RIDING HA GIANG IN 7 DAYS
Introduction Of Ha Giang In 7 Days
This Ha Giang In 7 Days is one of the standard motorbike holidays that takes you to Ha Giang. Due to the duration and long road, it’s best for intermediate riders onward. If you have time, allow a few more days and extend a bit further down the coast to Halong Bay.
Ha Giang In 7 Days Motorbike Ride At A Glance
1st day: Hanoi – Vu Linh
2nd day: Vu Linh – Ha Giang
3rd day: Ha Giang – Dong Van or Meo Vac
4th day: Dong Van or Meo Vac – Bao Lac
5th day: Bao Lac – Cao Bang
6th day: Cao Bang – Ba Be
7th day: Ba Be – Hanoi
Below is a video clip that includes some portions of this trip. If you want to watch more videos, please check our YouTube channel.
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This trip is designed to include some very nice homestays and the scenic Ha Giang in just 7 days. In fact, you will see the best places in Northeast Vietnam plus Ha Giang scenic area.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi – Vu Linh (~180 km, ~7 h)
Today is day 1 of the Ha Giang In 7 Days. We meet at 9am at our company office in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. In fact, the traffic is quieter at this hour. However, it’s in no way near your standards at home!
After a short briefing session, we exit Hanoi from the West end. Next, ride on a straight road along the Red River (Song Hong). Easy ride on the sealed road to Thac Ba Lake and later follow the little road to Vu Linh. Vu Linh is a Dzao village by the side of the lake, very friendly people and the welcome is exceptional.
Day 2: Vu Linh – Ha Giang (~180 km, ~6 h)
After breakfast, ride along the Thac Ba lake on a small road lined with palm trees and scenic mountain views. Then we join the main road heading up to Ha Giang where we stop for the night and apply for a permit. Alternatively, we just buy the permit for riding in border areas at any hotel in this province.
Day 3: Ha Giang – Dong Van (~180 km, ~6 h)
After breakfast, 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. Then 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 between the rocks. Once 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.
Another option is to stay in Meo Vac in a homestay or a hotel. From our experience, Dong Van is a nicer place than Meo Vac to overnight.
Day 4: 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. However, the landscape is among the most beautiful in Vietnam. And in addition, 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 5: 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 but there are still 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.
In case you want to see the famous Ban Gioc Waterfalls, we can sleep near the falls in a hotel or a homestay. Please note that this is a longer ride and riders need to be from at least intermediate level.
Day 6: Cao Bang – Ba Be (~180 km, ~5 h)
Ride from Cao Bang to Ba Be on the famous historical Highway 4. We pass many scenic and steep mountain passes along the way.
The ride is on either back roads or nicely sealed roads that you prefer. If you want some stream or river crossing near Ba Be, we need to start early in the morning. It’s best to do it in the summer when the daylight is longer (April – November)
Overnight in a nice local homestay of Tay people.
Day 7: Ba Be – Hanoi (~240 km, ~3 h). End of Ha Giang In 7 Days.
An easy day back to Hanoi on the mountain roads from Ba Be to Thai Nguyen and then a sealed road back to Hanoi. The first part is quieter than the last part from Thai Nguyen to Hanoi. However, after six days on this trip, you will find Vietnamese traffic entertaining.
Contact us at [email protected] in case you have any questions, suggestions, or recommendations regarding this Ha Giang In 7 Days of Vietnam by motorbike.
More Vietnam Dirt Bike Tour Itineraries
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– One Day Tour Around Hanoi
– Easy Scooter Tours
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