This tour through Ha Giang takes you to all the best and most jaw-ping natural sights, perfect for those looking for the premier photography spots in Vietnam. Over four days you will get to see Ha Giang Town, visit markets and historical sites in Dong Van, drive through spectacular scenery like Ma Pi Leng Pass and stay with local families in homestays, learning about their culture, traditions and way of life.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Experienced English speaking guide
✔ All sightseeing tickets (Travel permit).
✔ Lunch
✔ Homestays / Hotels - Private Room with Ensuite
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ A/C transfer with modern/new car/minibus
✖ Personal Expenses
Pickup Locations
1. Hao Nam Arl Hotel
2. Noibai Airport
3. Mia Casa by Satori
4. Hanoi Star Hotel
5. Hoang Cuong Hotel
6. Cong ty cổ phần du lịch hang khong Việt Nam
7. HANZ Alley Hotel Light House & Rooftop
8. Sunny Hanoi Homestay
9. HolidaysHanoi Hotel
10. Icon 36 Hotel - Hang Bong
11. A25 Hotel - 28 Tran Quy Cap
12. Sky Hotel & Suites
13. Davidduc's Apartment Nam Ngu
14. Ninety Nine Center
15. Grand Mercure Hanoi
16. TK123 Hanoi Hotel
17. Arl Cat Linh Hotel
18. Kuretake Inn Kim Ma 132
19. A25 Hotel - 12 Ngo Sy Lien
20. Hanoi Larosa Hotel
Additional Info: We can pick up all the guests in Hanoi, please be ready at your hotel's lobby.
Itinerary
Hanoi – Ha Giang (L, D)
1
Hanoi
We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi and start our journey northwards through the Red River Delta. We will stop for lunch in Tuyen Quang Town, famous for its verdant green tea plantations. Carrying on, we will arrive in Ha Giang Town at around 13:00, where you’ll have dinner and spend the night with a Thai family in their traditional home.
Highlights and activities: Through Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang
Accommodation: Thai's homestay
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Duration: 6 hours
2
Ha Giang
A border province and official Frontier Area, Ha Giang lies in the remote far northern region of the country. To visit this province is to journey back in time and encounter some of Vietnam’s most rugged and grand landscapes. Ha Giang is best experienced as a road trip on two wheels, soaking up the majesty of the landscape and the atmosphere of the remote towns and minority villages.
Duration: 5 hours
Ha Giang – Dong Van (B, L, D)
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Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
After getting the permits from the immigration office in Ha Giang, you will be taken across a succession of stunning passes with absolutely jaw-ping views until you reach the mountain town of Tam Son where lunch will be served.
Once you’ve eaten, we will take you to the H’mong palace which once belonged to the “King of the H’mong” and was constructed by French and Chinese architects, leading to an interesting fusion of styles. The palace was once infamous for being used to store opium and weapons but was abandoned in the 1950’s and the descendants of the family now live in France and Canada.
After the palace we continue on to Dong Van, arriving at 18:00, where you’ll have dinner and stay the night in a hotel.
Highlights and activities: Dong Van, King's Palace
Accommodation: Hoa Cuong hotel
Meals: Breakfast in homestay and Lunch, dinner in local restaurant
Duration: 6 hours
2
Quan Ba Heaven Gate
Quan Ba Heaven Gate is a unique Ha Giang attraction located at a height of 1500m above the sea. It is the main gate leading you to the heaven of Ha Giang – the land of a majestic rock plateau.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Dinh Vua Meo
Vuong Family’s Palace is one of the few sites in Ha Giang travelers can visit for magnificent architecture and historical values. The mansion is about 14km from the town of Dong Van, in the locality of Sa Phin Commune.
As the residence of the one who was hailed ‘King of H’mong people’, the palace was surrounded by two walls built from carved stones. The outer wall is 60cm thick and 2m high. The inner wall is even thicker and more robust. In between these walls, a row of oleanders was planted on the 50m-wide land.
The Vuong family’s Palace is just like a stone castle among the nature, protected by the high canopy of special trees in Ha Giang. The mansion itself is a masterpiece of architecture, taking 10 years of construction to finish as it’s seen nowadays. At the time the mansion was built, the amount of money spent on its expense was considered a very large sum which equalizes about 150 billion of Vietnam Dong.
Duration: 30 minutes
Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng – Meo Vac – Ha Giang (B, L, D)
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Dong Van
If today is a Sunday, we will take you to the weekly Dong Van Market after breakfast. Here you can spend some time talking to the locals, learning about their culture and traditions, as well as do some souvenir shopping from the wide variety of colourful goods available here.
We then set out for a trek to Pu Lo, a French fortress built in 1890 located on a hill above the town. After exploring the fortress we hit the road again, passing through the spectacular Ma Pi Leng Pass, considered one of the most beautiful natural spots in all of Vietnam.
We then descend into Meo Vac Valley for lunch, before returning to Ha Giang Town where you will spend the night in a hotel.
Note: If this day doesn’t take place on a Sunday, a trip to Lui Market may be arranged if the departure date fits.
Duration: 6 hours
2
Dong Van is the northernmost district of Ha Giang province, located in the most unique rocky plateau area of Vietnam. Coming here, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the immense mountain scenery. Also you can know more about the daily life of the people of Dong Van. Especially, one of the places that tourists should visit is Dong Van Market.
Dong Van market is located in Dong Van old town. From Ha Giang City, along 4C Highway, back up to the northeast about 150km, visitors will come to Dong Van Market. This is the largest place of cultural and goods exchange in the Dong Van – Meo Vac rocky plateau. This is one of the typical markets of the community of ethnic minorities in the North.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Ma Pi Leng Pass
Visiting Ma Pi Leng Pass allows travelers to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the region while also experiencing the rich cultural heritage of the local ethnic communities. The journey along the pass is an adventure in itself, with numerous opportunities for hiking and motorbiking.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Meo Vac
If you’re coming from Dong Van, the highlight of your trip to Meo Vac is likely to happen as soon as you cross into the district, namely the jaw-ping Ma Pi Leng Pass.
The road running through the pass is carved right into the side of the mountain, and as you climb to the 2000 meter high peak, you will witness some of the greatest panoramic views Vietnam has to offer.
Duration: 30 minutes
Ha Giang – Hanoi (B, L)
1
Ha Giang
Today you can relax and enjoy the views as we drive you back to Hanoi. If you wish to stop at any point to take pictures, simply inform the driver and he will make sure you get the chance. We will stop for lunch in a local restaurant along the way before arriving in Hanoi around 18:00.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
