Ha Giang Classic + Deep Discovery – 6 Days 5 Nights

🌟 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Balanced mix of classic Loop icons and deep-cut villages
• Khau Làn Waterfall trek (≈1 km) through cool tropical forest
• Xa Phìn Hamlet: Shan Tuyết tea hills, mossy stilt houses, cinematic terraces
• Lùng Tám hemp weaving 40+ traditional steps from plant to cloth
• Sảo Há “ghost village” and Thẩm Mã Pass panorama stops
• Lao Xa silversmiths & H’Mong King’s Palace (stone/wood architecture)
• Lô Lô Chải beneath Lũng Cú Flag Tower; northernmost viewpoint
• Mã Pì Lèng Pass + Nho Quế boat through Tu Sản Canyon
• White Cliff Trail hike; then kayak/boat on Nho Quế 3 – Phong Lưu Gorge
• Mèo Vạc Sinkhole, M-shaped Curves, Ban Án Stream bamboo raft, Du Già village life
• Small groups; option for 1:1 rider with experienced local driver

✨ DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 0: ARRIVE IN HA GIANG CITY

Arrive in Ha Giang City before the tour. 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 – FAIRY TWIN MOUNTAINS – NAM DAM VILLAGE [B/L/D]

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

09:00: Xa Phin Hamlet: moss-covered stilt houses on the slopes of Tay Con Linh, ancient Shan Tuyet tea hills, the pretty Nai/ Huou Waterfall, and dramatic rice-terrace amphitheaters among Vietnam’s finest.

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

13:30: Khau Lan Waterfall: an easy ~1 km rainforest trek to one of Ha Giang’s most majestic, untamed 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 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 cấp sắc ceremonies (seasonal). Dinner, culture exchange & overnight.

Overnight in Nam Dam

DAY 2: LUNG TAM WEAVING - SAO HA - THAM MA - LAO XA - H'MONG KING'S PALACE - LO LO CHAI VILLAGE [B/L/D]

07:30: Breakfast at the homestay (or a local restaurant).

08:30: Lung Tam Linen Cooperative: discover 40+ steps from hemp to cloth and the role of linen in H’Mong life.

10:00: Sao Ha (“Ghost Village”): a secluded, centuries-old H’Mong hamlet tied to Dong Van warlord tales and filming sites of Vietnamese thrillers.

11:00: Tham Ma (Horse-Testing) Pass: panorama photo stop.

11:30: Lunch in Pho Cao – Dong Van.

13:00: Lao Xa Village: meet artisan families preserving hand-forged silver amid the stone-plateau scenery.

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

16:00: Slow walk in Lo Lo Chai beneath Lung Cu Flag Tower; village life and photo corners. Dinner & overnight in Lo Lo Chai / Dong Van (per availability).

Overnight in Lo Lo Chai homestay or central Dong Van hotel

DAY 3: LUNG CU FLAG TOWER - NORTHERNMOST POINT - MA PI LENG - TU SAN CANYON - PA VI VILLAGE [B/L/D]

07:00: Breakfast and start today’s highlights.

08:00: Visit Lung Cu Flag Tower—Vietnam’s iconic northernmost landmark.

09:30: Northernmost point check-in; symbolic “head of the nation.”

11:30: Lunch in Dong Van; coffee time in the lantern-lit Old Quarter (time permitting).

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

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

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

Overnight in Pa Vi homestay

DAY 4: WHITE CLIFF TRAIL - NHO QUE 3 - PHONG LƯU GORGE - PA VI VILLAGE [B/L/D]

08:00: Breakfast at the homestay, then set out for today’s highlights.

09:00: Start the White Cliff Trail from the Youth Volunteers Monument. This scenic walk (~6 km) offers sweeping, balcony-style views over Ma Pi Leng Pass, the Nho Que River, and Tu San Canyon. Photo stops at signature lookouts such as the cliff ledge, “Happy Twin Tree”, and “Fairy’s Eye.”

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

14:00: Board a motorboat to explore the tranquil Nho Que 3 reservoir and the Phong Luu Gorge; check in at the signature rock, enjoy optional kayaking, and swim when conditions are safe.

16:00: Arrive at Pa Vi Mong Cultural Village (Meo Vac), a peaceful hamlet with a poetic lục-bát street layout. Free time to stroll the village.

17:00: Homestay check-in, BBQ dinner, and overnight in Pa Vi.

Overnight in Pa Vi homestay

DAY 5: MÈO VẠC SINKHOLE - M-SHAPED CURVES – BẢN ÁN STREAM - DU GÌA [B/L/D]

07:00: Breakfast at the homestay.

07:30: (If Sunday) Visit the lively Meo Vac market for a cultural snapshot of highland life.

08:00: Explore the vast Meo Vac Sinkhole, among Ha Giang’s largest, with unique vegetation inside its wide karst rim.

10:00: Scenic drive Meo Vac to Mau Due, with photo breaks on the iconic M-Shaped Curves.

12:00: Lunch in Mau Due; continue to Du Gia.

14:00: Gentle bamboo-raft experience on the clear waters of Ban An Stream; visit Tham Lin Cave and enjoy the serene valley setting.

16:30: Arrive in Du Gia Village, stilt houses, rice paddies, streams, and soft afternoon light. Free village walk, dinner, and overnight.

Overnight in Du Gia homestay

DAY 6: DU GIÀ WATERFALL - ĐƯỜNG THƯỢNG VALLEY - RETURN TO HÀ GIANG CITY [B/L/-]

07:30: Breakfast at the homestay.

08:30: Short ~1 km trek to the refreshing Du Gia Waterfall; time to swim when conditions permit.

11:30: Lunch in Lung Ho (Yen Minh).

14:00: Backroad drive via Mau Due – Duong Thuong – Thuan Hoa, with stops at Lung Ho Outpost, Duong Thuong Valley and scenic viewpoints.

16:00: Arrive back in Ha Giang City. Freshen up and rest at our office while awaiting your sleeper bus choose an afternoon departure (approx. 16:30–17:00) for same-day return, or the night bus (approx. 22:00) arriving early the next morning.

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

***END OF SERVICES***

📍 PRACTICAL INFO:

• Duration: 6 Days / 5 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: Moderate—short walks/treks (1–4 km), some uneven terrain
• Best for: Expats in Vietnam, culture seekers, photography lovers, adventure couples
• 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