Ha Giang Loop: North Vietnam's Wild Motorbike Frontier (Recce)
Trip Overview
Six days on backroads and mountain passes in Vietnam's northernmost province. This waterfalls, homestays and village meals the whole way through. The OTG way!
Destination
Ha Giang
Dates
10–15 Mar 2027
Duration
6D5N
Price
S$590 per person
Deposit
S$295 (50% of trip price)
Balance
S$295 (due before departure)
Group size
10–16 people
Age range
Recommended for 21–45
Activity type
roadtrip
Status
Live
Promotional price: S$590 per person (was S$620 — Early Bird)
Route
Hanoi → Ha Giang → Du Gia → Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng Pass → Yen Minh → Hanoi
Trip Highlights
Ma Pi Leng Pass ride
Hidden swimming holes
Cave system village visit
Hmong-hosted dinner
Karst borderland backroads
Village BBQ send-off
What's Included
Private transfer Hanoi to Ha Giang and back
Easy Rider pillion seat throughout the loop
Comfortable Accommodation
Local guides (Easy Riders
Meals as stated in itinerary
What's Not Included
International flights
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Comfort bike upgrade
Personal expenses
Optional activities
Tips for guides and drivers
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1 — Arrival: Hanoi to Ha Giang
Location:
Land in Hanoi by 11PM. Free time in the city (dinner, a wander through the Old Quarter, your call) before the group transfer picks up at a pre-arranged central location at 1145pm for the roughly six-hour overnight drive north to Flipside Base in Ha Giang.
Meals are NOT included
Day 2: Day 2 — Base Briefing & Start the Loop (Into the Wild: Du Gia)
Location: Ha Giang
Distance: 115km
Early arrival at Flipside Base gives you time to nap, refresh, and shower before breakfast at 7:30am, followed by a full safety and route briefing. By 9:30am the group repacks and rolls out to start the loop, riding a quiet backroad built during Covid, straight into dramatic scenery. Depending on conditions, expect a stop at a hidden swimming hole or a chance to support a local family. Late lunch in a peaceful spring-fed village, then a swim or short trek before dinner and cold Bia Hoi.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Day 3 — Deeper Into the North (Ma Pi Leng Canyon & Dong Van)
Location: Ha Giang
Distance: 120km
Breakfast at a local spot or the homestay, then riding through Red Dao and Nung villages with plenty of stops for photos and culture along the way. Lunch in a remote Tay village, with a visit to a cave system that naturally filters water for the surrounding community. In the afternoon, the group tackles the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass. Dinner is a seasonal feast hosted by local Hmong families.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Day 4 — Borderlands & Backroads (Ha Giang City & Yen Minh)
Location: Ha Giang
Distance: 140km
Breakfast at the homestay, then a ride southwest through striking karst formations near the border, passing rock and fossil sites dating back to the Jurassic. Lunch in Yen Minh at one of the province's oldest running restaurants. The afternoon is a smooth, newly paved road with photo stops, coffee breaks, and a possible swim. Back at the villa, 4-day guests settle in for poolside drinks and a BBQ.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Day 5 — Real Connections: Back to Hanoi
Location:
A slow start with a swim or a lie-in, fresh fruit and pancakes for breakfast. The final ride (or drive) winds through ethnic minority villages off the tourist trail, stilt houses, rice paddies, spring-fed pools, moving at your own pace with time to explore caves or waterfalls. Lunch is shared with an Easy Rider's family or a local BBQ by the water, wrapping around 3:30pm. Private transfer back to Hanoi (~6 hours) recommended booked from 16:00 onward.
Meals: B, L
Day 6: Day 6 — Fly Home :(
Location:
Group checkouts & flies home from Hanoi. Recommended return flight (SQ195) departs 16:15.
Risk & participant responsibility
Adventure travel carries inherent risks, including changing weather, transport conditions, terrain, altitude, outdoor or water-based activities, injury, delays and changes to local requirements. Before booking, review the itinerary and conduct your own due diligence on destination, safety, weather, health and visa risks!
Trip-specific Notes & Caveats
The order of destinations may be adjusted based on local conditions and guide recommendations. All inclusions confirmed at time of booking.
Getting There
We recommend flying Singapore Airlines for this trip. Book the outbound on 25 Mar (Thu) departing Singapore Changi at 14:55 (SQ194), a direct flight arriving in Hanoi at 17:25. You'll have some free time in the city before the group transfer picks up at 11:30pm for the overnight drive to Ha Giang.
For the return, fly out of Hanoi on 30 Mar (Tue) at 16:15 (SQ195), direct back to Singapore, arriving at 20:45.
Both legs are direct on Singapore Airlines, no connections to worry about.
As of 12 Aug 2026, flights are going for around ~SGD 346. Prices will likely rise closer to the date, so we'd recommend booking early.
About Off The Grid
Off The Grid is a Singapore-based group travel company that curates small-group adventures for people in their 20s and 30s. We handle complex routes, local logistics, permits, and group facilitation — so you can focus on the experience and the people you meet.
This trip is organised by Off The Grid, a licensed travel agent under the Singapore Tourism Board. For questions, contact hello@offthegrid.asia.
How to Book
To join this trip, visit offthegrid.asia/trips/hagiangloop-mar2027 and register your interest. Once approved, you will receive a payment link to pay the deposit (S$295) via PayNow or card. Your spot is confirmed once the deposit is received.
Full payment is required if booking within 30 days of the trip departure date.