Ha Giang Deep Nature Discovery – 3 Days 2 Nights

🌟 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Trek ~1 km to Khau Làn Waterfall for rainforest pools and cool mist
• Cross the seldom visited Sảng Tủng rock desert vast karst, cinematic light
• Stay a night in Đồng Văn, wander the lantern lit Old Quarter
• White Cliff Trail hike (≈6 km): aerial views of Mã Pì Lèng, Nho Quế, Tu Sản
• Nho Quế 3 lake: boat/kayak session into the serene Phong Lưu Gorge (swim when safe)
• Village time in Pả Vi (Mèo Vạc): lục-bát–pattern layout, BBQ dinner
• Mèo Vạc Sinkhole, iconic M-shaped Curves, ridge road via Mậu Duệ – Đường Thượng
• Small groups; choose with driver motorbike or private car for comfort

✨ DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 0: ARRIVE IN HA GIANG CITY

Arrive in Hà Giang City before tour start. We provide 01 pre-tour dorm night for early arrivals. On request, our team can arrange round-trip sleeper buses (standard berth or “palace” cabin bus — single/double cabins) with multiple departures 07:00 / 12:00 / 16:00 / 21:00.

DAY 1: HA GIANG – KHAU LAN WATERFALL – SANG TUNG ROCK DESERT – DONG VAN [B/L/D]

07:30: Meet your guide at our Hà Giang office (early arrivals may rest in our dorm) or at another agreed pickup in town. Breakfast, then depart.

09:00: Khau Lan Waterfall: a gentle ~1 km jungle trek beneath cool tropical canopies. Reach one of Hà Giang’s most pristine cascades; time for photos and a refreshing stream swim (conditions permitting).

11:00: Lunch in Tam Sơn (Quản Bạ).

14:00: Back-road discovery deep within the Đồng Văn Karst Plateau. Pass quiet villages and dramatic limestone vistas. Highlight: the surreal Sảng Tủng Stone Desert, a lesser-known gem. Signature photo stops en route.

16:30: Arrive Đồng Văn. Hotel check-in, dinner & overnight. In the evening, stroll the Old Quarter; when available, join a campfire & music gathering for a cozy local night.

Overnight in Đồng Văn.

DAY 2: WHITE CLIFF TRAIL – PHONG LƯU GORGE (NHO QUẾ 3) – PẢ VI [B/L/D]

07:00: Breakfast in the Old Quarter.

08:00: (Weekend only) Explore the Đồng Văn Market for a vivid window into highland trade and culture.

09:00: Transfer to the Youth Volunteers Monument, trailhead for the White Cliff Walk (~6 km) with sweeping panoramas over Mã Pì Lèng Pass, Nho Quế River, and Tu Sản Canyon. Photo ops at iconic viewpoints (e.g., cliff ledge, “happy twin tree”, “fairy’s eye” outcrop).

11:30: Lunch in Mèo Vạc with highland specialties.

14:00: Nho Quế 3 Reservoir: motorboat into the emerald gorge; signature rock photo stop; optional kayaking and river swim if weather & safety allow.

16:00: Arrive Pả Vi Mong Cultural Village (Mèo Vạc) tranquil, photogenic layout and stone-walled lanes. Leisurely village walk.

17:00: Homestay check-in. BBQ dinner & overnight in Pả Vi with warm local hosts.

Overnight in Meo Vac

DAY 3: MEO VAC SINKHOLE – M-SHAPED CURVES – DUONG THUONG VALLEY – HA GIANG [B/L/–] 

07:00: Breakfast at the homestay.

07:30: (Weekend only) Visit Mèo Vạc Market for more intimate encounters with ethnic highland life.

08:00: Explore the Mèo Vạc Sinkhole among the region’s largest with striking vegetation and impressive karst formations.

10:00: Scenic drive toward Mậu Duệ, then Hà Giang; photo stop at the famed “M-Curve.”

12:00: Lunch in Mậu Duệ.

13:00: Cruise the beautiful Mậu Duệ – Đường Thượng backroad; stops at Lũng Hồ Outpost, Đường Thượng Valley, and other lookout points.

16:00: Arrive Hà Giang City. Freshen up and rest at our office while waiting for your chosen sleeper bus. You can take an afternoon bus back to Hanoi or the night bus arriving early the next morning.

Free time to explore Hà 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: Local hotels & homestays (twin/double; private upgrade on request)
• Transport: Motorbike (self-ride or with driver) or private car
• Difficulty: Easy–Moderate — short hikes (1–5 km), some uneven terrain
• Best for: Expats in Vietnam, landscape 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 as per itinerary (motorbike self-ride / with driver, or private car with A/C)
• Entrance fees and scheduled activities
• 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)
• Tips for guide/driver (optional)
• Public holiday surcharges