HA GIANG IN 10 DAYS MOTORBIKING

Introduction Of Ha Giang In 10 Days

Ha Giang In 10 Days is one of the very best motorcycle adventures we offer in Vietnam. We take you from Hanoi to Sapa on the highest mountain roads. Then up and down to Ha Giang, the most scenic province in the country. All in all, it’s the best itinerary on two wheels.

Ha Giang In 10 Days Motorbike Ride At A Glance

1^st day: Hanoi – Nghia Lo
2^nd day: Nghia Lo – Than Uyen
3^rd day: Than Uyen – Sapa
4^th day: Sapa – Bac Ha
5^th day: Bac Ha – Ha Giang
6^th day: Ha Giang – Dong Van
7^th day: Dong Van – Bao Lac
8^th day: Bao Lac – Cao Bang
9^th day: Cao Bang – Lang Son
10^th day: Lang Son – Hanoi

Below is a video clip that has some portions of this trip. In case you want to watch more videos please check our YouTube channel.

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi – Nghia Lo (~250 km, ~7 h)

Before the ride, it takes 30 minutes to double-check the bikes and ensure that we have all the necessary tools and equipment to guarantee maximum fun. We head out of Hanoi skirting along Red River to Son Tay and then head up the mountain to Nghia Lo. The road is easy and flat from Hanoi to Thanh Son, from Thanh Son to Thu Cuc and then Ba Khe to Nghia Lo is beautiful, snaking the foot of Hoang Lien Range. Nghia Lo is a big mountain town where we stop for the night.

Day 2: Nghia Lo – Than Uyen (~180 km, ~5 h)

Wild and bumpy road with Lung Lo Pass as the first challenge. Then the next one is even higher – Khau Pha Pass. We ride through the Mu Cang Chai massif, almost as high as the Fansipan. From the top, it offers one of the most beautiful views of North Vietnam. The ride is challenging but very rewarding.

Night in a hotel.

Day 3: Than Uyen – Sapa (~140 km, ~5 h)

The area of Than Uyen is mainly populated by Flower H’mong and Dzao people. Then direction Sapa. Easy track for 100 km and asphalted mountainous road for the last 40 km. Stay in Sapa and you will find out the reason Sapa is one of the most popular places for tourists in Vietnam.

Day 4: Sapa – Bac Ha (~100 km, ~3 h)

The drive from Sapa to Bac Ha takes ~3 hours, down from Sapa to Lao Cai (34 km), a border city where we can take photos with China as the background. Then after lunch, we ride up to Bac Ha (70 km) with a stunning landscape. Overnighting in Bac Ha.

Day 5: Bac Ha – Ha Giang (~200 km, ~6 h)

After breakfast, ride on the track to Xin Man and on many small/back roads with scenic mountain views before joining the main road heading up to Ha Giang where we stop for the night and apply for a permit.

Day 6: Ha Giang – Dong Van (~180 km, ~6 h)

After getting the permit to ride in border areas at Ha Giang’s Immigration Police, we ride on small challenging mountain roads (but incredibly beautiful) on the land of colorful mountain hill-tribes.

Head up the Ma Pi Leng Pass. Here is yet another amazing place, with cloudy mountain ranges and the poetic Nho Que river winding off in the distance. Ride on a zig-zag track until Dong Van, a remote area, and meet the hard-working local people here. It is inspiring to see how they survive as they manage to live in the rocks. When we reach town we will have some extra time to wander the ancient streets lined with H’mong homes of clay bricks and tiles roofs built centuries ago.

Day 7: Dong Van – Bao Lac (~80 km, ~4 h)

The road is still under construction and tracks what makes the ride relatively long in spite of few kilometres. The landscape is among the most beautiful of Vietnam, and the slow tempo is only more appreciable.

We cross the wild regions of the mythical province of Ha Giang. Finally, stop for the night at Bao Lac, the ethnic crossroad of Northeast Vietnam. Many other ethnic groups on the two sides of the border meet at the market every Sunday.

Day 8: Bao Lac – Cao Bang (~150 km, ~5 h)

This is a beautiful ride down to Cao Bang province. There are a few passes from where you can dominate the area. The road is easy, however, there are many blind curves. While riding, we can stop very often for photos. Altogether, with stops for drinks and food, it should be an 8-hour journey. Stay in a hotel.

Day 9: Cao Bang – Lang Son (~180 km, ~5 h)

Ride from Cao Bang to Lang Son on the famous historical Highway 4. When in Lang Son, you will have time to discover this city which has become a big trading post between China and Vietnam. In addition, you can shop for cheap Chinese products at the nearby Dong Kinh market.

Overnight in a hotel.

Day 10: Lang Son – Hanoi (~150 km, ~3 h). End of Ha Giang In 10 Days.

An easy day back to Hanoi on the new Highway 1B. You can wake up late in the morning as we guess you can be tired after 9 long riding days.

Arrival at Hanoi around 3pm. End this amazing Ha Giang In 10 Days by motorbike.

Contact us at [email protected] in case you have any questions, suggestions, or recommendations regarding this Ha Giang In 10 Days of Vietnam by motorbike.

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