An, the wonderful scenery below the pass is the clear blue river. and go deeper, cross Thai An pass and have lunch at a small streamside village in Thai An village. After lunch, continue going to Duong Thuong Valley, a rare beauty in Vietnam. We drive surrounded by towering mountains and cornfields next to the road. Arriving at Du Gia in the afternoon, we will go to the fairy waterfall to relax after a day of sightseeing. In the evening, we will enjoy a Vietnamese dinner and sing karaoke and drink happy water with everyone at the Homestay. DAY 2: DU GIA – MAU DUE – MA PI LENG PASS – DONG VAN ( DISTANCE 110KM (B–L–D ) After breakfast, we say goodbye to the local homestay. First we will visit Ngam La village and the valley with stretching mountains creating an extremely majestic scene. Go to Mau Due village where lunch is served. After lunch, we continue to cross the majestic mountains to reach Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of the most beautiful passes in Vietnam. Looking down from above, the Nho Que river is like a shimmering green thread stretching down from the sky. Nestled among the vast mountains and forests of the Northeast, we continue to go to the Nho Que River to take a boat to enjoy the timeless beauty of the Nho Que River alongside the rocky mountains. Arriving in Dong Van in the late afternoon, we enjoy a local dinner and end a long day admiring the majestic scenery. DAY 3: DONG VAN – YEN MINH – QUAN BA – HA GIANG ( DISTANCE 120KM B–L ) On the last day of the trip, we say goodbye to the homestay. Indeed, Dong Van Karst Plateau has become the first geopark recognized by UNESCO in Vietnam. Thousands of limestone rocks create a majestic and breathtaking scene. We continue our journey to the extremely famous pass here, Chin Khoanh pass, then to Lung Cam village, a Mong village with houses made of mud hundreds of years old. year old. Next we go through Pho Cao town to reach another famous pass, Tham Ma pass. We go to Tam Son town where lunch is served, after lunch we can admire the beauty of the mountain. Mount Tien and Tam Son town from above, we continue to the final pass, the beautiful winding Bac Sum Pass and return to Ha Giang in the late afternoon before boarding a limosine at 4:15pm back to Hanoi Old Quarter and return to Hanoi. around 11:00 pm

Night 1: Hanoi to Ha Giang by Luxury Limousine Sleeper Bus 19:30: Meets at Charming Travel - 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem. 20:30: Luxury Limousine Sleeper Bus to Ha Giang. Check into Ha Giang homestay around 04:00 for a nap and breakfast! Free keeping your big luggages/backpacks if any at our Ha Giang Hostel locker room. Day 1: King HMong Palace – Dong Van Town Highlights: Chin Khoanh Pass – H’mong King Palace Transport: Motorbike with easy rider 140 km – Meal: B, L, D – Sleep in Very good location Hotel in central Dong Van Towards Dong Van, Chin Khoanh Pass, home to major geo-heritage site Dong Van Karst Plateau. With endless rice fields, limestone rocks and breath-taking views. Visit Hmong King’s Palace, the home of Vuong’s family in Sa Phin. Day 2: Dong Van Town – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Nho Que River – Du Gia Local Village Highlights: Nho Que River – Happiness road – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Sky Walk – Meo Vac Town Transport: Motorbike with easy rider 120 Km – Meal: B,L,D (Special free flow of Happy water) – Sleep in very remote local homestay in Du Gia Local village. Good for Famous Du Gia Water Fall in next day Ma Pi Leng Pass. With an altitude of 2,000 meters, “king” of the passes in Vietnam. Trek Sky Path to have a closer look at the whole valley and Nho Que river Drive to Meo Vac, Mau Due and Lung Ho. Stay Du Gia Homestay Day 3: Ha Giang City – Thon Tha Village – Lung Khuy Cave – Nam Dam Village Highlights: Thon Tha Village – Bac Sum Pass – Heaven Gate – Lung Khuy Cave – Nam Dam Village Transport: Motorbike with easy rider 120 Km. – Meal: B, L, D (Special free flow of Happy water) – Homestay in Nam Dam Village. Special architech of houses making from clay. Meet Ha Giang easy rider at 8:30. First stop Thon Tha village, surrounded by incredible mountains and rice fields. Next Bac Sum Pass, up to Heaven Gate. Visit Lung Khuy Cave for beautiful views of the countryside. Day 4: Du Gia Village - Lung Tam Village - Ha Giang - Hanoi Highlights: Morning nature – Swimming in Waterfall- Lung Tam village Transport: Motorbike with easy rider 95 km. Limousine bus to Hanoi – Meal: B, L Visit Lung Tam village, H’mong ethnic women skillfully textile products. Finally, Nam Dam village to spend first nightwth Dzao ethnic culture. Arrive Ha Giang late afternoon, before getting the 15:30 Comfort Limousine Bus back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter about 23:00. Bus Timing notes on the last day: Comfortable Limousine Bus back Hanoi at Afternoon help you to see the Ha Giang landscapes in daytime along the way. Arrive Hanoi in the Everning for a good rest about 23:00. We do not recommend the Nigh bus from Ha Giang coming back Hanoi in Early morning time as the hotel check in time about 12:00-14:00. You have to wait too long time at hotel lobby but after along trips in Ha Giang for 4 days. You should have a good rest.

