When booking a tour for the Ha Giang loop, we were unsure which organization to book through. While we heard many people signing up with Mama or Jasmine hostel, we wanted to avoid the massive groups and hectic accommodations (plus we saw many people return from those trip carrying battle scars). We thought about booking a private tour, but we also wanted the opportunity to meet new people and get the most out of this experience.
We ended up booking the 4 day 3 night tour through Safari hostel, and couldn't have been happier. We were able to make all the stops along the way, had a group of 18 riders that split into two groups of 9 during the day, and this wound up being perfect. This was the absolute highlight of our Vietnam travels!
We had the choice to go with an EZ rider or by ourselves, however I opted to drive because I couldn't miss out on the opportunity to ride on these roads. They were able to organize a Honda XR150 motorcycle rental for me, and I had a blast keeping up with the EZ riders.
I will note that I would not recommend driving the loop yourself alongside a group unless you have some prior riding experience (and an IDP), as these guys are well practiced on these roads and it shows!
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