Ha Giang Loop 2 Days 1 Night – Tour Overview
Your tour start date = Day 1 in Ha Giang City
Example: if you book a tour start date of 10 October, take the bus to Ha Giang on 9 October.
The Ha Giang Loop 2 days tour is the fastest way to ride the full Ha Giang Loop, including its most famous road, the Ma Pi Leng Pass. It's built for travellers who are short on time but still want the real thing. You'll cross the Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark, sleep in a local homestay in Dong Van, and come back a different way through Meo Vac, the M-Pass and the Thai An forest road.
This Ha Giang Loop 2 days 1 night itinerary covers Bac Sum Pass, Quan Ba Heaven Gate, the Twin Mountains, Lung Tam linen village, Tham Ma Pass, Lao Sa village and the H'Mong King's Palace on Day 1. Day 2 brings Ma Pi Leng Pass, Meo Vac town, the M-Pass and Mau Due valley, then Thai An with its viewpoint, pass and waterfalls, including Lung Pu. The days are full, with plenty of photo stops, local food, and a fun homestay night with music, games and "happy water".
The tour starts at 08:00 on Day 1 in Ha Giang City. Travel up the day before (Day 0) by day bus or night bus. Your Day 0 night at Loop Trails Hostel is included. Ride as a passenger with an Easy Rider, ride your own motorbike behind a guide, or travel in comfort by Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The stops, meals and homestay are the same whichever you choose.
Easy Rider
Sit back on the back of a motorbike while an experienced local driver handles every pass. Best for first-timers and photographers.
Self-drive
Ride your own semi-automatic or manual motorbike in the group, with a guide leading the way. Requires riding experience and a valid licence.
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Same route and stops in a modern 4x4 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (not an old army jeep), with a professional driver and an English-speaking guide. Great for couples, families and non-riders.
Why Choose the 2-Day Ha Giang Loop
The full loop and its biggest views in just two days, with no backtracking.
Ma Pi Leng Pass
Ride one of Vietnam's "four great passes", high above the emerald Nho Que River.
Quan Ba Heaven Gate & Twin Mountains
The first big view of the Loop, and the famous Fairy Bosom Mountains below.
Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
Tham Ma Pass, stone-walled H'Mong houses at Lao Sa and the H'Mong King's Palace.
Lung Tam linen village
Watch H'Mong women spin, weave and indigo-dye hemp linen by hand.
M-Pass & Mau Due valley
The zig-zag road shaped like a giant letter M, then a wide green valley back toward Yen Minh.
Thai An forest road & waterfalls
A quieter way home, with Thai An viewpoint and pass, Thai An waterfall and Lung Pu waterfall.
Ha Giang Loop 2 Days Itinerary
Your tour start date = Day 1 in Ha Giang City
Example: if you book a tour start date of 10 October, take the bus to Ha Giang on 9 October.
Travel to Ha Giang · The Day Before Your Tour Starts
Day 0 is not a tour day. It is the day you travel up to Ha Giang City, the day before your Ha Giang Loop 2 days tour starts. Take a day bus (departures from 07:00) and arrive the same afternoon or evening, or a night bus (departures until about 21:00) and arrive in the early morning. Either way, check in to your dorm bed at Loop Trails Hostel (this night is included) and rest before the tour begins at 08:00 on Day 1.
Pick-up points to Ha Giang
Bus types
Ha Giang → Quan Ba → Yen Minh → Dong Van
Day 1 of the Ha Giang Loop 2 days climbs from Ha Giang City onto the rock plateau. You'll stop at Quan Ba Heaven Gate, visit a H'Mong linen-weaving village, then ride deep into the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark near the China border.
Tour Starts · Breakfast & Loop Briefing
Breakfast at Loop Trails Hostel, meet your guide and riders, get your helmet and knee/elbow pads fitted, and go through the safety briefing.
Bac Sum Pass & Quan Ba Heaven Gate
Wind up the Bac Sum Pass switchbacks to Quan Ba Heaven Gate, around 1,500 m above sea level. It's your first big view over the valleys.
Quan Ba Twin Mountains
Stop at the famous Twin Mountains (Fairy Bosom Mountains), two perfectly rounded hills rising from the Quan Ba valley floor.
