VIETNAM'S INCREDIBLE MOTORBIKE TOUR | Ha Giang Loop

Everything you should know about the Ha Giang Loop, BEFORE you go! From tours, solo travel, police checkpoints and more - I go through everything you need to know. This was one of the best things I've ever done, so I want to help you make it the best trip possible!

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00:00 Introduction
00:53 To Tour or Not To Tour?
02:40 Police Checkpoint
03:48 The Bikes
04:08 What To Pack
04:35 How Fast Do They Drive?
05:09 How Are The Roads?
05:47 The Waterfall
06:04 Outro

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[patrizia]

Thank you for this video Luke! Im doing the loop todayyy. This has reassured me ❤

[tonylawlor]

We did this area on our own in ‘79, wasn’t a cop in sight and any we did come across were so nice and helpful. Vietnam and it’s people is my favourite of all the South East Asian countries.

[anthonyhoang]

Watching this from LA Cali, great informative video. Looks like a great adventure can't wait!

[jasminehagiang]

That so great Luke. Thank you so much for your video and we hope to see you again in Ha Giang <3

[onmytravells]

There are quite a few checkpoints. I did my tour with jasmine too and I got pulled, luckily the guide was able to come over and negotiated for me and I was let off. Another bonus of going on a tour

[helendriver]

I did the loop last week and the fine is 1.5 million dong. That's £50. Not £200. I did the loop myself and we met people in groups who wished they'd ridden themselves. The groups are fun but riding your own bike is AMAZING!!!! because you can go where you want and when.

[thuymientran]

Thank you for posting this, very informative. I’m headed to Ha Noi next week to do exactly this with my daughter. She’s 22 & i’m 61 years old. I’m recently been on a motorbike in Oz, doing the oldest rain forest, 3 day trail in Queensland. So hopefully i can manage this.

[Ride_and_Wander]

One of the best days of my life driving the loop. Note… roads now paved. Not gravel.

Also I got stopped by police at checkpoint. I had a 1949 not 1968 driving permit. Policeman didn’t spot difference and waved me through. Otherwise a 1.5m dong ($60 fine) not £200 as you mentioned in video.

[vietnamese]

Truong Son Trail
Besides the Ha Giang detour, we also have the equally majestic Truong Son trail. Truong Son Trail is a wonderful transportation system created by the Vietnamese army and people to transport soldiers and supplies during the war.

[squishyangel]

You’re amazing for making this, hope you’re not missing it too much! Thanks so much for helping out ;)

[smitchenblue]

My daughter has just set off on this tour and I am massively reassured have seen your video. Many thanks for posting

[MendelKornhauser-ml]

Hey Luke, thank you for your video. About to do the loop In the summer is it worth bringing a coat?

[BicWalker]

what are the sleeping arrangements like? is it shared dorms or twin share etc

[DoodahGurlie]

Very informative video, especially about the checkpoints as many people whom get caught blame it on the police there. Legally, you cannot ride bikes there if you're from the US, Europe, etc., (unless your country signed the 1968 Vienna Convention). Sure, some cops may be more lenient, look the other way, or take bribes, but that doesn't mean you are legally in the right even if you have an international driving permit, which most foreigners are unaware of.

[isaacdesu]

Nice info dude, I'm heading up to do this loop in a few weeks but didn't really consider a tour, I'm hoping I can just find a way around the checkpoint... sounds a bit sketch

[maireadogrady]

what month did you do this? trying to plan to go for clear views and warm weather!

[shizzla_]

thank you for this video my friend now I got finaly some information :D

[hammaadkhan]

Nice video! I am planning to do the ha Giang loop in august. Are the roads extremely dangerous?

[mcbule]

Did you book the Tour in the Internet or did you book it in Vietnam?
If you book it in the Internet can you Post the Link?
Thank you very much ❤

[ericleeSupSayK]

What’s does an international license me. I ride sports bike and have my M in Canada, the highest class here, will this license work