Ha Giang In-Depth Explorer – 3 Days 2 Nights

🌟 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Trek ~1 km to the emerald pools of Khau Làn Waterfall
• Border-life stories in Cao Mã Pờ, with a chance to see milestone 291
• Village stay in Nậm Đăm (Dao people): cool climate, rich traditions
• Explore the “ghost village” Sảo Há & the rock desert of Sảng Tủng
• Meet Lao Xa silversmith families; stroll Đồng Văn Old Quarter by night
• White Cliff Trail hike with balcony views over Mã Pì Lèng, Nho Quế & Tu Sản
• Small groups, safety-first pacing; with-driver or private car options

✨ DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 0: HA GIANG CITY ARRIVAL

Arrive in Ha Giang City before tour start. We provide 01 pre-tour dorm night for early arrivals. On request, we can help book round-trip sleeper buses (07:00 / 12:00 / 16:00 / 21:00), including VIP “palace” cabin buses (single or double cabins).

DAY 1: HA GIANG CITY – KHAU LAN WATERFALL – CAO MA PO – NAM DAM VILLAGE [B/L/D]

07:30: Meet your guide at our Ha Giang office (also your pre-tour rest point) or another agreed pick-up in town. Briefing, breakfast, then depart.

09:00: Khau Lan Waterfall: an easy ~1 km rainforest trek under cool canopies to one of Ha Giang’s most impressive cascades. Time for photos and a refreshing stream dip (conditions permitting).

11:00: Lunch in an ethnic Hoa (Chinese-Vietnamese) community setting; savor the signature Cao Ma beef hotpot with Chinese flavors.

13:30: Cao Ma Po border commune: quiet hamlets of the Hoa people, nicknamed the “land of peaches.” Learn about daily life, vernacular architecture, and local customs; opportunity to visit the Vietnam–China border area and milestone 291 (subject to regulation & safety).

16:30: Arrive Nam Dam Village cultural space of the Long-Dress Dao (Dao áo dài), known for living heritage like fire-jumping and cap sac ceremonies (seasonal). Dinner, culture exchange & overnight in Nam Dam.

Overnight in Nam Dam

DAY 2: SAO HA VILLAGE – SANG TUNG ROCK DESERT – LAO XA – DONG VAN [B/L/D]

07:00: Breakfast at the homestay.

09:30: Sao Ha Village (“Ghost Village”): a secluded, centuries-old H’mong hamlet linked with old Đồng Văn warlord tales and filming locations for Vietnamese thrillers.

11:30: Lunch in Pho Cao (Dong Van).

13:00: Backroad across the Đồng Văn Karst Plateau to the lesser-visited Sang Tung Stone Desert photography time in a surreal limestone landscape.

14:00: Visit a traditional incense-making hamlet (Sang Tung): see how families handcraft leaf-based incense, a distinctive highland spiritual tradition.

15:00: Lao Xa Village: meet artisan silversmiths preserving hand-forged silver in a picturesque H’mong village amid the stone desert.

16:30:  Arrive Dong Van. Hotel check-in & dinner (try the local black chicken hotpot). Evening: stroll the lantern-lit Dong Van Old Quarter; join a campfire/music gathering when available.

Overnight in Dong Van town

DAY 3: WHITE CLIFF TRAIL – HA GIANG CITY [B/L/-]

07:00: Breakfast at the hotel or a local eatery.

08:30: White Cliff Trail: gentle 6+ km hike with aerial views over Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River, and Tu San Canyon. Iconic photo points en route (e.g., “cliff ledge,” “happy twin tree,” “fairy’s eye”).

11:30: Lunch in Mau Due – Yen Minh.

13:00: Drive the beautiful Mau Due – Duong Thuong backroad; stops at Lung Ho Outpost, Duong Thuong Valley, and scenic lookouts.

16:00: Arrive Ha Giang City. Freshen up and rest at our office while awaiting your sleeper bus:

— Afternoon bus (approx. 16:30–17:00) for same-day return, or

— Night bus (approx. 21:00) arriving early next morning.

Free time to explore Ha Giang City (own expense).

***END OF SERVICES***

📍 PRACTICAL INFO

• Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights (arrive Day 0 for overnight in Hà Giang)
• Start/Finish: Hà Giang City (round-trip sleeper bus support available)
• Accommodation: Homestays & local hotels (twin/double; private upgrade on request)
• Transport: Motorbike (self-ride or with driver) or private car
• Difficulty: Easy–Moderate — light treks (1–5 km), some uneven terrain
• Best for: Expats in Vietnam, culture lovers, soft-adventure travelers, photographers
• Group Type: Private or small-group departures

✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Accommodation in twin/double rooms (2 guests/room)
• Dorm accommodation in Ha Giang City 1 night before departure date.
• Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• 2 bottles of water per person per day
• English-speaking local guide (lead guide in Hà Giang)
• Transport throughout the tour (motorbike self-ride / with driver, or private car)
• Entrance fees and activities as per itinerary
• Travel insurance up to 120,000,000 VND/case

❌ WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

• Single room supplement (if required)
• Drinks & meals not listed
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone, etc.)
• Round-trip sleeper bus tickets Hanoi ↔ Hà Giang (500,000 – 700,000 VND/person; support available)
• Flights (domestic/international)
• 10% VAT invoice surcharge (if required)
• Border permit for foreigners: 250,000 VND/person
• Tips for guide/driver (optional)
• Public holiday surcharges