Hanoi Trip Overview
This 3-day tour is the ultimate Ha Giang trekking experience. You’ll get to see spectacular views from places like Pu Lo and Ma Pi Leng, and visit various ethnic villages to get a closer look at rural Vietnamese culture and way of life. This journey will hopefully give you many wonderful memories of Vietnam’s final frontier.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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This 3-day tour is the ultimate Ha Giang trekking experience. You’ll get to see spectacular views from places like Pu Lo and Ma Pi Leng, and visit various ethnic villages to get a closer look at rural Vietnamese culture and way of life. This journey will hopefully give you many wonderful memories of Vietnam’s final frontier.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Trekking in Ha Giang
Stop At: Lùng Vài, RVJX+3PP, Phương Độ, Hà Giang, Ha Giang, Vietnam
Pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter the day before by Limousine bus (hotel not included) or Sleeper bus.
Meet your tour guide at 8:00 AM for a day all about trekking. You will set out towards Lung Vai Village which will take between 6 and 8 hours depending on your walking speed. Along the way you can enjoy the stunning views and friendly locals passing by, before stopping for a picnic lunch in the remote village of Khuoi My. You will then continue, passing the farmers working their fields, until you reach Ban Tha Village, where our driver will be waiting to take you to Nam Dam, where you’ll have dinner and stay the night with a Dao family in their homestay.
Physical activities: 15-17km of trekking
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay/Hotel in Ha Giang
Day 2: Quan Ba – Dong Van
Stop At: Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Sa Phin, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
Today you will set out from Ha Giang after we get the permit at the immigration office, and your trip towards Dong Van will be riddled with amazing views and winding passes. We’ll stop for lunch in the mountain town of Tam Son, before visiting the H’mong Palace to learn about the history of the area.
Once we reach Dong Van you’ll set out for a 3.5 hour trek to the highest mountain in the district to enjoy some amazing panoramic views. During this trek we’ll pass through several H’mong, Lo Lo and Giay ethnic villages, and once you’re done, we’ll take you back to Dong Van for dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel.
Physical activities: 6-7km of trekking
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay/Hotel in Dong Van
Day 3: Dong Van – Meo Vac – Ha Giang
Stop At: Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Sa Phin, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
You’ll have time to explore Dong Van Old Quarter after breakfast, before heading out on a trek to Pu Lo Fortress, built by the French in the 1890s and located on the mountain behind the town. From here you can enjoy some spectacular views before climbing the 15km to the top of Ma Pi Leng Pass and then descending into Meo Vac valley. We’ll then drive you to Ha Giang, say goodbye your tour guide and driver.
Return to Hanoi by Limousine bus the following day (hotel not included) or Sleeper bus.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
