If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-track adventure, look no further than Ha Giang! This hidden gem is more than 200 km from Hanoi, in the northeast of Vietnam. It's the last province of the country to open to visitors in recent years, and it's easy to see why! From the spectacular scenery to the primeval forests and high mountains, Ha Giang has it all! The area is home to some incredible natural fortresses, carved into steps and divided by fanciful stone alleys. 
This incredible landscape has been home to many generations of H'Mong people for generations!
The incredible, winding roads of the Ha Giang rocky plateau are an adventure for those who love to explore and move, and they'll take your breath away with their breathtaking beauty! The roads are always lined with a green carpet, full of vitality and creating a breathtaking scene that is both poetic and mysterious. It is an indescribable experience that will leave you dazzled with a series of emotions.
Join our Ha Giang Bicycle Tour and get ready to be blown away by an incredible landscape of limestone pinnacles and granite outcrops! You'll be challenged by some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, and the cycling route between Yen Minh and Dong Van, and then across the Mai Pi Leng Pass to Meo Vac is truly out of this world! 
Ha Giang Bicycle Loop tours are an absolute must-do in this region! It's a shame that its proximity to the Chinese border still keeps visitor numbers low, as it really is one of the most worthy destinations in the area.
Get ready to embark on an incredible journey by bike! Cycle along Happiness Road, discover the wonders of the Dong Van Plateau, explore the vibrant Khau Vai Love Market, and admire the breathtaking Quan Ba Sky Gate. Wind your way through mysterious, majestic passes, hidden in dense clouds, and venture down into valleys where cozy and rustic H'mong villages await.
The 6-day Ha Giang Bicycle tour is an absolutely exhilarating way to uncover the hidden charm of the rocky Dong Van plateau! A registered UNESCO Global Geopark, 80% of the terrain is covered by rock and it is said to contain fossils from 400 - 600 million years ago – how incredible is that? Dong Van is a hidden gem nestled in a valley in the heart of the Rock Plateau. It's a truly unique place, situated right on the Chinese border and surrounded by lush mountain forests and vibrant multi-coloured orchids. Dong Van is a melting pot of cultures, home to Chinese Hoa, H'mong, Tay and Kinh people. The houses are built in a traditional Chinese style, adding to the town's charm.

Day 1: Hanoi  Transfer to Ha Giang Bicycle Loop

After a hearty breakfast in the hotel, we're off! We're leaving the hustling and bustling city behind and setting off on an exciting journey to the north-east, Ha Giang province. Get ready to be blown away by the incredible scenery and lush landscapes along the way to the far north of Vietnam! You'll even get to have lunch with local people!  After lunch, it's time for the best part! We'll fix our bikes and take you on the most incredible cycling tours in Far North Vietnam. Get ready to embark on an incredible journey by bike along a scenic road that winds its way through villages, taking you on a single track trail, dirt road, buffalo road, and even crossing a stream! You'll also get to admire the beautiful rice terraces and paddy fields along the way.  As we detour on small village roads to encounter different hill tribes such as the Coin Dzao, Tay, Nung and Hmong people, we'll be creating dreamlike scenery and unique cultural experiences! Cycling on back roads will lead us to eco-villages where we can relax and observe the daily life of people in this community. And then, we'll have dinner and stay overnight in Ha Giang Wing Bungalow!
Summary:
Activities:Transferring and cycling
Accommodation: Ha Giang wing Bungalow.
Meals:L/D
Cycling distance: 65 Km

