About this tour
The region offers a uniquely beautiful natural landscape, with massive limestone walls, abundant granite outcrops, picturesque rice terraces stretching skyward, drooping valleys, and winding roads carved into the mountainsides.
The presence of local hill tribes, primarily the proud Black Hmong, adds an extra dimension of adventure to this already breathtaking experience. Stunning scenery and unique cultural encounters combine to make a visit to Ha Giang a once-in-a-lifetime 'must-do' on your Vietnam itinerary.
October is the season for buckwheat flowers to bloom in Ha Giang Province (the best time to see them is from October to November), and the pink buckwheat flowers blooming everywhere are a sight to behold.
Schedule
Day 1 Hanoi/Ha Giang/Bac Sam/Nam Dam Village (Lunch/Dinner)
06:00
A Japanese guide will pick you up at your hotel.
Head to Ha Giang, the northernmost tip of Vietnam. (300km from Hanoi to Ha Giang, 6 hours to 6 hours 30 minutes)
(Transportation from Hanoi to Ha Giang will be by shared bus.
12:30
Upon arrival in Ha Giang, enjoy a guided tour and lunch before setting out on your adventure by car.
Depart for your Dao homestay in Nam Dam, Quan Ba District, passing through beautiful valleys and villages along the way. There will be several stops for photos and breaks, including admiring the beautiful scenery.
Check in to the homestay of the Dao ethnic minority, enjoy dinner at the homestay, and then spend a quiet night deep in the mountains of Nam Dam village. "
Overnight stay in Nam Dam Village (Mun Homestay)
Day 2 Yen Minh/Dong Van (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
08:30
Breakfast at homestay
Depart from homestay to Lung Tam
On this day's trip, you will visit the charming village of Rung Tam, known for its production of high quality linen.
This is a famous handloom village of the Hmong ethnic minority.
Here you can see the linen manufacturing process from start to finish, and you can even experience stretching the fabric. You'll be surprised how much balance and strength is required.
It takes 41 completely manual steps to complete a single piece of linen.
09:30
After the tour, go to Chianti (Cán Tỷ) Hill
After arriving, take a break while admiring the beautiful scenery.
Pass through the town of Yen Minh, en route to Thẩm Mã Hill, the most dangerous zigzag pass in the north, connecting Ha Giang City and Meovac district.
After lunch, stop at the home of a Hmong opium king and get a glimpse into the life of the area's richest man.
After arriving at the northernmost tip of Vietnam, we will tour the village of the Lolo ethnic minority.
17:30
After arriving in Dong Van, check in to the hotel.
We highly recommend planning your trip to pass through Dong Van on a Sunday, as the villagers' weekly market is held on Sundays. The market is not only an opportunity for locals to trade goods and livestock, but also a much-anticipated weekly social gathering.
19:00
Dinner at a local restaurant
For those of drinking age, Happy Water (a regional corn liquor) will also be served with dinner.
Overnight stay at Dong Van (Hoang Ngoc Hotel)
Day 3 Dong Van/Mapilen/Meovac/Duguia (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
08:00
Depart from the hotel and head to breakfast (local dishes such as pho and banh cuon are served for breakfast).
09:00
After checking out of the hotel, go to Ma Pi Leng
Today's destination is Ma Pi Leng, which is said to be the most beautiful mountain pass in Vietnam.
Along the way, you will admire the beautiful Nho Que River and visit the Tu San Gorge (the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia).
Afterwards, we will tour a Hmong village.
11:30
Arrival at the Nho Que river pier
Nho Que River Cruise
Then to Meo Vac
13:30
Lunch at Meo Vac
After lunch, go to Du gia village, where the Thai minority lives.
Along the way, you may see ethnic minority children playing on the roadside.
18:30
Arrival at homestay in Du Gia
Dinner at homestay
Overnight stay at Chien’s Lodge
Day 4 Du Guia/Ha Giang/Hanoi (Breakfast/Lunch)
08:00
Depart from the hotel and head to breakfast (local dishes such as pho and banh cuon are served for breakfast).
10:00
After spending a relaxing time enjoying the beautiful scenery of the mountains, interacting with Thai villagers, and taking photos with them, we headed to Ha Giang.
13:00
Arrival at Ha Giang City
14:00
After lunch, go to Hanoi
20:00 - 20:30
We will drop you off at the center of Hanoi or the airport. (Transportation from Ha Giang to Hanoi will be by shared bus.)
Included items/Precautions
Included
Meals, water, accommodation, vehicle, Japanese guide, safety equipment, entrance fee
What is not included
Insurance, airline tickets, tips
Notes
*Group size: Maximum 6 people - 4 years old or older (children under 3 years old cannot participate)
*For ages 4 to 11, 50% of the adult rate; for ages 12 and older, the same rate as adults.
*Due to changes in transportation schedules, delays, cancellations of services, road conditions, etc., the order of accommodations and places to visit and the itinerary may change. Also, depending on local conditions, the accommodation location may change.
*In the cities and villages listed on the itinerary where there are ethnic minorities, 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, 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.
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Cancellation Policy for This Tour
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Free until 17:00 4 days before the event, 100% after that. In addition, 100% charge will be made for no-shows due to non-participation.
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Free until 17:00 4 days before the event, 100% after that. In addition, 100% charge will be made for no-shows due to non-participation.
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