Ha Giang 3 Day Discover the Untamed Beauty of Northern Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Over the course of three days, you'll navigate through rugged mountain roads, including the breathtaking Ma Pi Leng Pass, known as the "King of Passes" for its spectacular views of steep valleys and the Nho Que River below. Along the way, you'll explore traditional villages, meet the Hmong, Dao, and Tay ethnic groups, and gain insight into their unique cultures and lifestyles.

Key highlights include a visit to the Hmong King’s Palace in Dong Van, famous for its striking architecture, and a trek along the Sky Path, which offers sweeping vistas of Ha Giang’s stunning landscape. Each evening, indulge in delicious local cuisine and warm hospitality, with overnight stays in cozy homestays or quaint mountain hotels, providing the perfect retreat after a day of exploration.

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What's included

  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • All accommodation (02 nights on bus, 01-night Hotel in Dong Van, 1 night homestay in Du Gia Village)
  • Kayaking or boat trip on Nho Que River
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Experience Tour Guide
  • Good Motorbike with gas or easy Rider
  • Full Transfer: Ha Noi to Ha Giang to Hanoi
  • Entrance fees and selected activities
  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses.

What to expect

Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Giang
  1. Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
    Pass by
    20.00: Everyone meets
    21.00: Get on the best comfort Sleeper bus to Ha Giang. Checking in our Ha Giang Hostel in early morning around 3am and offering yourself a nap and breakfast before the tour starts
  2. Ha Giang
    30m
    08.30: Meeting your guide and easy rider then our brilliant Ha Giang Loop adventure begins.
  3. Bac Sum Pass
    2h · Admission ticket included
    09.00: The road leads you to Bac Sum Pass, up to Heaven Gate, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the twin mountains and Tam Son town.
  4. Yen Minh
    1h
    11.00: Having lunch in Yen Minh Town.
  5. Dong Van
    2h
    12.00: Short break and drive towards Dong Van, through the picturesque Chin Khoanh Pass. Indeed, the whole Dong Van Karst Plateau is a major geoheritage sight in Vietnam. The landscape is composed of unlimited rice fields, thousands of limestone rocks and breath-taking views. It also gives you the chance to experience the life of hill-tribe villages where local people work on the land.
  6. Ha Giang
    7h
    14.00: Visiting Hmong King’s Palace, a home of Vuong’s family in Sa Phin. Arriving in Dong Van in quite late afternoon, enjoy a local Vietnamese dinner and live music, karaoke after a long day of mind blowing landscape views. At night time, free and easy before another day of adventures.
Day 2: Ha Giang - Dong Van - Nho Que River - Meo Vac Town
  1. Ha Giang
    2h
    08.00: After breakfast we leave Dong Van Town to enter the highlight of the journey, the Ma Pi Leng Pass It is well known for its abrupt cliffs and breath-taking views, often referred to as the “king” of the passes in Vietnam with its highest point at an altitude of 2,000 meters.
  2. Ma Pi Leng Pass
    2h · Admission ticket included
    10.00: To experience how spectacular the pass is, we will trek the Sky Path to have a closer look at the whole valley and Nho Que river. From the top view, there is a picturesque 360° panorama of Ma Pi Leng Pass. Once on the peak, you might feel overwhelmed by the majestic mountains and rivers.
  3. Meo Vac
    9h
    12.30: Then we continue to drive through the villages of Meo Vac, Mau Due and Lung Ho, where our break for lunch is served. In the afternoon, we passed through the epic mountainous Cheers Du Gia homestay located in the middle of green rice fields.
Day 3: Du Gia - Ha Giang - Hanoi
  1. Ha Giang
    15m
    08.00: On the last day of our journey, we swam at a waterfall before coming back to Ha Giang city. Visit Lung Tam -The village is occupied by Hmong ethnic minorities, who are skillful textile products. We then cross Quan Ba town and have a look at the Nui Doi mountain
  2. Bac Sum Pass
    2h · Admission ticket included
    10.00: After crossing Sky Gate, we pass back by Bac Sum Pass and go back to Ha Giang late afternoon, before getting the bus going back to Hanoi Old quarter.
  3. Hanoi
    Pass by
    19.00: Arrival Hanoi Old quarter

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Opposite the Opera House, at the intersection of Hai Ba Trung Street
and Le Thanh Tong Street

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No wheelchair accessible
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.

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