Ha Giang Traditional & In-Depth Tour – 4 Days 3 Nights

🌟 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• Khau Làn Waterfall: ~1 km rainforest trek, swim & photo time
• Quản Bạ Heaven Gate & Twin Fairy Mountains: first wide-angle plateau views
• Sảng Tủng Stone Desert: lunar-like karst waves, cinematic light
• H’Mong King’s Palace (Dinh Nhà Vương): stone & timber architecture, plateau history
• Lũng Cú area & Lô Lô Chải village
• White Cliff Trail (≈6 km): balcony views over Mã Pì Lèng, Tu Sản Canyon & Nho Quế
• Nho Quế 3 motorboat → Phong Lưu Gorge; optional kayak & swim (conditions permitting)
• Mèo Vạc Sinkhole, M-shaped Curves; quiet ridge/valley roads back to Hà Giang

✨ DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY 0: TRAVEL TO HA GIANG CITY

You travel from Ho Chi Minh City / Hanoi to Ha Giang. Nomadic Soul Travel can arrange round-trip VIP sleeper buses with flexible departures: 07:00 / 12:00 / 16:00 / 21:00 (single or double cabins).

On arrival, enjoy 1 complimentary pre-tour dorm night before the itinerary begins.

DAY 1: HA GIANG CITY – KHAU LAN WATERFALL – SUOI BINH DUONG – QUAN BA GATE – TWIN FAIRY MOUNTAINS (B/L/D)

07:30: Guide pickup at our Ha Giang office (also your pre-tour rest spot) or another city location; breakfast & briefing.

09:00: Trek ~1 km through lush tropical forest to Khau Lan Waterfall, one of Ha Giang’s most majestic yet hidden cascades. Free time to swim & photograph.

11:00: Lunch in Quyet Tien.

13:30: Explore Tung San Cave system with underground streams and dramatic stalactites often likened to a “giant sky gate” carved through the mountain.

15:00: Gateway viewpoints: Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Twin Fairy Mountains

16:00: Arrive Nam Dam (Dao “long-dress” people); village walk, stories of architecture & customs. Dinner, culture sharing, overnight in homestay.

Overnight: Homestay in Nam Dam

DAY 2: THAM MA PASS – SANG TUNG ROCK DESERT – HMONG KING’S PALACE – LUNG CU AREA – DONG VAN (B/L/D)

07:30: Breakfast at homestay; depart.

09:30: Tham Ma Pass viewpoints classic terrace & village vistas.

10:00: Little visited Sang Tung Stone Desert: wave-like karst and stark light for unique photos.

11:30: Lunch in Sa Phin.

13:30: Hmong King’s Palace (Dinh Nha Vuong): stone/wood architecture & regional history.

15:00: Lung Cu area overview; optional stop toward the flag tower (time/conditions permitting).

16:30: Check in at Dong Van hotel; black-chicken hotpot dinner; Old Quarter stroll, weekend campfire vibe.

Overnight: Hotel in Dong Van

DAY 3: MA PI LENG PASS – WHITE CLIFF TRAIL – NHO QUE & TU SAN – PA VI VILLAGE (B/L/D)

07:00: Breakfast & (weekends) a quick browse of the morning market.

08:30: Iconic Ma Pi Leng sky-balcony road: aerial views of Tu San Gorge & Nho Que River.

09:30: White Cliff Trail hike (≈6 km): dramatic balcony views; photo stops at “Death Rock”, “Twin Tree of Happiness”, “Fairy Eye” viewpoints.

11:30: Lunch in Pa Vi.

14:30: Nho Que boat cruise through Tu San—the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia.

16:30: Explore the cultural Hmong village of Pa Vi; check-in, dinner & overnight in homestay.

Overnight: Homestay in Pa Vi

DAY 4: MEO VAC SINKHOLE – NHO QUE 3 – HA GIANG CITY (B/L/–)

07:00: Breakfast; (weekends) visit Meo Vac Sunday Market.

08:00: Explore the vast Meo Vac Sinkhole—unique vegetation & geomorphology.

10:00: Nho Que 3 motorboat into Phong Luu Gorge; “sacred rock” check-in; optional kayaking & swimming when weather/water level allow.

12:00: Lunch in Meo Vac town.

13:30: Scenic return via Mau Due with photo stops at the iconic M-shaped Curves.

17:00: Arrive at our Ha Giang office; shower & rest before sleeper bus. Choose early bus (16:30–17:00) for same-day return, or 21:00 night bus for morning arrival next day.

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

***END OF SERVICES***

📍 PRACTICAL INFO:

• Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights (arrive Day 0 for overnight in Hà Giang City)
• Start/Finish: Hà Giang City (bus support from Hanoi & northern cities)
• Accommodation: Homestays & local hotels (twin/double; private on request)
• Transport: Motorbike (self-ride or with driver) or private car
• Difficulty: Moderate – short hikes (1–4 km), some uneven terrain
• Best for: Expats in Vietnam, cultural explorers, adventure couples, 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
• Transport (motorbike or private car) throughout the tour
• 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.)
• Sleeper bus tickets Hanoi ↔ Hà Giang (500,000 – 700,000 VND/person; support available)
• Flights (domestic/international)
• Border permit for foreigners: 250,000 VND/person
• Tips for guide/driver (optional)
• Public holiday surcharges