Ha Giang Adventure 06 Days

Breakfast with the local family. From the homestay, we start a trek for about 4 hours through the terraced rice paddies, majestic mountains and serene palm-tree forests to the village of Lung Vai . Along this trek, you will have plenty of chances to meet and talk with the minorities such as Man and Dao, who are generally more than happy to communicate and interact with. After enjoying a picnic lunch , we continue trekking for about 2 hours more to the village of Ha Thanh , home to the Tay Minority group. Walk along the river and have a relaxing swim at the waterfalls (in Summer time). From there you will begin your real adventure to Quan Ba , the land called “Heaven on Earth”. Venture through small villages and past vast agricultural landscapes and the sweeping mountains. After passing the Heaven’s Gate and Quan Ba’s Twin Mountain you will arrive at Nam Dam village inhabited by Dao Ethnic People (Indigo Dao or Long Dress Dao group). This charming village is nestled peacefully in a valley surrounded by Karts mountains, holds inside it preserved traditional customs, habits and culture from ancient times which is appealing to travelers. Tonight we stay at homestay with the local family in their traditional houses. The houses’ walls are built from compacted soil to make it cool in the Summer and warm in the Winter, protecting the people here from inclement weather in the high mountains. With fully equipped facilities and equipment, the homestay will make you feel happy and comfortable. Overnight at a local homestay.

After breakfast, our tour guide will take us to visit Lung Khuy Cave , one of the newest caves in Ha Giang discovered in 2015. A 2-km walk is required to get to the cave filled with amazing view of the surrounding and the natural creation of twinkling stalagmites and stalactites inside. After exploring the caves, you will visit Lung Tam , a Flower H’mong’s village, where you can learn how local villagers make embroidery. Leaving Quan Ba, we embark on a 4 hour drive through rugged outcrops to the beautiful town of Meo Vac, inhabited by different ethnic minorities including the H’mong, the King, Tay and Dzao. Most ethnic groups have maintained their culture untouched from the outside world. Along the way, you will see the huge green mountains with the roads hugging the curves and edges. You will pass Yen Minh town, home to pine forests, terraced fields, and lush tropical jungles. Arrive Meo Vac town and have lunch at a local restaurant. We then take a boat trip on the Majestic Nho Que River which will be a unique experience. The kayaks on the river are available if you want to be active. After the boat trip, transfer to Meo Vac Clay House in Pa Vi Community village to check in. Spend the rest of the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Meo Vac.

After breakfast, we head out to visit Meo Vac market and then embark on a 3 hour trek through the rugged mountains and trails of Meo Vac. You will feel overwhelmed by the majestic mountains, valleys and rivers below. After the trek, we leave Meo Vac and drive to towards Dong Van Karst Plateau , a major geo-heritage site in Vietnam. The landscape is composed of unlimited rice fields and thousands of limestone rocks. Today you will enjoy the highlight of the journey, the Ma Pi Leng Pass , well known for its abrupt cliffs and breath-taking views, referred to as the “king” of the passes in Vietnam with its highest point at an altitude of 2,000 meters. Arrive Dong Van and have lunch at a local restaurant. After Lunch, we will have time to stroll around , meet the minority people and visit the ancient streets with old houses, built centuries ago. The District of Dong Van is largely rural, with ethnic minorities living in the rugged mountains around the city. This town is famous for it’s Sunday market. After exploring, transfer to your hotel for check in, then spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. Over night in Dong Van.

After breakfast, your guide will take you out to explore Dong Van Sunday Market , one of the most unique market places in the far North. Once a week, buyers and sellers who are mostly ethnic minorities from the surrounding hills, including the Hmong, Tay, Nung and Hoa ethnic groups, flood into Dong Van for trade. Some come from miles away, walking on the side of the highway carrying goods on their back. By 5am the market is already alive with sounds of motorbikes and the smell of fresh Pho, the noodle soup. The market ends around 10am so set an alarm – it’s well worth the early wake up. After exploring the market you will take a short trek to Pu Lo , a French fortress built in 1890 located on a hill above the town. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Dong Van. In the afternoon, we leave Dong Van and wind your way back to Ha Giang City . Along the way, we pay a visit to Sa Phin Valley in Lung Phin Commune . Here you will visit the local workshops specializing in traditional flax embroidery, weaving, and dyeing. It has formed a closed chain ranging from self-supply of raw materials to production and consumption and created jobs for 95 members in Sa Phin village. You will also have a chance to explore the H’mong King Palace which once belonged to the “King of the H’mong Tribe” and was constructed by the French and Chinese architects, leading to an interesting fusion of styles. Continue your journey back to Ha Giang. Arrive and check into Truong Son Ecolodge in the late afternoon where the remainder of the day will be free at your leisure. Overnight in Ha Giang.