Ha Giang Traditional & In-Depth Tour – 5 Days 4 Nights

🌟 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• Blend of iconic Ha Giang Loop & untouched frontier villages
• Trek to Khau Lan Waterfall through tropical forest
• Visit Xa Phin Hamlet, home to ancient Shan Tuyet tea & rice terraces
• Stay with the Dao people in Nam Dam Village, fire dance, local feast
• Explore Lao Xa Silversmiths & H’mong King’s Palace
• Discover Lo Lo Chai Village under the Lung Cu Flag Tower
• Cruise the Nho Que River, kayak through Tu San Canyon
• Hike the White Cliff Trail – panoramic views of the Happiness Road

✨ DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY 0: HA GIANG CITY ARRIVAL

Arrive in Ha Giang City ahead of tour start. We provide 01 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, including VIP “palace” cabin buses (single/double cabins).

DAY 1: HA GIANG – XA PHIN – KHAU LAN WATERFALL – NAM DAM [B/L/D]

07:30: Meet your guide at our Ha Giang office (early arrivals may rest in our dorm) or another agreed pick-up. Trip briefing, breakfast, then depart.

09:00: Xa Phin Hamlet: moss-clad stilt houses on the flanks of Tay Con Linh, ancient Shan Tuyet tea hills, the pretty Nai Waterfall, and sweeping amphitheatres of rice terraces among Vietnam’s finest.

11:30: Lunch in Xa Phin with highland Dao specialties.

13:30: Khau Lan Waterfall: easy ~1 km rainforest trek to one of Ha Giang’s most pristine cascades; time for photos and a refreshing stream dip (conditions permitting).

15:30: Gateway viewpoints to the Dong Van Karst Plateau: Bac Sum Slope, Quan Ba Heaven Gate, and the photogenic Fairy Twin Mountains.

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 Village

DAY 2: SAO HA – DOC THAM MA – LAO XA – KING’S PALACE – LO LO CHAI [B/L/D]

07:30: Breakfast at the homestay or local restaurant.

09:30: Sao Ha (“Ghost Village”): a secluded, centuries old H’Mong hamlet linked with Dong Van warlord lore and filming sites of Vietnamese thrillers.

11:00: Tham Ma (Chin Khoanh) Pass: famed “horse testing” slope; terrace and village lookouts; photo stop.

11:30: Lunch in Pho Cao (Dong Van).

13:00: Lao Xa Village: meet artisan silversmith families preserving hand-forged silver in a dramatic stone desert setting.

14:30: H’Mong King’s Palace (Vuong Family Residence): stone and timber architecture and plateau history.

16:00: Arrive Lo Lo Chai beneath Lung Cu Flag Tower; slow village walk and local encounters. Check-in & dinner in Lo Lo Chai.

Overnight in Lo Lo Chai

DAY 3: LUNG CU FLAGPOLE – NORTHERNMOST POINT – MA PI LENG – TU SAN CANYON [B/L/D]

07:00: Breakfast at the homestay or local restaurant.

08:00: Visit Lung Cu Flag Tower, a once in a lifetime northernmost landmark.

09:30: Northernmost point check-in (symbolic head of the nation; source area of the Nho Que River).

11:30: Lunch in Dong Van town.

12:30: Free time to wander the Old Quarter and enjoy a local coffee (own expense).

13:30: Drive the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass for balcony views over Tu San Gorge and the Nho Que River.

15:00: Nho Que boat ride through Tu San, the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia

16:30: Arrive Pa Vi Mong Cultural Village (Meo Vac) a tranquil village with poetic lục-bát pattern layout. Homestay check-in, BBQ dinner & overnight.

Overnight in Pa Vi

DAY 4: WHITE CLIFF TRAIL – NHO QUE 3 – PHONG LUU GORGE [B/L/D]

07:00: Breakfast at the homestay or at the local restaurant.

09:00: From the Youth Volunteers Monument, hike the White Cliff Trail (~6 km) with aerial vistas over Ma Pi Leng, Nho Que, and Tu San; classic photo points (cliff ledge, “happy twin tree,” “fairy’s eye”).

11:30: Lunch in Meo Vac with highland specialties.

14:00: Nho Que 3 Lake / Phong Luu Gorge: motorboat into the serene gorge; signature rock photo stop; optional kayaking and river swim (weather & safety permitting).

16:00: Return Pa Vi Village; leisurely village walk.

17:00: BBQ dinner & overnight in Pa Vi.

Overnight in Pa Vi

DAY 5: MEO VAC SINKHOLE – M-SHAPED CURVES – DUONG THUONG – RETURN TO HA GIANG [B/L/-]

07:00: Breakfast at the homestay.

07:30: (If Sunday) visit the vibrant Meo Vac market for a deeper cultural window.

08:00: Explore the Meo Vac Sinkhole, one of Ha Giang’s largest with striking vegetation and karst.

10:00: Scenic drive toward Mau Due with photo stops at the iconic M-shaped Curves.

12:00: Lunch in Mau Due.

13:00: Continue the beautiful Mau Due – Duong Thuong – Thuan Hoa backroad; stops at Lung Ho Outpost, Duong Thuong Valley, and viewpoints.

16:00: Arrive Ha Giang City. Freshen up and rest at our office while awaiting your sleeper bus afternoon or night bus (arrives early next morning).

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