3 days, 3 nights
CODE: HGTR+
Starting From: 222$ per pax

HA GIANG TREK & RIDE PLUS

Building on our 2D2N Trek and Ride experience, this advanced 3 days 3 nights journey goes further into Hà Giang’s landscapes and local life. With more time on the trail and the road, you’ll explore quieter routes, spend longer in villages, and enjoy a deeper connection with the communities you visit. It’s ideal for travelers who want a fuller, more immersive adventure without rushing.

Ha Giang View
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Ha Giang Food

 

Travel by Motorbike

 

Local Homestay

 

Mountain Trek

TRIP ITINERARY

night 1: ARRIVAL NIGHT Hanoi – Thon Tha

There are several buses that you can take from Hanoi to Ha Giang, either day bus or night bus. The bus is not included in the package but we can help to arrange it. Then, to begin your Ha Giang Trek & Ride tour, you’ll check in to your homestay in nearby Thon Tha Village and have dinner/breakfast with your hosts.

Please see more details in the YESD Bus Guidelines.

Day 1: Thon Tha – Quan ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van (150 km)

After breakfast we’ll set off by motorbike, entering the land known as “Heaven on Earth”. The ride will take you through small villages, past vast agricultural landscapes, and the sweeping mountains of the North. The Ha Giang Trek & Ride tour will take you past Heaven’s Gate, the famous Fairy Breast Mountains, and the Dong Van plateau.

You’ll then stop for lunch in Quan Ba. After a short break, we’ll continue riding through the Dong Van plateau, which is full of impressive scenery and friendly local people. At around 5 PM, we’ll reach Dong Van town and check into our accommodation before having dinner. You’ll also have time to walk around the town and take some photos and learn about the local culture.

Day 2: Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng pass – Meo Vac – Yen Minh – Thon Tha (180 km)

After breakfast, you’ll jump back on your bike, driving through Ma Pi Leng and Meo Vac on National Road No. 4C. This road was built after North Vietnam was liberated and took six long and hard years to be laid. Everyone was so pleased when it was completed that it is often referred to as “The Happiness Road”.

Ma Pi Leng Pass in the Hmong language means “the horse’s bridge of the nose”, implying that horses are nervous about entering the pass because of its sheer cliffs. Some literature sources argue it is actually Mau Pi Leng, describing the feeling of a mouse when it is going to fall into the clutches of a cat. The pass is indeed breathtaking! You’ll wonder at the deep canyon of the Nho Que River below and the surrounding mountains.

At around 6 PM we’ll return to Thon Tha Village, meeting up again with your homestay hosts, having dinner and some ‘Happy Water’ if you like.

Day 3: Thon Tha – Lung Vai – Ha Thanh – Thon Tha - Hanoi

You’ll start the day at about 8 AM with a local breakfast. Then, to continue this Ha Giang Trek & Ride tour, we’ll trek through terraced rice fields and Tay villages, where you will meet and talk with locals. When you arrive at Lùng Vai village of the Coin Dao people you’ll have a picnic lunch (or if possible, join a Dao family for a meal).

After a break, you will trek to Ha Thanh village, which is famous for its waterfall. You’ll then finish this trekking loop back at the homestay in Thon Tha Village where you will again enjoy dinner with your hosts.

Then take the night bus back to Hanoi at 8 PM, arriving in Hanoi at about 3 AM.

The itinerary is subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions.

  • Included: Ground transport, English-speaking guide, accommodation, activities & meals mentioned above.
  • Not included: Airfares, visa fees, travel insurance, gratuities, personal expenses & all other services not clearly mentioned above.

WHY TRAVEL WITH YESD?

Authentic

We give local people employment, income and learning opportunities so they are directly involved in your tourism experience. Our guides and hosts will give you a special insight into culture and life in Vietnam.

Responsible

We aim to minimise the negative impacts of tourism on the environment and the local community while contributing positively to local economies. We don’t just talk responsible tourism, we act!

