The 4 days 3 nights trip will bring you experience with most of the most beautiful places of Ha Giang such as Dong Van Geopark, Ma Pi Leng pass.
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Ha Giang
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Ha Giang
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Hotel and Homestay
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Yes
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March–May, September–November
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Yes
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Guided
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English
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Included
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Available
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2 - 8
Overview
With 2 nights at a homestay of 2 different ethnic minorities, you have a different experience than 1 night at a hotel in Dong Van town.
Itinerary
- After breakfast, begin your journey by motorbike or car to visit Thon Tha and Ha Thanh, two beautiful Tay minority villages in Ha Giang. Enjoy a walk through rice fields, admire traditional stilt houses, and visit a waterfall.
- Continue to Quan Ba District, passing through jungle and scenic terraces. Have lunch in a local ethnic minority village.
- After lunch, ascend into Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark via Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate (1,000+ m altitude). Stop for panoramic photos.
- Visit Lung Khuy Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Giang, then descend to Tam Son town.
- Arrive around 5 PM at Nam Dam, a Dao ethnic village. Enjoy a home-cooked dinner, chat with your hosts, and try local corn liqueur ("happy water").
- Overnight in a Dao stilt-house homestay.
- After breakfast, head toward Lung Cu Flagpole, Vietnam’s northernmost point.
- Stop at Lung Tam Village (White Hmong) to learn traditional hemp weaving and hear about Hmong culture and lifestyle.
- Continue to the historic Hmong King’s Palace and have lunch in a nearby village.
- After lunch, visit ethnic Lo Lo and Giay villages near the Chinese border.
- Arrive in Dong Van Old Quarter and hike to a viewpoint for sunset.
- Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Dong Van Old Quarter.
- After breakfast, ride from Dong Van to Meo Vac via the dramatic Ma Pi Leng Pass.
- Take a 1-hour boat trip on the Nho Que River through Tu San Canyon.
- Lunch in Meo Vac, then continue to the peaceful Tay minority village of Du Gia.
- Experience village life with traditional Tay stilt houses, colorful ethnic clothing, and local culture.
- Dinner and overnight in a Tay homestay in Du Gia.
- After breakfast, visit Du Gia Waterfall, with crystal-clear water from the mountain forest. Swimming possible depending on weather.
- Begin your return journey to Ha Giang (~3.5 hours).
- Stop at a Hmong village for cultural interaction.
- Lunch in Minh Ngoc Village at a local restaurant.
- Arrive in Ha Giang City around 4–5 PM.
- Optional shower and rest at our office/homestay before taking the night bus to your next destination.
Includes/Excludes
The Trip Cost Includes
- Motorbike (or car), fuel
- Driver or Easyrider
- English-speaking tour guide
- 2 nights accommodation (Meo Vac hotel + Yen Minh homestay)
- Meals: 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Entrance fees
- Boat ride on Nho Que River
- Drinking water
- Shower and rest at Ha Giang office after the trip
The Trip Cost Excludes
- Transport to/from Ha Giang
- Personal expenses, alcohol, snacks
- Tips for guide and drivers
- Travel insurance
Frequently asked Questions
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
I just finished the Ha Giang Loop: Culture, Nature & Villages 4D3N trip, and it was truly one of the most amazing trips I have ever had in Vietnam.
The trip was not just about sightseeing but also brought me very close to the cultural life of the indigenous people. From light trekking through villages such as Thon Tha, Lung Tao, to staying at homestays and having meals with local people – every day was a new and authentic experience.
The itinerary was designed to balance between exploring nature (Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River, Dong Van Stone Plateau…) and experiencing culture (markets, craft villages, ancient rammed earth houses…). Each destination left a deep impression.
In particular, the tour guide team was very professional, attentive and had deep knowledge of the locality. They were not only guides, but also a bridge to help me better understand the history, customs and people of Ha Giang.
The car moved safely, the homestay was clean and cozy, the food was rich and delicious – nothing to complain about!
If you want to explore Ha Giang without rushing, without checking in, but really want to live slowly, understand deeply and feel completely, I sincerely recommend you choose this tour.
Thanks a lot for choosing us!