How to Get from Ha Giang to Dong Van?

The Dong Van Plateau is a popular destination for many tourists. It is located 450km from Hanoi and is a 4-hour drive for 150km from Ha Giang. Once you arrive, you will step into a unique plateau where ancient historical traces are well-preserved. There are several ways to travel from Ha Giang to Dong Van:

1. Ha Giang to Dong Van by local bus

Visitors usually travel to Dong Van by bus from Hanoi and then rent a motorbike from Ha Giang to Dong Van. There are many buses from My Dinh bus station, with departure times from 8.30 PM to 10.00 PM. Upon arrival in Ha Giang at around 5:00 AM, you should take a taxi to a guesthouse near the bus station to relax before continuing your trip to Dong Van.

• Price bus from Ha Giang to Dong Van: 100.000 VND/pax
• Travel time: 4 – 5 hours
• Departure time at Ha Giang bus station: from 5 AM to 1.00 PM
• Advantages: low cost, it is suitable for a small group of 1-2 people.
• Disadvantages: Take many transits to arrive in Dong Van
• Could not communicate with the driver in case of need.
• It is suitable for small groups interested in local experience.

>>> Reference for bus in Ha Giang: Cau Me (0948826888) Anh Sinh (0984 520 731), Hung Hoa (0912 848 210)…

2. Ha Giang to Dong Van by taxi

This mode of transportation is convenient but not suitable for mountainous roads due to the vehicle's limitations and the driver's lack of experience on such terrain. Additionally, the cost is higher compared to using a private car, and it can be even more expensive if you choose the wrong taxi. Some recommended taxi companies include Thanh Cong, Mai Linh, and Ha Giang, with rates averaging around 1,600,000 VND per trip.

3. Ha Giang to Dong Van by motorbike

The challenge of the 150km distance from Ha Giang to Dong Van is perfect for those who love experiencing the winding and emotional roads by motorbike.

• Price for motorbike rental: 200.000 – 400.000 VND/day, depending on the type of motorbike, and the price does not include gasoline.
• Route: Ha Giang – National Road 4C – Quang Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van
• Travel time: About 4 hours
• Advantages: Proactive in time, save the cost, and stop anywhere at any time on route to enjoy the landscapes and take photos.
• Disadvantages: The road is really difficult with many dangerous steps, especially the Ma Pi Leng pass.

Advices:
- Avoid to ride in the night, rainy day and foggy days
- If you are not really good at riding, just drive slowly
- Do not forget to bring with motorbike repair tools
- Check carefully the motorbike before starting
- Use helmet, gloves, motorbike jackets
- Study carefully about the road.

>>> Reference for a motorbike for rent in Ha Giang:

Ha Giang Epic
Tel: 085 668 0000
Add: Twin road by Ha Giang bus station
Price: 180.000 – 500.000 ND/day not included the gasoline
Web: hagiangepictour.com

Motogo
Tel: 0338.02.33.44
Price: 150.000 – 450.000 ND/day not included the gasoline
Add: Group 1, Cau Me village, Phuong Thien, Ha Giang ( 300m from Ha Giang bus station)
Web: Motogo.vn
Motogo provides motorbike rental in Ha Giang city and transfer fee if dropping motorbike in Dong Van or Meo Vac town. The fees (not included in the rental rate) around 350.000 VND.

4. Ha Giang to Dong Van by Private car

This is a great choice for tourists on the route from Hanoi to Ha Giang and Dong Van. With a private experienced driver, the travel schedule is always guaranteed, and there will be interesting experiences on the road from Ha Giang to Dong Van.

• Travel time from Ha Giang to Dong Van: 4 hours
• Price about 1.500.000 VND/day
• Advantages: proactive in time, safe, private space, not waste time for waiting, no transit
• Disadvantages: the cost is higher than other public transportation

>>> Reference to book the private car Ha Giang to Dong Van

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