Hanoi Trip Overview
Ha Giang is known as the border province between China and Vietnam and the home of several ethnic minorities. With 17 ethnic groups living in this remote area, Ha Giang offers a unique and rich cultural heritage. Every seasoned adventurer is unlikely to miss this place with its outstanding views of nature, ancient constructions and kind-hearted locals.
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Duration: 4 days
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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Ha Giang is known as the border province between China and Vietnam and the home of several ethnic minorities. With 17 ethnic groups living in this remote area, Ha Giang offers a unique and rich cultural heritage. Every seasoned adventurer is unlikely to miss this place with its outstanding views of nature, ancient constructions and kind-hearted locals.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Lung Khuy Cave – Nam Dam village (≈90km)
Stop At: Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Tam Son Town, Quan Ba 310000 Vietnam
Pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter the day before by Limousine bus (hotel not included) or Sleeper bus.
7:30 – Begin your loop of the area in Ha Giang city from which we will drive about 60km on the trail to reach Quan Ba town. From there we will mark our first stop for lunch in this beautiful town offering magnificent views of the Heaven Gate and the Twin Mountains (Fairy Bosom).
In the afternoon, we will ride on to Lung Kung cave to witness how Nature could create such a masterpiece, only 20km away from the city. Your exploration will begin, you will have approximately 2 hours to discover the cave by yourself. Dinner and overnight back in Quan Ba Town in a H’mong homestay, free time to relax before tomorrow’s adventures.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay in Quan Ba town
Day 2: Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Lung Cu – Dong Van (≈130km)
Stop At: Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Sa Phin, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
Enjoy the morning light with the sounds of mountainous countryside, check-out and prepare yourself as today we will reach the northernmost frontier of Vietnam. Drive about 60km to Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, the perfect location to snap great photos. On the way we will stop to visit Vuong Palace that belonged to Vuong Trinh Duc, H’Mong King who leaded 70 000 H’Mong ethnic people in this area.
Back on the trail, we will continue our loop to the final frontier and travel through Ma Le, the ‘one-eyed ghost’ area. This road remains a secret, it can take you to the northernmost point of Vietnam, Lung Cu, home of the Lo Lo ethnic minority.
After conquering the land, we will reach Dong Van for a late lunch, and a relaxing time at the hotel.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Dong Van
Day 3: Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Du Gia (≈110km)
Stop At: Ma Pi Leng Pass, Meo Vac, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
If you are lucky to be travelling in Dong Van on a Sunday morning, do not miss out on the weekly market which gathers all the local ethnic minorities in the area and gives you the unique opportunity to walk through the crowd, witness the trade market of buffalos, cows or chickens, or be dazzled by the colourful booths of traditional ethnic clothes.
Escape the market and start driving about 30min to visit Ma Pi Leng Pass, one the most beautiful views in Vietnam in the mountains. In-between cliffs, you can see below the tranquil river Nho Que making its way in the land. Your journey takes you near the clouds as we will trek on a H’mong path along Ma Pi Leng Pass. After the trek, we will continue driving to Meo Vac town to enjoy a well-deserved lunch at a local restaurant.
The road will then take us from one hill to the other to Du Gia National Park, also home of a Tay ethnic community. After a 3-hour drive we will stop at Du Gia Village to rest, enjoy a home-cooked dinner and overnight at a Tay homestay.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay in Du Gia Village
Day 4: Du Gia – Lung Tam village – Ha Giang (≈130km)
Stop At: Lung Tam village, Lùng Tám, Quản Bạ, Hà Giang, Vietnam
Today, we will visit Lung Tam Village, the residence of H’Mong ethnic people, very famous for their linen production and weaving. We will then travel back to Quan Ba before finishing our loop at Ha Giang city. Our last lunch of the tour will be served at a local restaurant.
After returning the bikes, and as we are not ready to leave you just yet, we will go and visit a Tay village near the Ha Thanh waterfall to refresh ourselves.
Return to Hanoi by Limousine bus the following day (hotel not included) or Sleeper bus.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
