Join in an incredible experience through Ha Giang, an untouched land rich of traditions and ethnic minorities.
You will get the most of your experience with the help of an experienced local guide and a driver trained to practice mountain roads.
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Hotel or Homestay
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Ha Giang
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Ha Giang
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Yes
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Guided
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English
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All meals
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Available
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2 - 8
Overview
You will discover the main highlights of Ha Giang including Dong Van, Meo Vac and Ma Pi Leng pass, all must-see destinations when traveling to this remote area. We are happy to arrange transportation from Hanoi by sleeper bus upon request. Let us take you to the parts others can’t reach.
Itinerary
- After breakfast we will visit Du Gia Waterfall for a swim in the beautiful clear water from the primal forest. This is a nature reserve, protected by our government.
- After driving back from the waterfall and passing through villages of the Tay and Hmong ethnic groups, we will have lunch in Du Gia market.
- After lunch, we continue the journey to Meo Vac Town. On the way, you will admire the breathtaking views of the Dong Van Stone Plateau.
- We will eat dinner and stay overnight in Meo Vac Town.
(Meo Vac – Nho Que River – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Dong Van Old Quarter – Chinese Border Belt – Yen Minh)
- After breakfast, we will go to the Nho Que River and spend one hour on a boat trip to admire the view of Tu San Canyon — one of the most famous canyons in Vietnam.
- After visiting the Nho Que River, we travel to Dong Van Old Quarter via Ma Pi Leng Pass — one of the most beautiful mountain passes in Vietnam, with majestic landscapes of the deepest valley in Southeast Asia.
- We will have lunch in the Dong Van Old Quarter. After lunch, we will visit a thousand years old banyan tree forest. On the way there, you can also see the Chinese border belt from the Vietnamese side. We will enjoy the mountain scenery in the northern frontier area of Vietnam near the China border.
- In the afternoon we’ll make a special stop at the center of the rocky highlands in Dong Van, where we will learn about the green tea growing in this area, taste the differences between various kinds of tea — such as black tea, green tea, red tea and others. While enjoying a hot cup of local tea, we will listen to traditional Hmong music played on bamboo instruments made by the locals in the high mountains — a truly relaxing experience!
- On the way to our dinner in Yen Minh, we will stop at some beautiful viewpoints for photos to enjoy the scenery in unique places such as the Moon Surface View, Tham Ma Pass, and Winding Pass. We will arrive to our overnight stay in a homestay in Yen Minh.
(Yen Minh – Quan Ba – Ha Giang – 100km)
- After breakfast at the homestay, we begin our day on a beautiful and quiet road back to Ha Giang City. We’ll stop in a village to enjoy the view of Angel Hill — one of the most beautiful places, a secret, unknown place to tourists. We will walk down the hill to play with the local’s friendly buffalo herd and feed them fresh green grass.
- On the way to Ha Giang, we’ll stop to visit a village of the White Hmong people called Lung Tam. In this Hmong village, we will learn how to make fabric from locally grown hemp in Northwest Vietnam. You’ll have the chance to talk with local people and learn about their lifestyle, culture, and customs, while enjoying the beautiful mountain landscape. Here, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the largest ethnic minority group in Ha Giang.
- We will have a delicious lunch with local food in a beautiful and peaceful village of the Dao ethnic group on the way back to Ha Giang City. After lunch we’ll enjoy the views from Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate — at an altitude of over 1,000 meters above sea level — before descending into Ha Giang City for the end of our trip.
- We will arrive to Ha Giang City at around 4–5 pm (flexible depending on your preference). In our office and homestay in Ha Giang City, you have the opportunity to take a shower, relax and refresh yourself before the bus will take you to your next stop in beautiful Vietnam!
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
Not necessarily. You can ride as a passenger behind an Easyrider guide or choose a car option. Self-driving requires a valid motorbike license.
Yes, they are clean and offer traditional hospitality in ethnic minority villages. Basic but cozy.
Yes, it’s a natural reserve with fresh, clean water. Swimming is safe under normal conditions.
Yes. You can store extra bags at our Ha Giang office and only bring a daypack on the loop.
I just finished a 3-day, 2-night trip to explore Ha Giang along the Secret Loop route, and the experience was beyond my expectations! From the breathtaking passes, peaceful villages to the majestic landscapes like Nho Que, Ma Pi Leng – everything was so impressive.
The most special thing was the tour guide Chu Chu – who was not only knowledgeable about the local area but also extremely friendly and enthusiastic. Chu Chu shared many interesting cultural stories, helping me understand more about the life of the highland people, from customs to typical cuisine. He always cared about every member of the group and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe throughout the journey.
Another big plus was the reasonable schedule, cozy homestay, delicious food and comfortable vehicle. Each stop brought its own surprise – from watching the sunset on the top of the pass to dinner by the fire with the locals.
If you are looking for a trip to Ha Giang that is not mass tourism but still full of authentic and intimate experiences – Ha Giang Secret Loop with Chu Chu is a great choice!