Ha Giang Traditional Discovery – 2 Days 1 Night

🌟 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Bắc Sum Slope & Quản Bạ Heaven Gate, first wide angle views of the karst plateau
• The photogenic Twin Fairy Mountains outlook
• Scenic stops along Thẩm Mã Pass; terrace & village vistas
• Lũng Cẩm cultural village (film locations: Story of Pao, Silent under the Abyss)
• H’Mong King’s Palace (Dinh Nhà Vương) stone & timber architecture, plateau history
• Lũng Cú area & Lô Lô Chải frontier village beneath the flag tower
• Balcony ride over Mã Pì Lèng Pass; aerial views of Tu Sản Gorge & Nho Quế
• Nho Quế boat through Southeast Asia’s deepest canyon
• Return via the iconic M-shaped Curves to Hà Giang City

✨ DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 0: ARRIVE IN HA GIANG CITY

Arrive in Ha Giang City before the tour. We provide 1 complimentary pre-tour dorm night for early arrivals. On request, we can arrange round-trip sleeper buses at 07:00 / 12:00 / 16:00 / 21:00.

DAY 1: HA GIANG – DONG VAN [B/L/D]

04:00: Sleeper bus arrives in Ha Giang City. Check into a resting dorm for a shower and freshen-up before the tour.

07:30: Meet your guide at the resting dorm, have breakfast, and begin the journey.

08:30: Gateway viewpoints to the Dong Van Karst Plateau: Bac Sum Slope, Quan Ba Heaven Gate, and the Fairy Twin Mountains.

11:00: Tham Ma Pass (the “horse-testing” slope): panoramic photo stop—an iconic Hà Giang scene.

11:30: Lunch in Pho Cao.

13:00: Lung Cam Cultural Village: a lovely traditional H’Mong hamlet with earthen houses and yin-yang tiled roofs—famous film locations include The Story of Pao, Quiet in the Abyss, and more.

14:00: H’Mong King’s Palace (Vuong Family Residence): explore its stone-and-timber architecture and learn about plateau history and culture.

15:15: Lung Cu Flag Tower: Vietnam’s northernmost landmark. Hear stories of this frontier “nation’s rampart,” its cultural legacy, and the tower’s construction.

16:00: Lo Lo Chai Village beneath the flag tower: slow walk, village life, photo corners.

17:30: Check in to your hotel in Dong Van Town; dinner (try the signature black chicken hotpot). Free evening to wander the lantern-lit Old Quarter and join campfire/music activities when available.

Overnight in Central Dong Van.

DAY 2: MEO VAC – HA GIANG [B/L/–]

07:00: Breakfast, then (if weekend) a stroll through Dong Van’s morning market.

08:30: Drive the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass—a balcony road with soaring views over the Tu San Canyon and Nho Que River.

09:30: Nho Que boat ride through Tu San, Southeast Asia’s deepest canyon).

11:30: Lunch in Meo Vac Town.

13:30: Scenic drive Meo Vac, Mau Due, Ha Giang, with photo stops at the iconic M-Shaped Curves and other viewpoints.

17:30: Arrive back in Ha Giang City for dinner and rest at our office while waiting for your sleeper bus.

21:00: Farewell to your guide. Board the sleeper bus to Hanoi (or other connected provinces). Overnight on the bus; arrive in Hanoi around 04:00 the next morning. Airport or city-center drop-off can be arranged on request.

***END OF SERVICES***

📍 PRACTICAL INFO

• Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night (arrive Day 0 for the free pre-night 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 walks, some uneven paths, optional stairs at viewpoints
• Best for: First-time Hà Giang visitors, culture lovers, photographers, expats on a tight schedule
• 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)
• Border permit for foreigners: 250,000 VND/person (if applicable)
• Tips for guide/driver (optional)
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• Public holiday surcharges