Day 02: Ha Giang Bike Tour– Quang Ba – Yen Minh

We started the day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel, then set off on our bikes to cycle and enjoy 18 km on a snaking route with the most incredible landscape of terraced rice paddy fields to Minh Tan Section.
Once we've warmed up and stretched our legs, we're ready to take on the first incredible pass! We'll be climbing 800 metres towards the mountain road pass, Heaven Gate 1, on winding roads into the vast limestone mountain range with its perpendicular walls of rock. 
It's going to be an amazing challenge! After immersing yourself in the magnificent rocky mountain scenery, We get back on our bikes and take on the incredible pass through mountain villages, sometimes shrouded in cloud. 
We're greeted with warm smiles and friendly waves by the local communities. From the pass, we can enjoy absolutely amazing views! We can see the famous Tam Son Valley with its incredible Twin Hills, and even Quan Ba town!  
Then it's time for lunch on the summit, where you can enjoy the absolutely gorgeous scenery! After a delicious lunch, we're off again on our bikes! We'll be riding down to the river and then along the Gam River until we meet another pass.  We're in for a treat today! We'll be cycling on undulating roads for the first few kilometres before ascending around 15 kilometres. Then, we'll be treated to a relatively rough terrain slope for the next few kilometres. Get ready for an exciting challenge as we cycle up and down to an altitude of 1,025 metres! Finally, we'll enjoy a final descent for the last 15 kilometres into Yenh Minh. Along the way, we'll have the chance to see the traditional homes of the local hill tribes.
Summary: 
Activity;Cycling and Transferring
Accommodation: Phuong Dong Hotel*** - 
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 92 Km

Day 03: Yen Minh  – Nha Vuong ( King palace) -   Dong Van  Cycle Tour

Today is another absolutely amazing day for cycling! We're exploring the incredible Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, a world heritage site.
After a great night's sleep at the hotel, we're ready to go! Get ready for an amazing cycling adventure! We'll be embarking on a challenging ride up one of the incredible, steep passes that wind their way along the slope of the mountain to the pinnacle of the Happiness Road to Dong Van. As you cycle up to the summit, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the pristine nature and magnificent karst plateau scenery. Make sure to stop and explore the fascinating Hmong King Palace (also known as Vuong Chi Sinh Palace) along the way. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch on the road. After lunch, we'll continue our journey on a scenic back road to Dong Van Town. Upon arrival, relax and unwind at your own pace.
Activity: cycling and Visiting
Accommodation: Hoa  Cuong Dong Van Hotel***
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 76 Km

Day 04: Dong Van – Lung Cu flag pole – Meo Vac Mountain Bike

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we set off on our supported bus to Lung Cu Flag Pole to take in the magnificent scenery and outstanding sightseeing. 
After an exhilarating 90-minute journey, we finally arrive at the magnificent Lung Cu Flag Pole! We then had the amazing opportunity to spend some time visiting and admiring the brilliant scenery of the Rocky Mountain range over the Chinese border. After an amazing visit, we set off on a fantastic cycling adventure along a winding route back to Dong Van Town. We cycle up the hillside, passing lots of lovely hill tribe villages on the way to Me Le Valley. Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we tackle a challenging, winding route with steep passes and hairpin turns, all the way to Dong Van centre for lunch!  After lunch, we're off again on our bikes to tackle the incredible Ma Phi Leng Pass!
As we cycle from Dong Van to Meo Vac along a modest road alongside a vast gorge, the views are absolutely spectacular! This is an amazingly winding and undulating road with the incredible sight of the Nho Que River below. From the Ma Phi Leng Pass, we look down from an altitude of around 1500m into the valley. It's so inspiring to see that most of the tribes living here have preserved their way of life from outside influence, as travelling to Meo Vac was almost impossible until the recent construction of new roads. Upon arriving in Meo Vac Town
Summary: 
Activity: cycling and Visiting
Accommodation: Hoa  Cuong Meo Vac Hotel***
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 48 Km

Day 05: Meo Vac – Mau Due – Du Gia Bicycle Journey

What a fantastic day for discovering and conquering the incredible Dong Van geological plateau!
After a delicious breakfast at a local restaurant, treat yourself to some delicious bread with chicken or egg, or noodle soup with beef or chicken. Then, relax with a cup of strong coffee! 
We're off on our cycling adventure! We'll be setting off from the border town of Meo Vac and cycling out of town to start our endurance test. Get ready for a slope of more than 5 km with an altitude of more than 200 meters on a gravel road and concrete zigzags through the cliffs to reach the Sa Phin village! And now for the best bit! The long slope begins to pass through the towering cat-eared rocky mountains or weaves through a forest of high sharp rocks to create a scene that is as majestic, mysterious and poetic as contemplative rock paintings. It's a truly awe-inspiring sight, boasting the vastness of heaven and earth.
Our journey quickly descends to the valley before meeting the second pass, the M-pass, crossing the two sides of the mountain range to come to Mau Due valley for lunch.
After refuelling for the next journey, we conquer the remaining two passes, Mau Due and Lung Ho Summit, before plunging into Du Gia valley. The beautiful scenery on the road always makes us excited and full of energy to finish the last distance!
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Du Gia Stream Lodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 72 Km

