Description
The journey
Ha Giang is Vietnam’s northernmost province: limestone peaks, terraced valleys and the villages of some fifteen ethnic groups. This route climbs it slowly, one pass at a time, and ends each day with a meal at the table of a homestay or a quiet hotel.
The days are long and the climbs are real. A support vehicle rides ahead of the group with water, snacks, tools and first aid, so you can rest in the van and rejoin whenever you choose. E-bikes are available for anyone who wants the views without every metre of the climb.
Day by day
Day 1 · Hanoi
Bike fitting at the hotel in the Old Quarter, then a welcome dinner.
No riding · Dinner · Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture
Day 2 · Hanoi to Hoang Su Phi
A five-hour drive north to Viet Quang, with breakfast and strong coffee on the way. Fifteen kilometres of rolling hills, lunch at a small restaurant run by a young local couple, then a 7 km climb to the hill home.
22 km · 800 m climbing · B, L, D · Hill Home Hoang Su Phi or similar
Day 3 · Hoang Su Phi to Ha Giang
The morning starts on dirt paths, dropping 400 m through hillside villages. Near Ha Giang, local people talk about the fifteen ethnic groups who share the province. A steep last climb ends above the city.
60 km · 1,500 m climbing · B, L, D · Four Points by Sheraton Ha Giang
Day 4 · Ha Giang to Yen Minh
A short transfer past rice terraces, then into the limestone. Heaven’s Gate looks over the Tam Son valley and the Twin Hills. The descent into Yen Minh passes traditional houses.
60 km · 1,500 m climbing · B, L, D · Phuong Dong Hotel
Day 5 · Yen Minh to Dong Van
An easy start to a hill-tribe market, then the long climb of the Way of Happiness road over the Dong Van Karst Plateau. Stops at the Hmong King’s Palace and the Lung Cu flag tower at Vietnam’s northern tip. The last 15 km roll into the old town of Dong Van, with the evening free.
60 km · 1,700 m climbing · B, L, D · Dongvan Ville Du H’Mong or similar
Day 6 · Ma Pi Leng and the Nho Que River
The Sky Walk road beside Ma Pi Leng Pass, often in mist. A steep descent to the Nho Que River and a boat through canyon walls some 700 m deep. The van brings you up to Meo Vac.
30 km · 700 m climbing · B, L, D · Auberge de Meo Vac
Day 7 · Meo Vac to Du Gia
The hardest climb of the week, to the Mau Due–Lung Ho summit, with a picnic lunch at the top. Then a long, fast descent to the river valley at Du Gia.
54 km · 800 m climbing · B, L, D · Chien’s Lodge or similar
Day 8 · Du Gia to Hanoi
The Du Gia morning market, a 5 km climb, a 20 km descent and 10 flat kilometres into Ha Giang. Lunch together, then the drive back to Hanoi, arriving around 10 pm.
38 km · 800 m climbing · B, L · Light dinner on the road
Included
- 7 nights in hotels and homestays, twin or double share
- Meals as listed
- Cycling guides and mechanics
- Air-conditioned support vehicle for luggage, transfers and first aid
- Mountain bike, helmet and water cage (sizes XXS–XL)
- Water, snacks, soft drinks and fruit on riding days, and a cold beer at the finish
- Entrance fees and the Nho Que boat trip
Not included
- International flights and airport transfers
- Visa and travel insurance
- Early check-in or late check-out
- Personal expenses and tips
Options
- E-bike or gravel bike upgrade: US$220
- Single room: US$180
- Private departures on request
Departures
Guaranteed departures run whatever the final group size.
- 19–26 December 2026 · Guaranteed · US$1,580
- 2–9 January 2027 · Guaranteed · US$1,659
- 13–20 February 2027 · US$1,659
- 20–27 March 2027 · Guaranteed · US$1,659
- 17–24 April 2027 · US$1,659
- 22–29 May 2027 · US$1,659
- 19–26 June 2027 · US$1,659
- 24–31 July 2027 · US$1,659
- 21–28 August 2027 · US$1,659
- 11–18 September 2027 · US$1,659
- 16–23 October 2027 · US$1,659
- 20–27 November 2027 · US$1,659
- 18–25 December 2027 · US$1,659
How to join
This journey is operated with our partners at Mr Biker Saigon. Scheduled departures are led by their guide team, and Thuận is not guaranteed to lead them.
Travelling solo or as a couple? Choose a guaranteed departure, so your trip runs whatever the final group size.
A group of three or more? If you would rather travel privately with Thuận leading the ride, request your own dates well in advance.
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