Activities

Ha Giang Loop 3 Days 2 Nights

Join in an incredible experience through Ha Giang, an untouched land rich of traditions and ethnic minorities. This 3-day Ha Giang loop tour starts from Ha Giang City and will be arranged for a maximum of 8 people. You will get the most of your experience with the help of an experienced local guide and a driver trained to practice mountain roads. You will discover the main highlights of Ha Giang including Dong Van, Meo Vac and Ma Pi Leng pass, all must-see destinations when traveling to this remote area. We are happy to arrange transportation from Hanoi by sleeper bus upon request. Let us take you to the parts others can’t reach.

Day 1: Ha Giang - Meo Vac - Ma Pi Leng Pass - Dong Van (L/D)

7:30am rings the beginning of your greatest adventure in one of the most remote areas of Northern Vietnam. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Giang City to start the drive to Dong Van. On the way you will pass by Quan Ba and its legendary Fairy Bosom Hills, visit a French bunker dated from the colonization and stop in Mau Due for lunch. You will then reach Meo Vac to start the first trek of the trip, a 10-kilometer hike through Ma Pi Leng pass, a must-see destination in Ha Giang. You will stroll around the valley, cling to the side of the undulating mountains, overlooking the Nho Que river, giving unrivalled views of the valleys and terraced hemp fields, which decorate the mountainsides. Walking this path will give you feelings you have never experienced before. Though it is not advised, if you do not want to trek you will have the possibility to stay with the driver in the car and zigzag down the pass to the end of the trail. You can stop for photos on the way. Arriving in Dong Van, you will settle for the night in a hotel and have dinner in a local restaurant.

Highlights and activities: Dong Van, Mai Pi Leng, 8 - 10 km trek Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Van Meals: Lunch, dinner

Day 2: Dong Van – Vuong Palace – Yen Minh – Ha Giang City (B/L/D)

If you are lucky to be travelling in Dong Van on a Sunday morning, do not miss out on the weekly market which gathers all the local ethnic minorities in the area and gives you the unique opportunity to walk through the crowd, witness the trade market of buffalos, cows or chickens, or be dazzled by the colourful booths of traditional ethnic clothes. Back in the car, we will continue our loop to the final frontier and travel through Ma Le, the ‘one-eyed ghost’ area. This road remains a secret, it can take you to the northernmost point of Vietnam, Lung Cu, home of the Lo Lo ethnic minority, or to Vuong palace which is our next destination. It is a unique place, home of the H’mong King, whose architecture is influenced by three cultures: Chinese, French and Hmong. It was also used during the French colonization as a secret storage room for opium. The tour then continues to Yen Minh, known for its countless terraced fields, posed on the mountainsides. Lunch will be served at your next stop in Quan Ba, before returning to Ha Giang City.

Highlights and activities: Ma Le, Lung Cu, Vuong Palace, 2 - 4 km trek Accommodation: Homestay in Ha Giang Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3: Trekking in Ha Giang (B/L)

Today is all about trekking so after breakfast, you will set out towards Lung Vai Village which will take between 6 to 8 hours depending on your walking speed. Along the way you can enjoy the stunning views and friendly locals passing by, before stopping for a picnic lunch in the remote village of Khuoi My. You will then continue, passing the farmers working their fields, until you reach Ban Tha village, where our driver will be waiting to take you back to Ha Giang City.

Highlights and activities: Lung Vai village, Khuoi My, 15 - 17km trek Accommodation: Not included Meals: Breakfast, lunch

ACCOMMODATION LIST

Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

•    A/C transfer. •    Accommodation at homestay/ hotel. •    Experienced English speaking guide. •    Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner). •    All sightseeing tickets and travel permits. •    No extra charge after confirmation. •     24/7 hotline support guaranteed.

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

•   Personal expenses, tips and gratuities. •   Travel insurance. •   International & domestic flights and taxes. •   Beverage. •   Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc…

WHAT TO TAKE: •   Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking. •   It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...