Day 06: Du Gia – Thai An – Ha Giang Cycle Loop or Transfer to Hanoi for 5 hours

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at a local Vietnamese restaurant before setting off on a new cycling adventure from the Ecolodge. Get ready to challenge an incredible pass that winds its way along a hillside and up a slope of a mountain to the Lung Ho Summit! 
You'll be blown away by the incredible panoramic vista with rugged, rocky mountain ranges over Lung Ho Valley. Get ready to be amazed by the sunrise over the mysterious valley and dreamlike landscapes in the villages!
Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we tackle the challenging steep pass with a winding route and switchbacks to the summit! We'll take a quick break to refresh with cold water and a snack before descending to Lung Ho Commune, where we'll turn off the secondary road and cycle through narrow valleys with corn fields and groundnut plantations.
We quickly hit the second steep hill and are thrilled to take on this new challenge, winding our way along the canopy forest and hillsides up to the summit.
Time for a quick refreshment stop before we dive into the mysterious valleys for a picnic lunch! Once we've recharged our batteries, we'll gear up our bikes and challenge the steep hilltop to Thai An.
Then, it's time to kick off our cycling trip to Ha Giang Town! When we arrive at the hotel, make sure to check in and relax. Exploring the city and trying the local beer is the perfect way to end our second day in Ha Giang Town. Then, it's dinner and an overnight stay in Ha Giang!
Optional day:  (After lunch  meal, spend 5 hour transfer to Hanoi via Tuyen Quang and Thai Nguyen on newly High way. Upon arriving in Hanoi, Our sevices is ended. Thanks for joinng amazing cycling trip with us.)
Upon arriving of hotel do check in and discover city by yourself, have dinner and stay in in luxury hotel in Ha Giang.
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling  from Hotel – Hotel.
Accommodation: By yourself
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 97  Km  + 2,941M – 3,211M
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Important Notes:
We highly, highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for your trip to Vietnam!
We're so excited to offer this incredible tour! The price will be valid for 45 days from the date of the offer, so don't miss out! After this date, we'll be able to offer you an even better deal!
The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by the airlines, so it's always worth checking with us before you book!
We're so excited to welcome you to Vietnam! We just wanted to give you a heads-up that reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, national holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges.
We are delighted to offer you rooms at our wonderful hotels, available from 14:00 on your arrival day until 10:00 on your departure date. We're happy to offer early check-in and late check-out for an additional fee!
We're so excited to offer you these amazing services and tours! They're all still up for booking, and we can't wait to make reservations for you once we receive your confirmation. If one or some of the services you've chosen aren't available when you make your booking, don't worry! We'll do our best to find other possibilities or options that are just as good, or similar services that will still make your trip one to remember.

Meals: If you have any specific food requirements (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies), please let us know in advance so that we can make sure our restaurant, tour guide and partners are fully equipped to serve you better. If you are a food lover, Snail Adventure Tours can be your culinary guide and provide you with the chance to try some of the most tempting local food and world-famous dishes!

Tour included in:

English speaking cycling guide ( other languages upon requests)
Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
Meals details in itineraries ( 5 breakfast, 6 lunches, 5 dinners)
A/C transfer/ and transportation
Van or bus supported during the cycling times.
Truck supported for the group size from 6 and above.
Trek mountain bikes – 4300  with disc brake and  helmets
Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries
Bike tour pump, bike tools, spares tubes, spare bikes
First aid kit
Cold water box, small fresh towel.
Mineral water for drinking
Fruit and snack for cycling days
Permission Paper in Ha Giang

Tour excluded in:

International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Optional excursions
Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.
Visa fee
Departure  tax
Tip for team and guide