Lunch in Tam Son Town
Local lunch in the heart of Quan Ba district.
Lung Tam Linen Village
See how H'Mong women turn hemp into linen by hand: spinning, weaving, indigo dyeing and beeswax batik, a craft passed down for generations.
Yen Minh & Tham Ma Pass
Ride past Yen Minh town into the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark and up the famous zig-zag of Tham Ma Pass, one of the most photographed roads on the Loop.
Lao Sa Village
A H'Mong village of stone-walled, earthen houses near the China border that has changed little in a century.
H'Mong King's Palace (Vuong Palace)
Explore the former royal residence of the H'Mong King in Sa Phin valley, a mix of H'Mong, Chinese and French architecture built from stone and pơ mu wood.
Arrive Dong Van · Homestay Night
Check in to a local homestay in Dong Van. In the evening: dinner, local games, traditional music and "happy water" (rice wine) with your group.
Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng Pass → Meo Vac → Yen Minh → Thai An → Ha Giang
The big scenery day of the Ha Giang Loop 2 days 1 night. You'll ride the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass in the morning light, then loop back to Ha Giang a different way through Meo Vac, the M-Pass, Mau Due valley and the green Thai An forest road.
Breakfast & Check-out
Breakfast at the homestay in Dong Van, then pack up and get ready to ride.
Ma Pi Leng Pass
Ride the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of Vietnam's four great mountain passes, carved into the cliff high above the emerald Nho Que River and Tu San Canyon. There are photo stops at the best viewpoints.
Meo Vac Town
Ride down into Meo Vac, the district town at the foot of Ma Pi Leng.
M-Pass & Mau Due Valley
Ride the "M-Pass", a road that zig-zags down the mountain in the shape of a giant letter M, then cross the wide Mau Due valley back to Yen Minh town.
Lunch in Thai An
Farewell lunch in Thai An.
Thai An Waterfall
A short stop at Thai An waterfall to stretch your legs.
Thai An Forest Road Along the Mien River
Ride the green forest road that follows the Mien River back to Ha Giang City. You'll stop at Thai An viewpoint, the top of Thai An Pass and Lung Pu waterfall along the way.
Arrive Loop Trails Hostel · End of Tour
Back at Loop Trails Hostel. Shower, relax, then take your night bus back to Hanoi (Airport or Old Quarter) or on to your next destination: Sapa, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba, Ha Long or Cao Bang.
Ha Giang Loop 2 Days Route Map
Ha Giang → Bac Sum Pass → Quan Ba (Heaven Gate, Twin Mountains, Lung Tam) → Yen Minh → Tham Ma → Lao Sa → H'Mong King's Palace → Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng → Meo Vac → M-Pass → Mau Due → Yen Minh → Thai An → Ha Giang
Getting to Ha Giang & Onward Travel
What's Included in the Ha Giang Loop 2 Days Tour
Included
- Professional drivers & local English-speaking guideEasy Rider, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon driver and English-speaking guide
- 2 nights accommodation (dorm beds)1 night on the Loop (local homestay in Dong Van) + 1 night before the tour at Loop Trails Hostel
- All meals on tour: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinnerLocal home-cooked food; vegetarian & dietary needs on request
- Vehicle for the whole tripMotorbike for Easy Rider & Self-drive · Jeep Wrangler Rubicon for the Jeep Tour
- Fuel for the entire journeyMotorbike or Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, no extra fuel costs
- Entrance tickets & activities in the itineraryIncl. Lung Tam linen village and the H'Mong King's Palace
- Safety gearHelmet, knee & elbow protective pads, raincoat
- Drinking waterOne 1.5 L bottle per person, per day
- 24/7 support throughout the trip
- Basic travel insuranceWe recommend you also carry your own comprehensive travel insurance
Not Included
- Bus tickets to / from Ha Giang Add-onNot in the listed tour price. Add at checkout
- Private room upgrade Add-onTour price includes dorm beds. Upgrade at checkout
- Border area permit: 260,000 VND / personRequired for the border zone. We handle the paperwork for you
- Personal expensesSnacks, extra drinks, souvenirs, laundry
- Tips for drivers & guideOptional, always appreciated
Ha Giang Loop 2 Days Reviews
"The Ha Giang Loop 2 days 1 night tour exceeded all expectations! The scenery was absolutely unreal — every turn revealed something more beautiful. Our guide knew all the best viewpoints and the homestay dinner was a highlight."
