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The journey
Embark on a captivating journey through the picturesque landscapes of Ha Giang on a 3-day adventure from Hanoi. Discover the dramatic scenery of the Dong Van Karst Plateau, enjoy cultural encounters at Lung Tam weaving village and Sung La village, and visit the H'Mong Ancient House featured in the film "Story of Pao." The journey also takes you to the King family mansion in Sa Phin, Lung Cu Flag Pole, spectacular Mapileng Pass, and the Nho Que River, before returning to Ha Giang.
Embark on a captivating journey through the picturesque landscapes of Ha Giang on a 3-day adventure from Hanoi.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
19:00-20:00: Pick-up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area.
Begin the excursion to Ha Giang.
Have dinner on the way (to be paid by yourself).
Overnight on a sleeping bus.
04:00-04:30: Arrive in Ha Giang. You will be dropped at the homestay or motel for a rest, and you will have breakfast here.
07:00: Your tour guide picks you up at the homestay or motel to prepare for the excursion to the Ha Giang karst plateau. You will visit:
Km0 milestone in Ha Giang city.
Bac Sum Pass, the first pass as you enter the Dong Van Karst Plateau area.
Quan Ba Sky Gate, where you can enjoy the beauty of Bosom Mountain and all of Tam Son Town from a higher vantage point.
Visit Lung Tam weaving village and explore the production stages of brocade making (note: this place may not be visited depending on the weather or road conditions).
Take a picture with the lonely Lumber tree.
Tham Ma Pass, where people used to test the strength of horses in the past.
Noon: Have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit:
Pho Cao (Fox Street) to see the unique houses of the H'Mong people, surrounded by rock fences. You can also take pictures with peach blossoms and plum blossoms during the Tet holiday, and visit Pho Cao Market on the Day of the Dog and the Day of the Dragon.
9 Rounds Pass.
Sung La village, where you will visit the H'Mong Ancient House, the place where the film "Story of Pao" was produced in 2006.
Visit the King family mansion lying inside a valley in Sa Phin. This was the wealthiest and most powerful family in Dong Van in the early 20th century.
Lung Cu Flag Pole, the northernmost place of Vietnam.
18:00: Arrive in Dong Van town. Check in at the hotel and rest.
19:00: Have dinner. You are free to walk and discover Dong Van Old Quarter at night, or have a cup of coffee (paid by yourself) at Dong Van's favorite café, "Café Phố Cổ," or try many kinds of food in Dong Van. Overnight in Dong Van town.
06:30: Have breakfast. On Sunday, you will have a chance to join the Dong Van weekly market, which is very famous and gathers thousands of H'Mong, Dzao, and Tay people in colorful clothes selling many local products.
08:00: Check out, get in the car, and continue with:
Conquer Mapileng Pass with its spectacular scenery.
Take pictures at Mapileng Canyon, which is 800 meters deep.
Enjoy a yacht trip on the Nho Que River and pass through Tu San Canyon (not including the return bus and boat fee, USD 15 per person).
Noon: Have lunch in Dong Van town. After lunch, return to Ha Giang. You will visit Lung Tam weaving village and explore the production stages of brocade making.
17:30: Arrive in Ha Giang. Have dinner at the restaurant.
Choose how you want to end your tour.
Where this trip takes you
Dong Van Karst Plateau, Lung Cu Flag Pole, Mapileng Pass, Nho Que River
The route
The fine print
Sleeping bus or Dcar Limousine transfer Hanoi - Ha Giang city - Hanoi, as required.
Transport by 4- to 29-seat air-conditioned car from Ha Giang to the Karst Plateau.
One night in a hotel, with two people per room. If there is an odd number of tourists, a room for three people will be available if accepted. If not, an additional fee of 50% of the hotel room price will be charged. Or a homestay for H'Mong or Dao people.
Meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners), or only 1 dinner if you choose the Dcar Limousine for the return to Hanoi.
Entrance ticket fee.
English-speaking tour guide (local guide in Ha Giang only).
One bottle of water is served each day during travel by car (not included on the sleeping bus).
VAT invoice and travel insurance.
Expenses for the boat trip on the Nho Que River: USD 15/person.
Additional fees if there is any change in ticket prices.
Beverages with meals and other personal expenses.
Tips for the driver and tour guide, at least USD 3/person per day.
You must bring your passport.
On peak occasions when many tourists go to Ha Giang, the order of the schedule and sleeping locations may change depending on the actual situation, but all sightseeing spots on the schedule will still be ensured.
You should bring medicine to help prevent insect bites and joint problems, as well as your toothbrush, toothpaste, and towel if necessary.
The tour guide can rearrange the schedule, but all places will remain the same.
If you are a vegetarian, please bring suitable food with you.
Do not bring a suitcase that is too large.
Limousine return (seat):
After the tour, you can opt for a comfortable return journey to Hanoi by limousine.
Upon arrival at the limousine station, you can check in and relax.
Dinner is self-paid during the journey back.
Expect to reach Hanoi around 00:30 the following day, where the tour concludes.
Sleeping bus return:
Alternatively, you can choose the sleeping bus option for your return to Hanoi.
Following the tour, you will be taken to a homestay for rest and dinner.
Board the sleeping bus after dinner for the journey back to Hanoi.
Anticipate arrival in Hanoi around 04:00 the next day, marking the end of the tour.
Price policy for children:
Free for children aged 1 to 4 (their parents must pay for all other expenses, and children aged 1 to 4 do not have their own seats in the car).
Children aged 5 to 9 will be charged 75% of the tour fee (they will have their own seats in the car and their meals, but they must share the hotel room with their parents).
Children aged 10 and above are considered adults.
Required additional fees:
Single hotel room rental: USD 10/person/1 night.
Foreigners will be charged: USD 32/person.
Customer responsibilities:
Customers are responsible for their own illnesses and chronic diseases (cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, diabetes, osteoarthritis...), congenital diseases, latent diseases, HIV/AIDS, mental and neurological disorders, and pregnancy. When necessary, you must provide a written commitment regarding your health when participating in the tour.
Customers must take care of their property during the trip in all circumstances and locations. The tour organizer is not responsible for any lost money, identification, airline tickets, personal belongings, or other property during the trip.
Additional information:
Buckwheat flowers bloom from September to December every year.
Peach flowers and Prunus salicina flowers appear before and after the Tet holiday.
Sunday morning markets: Quản Bạ Market, Yên Minh Market, Đồng Văn Market, and Mèo Vạc Market.
Saturday morning market: Quyết Tiến Market.
Markets on the Day of the Snake and the Day of the Pig: Sà Phìn Market.
Markets on the Day of the Tiger and the Day of the Monkey: Lũng Phìn Market.
Markets on the Day of the Dog and the Day of the Dragon: Phố Cáo Market.
Accommodation may be in a hotel room for two people, a triple room if accepted, or a homestay for H'Mong or Dao people, depending on the arrangement.
Logistics
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.
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