Tours that translate

10% of all profits from our tours go towards a community fund. This money allows us to make infrastructure improvements and provide other important resources to those in need.

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    TripAdvisor Customer Reviews

    On YESD Ha Giang Trek and Ride Tour in 3 Days 3 Nights

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    Ha Chiang loop for an old boy

    Well what can I say about my Ha Chiang loop trip I did with Yesd. They were excellent from start to finish. As a 54 year old man I did the loop solo with my driver Chinh as I wanted to avoid the happy water and karaoke aspect. Chinh understood this perfectly and took me on a fabulous trip. We took local routes when he could, avoiding some of main routes. He kept ahead of the ‘Mongolian army’ as he called the throngs of other loopers and often arrived at view points before they arrived …

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    An authentic and sustainable experience

    It was a unique experience that allowed me to truly experience sustainable tourism. The activities took place in breathtaking landscapes and gave us the opportunity to learn firsthand about the traditions and lifestyle of the local communities. The team was very attentive and took care of every detail to ensure we enjoyed our stay to the fullest.
    Realmente lo recomiendo! es una manera hermosa de descubrir Ha Giang y, al mismo tiempo, contribuir a un turismo responsable.

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    A memory for life

    An amazing experience! Incredible guides! You almost feel privileged compared to other groups. The accommodation is top-notch; the house, the welcome, the meals—everything is perfect. The mountain trek is magical, the motorbike trek is insane (beware of sore bums by the end!), incredible views the whole time, and super enriching stories. It really puts things into perspective compared to our European comforts—it feels great! To conclude this review, thank you again to the entire YESD Travel team; they are truly wonderful people.

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    Amazing Trek + Ha Giang Loop Tour

    We recently did a trekking + Ha Giang loop tour with YESD and were blown away by their service level and professionalism. We like YESD’s mission of responsible tourism while supporting the local community and empowering locals with employment. A portion of the profits also directly go back to supporting the communities and local infrastructure.

    Our stay at Mr. Thien’s homestay was amazing! The place was homey and relaxing. Mr. Thien and the people working there were so friendly, warm and hospitable …

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    4 Days 3 Nights Ha Giang Loop

    Our trip to Ha Giang Loop with YESD was the highlight of our trip to Vietnam.
    We were 3 couples and took a private tour some of us on bikes and others in car.
    Booking with YESD was easy and Tuyet was so attentive with our needs and always replied promptly.
    We stayed 3 nights in home stays all great experiences with the most generous host families.
    All had our own rooms / bungalows with bathrooms.
    YESD are socially and environmentally conscious with travel …

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    View 485+ reviews of YESD on TripAdvisor >>

    Check out all of our reviews on TripAdvisor. YESD Travel is a part of YESD Social Enterprise which was established to help the disadvantaged youth and communities in Vietnam. With a background of working for non-governmental organizations, they gained many experiences in community development projects. Explore more responsible tours in Ha Giang, Sapa, Mai Chau, Ninh Binh, Ha Long, Ha Noi, Cao Bang, Bac Can, and Nam Dinh.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q1. Is this a private or group tour?

    This tour is a private tour which will give you full flexibility to enjoy the way you want. Please be noted that we try to avoid the big crowd to bring you the most authentic experiences. All of our customers appreciated and were super happy doing the trip with us on this private tour. Please do not worry, you make the right choice and we assure that you will not regret this tour option.

    Q2. I am a solo traveller; can I join the tour?

    Yes, we offer private tours so you can book our tour as a gift for yourself.

    Q3. Can children and the elderly join the trek?

    Most of YESD’s tours are designed to be moderate. Normal, healthy people can participate. Usually children from 6 years old and older and older adults who regularly exercise can participate.

    Children must be able to walk by themselves; parents absolutely must not carry them because the forest path is often difficult to walk. It is easy to fall, which will be dangerous for both the person carrying and the child being carried.

    Note: Customers with a history of blood pressure, heart disease, pregnancy or fever are not allowed to participate. Please contact YESD staff for specific advice.

    Q4. What is the best season of the year to trek?

