If you only have a few days but still want to see Vietnam’s most dramatic mountain scenery, a Ha Giang 3 days tour with The Loop Tours is one of the best ways to do it. In just three days on the road (and three nights total), you’ll ride through high passes, visit ethnic villages, hike to waterfalls and stay in cozy homestays – all with a local guide and a ready-made itinerary.
This guide walks you through what the tour includes, the day-by-day route, who it’s best for, and how to get ready.
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Why Choose a Ha Giang 3 Days Tour with The Loop Tours?
The Loop Tours is a Ha Giang specialist offering small-group tours by self-ride motorbike, Easy Rider (you sit on the back) or Jeep. Their 3 Days Ha Giang option is designed as an “express loop” for travelers who are short on time but still want the classic highlights: mountain passes, minority culture and off-the-beaten-path villages.
Key reasons to choose this tour:
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3 days of riding, 3 nights total (including a free hostel bed in Ha Giang the night before the tour).
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Flexible transport options: bus from Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh or Cat Ba can be added when booking.
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Choice of Self Rider, Easy Rider or Jeep, so both experienced riders and non-riders are welcome.
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Licensed English-speaking guides, family-run homestays, and all entrance fees and activities included in the package.
In short, you get the full Ha Giang Loop experience without having to plan routes, book buses or worry about where to stay.
Tour Overview: Route & Highlights
The Ha Giang 3 days tour with The Loop Tours follows a classic loop:
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Day 1: Ha Giang → Quan Ba → Yen Minh → Dong Van
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Day 2: Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng Pass → Meo Vac → Du Gia
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Day 3: Du Gia → back roads → Ha Giang City
Along the way you’ll:
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Cross mountain passes like Bac Sum, Heaven’s Gate, Chin Khoanh, Tham Ma, Thuan Hoa.
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Explore Dong Van Karst Plateau, traditional Hmong villages and the historic Hmong King’s Palace.
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Ride or hike around the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass and Skywalk, overlooking the deep gorge and Nho Que River.
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Swim at Du Gia waterfall and stay in a rice-paddy homestay.
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Visit a Tay village for cultural performances and short hikes between farms and valleys.
It’s a condensed but very complete taste of Ha Giang.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 0 – Getting to Ha Giang
To join the tour (departing 8:00 AM from Ha Giang), you need to arrive the evening before:
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The Loop Tours can arrange buses from Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh or Cat Ba; you simply add the bus option when booking.
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When you arrive in Ha Giang, you get a free hostel bed for the night, giving you time to rest, shower and repack your small backpack for the loop.
Day 1 – Ha Giang → Dong Van
After breakfast and a welcome briefing, you meet your guide and group, get your helmet and protective gear, and hit the road.
Main stops typically include:
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Bac Sum Pass – your first taste of Ha Giang’s winding mountain roads and panoramic viewpoints.
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Heaven’s Gate – a high viewpoint marking the entry to the Dong Van Karst Plateau, with layered mountains and valleys.
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Can Ty Pass & Lung Tam Village – you pass river valleys and stop at a textile workshop in Lung Tam to learn about traditional Hmong weaving and try your hand at it.
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Lunch in Yen Minh, then continue over Chin Khoanh and Tham Ma Passes with dramatic bends and terraced landscapes.
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Visit the Hmong King’s Palace, a historic home that offers insight into local highland history and architecture.
By late afternoon you check into a homestay overlooking rice fields above Dong Van, followed by a big family-style dinner and an early night or a stroll through town.
Day 2 – Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng → Du Gia
Day 2 is usually the highlight of the Ha Giang 3 days tour with The Loop Tours.
You leave Dong Van after breakfast and head straight towards:
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Ma Pi Leng Pass – often called Vietnam’s most spectacular road, with vertical cliffs dropping to the Nho Que River far below.
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Ma Pi Leng Skywalk – a short hike along a balcony trail carved into the cliff, perfect for photos and a deeper feel of the gorge.
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Short stop in Meo Vac, a market town surrounded by jagged peaks, then ride through Lung Ho and Mau Due, with more views over rugged valleys.
In the afternoon you arrive in Du Gia, a peaceful village in a green valley. After check-in:
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Walk or ride to Du Gia waterfall for a refreshing swim.
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Enjoy a cozy evening with homestay dinner, “happy water”, and (if you like) karaoke and dancing with your group and guides.
Day 3 – Du Gia → Ha Giang
On the final day you take a more relaxed scenic route back to Ha Giang:
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Ride through Duong Thuong Valley and Thuan Hoa Pass, with plenty of chances to stop for photos of layered hills and small hamlets.
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Visit a Tay ethnic village for cultural activities such as music, dance or short walks between fields.
After lunch you continue back to Ha Giang City, normally arriving around mid-afternoon. From there, The Loop Tours can help you catch an evening bus back to Hanoi or onward to your next destination.
What’s Included in the Tour Package?
According to The Loop Tours’ official description, the Ha Giang 3 days tour is an all-inclusive package on the loop itself.
You typically get:
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English-speaking guide – local, licensed, and experienced on the route.
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Motorbike with fuel (Self Rider or Easy Rider) or Jeep seat, depending on the option you choose.
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All accommodation, including a free hostel bed in Ha Giang the night before departure plus homestays during the tour.
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All meals during the 3 riding days – usually breakfast, lunch and dinner with a mix of local dishes; dietary preferences can be catered for.
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Daily drinking water and rain covers.
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All entrance fees and listed activities – passes, waterfalls, villages, cultural shows, etc.
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A fun extra: an exclusive Loop Tours T-shirt as a souvenir.
Not included: bus to/from Ha Giang, extra drinks, personal expenses, visa, insurance, and tips.
Pricing on the booking page currently shows different tiers for Self Ride, Easy Rider and Jeep, starting from around US$109 plus tax for the self-ride option, with higher prices for Easy Rider and Jeep seats.
Who Is This Ha Giang 3 Days Tour With The Loop Tours For?
This tour works especially well if you:
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Have limited time (3–4 days total including travel from Hanoi).
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Want the Ha Giang Loop experience but don’t want to plan everything yourself.
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Prefer to ride pillion (Easy Rider) or in a Jeep instead of driving.
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Like small groups, homestays and a mix of nature, culture and a bit of social “happy water” fun.
If you have more time, The Loop Tours also offers 4-day and 5-day itineraries around Ha Giang and Cao Bang, which add extra viewpoints and less-visited villages at a slower pace.
What to Pack for a 3-Day Ha Giang Loop
The Loop Tours suggests a simple but smart packing list:
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Small backpack (leave big luggage in Ha Giang)
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Sunglasses & sunscreen
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Comfortable shoes
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Phone with power bank
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Swimwear for the waterfall
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Waterproof jacket and backpack cover
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Long sleeves for sun and cooler evenings
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Insect repellent
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Optional: knee pads for extra protection on the bike
Add a light sweater or fleece, as mountain nights and high passes can be cool even in summer.
Final Thoughts
A Ha Giang 3 days tour with The Loop Tours is ideal if you want a beautifully organized, time-efficient version of the loop with trusted local guides. In just three days you’ll conquer legendary passes, swim in waterfalls, sleep in rice-paddy homestays and share happy-water toasts with new friends – all without worrying about routes, bookings or logistics.
If that sounds like your style of adventure, check the latest departures and options on The Loop Tours’ official website, choose between Self Rider, Easy Rider or Jeep, and get ready for three unforgettable days in Vietnam’s wild northern mountains.
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