Jeep vs easy rider vs self-drive: which way to ride the loop?
An honest comparison of the three ways to do the Ha Giang Loop — safety, comfort, photos and price.
There is no single best way to do the Ha Giang Loop. Here is how the options compare.
Self-drive motorbike
Cheapest and most freedom, but you need a valid licence and real mountain-riding experience. Rain and fog make it hard work.
Easy rider
You sit behind a local rider. No licence needed and you still feel the wind, but long days on a bike are tiring.
Open-top jeep or private car
Best for couples, families, older travellers and anyone who wants to talk, take photos and stay dry. It costs more per person, but groups of 3 sharing a jeep bring the price close to an easy rider tour.
Our advice
Confident riders with a licence: self-drive. Want the bike feeling without the risk: easy rider. Everyone else: jeep or car.