Travel comfortably from Hanoi to Ha Giang with an efficient transfer service. Enjoy air-conditioned vehicles that ensure your comfort and safety throughout the journey. Depart from your hotel or hostel in Hanoi and savor the scenic route as your guide takes you directly to Ha Giang city, where you will be dropped off at your chosen accommodation. Choose from specialized bus services from Hanoi, with convenient pick-up options from your hotel or the airport, and a selection of sleeping bus, limo bus, or cabin bus for a restful journey. The trip typically spans 5-7 hours, depending on traffic, and includes complimentary drinks to enhance your travel experience.

You will be picked up from your hotel/hostel in Hanoi Old Quarter at 7:30pm pm and the bus will leave Hanoi at 8:30 pm. You will arrive in Ha Giang city at 3:30 am and check-in at our hostel for a few hours of rest. Itinerary: Pickup from hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter between 7:30-8 PM. Transfer to the bus station by shuttle bus. Board the sleeper bus to Ha Giang, departing at 8:30 PM. Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep as you travel towards your destination. Arrive in Ha Giang city at 3:30 AM. Check-in hostel for a few hours of rest and relaxation. Wake up to a delicious breakfast served at the hostel. Continue your adventure in Ha Giang with renewed energy.

Night 1: Ha Noi - Ha Giang You will be picked up from your accommodation before departing to Ha Giang on a sleeper bus. Arrive in Ha Giang early in the morning and check in to the hostel for a few hours of rest. Day 1: Ha Giang – Yen Minh Town - Dong Van (155km) Meet your guide before setting off on your adventure. Head through Bac Sum Pass and up to Heaven Gate where you can enjoy beautiful views of the Twin Mountains and Tam Son Town. Have lunch in Yen Minh Town and take a short break before driving towards Dong Van and through the picturesque Chin Khoanh Pass. Admire views of the Dong Van Karst Plateau, a UNESCO-listed geopark. Look out at the rice fields and thousands of limestone rocks and visit the hill-tribe villages where local people work the land. Check out Hmong King’s Palace, the home of Vuong’s family in Sa Phin. Arrive at Dong Van in the late afternoon and enjoy local cuisine for dinner along with live music. Day 2: Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Du Gia Village (100km) After breakfast, leave Dong Van Town and head to the Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of the highlights of the journey. It is well known for its abrupt cliffs and breathtaking views, often referred to as the king of the passes in Vietnam with its highest point at an altitude of 2000 meters. Set off on a trek on the Sky Path and look our over the valley and Nho Que River. From the top, enjoy panoramic views of Ma Pi Leng Pass. At the peak, take in impressive views of the mountains and river before heading down to Nho Que River and going boating. Drive through the villages of Meo Vac, Mau Due, and Lung Ho, where you'll take a break for lunch. In the afternoon, pass through the mountainous rural area of Ha Giang province to Du Gia Town. In the late afternoon, relax in the cool waters of the Du Gia Waterfall or take a walk through the peaceful surroundings. Spend a night in a homestay located in the middle of green rice fields. Day 3: Du Gia Village – Ha Giang – Ha Noi (80km) On the last day of the journey, visit Lung Tam, home to the Hmong ethnic group, known for their textile products. Cross Quan Ba Town and admire Nui Doi Mountain. After crossing the Sky Gate, pass back by Bac Sum Pass, arriving in Ha Giang in late afternoon, before taking the sleeper bus back back to Hanoi.