Bus Ticket Hanoi to Ha Giang

BUS HANOI TO HA GIANG

• VNATRIP provides a bus ticket service for you to Ha Giang Loop with a staff of professional service and high-quality bus to bring the most comfortable for you.

• Our English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel in the Hanoi old quarter to help you get to the bus station.

• VNATRIP will not charge you if you change the departure date, as long as we are informed 24 hours in advance by confirmation to you. Here is all information about our bus that you need to know.

• You only have to pay us when you got on the bus, you can book tickets with us at the website: vnatrip.com or email: info@vnatrip.com 

BUS HANOI TO HA GIANG

⇒ Our mini bus pick you up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter transfer to bus station and get the sleeper bus ( 30 minutes before bus depart )

⇒  Departure to Ha Giang the distance from Hanoi to Ha Giang is 300 km by expressway, so you need about 6 hours to get to Ban Gioc Waterfall

⇒  the bus will stop 2 times during the journey so you can rest to go to the bathroom

⇒ Arrival Cao Bang City

NOTE:  Customers who take the night bus will arrive in Ha Giang at about 3.00am. We will provide a free dormitory room so you can sleep until morning

TICKET INCLUDED:

⇒ AC bus Hanoi to Ha Giang 

⇒  Dormitory ( Guest take night bus )

⇒ Pick you up from Hanoi old quarter to the bus station

⇒ Bottle of mineral water on bus

⇒ Free WIFI access on bus

TICKET EXCLUDED:

X Tip for Driver

X Insurance, meals, drinks

X Person expense

The Ha Giang loop is an awe-inspiring adventure that takes travelers through the remote and rugged landscapes of Northern Vietnam. This iconic motorbike route offers an unforgettable journey, showcasing stunning mountain passes, vibrant ethnic villages, and breathtaking natural beauty.

Ha Giang is renowned for its remarkable natural landscapes, making it a must-visit destination. To explore this expansive province thoroughly, travelers can embark on a motorbike adventure known as the Ha Giang loop. This scenic route takes you through the captivating mountainous region between Ha Giang and the Chinese border, showcasing extraordinary karst formations, picturesque rice terraces, and meandering river valleys.

1. What is the Ha Giang loop? How many kilometers does it cover?

Renowned as one of Southeast Asia's most remarkable overland journeys, the Ha Giang loop is a must-try for passionate backpackers. The route spans approximately 350 kilometers, starting from Quan Ba, passing through Yen Minh, Dong Van, Meo Vac, and finally returning to Quan Ba.

This captivating road winds its way through valleys, high passes, abysses, geological faults, and canyons. Its notable highlight is the renowned Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of Vietnam's four majestic mountain peaks. On a Ha Giang loop tour, travelers will encounter 22 ethnic groups, each with their distinct cultural heritage and delectable cuisine, adding to the allure of the journey.

Undoubtedly, the most enchanting way to experience the Ha Giang loop is by embarking on a thrilling motorbike adventure. As a mountainous road nestled in the highlands and running alongside the Vietnam-China border, this expedition unveils remote corners of Vietnam, traversing ethnic villages, tribal settlements, desolate valleys, imposing limestone peaks, and towering mountains.

2. How long does it take to have an adventure along the Ha Giang loop?

While the Ha Giang loop tour from Hanoi can be completed in three days, allocating four or five days is recommended to savor the experience fully. Below is a recommended Ha Giang loop itinerary for your seamless journey:

• Ha Giang to Yen Minh: 100 kilometers, 3 hours driving
• Yen Minh to Dong Van: 50 kilometers, 1.5 hours driving 
• Dong Van to Meo Vac: 30 kilometers, 1 hour driving 
• Meo Vac to Du Gia: 70 kilometers, 3 hours driving 
• Du Gia to Ha Giang: 70 kilometers, 2.5 hours driving

3. What is the weather like in Ha Giang?

The best answer is – unpredictable!

We visited in the first half of October, which is supposed to be an excellent month for riding the Ha Giang loop as it’s still pretty warm (average of 27 degrees Celsius), and in theory, there shouldn’t be that much rain. However, out of 8 days, we had only two perfectly sunny and hot days! For four days, we had heavy rains, which was why we had to extend our initially five planned days. At some points, we were even freezing.

On the other hand, some travelers that had finished the loop before us had 5 days of the perfect weather. Their days were sunny and warm.

We hope you get the picture, so don’t bother much with choosing ‘the perfect month’ and prepare accordingly.

4. What is the best month to do the Ha Giang Loop?

It is hard to pinpoint which month is the best to do the Ha Giang loop, but not only because of the weather. Each month offers something different in the area as well. However, if you go from November to March, it will probably be quite cold, and from June to August, scorching hot and at the same time rainy.

We went during the first half of October and just missed the golden rice fields seen during September.

If you want to visit during the buckwheat flowering season, you should visit in October or November.

That is why you must be prepared for all conditions (rain, sun, fog, cold…).