A COMPACT HA GIANG ADVENTURE
The Ha Giang Loop Tour 2D1N is designed for travellers with limited time who still want to experience northern Vietnam’s dramatic mountain scenery and local culture. The route begins in Ha Giang City and travels through Bac Sum Pass, Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Nam Dam Village, Yen Minh, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Meo Vac and Thuan Hoa before returning to Ha Giang City.
This is a fast-paced itinerary with long riding days. For safety and comfort, the tour is operated as an Easy Rider experience and is not available as a Self-Riding option. You travel as a passenger with a local driver while enjoying the views and planned stops.
Duration: 2 days, 1 night
Riding option: Easy Rider only
Start and finish: Ha Giang City
Accommodation: One homestay night
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
Price: 3,150,000 VND/person
Permit: Included
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Travel behind a local driver.
Local overnight accommodation.
Breakfasts, lunches and dinner.
Mountain passes, local villages and memorable moments with the SkyPath team.
DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE
Times are approximate and may change with weather, traffic and road conditions.
Your journey starts with a transfer to Ha Giang City before the tour begins the following morning. The drive from Hanoi takes approximately 6 hours.
3:00 PM or 8:00 PM – Pick-up
Pick-up is available from hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Transfers can also be arranged from Noi Bai Airport, Sapa, Cat Ba, or Ninh Binh, depending on your travel plans.
Arrival in Ha Giang
If you take the afternoon transfer, you’ll arrive at SkyPath Hostel in Ha Giang City at around 9:00–9:15 PM. Guests taking the evening transfer will arrive later during the night or early the following morning.
A dorm bed is included before the tour starts. If you’d prefer more privacy, a private room can be arranged for an additional charge.
Get some rest before breakfast and the start of your Ha Giang Loop adventure the next morning.
The first day takes you from Ha Giang City into the mountains of the Dong Van Karst Plateau, passing mountain passes, viewpoints, and local villages before reaching Dong Van.
7:30–8:30 AM – Breakfast & Tour Briefing
Start the morning with breakfast at SkyPath Hostel, where you’ll meet your Easy Rider and get ready for the journey ahead.
Before setting off, your guide will give you a short introduction to the route and a safety briefing. You’ll also be provided with a helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads for the ride.
9:00 AM – Bac Sum Pass & Quan Ba Heaven Gate
Leave Ha Giang City and make your way up Bac Sum Pass, one of the first mountain passes of the journey.
Continue to Quan Ba Heaven Gate, a well-known viewpoint overlooking the surrounding mountains and valleys. From here, you can also see the distinctive Quan Ba Twin Mountains.
Take some time to enjoy the view and take photos before continuing deeper into the highlands.
Nam Dam Village & Can Ty Pass
Visit Nam Dam Village, home to a Dao community in Quan Ba. The village is known for its traditional rammed-earth houses and offers a glimpse into everyday life in the northern highlands.
From Nam Dam, continue the ride across Can Ty Pass toward Yen Minh.
12:30 PM – Lunch in Yen Minh
Stop in Yen Minh Town for lunch and a short break before getting back on the road.
2:00 PM – Tham Ma Pass & Chin Khoanh Pass
The afternoon ride continues through Tham Ma Pass, known for its winding road climbing through the mountains.
After stopping to take in the scenery, continue through Chin Khoanh Pass on the way toward Dong Van.
This part of the route brings you farther into the rocky landscapes that make northern Ha Giang so distinctive.
5:30 PM – Dong Van
Arrive in Dong Van in the late afternoon and check in at your hotel.
After a full day on the road, enjoy dinner and relax with the group. The evening may include some karaoke and a taste of local “Happy Water”, the corn-based spirit commonly shared during meals and gatherings in Ha Giang.
Your second and final riding day begins in Dong Van and takes you through the dramatic mountain scenery around Ma Pi Leng and Meo Vac before returning to Ha Giang City.
8:30 AM – Ma Pi Leng Pass & Sky Walk
After breakfast in Dong Van, set off toward Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of the best-known mountain roads in Ha Giang.
Take a gentle walk along the Ma Pi Leng Sky Walk, where you’ll have time to enjoy the surrounding limestone mountains and deep valleys.
Continue through the mountain landscapes around Meo Vac before riding onward toward Mau Due.
12:30 PM – Lunch in Mau Due
Stop in Mau Due for lunch and take a short break before starting the final part of the journey back to Ha Giang City.
2:00 PM – Thuan Hoa
Continue through Thuan Hoa, following mountain roads with views across the surrounding valleys and countryside.
It’s the final scenic stretch of the Loop before the route brings you back toward Ha Giang City.
4:00 PM – Return to Ha Giang City
Arrive back at SkyPath Hostel in Ha Giang City at approximately 4:00 PM, marking the end of your Ha Giang Loop ride.
From here, board the 4:00 PM limousine bus to Hanoi.
10:00 PM – Arrival in Hanoi
Arrive in the Hanoi Old Quarter at approximately 10:00 PM, bringing your Ha Giang journey to an end.
EXPLORE THE 2D1N ROUTE
Choose a day, then select a stop to explore the route.
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
The 2D1N package includes one homestay night during the Loop. SkyPath arranges the stay according to the route, group size and current availability, so the exact property may change while the included accommodation standard remains consistent with the tour plan.
Solo travellers receive the room arrangement stated in the tour policy. Private-room upgrades are available according to group size, availability and the listed surcharge.
LOCAL GUIDE SUPPORT
The compact 2D1N route includes long mountain riding days. A local Easy Rider handles the motorbike while you focus on the scenery, planned stops and cultural experiences along the way.
Your driver also helps the group respond to changing weather, traffic and road conditions—an important advantage on a fast-paced Ha Giang itinerary.
Solo travellers receive a dorm bed. A private room is available for an additional US$10 per night in Ha Giang, Yen Minh, Dong Van or Du Gia, subject to availability.
Bookings for two or more guests receive a complimentary private-room upgrade for the stay, subject to the existing tour arrangement.
The itinerary refers to a limousine bus departing Ha Giang at approximately 4:00 PM, but bus tickets are not included in the tour price.
ASK ABOUT BUS TICKETS
PRICE AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
The current tour price is 3,150,000 VND per person. It covers the Easy Rider service, listed accommodation and meals, motorbike and fuel, safety equipment, listed entrance tickets and the Ha Giang Loop Travel Permit.
For departures from June 1, 2026, foreign travellers are required to hold a Ha Giang Loop Travel Permit. The stated permit fee is US$10, approximately 260,000 VND, and the permit is included in this tour.
Please send SkyPath the required traveller information before departure so the local team can prepare the permit according to the current process.
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per person
Easy Rider • One homestay night • Meals • Safety gear • Permit
Drivers who understand Ha Giang’s roads and conditions.
Helmet, knee and elbow protection, plus rain gear.
Homestay, meals and route arrangements are prepared.
Help with permits, transport questions and trip planning.
No. The 2D1N itinerary is Easy Rider only because of its fast pace and long riding days. Guests travel as passengers with experienced local riders.
The current price is 3,150,000 VND per person. Bus tickets, personal travel insurance, extra drinks and personal expenses are not included.
The 2D1N package includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
The tour includes one homestay night. A dorm bed in Ha Giang City before departure is included, while private-room arrangements follow the stated room policy.
Yes. The Ha Giang Loop Travel Permit is listed as included in the tour price.
No. Bus tickets are listed under the items not included. SkyPath can help with transport information and booking support.
Book the Ha Giang Loop Tour 2D1N with a local Easy Rider and experience northern Vietnam’s mountain roads with SkyPath.