Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi to Ha Giang
Your guide picks you up at your Hanoi hotel and you'll head out on a private transfer to Ha Giang, a remote province up near the Chinese border. The drive takes most of the day, so you'll arrive late in the afternoon. Once there, check into your hotel and get settled for the night.
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi )
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- (Yen Bien Luxury Hotel / Phoenix Hotel Ha Giang )
- Day 2
Meo Vac
After going through a safety briefing, you're on a motorbike riding through the countryside. You'll see how village life actually works here, check out traditional homes, and watch local routines happen. There's time to have some green tea, hike to a waterfall, and grab lunch. In the afternoon, keep riding toward Meo Vac, passing through minority villages and seeing Tham Luong Waterfall along the way. You'll chat with locals as you go and end the day at a homestay in Pa Vi Commune.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- (Meo Vac Clay House / Pa Vi Homestay )
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through villages
- Visit traditional homes
- Hike to nearby waterfall
- Boat interactions with local community
Landmarks Tham Luong Waterfall - Day 3
Lung Cu Flag Tower
This morning you head out for Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll ride up through the dramatic Ma Pi Leng Pass, seeing terraced rice fields, karst mountains, and the river far below. After a short hike for photos, you'll take a boat ride on the Nho Que River. Following lunch, drive to Lung Cu Flag Tower, Vietnam's northernmost point, where you can see out across the landscape. The last stop is Lo Lo Chai village to experience the Lo Lo ethnic minority culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- (Dong Van Cliffside House / Dinh Đá H'Mông - Karsterly Rock Lodge )
Included Activities
- Ascent of Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Short hike with photo opportunities
- Boat ride on Nho Que River
- Visit to Lung Cu Flag Tower
- Cultural visit to Lo Lo Chai village
Landmarks Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark Ma Pi Leng Pass Nho Que River Lung Cu Flag Tower Lo Lo Chai Village - Day 4
Ha Giang Markets and Historical Sites
Head into Ha Giang's colorful markets at Pho Cao, Vua Meo, and Dong Van, walking through stalls full of goods and talking with vendors to understand mountain life here. You'll also visit the Royal Palace of H'mong King Vuong Chi Sinh, a notable colonial-era building. After that, travel to Quan Ba District in northern Vietnam. There you'll have a home-cooked meal and walk through Sung La Valley, getting a feel for H'mong hospitality.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked meal)
- Accommodation
- (H’Mong Village Resort / Dao Lodge & Homestay )
Included Activities
- Visit to Pho Cao market
- Visit to Vua Meo market
- Visit to Dong Van market
- Visit to Royal Palace of H'mong King Vuong Chi Sinh
- Stroll through Sung La Valley
Landmarks Royal Palace of H'mong King Vuong Chi Sinh Sung La Valley - Day 5
Lung Khuy Cave - Ha Giang City
Start the day exploring the quieter villages of Nam Tam and Nam Dam, where you can watch H'mong linen weaving and see how Dao people make traditional corn alcohol. Your motorbike ride continues to Lung Khuy Cave, which has interesting stalactite formations inside. After a home-cooked lunch, you'll ride back toward Ha Giang City, passing through Heaven Gate and Quan Ba Fairy Mountain (also called Twin Mountains).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked meal of local cuisine)
- Accommodation
- (Yen Bien Luxury Hotel / Phoenix Hotel Ha Giang )
Included Activities
- Visit to Nam Tam village
- Visit to Nam Dam village
- View H'mong linen weaving
- Learn about Dao corn alcohol production
- Explore Lung Khuy Cave
- Pass through Heaven Gate
- Visit Quan Ba Fairy Mountain
Landmarks Nam Tam Village Nam Dam Village Lung Khuy Cave Heaven Gate Quan Ba Fairy Mountain 
- Day 6
Ha Giang to Hanoi
Begin with Ha Giang's iconic landmarks: Nui Cam Mountain, Square 26/3, the local market, and the historic No. 0 Border Marker. These spots are great for photos. Then it's time to drive back to Hanoi, winding through giant mountains, lush valleys, and flowing rivers with several stops along the way to take photos and enjoy the scenery.
- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi )
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Nui Cam Mountain
- Visit to Square 26/3
- Visit to local market
- Visit to No. 0 Border Marker
- Photo stops during return drive
Landmarks Nui Cam Mountain Square 26/3 No. 0 Border Marker
