The Ha Giang Loop is described by many as the highlight of Vietnam. It is perhaps one of the most beautiful motorcycle routes in the world. In 3 or 4 days, you will drive through the crazy scenery and hundreds of mountains of Ha Giang province. Be surprised by this phenomenal nature reserve in Vietnam.

Options for the Ha Giang Loop

There are several options for the Ha Giang Loop:

• Ride the Ha Giang Loop by yourself on your own.
• Through a hostel/tour provider, ride the Ha Giang Loop in a group.
• Through a hostel/tour provider, sit in a group with an easyrider on the back.

Driving the Ha Giang Loop by yourself

You can choose to ride the Ha Giang Loop completely by yourself or join a tour. If you have an international driving license with a valid motorcycle license then you are officially allowed to drive a motorbike (a motorbike in Vietnam is considered a motorcycle in the Netherlands because it goes over 50cc, often they are 125cc). Therefore, if you possess both an international driver’s license and a motorcycle license, you can ride the Ha Giang Loop by yourself. You can then choose to stay in the same homestays at night with the tour operators of the Ha Giang Loop. That way you do have the fun in the evening but can keep your own route and pace during the day.

 

 

Where do you book the Ha Giang Loop?

Don’t have a valid driver’s license? Or do you just really enjoy riding with others? Then you can book the Ha Giang Loop through various tour providers. These tour providers have a hostel in Ha Giang where you sleep for one night before starting the Ha Giang Loop. We list the best-known two (and the differences between them) below.

Hang Thuong Hostel - Motorbikes And Tour

Located in Ha Giang, Hằng Thường Hostel - Motorbikes And Tour offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, as well as a terrace. There is a private bathroom with a bidet/shower in all units, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. Guests at the homestay can enjoy a continental breakfast. Hằng Thường Hostel - Motorbikes And Tour offers car rental.

Couples especially love this location — they rated it 9.0 when reviewing a two-person trip.

How much does the Ha Giang Loop cost?

The cost of the Ha Giang Loop varies by hostel and how many days you do the Ha Giang Loop. For Mama’s, the cost for 3 days and 2 nights (anno 2023) is as follows:

• 3D/2N self-driving: 2,750,000 dong (€110)
• 3D/2N with an easyrider: 3,540,000 dong (€140)
• 3D/2N in the backseat with your friend: 1,999,000 dong (€80)

For 4 days and 3 nights, the cost is as follows:

• 4D/3N self-driving: 3,550,000 dong (€140)
• 4D/3N with an easyrider: 4,490,000 dong (€180)
• 4D/3N in the backseat with your friend: 2,799,000 dong (€112)

For this money, you get 3 meals every day, water every night, transportation, gasoline, overnight accommodations and easyriders in the group who show the way. The only things you have to pay for yourself are your drinks along the way and any beer or soft drinks at the homestays in the evening.

 

How to get to Ha Giang?

From Hanoi, you can get to Ha Giang in as little as 6 hours by bus. During this bus ride, you will already see the beautiful mountains you are heading to. It is a wonderful route to do by bus. From Sapa, you also spend 6 hours on the road, driving along the rice fields. You can check bus schedules and tickets online at 12GO.Asia. Even if you are coming from another city in Vietnam, you can also arrange bus tickets through 12GO. Asia.

Packing list Ha Giang Loop

If you think about it, it’s nice to bring something small for all the children you meet along the way. For example, buy some balloons and hand them out at your stops during the run. The children will be very grateful to you.

 

• Clothing for 4 days
• Rain jacket / poncho
• Cardigan / sweater
• Underwear and socks for 4 days
• Slippers
• Bikini/swimming shorts
• Possibly a small towel for after swimming (at the homestays they also have towels)
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito spray
• Toiletries (shower gel, toothbrush, toothpaste)
• Charger
• Passport, driver’s license, international driver’s license
• Enough cash (at least 2 million, at least 5 million if you don’t have a driver’s license and will drive yourself)
• Pajamas for the dorm
• Game of cards
• Balloons or something else for the kids along the way
• Helmet from the hostel (Tip: get a helmet with visor, you will appreciate it on day 3)

 

Ha Giang Loop route

You can choose to ride the Ha Giang Loop in 3 or 4 days. We recommend 4 days if you have the time, then you can drive the entire route. If you do it in 3 days you cut off a piece and don’t see the very best part on day 3. Also you will not swim in a waterfall and you will not stay in the most beautiful homestay (on day 3).

Conclusion
For us, the Ha Giang Loop was the absolute highlight of Vietnam because of the insane views, fun group and sociability. Every day is special and you will have ultimate enjoyment