Sa Pa to Hà Giang Karst Loop: 6-Day Fansipan Terraces, Bắc Hà Market & Mã Pí Lèng Epic

Combine the two crown jewels of Northern Vietnam into one seamless overland adventure — from the misty terraced valleys of Sa Pa and Bac Ha tribal market to the vertical karst peaks of Ha Giang.

Duur6 Days / 5 Nights

Afstand620 km

Hoogte1,600m (Sa Pa) → 1,000m (Bac Ha) → 150m (Ha Giang) → 1,500m (Ma Pi Leng Pass)

Prijs / USD / persoon$510 USD

Route-overzicht

Why choose between the soaring rice terraces of the Northwest and the jagged limestone canyons of the Northeast when you can ride both on one epic 6-day overland journey? Starting in misty Sa Pa, you'll ride past Fansipan peak through Mường Hoa Valley, visit the colorful Sunday tribal market in Bắc Hà, cross mountain suspension bridges into Hà Giang province, and complete the full classic Karst Loop across Quản Bạ, Thẩm Mã, and the awe-inspiring Mã Pí Lèng Pass.

Hoogtepunten

✓Mường Hoa Valley rice terraces & Black H'Mong villages in Sa Pa

✓Crossing remote suspension bridges over mountain rivers

✓Vibrant Sunday tribal market in Bắc Hà & Hoàng A Tưởng French-H'Mong Palace

✓Scenic cross-provincial mountain ride from Lào Cai into Hà Giang

✓Quản Bạ Heaven's Gate, Fairy Twin Mountains & Thẩm Mã Pass

✓Conquering Mã Pí Lèng Pass & Nho Quế River Tu Sản Canyon boat cruise

✓Authentic ethnic homestays with Flower H'Mong, Tay, and Red Dao families

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6 Stops

Day 1

Sa Pa → Mường Hoa Valley → Y Linh Hồ & Lao Chải Villages (40 km)

Begin your adventure in Sa Pa, riding through the cascading rice terraces of Mường Hoa Valley. Visit the traditional Black H'Mong and Giáy ethnic villages of Y Linh Hồ, Lao Chải, and Tả Van. Overnight in Sa Pa.

Day 2

Sa Pa → Mường Khương Foothills → Bắc Hà Highland Market Town (110 km)

Ride east along scenic mountain passes towards Bắc Hà. Visit the colorful highland market (Sunday market) where Flower H'Mong, Tay, and Dao people trade buffaloes, handmade textiles, and corn wine. Explore the 1920 French-H'Mong palace of Hoàng A Tưởng before checking into your lodge in Bắc Hà.

Day 3

Bắc Hà → Xín Mần Mountain Pass → Quang Bình → Hà Giang City (135 km)

Traverse remote border roads through Xín Mần and Quang Bình, crossing lush tea valleys and mountain rivers into Hà Giang province. Arrive in Hà Giang city in the afternoon to prepare for the karst loop.

Day 4

Hà Giang City → Quản Bạ Heaven's Gate → Thẩm Mã Pass → Đồng Văn (145 km)

Climb Bắc Sum Pass to Quản Bạ Heaven's Gate. Visit Lùng Tám linen weaving village, conquer Thẩm Mã Pass, and explore the H'Mong King's Palace before checking into your hotel in Đồng Văn Old Quarter.

Day 5

Đồng Văn → Mã Pí Lèng Pass → Nho Quế River Canyon → Mèo Vạc (50 km)

Conquer the legendary Mã Pí Lèng Pass and glide along the emerald Nho Quế River in a private boat inside Tu Sản Canyon. Overnight in Mèo Vạc.

Day 6

Mèo Vạc → Mậu Duệ Valley → Yên Minh → Hà Giang City (140 km)

Ride through the scenic gorges of Mậu Duệ and Du Già back to Hà Giang city, with celebratory coffee and onward transfer.

Inbegrepen

✔Dedicated veteran English-speaking local Easy Rider guide throughout all 6 days
✔Japanese motorbike (Honda/Yamaha), fuel, and maintenance
✔All 5 nights accommodation (Sa Pa hotel, Bắc Hà lodge, Đồng Văn hotel & Mèo Vạc homestay)
✔All meals: 6 hearty lunches, 5 breakfasts, and 5 northern local dinners
✔Private boat cruise on the Nho Quế River through Tu Sản Canyon
✔All entrance tickets to Sa Pa valleys, Bắc Hà Palace, and Geopark viewpoints
✔Pickup in Sa Pa and conclusion in Hà Giang City

Niet inbegrepen

✖Personal bar drinks & souvenirs
✖Travel personal medical insurance (recommended)
✖Gratuities for guide (discretionary)

Veelgestelde vragen

Can we start this tour from our hotel in Sa Pa?

Yes! Our guides meet you directly at any hotel or homestay in Sa Pa to begin the expedition.