"Did the 2 day 1 night Ha Giang Loop by Jeep with my girlfriend. Lots of stops, never felt rushed, and Ma Pi Leng Pass was absolutely insane. Will definitely come back for the longer 3 day tour."
"Best 2 days of my Vietnam trip! I was nervous about the mountain roads but my Easy Rider made me feel completely safe. Highly recommend Loop Trails for the Ha Giang Loop 2 days 1 night experience!"
Ha Giang Loop 2 Days – FAQs
Choose the date of Day 1, the first riding day. The tour starts at 08:00 on Day 1 at Loop Trails Hostel in Ha Giang City, so you need to travel to Ha Giang the day before (Day 0). Take a day bus (departures from 07:00, arriving the same afternoon or evening) or a night bus (departures until about 21:00, arriving in the early morning). Your dorm bed at Loop Trails Hostel for the Day 0 night is included. For example, if your tour start date is 10 October, take the bus to Ha Giang on 9 October.
Yes, if you're short on time. The Ha Giang Loop 2 days rides the full loop and includes the must-sees: Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Tham Ma Pass, the H'Mong King's Palace, Dong Van and the Ma Pi Leng Pass. The days are full, though. If you can spare one more day, the 3-day loop adds the Ma Pi Leng Skywalk trek, a night in Du Gia and a waterfall swim at a more relaxed pace.
Choose Easy Rider if you've never ridden mountain roads, since you sit behind an experienced local driver. Choose self-drive only if you're a confident motorbike rider with a valid licence. Choose the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon tour if you prefer comfort, are travelling with family or older travellers, or don't want to ride. It's a modern 4x4 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, not an old army jeep. All three options follow the same itinerary, stops, meals and homestay.
Buses to Ha Giang depart between 07:00 and 21:00 and take around 6–7 hours. You can be picked up at Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai), Hanoi Old Quarter, Ninh Binh, Sapa, Ha Long, Cat Ba or Cao Bang. Choose from Limousine bus, VIP cabin sleeper, cabin sleeper or regular bus. Bus tickets are an add-on you select at checkout, and your Day 0 night at Loop Trails Hostel is included in the tour.
Yes. Foreign visitors need a border area permit because the Loop runs close to the Vietnam–China border. The fee is 260,000 VND per person and is not included in the tour price. We handle all the paperwork for you. Just bring your passport when you check in at Loop Trails Hostel.
The tour price includes dorm beds for 2 nights: 1 night at Loop Trails Hostel before the tour, and 1 night in a local homestay in Dong Van. Blankets, pillows and hot showers are provided. If you prefer more privacy, you can add a private room upgrade at checkout.
Yes, as an Easy Rider passenger or in the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Most of our guests have never done a motorbike trip before. Both days are full riding days (Day 1 is about 130 km), with regular stops. Every rider gets a helmet, knee and elbow pads and a raincoat. Basic travel insurance is included and we offer 24/7 support.
The Loop runs all year. September to November brings golden rice terraces and buckwheat flowers with clear skies. March to May is mild with blossoms. June to August is lush and green but has afternoon rain, and the Nho Que River is at its most emerald. December to February is cold (sometimes below 5°C at night), so bring warm layers.
Pack light in a small backpack: a warm jacket, long trousers, closed shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a power bank, your passport (needed for the permit) and some cash for personal expenses. We provide the helmet, knee and elbow pads, raincoat and daily drinking water. You can leave your big luggage at Loop Trails Hostel.
We arrive back at Loop Trails Hostel around 17:00 on Day 2. From there you can take a night bus to Hanoi (Airport or Old Quarter), Sapa, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba, Ha Long or Cao Bang. Add your onward bus at checkout and we'll arrange it.
Once you have a confirmed travel date, book as soon as you can. Most guests book 1–3 months in advance, especially for September–November. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon availability is limited compared with motorbikes, so book the jeep tour early so we can arrange everything properly.
