Ha Giang Loop & Cao Bang 5-Day Easy Rider with Ban Gioc Waterfall

Day 1: HA GIANG ⇀ YEN MINH: Heaven's Gate, Caves & Hemp Villages

1. Ha Giang
   30m
   Loop Eco Stone House Ha Giang: check out, complete our multi-point safety and gear check and a quick map briefing with your easy rider before launching from basecamp.
2. Bac Sum Pass
   Pass by
   Master the sweeping hairpin curves of Bac Sum Pass.
3. Quan Ba Heaven Gate
   30m
   Pull over at Heaven's Gate to overlook the mist-veiled Fairy Bosom Hills.
4. Lung Khuy Cave
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Explore Lung Khuy Cave and its dense, well-preserved stalactites and stalagmites, then break for a traditional highland lunch.
5. Can Ty
   Pass by
   Can Ty Pass: carve along the canyon walls of Can Ty Pass.
6. Lung Tam Village
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Watch H'Mong artisans turn raw hemp into intricately dyed textiles using centuries-old techniques.
7. Lao Va Chai
   1h
   Lao Va Chai viewpoint: go off-road to a viewpoint over Lao Va Chai village and visit a Tay community and its traditional farming life.
8. Yen Minh
   1h
   Check in to our homestay, relax by the pool and share a family-style dinner of fresh local ingredients.

Day 2: YEN MINH ⇀ DONG VAN: Switchbacks, the King's Palace & Lung Cu

1. Dong Van
   20m
   Tham Ma Pass (and Chin Khoanh): Conquer the loop's two most photogenic stacked switchbacks, Tham Ma and Chin Khoanh.
2. Dinh Vua Meo
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Walk the stone walls and pine courtyards of the H'Mong King's Palace, a fusion of tribal, Chinese and French colonial design.
3. Dong Van
   1h
   Loop Eco Stone House Dong Van: Roll into our Dong Van basecamp for lunch.
4. Lung Cu Flag Tower
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Climb to Lung Cu Flag Point for the classic photo with the giant flag.
5. Lung Cu
   30m
   Cuc Bac (northernmost point viewpoint): Ride to Vietnam's northernmost viewpoint with the Nho Que River snaking below.
6. Lung Cu
   30m
   Thien Huong peak: Coffee break overlooking the Vietnam-China border.
7. Dong Van
   1h
   Back at Loop Eco Stone House Dong Van: poolside sunset, swim or volleyball, family-style dinner, fireplace stories, bamboo dance, a taste of 'happy water' and karaoke in our private stone cave.

Day 3: DONG VAN ⇀ BAO LAC: Ma Pi Leng, Nho Que Boat & Border Highways

1. Dong Van
   30m
   Ta Lung Cave: Early start to beat the valley mist and tour coaches, then explore Ta Lung's ancient rock chambers and limestone tunnels.
2. Ma Pi Leng Pass
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Ride Vietnam's ultimate cliffside highway and hike the Skywalk trail.
3. Tu San Canyon
   20m
   Coffee hanging over Tu San Canyon and the turquoise Nho Que River.
4. Meo Vac
   1h
   Hearty lunch in town.
5. Nho Que River
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Ride down to the Nho Que 1 riverbank and cruise the turquoise river beneath thousand-metre rock walls. Runs only when river level and weather are safe and with a minimum of 6 guests. Otherwise we take a scenic overland valley route into Cao Bang.
6. Meo Vac
   30m
   Nhiem Tong river coffee spot: Iced drink or slow-drip Vietnamese coffee at a secluded riverside hideaway.
7. Bao Lac
   1h
   Smooth afternoon ride as grey karst turns to green Cao Bang terraces. Check in to our partner homestay and enjoy a family dinner.

Day 4: BAO LAC ⇀ BAN GIOC: 14-Switchback Wall & the Great Waterfall

1. Khau Coc Cha Mountain Pass
   1h 30m
   Tackle the legendary 14-switchback pass, then take a jungle hike to the cliff-edge lookout over the whole road.
2. Cao Bang
   1h
   Ha Quang: Mid-day meal in the historic Ha Quang district.
3. Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Arrive in the late-afternoon golden light and board a bamboo raft to the misty foot of the falls. Then ride along the Quay Son River to our riverside farmstay for a farm-to-table dinner.

Day 5: BAN GIOC ⇀ CAO BANG: Vinh Quy Grass Hills & Angel Eye Mountain

1. Vinh Quy Grass Hill
   3h
   Breakfast by the river, then ride the emerald 'mini Switzerland' ridges of Vinh Quy. Countryside lunch on the back roads.
2. Mountain God's Eye
   2h
   Hike the pastures of Phong Nam valley to Angel Eye Mountain, a perfectly round hole through a limestone peak.
3. Cao Bang
   30m
   Loop Hostel Cao Bang: Return your riding gear and collect your bags. The tour ends mid-afternoon.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness