[Local departure/arrival] 4-day Ha Giang sightseeing tour from Hanoi | Vietnam's unexplored Ha Giang Loop and visiting ethnic minorities

06:00: Your Japanese guide will pick you up at your hotel.
Head to Ha Giang on a comfortable shared bus while looking out at the lush green mountains flowing through the window.
(about 300km, about 6 hours of highland drive).

12:30: Arrive at Ha Giang Province
Local cuisine lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Pass through the strange rock gate that pierces the sky to the hidden village of the Dao tribe.
Drive along a scenic road with beautiful valleys, terraced fields, and rustic villages.
While taking pictures and taking breaks at photogenic spots, we will ascend to Cuamba District, which is surrounded by steep rocky mountains.

18:00 Arrive at a Dao village with beautiful traditional architecture.
Check in to homestay (mini hotel)

[Dinner] Warm, homemade local cuisine at your homestay
At night, enjoy the quiet night deep in the mountains surrounded by the scent of firewood and the sound of insects. You will be soothed by the simple yet heartwarming hospitality.

[Accommodation location: Nam Dam Village (Mun Homestay or equivalent class)]

Breakfast at homestay

Morning: Experience the 41-step art of "hand-weaving linen" handed down by the Hmong people
◎ Visit to Lung Tam traditional Hmong village
Observe the ``linen hand-weaving'' process, which involves spinning, dyeing, and weaving thread from hemp plants, a process that has been handed down by Hmong women since ancient times and involves a mind-boggling 41 steps. Under the guidance of a craftsman, you will also take on the challenge of ``stretching the fabric'' to create beautiful textiles.

Afternoon: Cross the difficult part to reach the rock fortress, Yan Min.
After taking a break on the beautiful Chianti slope, we will dynamically cross the famous and difficult Tham Ma slope, which is one of the most scenic roads in Ha Giang and has a series of hairpin curves.

[Lunch] A simple local lunch using local ingredients at Yen Minh

Afternoon:The palace of the Opium King and the colorful village of the Loro tribe, a look into the turbulent history
○ Hmong King's Palace (Dinh Vua Meo)
The historic residence of the "King of the Hmong" who once ruled this area and made his fortune through the opium trade. We will explore the mystery of a beautiful fortress-like Western-style building that is a fusion of Chinese, European, and Hmong architectural styles.

○ Visit to the northernmost ethnic minority Loro village
Stroll through the traditional village of the Lolo people, who wear traditional costumes that are extremely rare in Vietnam and are said to be the most colorful in the world. A moment where you can experience their unique culture and warm smiles.

17:30 Arrive at Dong Van (Đồng Văn) surrounded by rocky mountains
Check in to the hotel.

19:00　[Dinner] Dinner at a local restaurant in the old town
Cheers with Ha Giang's famous corn liquor "Happy Water", which is characterized by its aromatic and strong aroma!
Enjoy the traditional taste. (*On Sundays, you can visit the lively "Dong Van Sunday Market" where all the ethnic minorities from the surrounding area gather)

[Accommodation location: Hoang Ngoc Hotel or equivalent class]

Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Miracle of humanity, “Mã Pí Lèng” in the sky and the Valley of the Gods
Go on a road with an overwhelming view of sheer cliffs that is said to be the best in Vietnam, or even Asia. Below your eyes, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the breathtaking Tu San Gorge, Southeast Asia's deepest canyon, and the beautiful emerald-green Nyokue River flowing through its bottom. It's a moment that takes your breath away with its divine beauty. Along the way, we will also visit a peaceful village of the Hmong people who live clinging to the rocky mountains.

11:30 Move to the pier and experience the ◎ Nho Que river boat cruise!
Take a slow boat ride beneath the Toussaint Gorge, which has huge rock walls hundreds of meters high on both sides. It's a once-in-a-lifetime moving experience where you'll be surrounded by the overwhelming natural energy and the mysterious emerald water surface.

13:30 Enjoy a delicious and filling lunch in the town of Meo Vac.

Afternoon: Drive to the elegant village of Du Guia, where children's innocent smiles bloom.
Pass through an unspoiled, idyllic road where ethnic minority children play freely and head to the village of Du Gia, with its beautiful rice fields.

18:30：Arrive at a Thai lodge that blends into the rich nature.

[Dinner] Luxury traditional Thai home-cooked dinner at the lodge
Spend a luxurious time talking about your travel memories while feeling the night breeze of the quiet countryside.

[Accommodation location: Du Guia (Chien’s Lodge or equivalent class)]

Breakfast at the hotel
Interact with the beautiful Thai villagers surrounding you until you leave the hotel.
Enjoy your last relaxing stay while taking photos with the picturesque countryside in the background.
10:00　To Ha Giang Province (about 3 hours)
13:00 Arrive at Ha Giang City.
14:00 Take a shared bus to Hanoi (about 6 hours)
20:00 Arrival at hotel in Hanoi city

Mun Homestay, Hoang Ngoc Hotel, Chien’s Lodge

Meals, water, accommodation, vehicle, Japanese guide, safety equipment, entrance fee

Insurance, airline tickets, tips

Air ticket prices to and from Japan are not included. If you would like to arrange air tickets, please feel free to contact us.

• ◆・Due to changes in transportation schedules, delays, cancellations of services, road conditions, etc., the order of accommodation and visited locations and schedule may change. Also, depending on local conditions, the accommodation location may change.
• ◆・In cities and villages where ethnic minorities are listed on the itinerary, you may not be able to meet them due to agricultural work or religious events at that time. Please understand that this is not a tourist spot.
• ◆・As this is an ethnic minority area on the border between Laos and China, you may be required to obtain permission from the border police, and in some cases, you may be restricted from moving around, taking photos, or taking videos. Please fully understand that this is a special area.
• ◆※The vehicle from Ha Giang is planned to be an SUV (seven seat car) or a pickup truck.
• ◆*Group size: Maximum 6 people - 4 years old or older (children under 3 years old cannot participate)