Offroad Ha Giang Loop – 3 Day

Day 1 trail details:

• 40% paved roads
• 40% local roads
• 20% dirt trails

Kick off your Cao Bang Loop Tour by enjoying breakfast in our hotel prior to departure! Our guide will do a detailed briefing and prepare you will all of the necessary gear.

Day 1 hits all of the iconic Ha Giang Loop stops, but with a twist – we take the back roads and local buffalo trails to get there!

Your first climb is the winding Bac Sum Pass, followed by a stop at Heaven’s Gate (Quan Ba Pass) for sweeping views of the Twin Mountains and Tam Son Valley.

Next, visit Nam Dam Village, home to the Dao ethnic minority. Explore the peaceful village and its traditional clay houses before continuing to Lung Tam Village, where H’mong artisans produce handwoven hemp textiles dyed in natural indigo.

Enjoy a local lunch in Yen Minh, then continue your journey through the picturesque Can Ty Pass. Tackle the sharp bends of Tham Ma Pass, a favorite viewpoint for photos and sweeping valley views.

In the late afternoon, explore the striking Sang Tung Stone Desert, a unique limestone landscape unlike anywhere else on the loop.

Arrive in Dong Van by evening, where you’ll settle in to the homestay for the night. Enjoy a family style local dinner and choose to partake in karaoke, or relax and prepare for another day of unforgettable adventure.

Day 2 trail details:

• 70% dirt trails
• 30% paved roads

Day 2 is where the offroad adventure really earns it’s name!

Begin with breakfast at the homestay prior to embarking on a rugged journey to the Northern most part of Vietnam.

Our trail riding begins in Deo Gio and connects through to Ta Lang Pass. Be prepared to get muddy!

We will stop at the iconic Ma Pi Leng Pass and take in the vast beauty of one of Vietnam’s most famous mountain ranges.

Next, we will stop for lunch in Meo Vac, a local town, before fueling up and heading back on our adventure.

In the afternoon, we will make our way to Du Gia Village, a picturesque and quaint village located in the valley. On the way, we will make several stops for photos of the dramatic landscapes.

Before heading to the homestay, we will make a stop at Du Gia Waterfall where you can cool off under the fresh stream of water or relax in the natural waterfall pools.

After a long day of adventure, enjoy a delectable meal cooked by the family-run homestay. An evening in Du Gia offers many activities including karaoke, a stop at the local bar for some music and dancing, or a relaxing swim in the brand-new pool!

Day 3 trail details:

• 85% local roads
• 15% rocky trail

Soak in the last day of the Ha Giang Loop by starting your day with breakfast at the homestay.

On our final day, we tackle the most difficult part of the Ha Giang Loop – the passage through Lung Ho Village. This small village is home to people from the Dao, Tay and Mong tribes. It is surrounded by lush corn fields that give you a deep appreciation for the local farming lifestyle. At the top, we stop to enjoy the journey and take in the sights of the vast valley below.

After lunch, we continue our trip through the final passage of the Ha Giang Loop and make several stops including A Bong Waterfall and Thuong Hoa.

Lastly, we will return to Ha Giang where you can shower at our hotel, collect your belongings and prepare for the bus back to Hanoi.

This concludes your Ha Giang Loop Tour that is sure to bring you lifelong memories!