    From fall (September) to early summer (May) is the ideal time to trek because the weather is very nice. Summer time will be a bit difficult because of high humidity and heat. Please consult with our sales team on the dates you plan, we will give you the best advice.

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    Q5. How long is the trekking distance each day? Can we request for a shorter or longer trek?

    The trekking distance is up to 15km – 19km each day. This can be flexible following your health status and personal interests. Please do let us know if you have specific requirements (such as longer or shorter trek, easy/moderate/ difficult level). Your request will be addressed based on your interest and the possibility.

    Q6. What if during the trek I feel I cannot manage to finish it?

    Our guide will be always there to check on you. If you cannot manage, our guide will give you some options depending on where you are. Most likely, we can arrange the car to come and pick you up to transfer you back to homestay. IN some cases, cars cannot access, we will arrange motorbikes. Those extra transportations are not foreseen/ included in the tour price; therefore, you are expected to pay extra for it. Please just communicate with our guide and our salesman, your request will be proceeded very promptly.

    Luggage & Packaging

     
    Q7. What happen with my luggage? Is there any place to store my luggage?

    Please prepare a small backpack to bring your necessaries for your days on the trek. For 3 days 3 nights trekker, you will sleep in 2 different homestays so you just need to bring your personal things for 1 overnight in another village. Your big suitcase or luggage can be stored at the first homestay when you arrive in Tha village. You will come back here on the last day when you finish the trek to enjoy the last dinner with your host before being transferred to the bus station for your bus back to Hanoi. Our sales team will consult you more carefully depending on which trekking tour you book.

    Q8. Do I need to bring my own towels and toiletries?

    In all of your accommodations, clean towels and toiletries will be provided so you do not need to bring your own. However, you might consider to bring your own if you prefer to.

    Diet

     
    Q9. Is it ok if I am a vegetarian or vegan?

    Yes, we cater all kinds of diet. Before you are on your tour, our sales will gather your diet requirement and notify it to the guide and homestay hosts so they will be fully aware of your diet. Ha Giang is still quite not developed yet in terms of tourism facilities so vegetarian or vegan options are mostly local vegetables, tofu, (eggs – in case of vegetarian), beans, potatoes … You will have plenty of them.

    Transportation

     
    Q10. How to get to Ha Giang?

    There are several ways you can reach Ha Giang. For this loop tour, you can get there by bus from Hanoi during day time or night time. The bus includes seating bus (Limousine) or Sleeper bus. If you do not know how to book the tickets, please talk to our sales team, they will support you.

    We also can arrange the private transportation to transfer you from Hanoi to Ha Giang at extra charge.

    Q11. Is it ok if you arrive early in the morning or late at night?

    Yes, it should not be any problems. Our driver will come to the bus station or your bus dropoff in Ha Giang city to pick you up. He will be provided with your Whatsapp/ contact number in advance so he will contact you beforehand. Your pickup should be very smooth.

    Booking Process

     
    Q12. What is the booking process?

    You leave a request on our website for the tour that you would like to go and add some specific requests if you might have. Our sales team will return to your request within 24 hours (weekend and holiday might be a bit longer – however, we try to get back to you ASAP) with itinerary and quotation. You can adjust a bit on the itinerary if you would like to, if not, you confirm your booking. We will then ask for your personal information to prepare a full itinerary for you and book your services.

    The full itinerary with all details of your trips and accommodations will be sent to you via email together with a deposit payment link. A deposit of 30% tour price will be required once you confirm the trip. Once the deposit payment is done, rest assured that all of your services are secured, otherwise, our sales team will notify you. The last payment amount can be paid in cash upon your arrival in Ha Giang.

    Q13. How far in advance should I book the tour?

    We recommend you to book as soon as you finalise your travelling plan because there are periods when the service is fully booked very fast. To reserve the best services for you, we will need to book well in advance. This will make sure you have the experience exactly as stated.

    Q14. Why do you need to gather our personal information?

    Your personal information will be used to register your stay to authority. We will not use your personal information otherwise.