Spending 4 days 3 nights to discover one of the mysterious lands of Northeast Vietnam to admire its breathtaking beauty of plenty of mighty mountains and get a deeper understanding of the local culture that all ensure you unforgettable experiences. From many historical attractions, colourful hill tribes to the spectacular views of Ha Giang, you will have a precious opportunity to have a glimpse of the Dong Van plateau at Quan Ba Heaven Gate, experience standing on the most terrific mountain road in all of Vietnam - Ma Pi Leng Pass, and stay overnight at Thon Tha Village where has an unbelievably scenic backdrop and very friendly local villagers.
Highlights
- Admire the beauty of Fairy Mountain and getter better knowledge of its story
- Visit some of the historical attractions which are Hmong Royal Palace & Lung Cu Flag Tower
- Standing on the most terrific mountain road in all of Vietnam - Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Take a local boat to immerse in the splendid beauty of Nho Que River
- Interact with ethnic minorities to learn about their customs and language
- Taste the regional specialities and try to make the traditional food
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
| Day 1 | | Hanoi, Quan Ba | Transfer from Hanoi to Quan Ba, Lunch along the way, Visit Fairly... | L, D |
| Day 2 | | Quan Ba, Dong Van | Transfer from Quan Ba to Dong Van, Visit Pao's House, Hmong Royal... | B, L |
| Day 3 | | Dong Van, Ha Giang | Walk to French Fort Dong Van, Boat along Nho Que River, Visit Lung... | B, L, D |
| Day 4 | | Ha Giang, Hanoi | Walk around the Thon Tha village, Drive back to Hanoi | B, L |
08.00 AM: After your breakfast, our driver and guide will take you to Ha Giang for your 4D3N tour. Along the way, you will be fascinated by plenty of grandiose mountains and picturesque landscapes surrounding. Lunch en route.
We will then stop at a famous viewpoint overlooking a Red Dao village which is Quan Ba Heaven Gate. The panorama is simply spectacular and fantastic with mountains encasing the rice terraced fields and a few scattered settlements.
Furthermore, you will take a walk to Fairy Mountain which is called "Nui Doi Co Tien" after a short drive. This attraction is well known for its incredible beauty and you will have a precious chance to take some amazing photos.
Our driver and guide will then transfer you to your accommodation in Quan Ba for your dinner.
Stay overnight in Quan Ba.
Quan Ba Heaven Gate is the first gateway to the global geological park of Dong Van stone plateau. The story behinds the name is in 1939, the French built a huge door made of 150cm thick wood at the gates of heaven. Today the gate is no longer and replaces with a sign in both Vietnamese and English words: "Cong Troi Quan Ba". This is definitely the most ideal place to have a glimpse of the Dong Van plateau, looking backwards downhill, the zigzag road weaving between clouds and mountains.
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Quan Ba Fairy Mountain (also known as Twin Mountains) is one of the highlights of the land Ha Giang which stands out from the crowd for its wild scenery, majestic nature and endless range of limestone mountains. Not only have a chance to admire its beauty, but you can also get better knowledge about its story which through a legend, local people still believe in it with their thought that "the fairy's milk from her breast has provided good weather and fruitful crops for this land since she left".
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Accommodation Options
Hong Thu Homestay is located in Quan Ba and offers comfortable accommodation for tourists who come to discover the beauty of Ha Giang as well as Quan Ba. This homestay stay features the garden with many trees surrounding it, a shared terrace for guests to sightseeing the nature in Quan Ba or chat with each other when they are free. You can get more for your money when compared to other properties.
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Ly Ta Danh Homestay is located in Quan Ba and offers comfortable accommodation for tourists who come to discover the beauty of Ha Giang as well as Quan Ba. This homestay stay features the garden with many trees surrounding it, a shared terrace for guests to sightseeing the nature in Quan Ba or chat with each other when they are free. You can get more for your money when compared to other properties.
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Nestled in the heart of the cultural tourist community of Nam Dam, Dao Guest House (Dao Lodge) is an ideal choice for travelers who are passionate about experiencing and exploring the ethnic culture of Ha Giang. Here visitors are immersed in the daily life of ethnic people, enjoy peace, tranquility permeated the cultural color and architectural space of the Dao ethnic and the surrounding landscape. You can also enjoy the majestic beauty, pristine and magical clouds of mountains and sky, the bright smile and the soul of the people in the village.
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08.00 AM: After your breakfast, we will say goodbye Quan Ba for the trip to Dong Van. During the drive, you will be amazed by the fascinating sceneries of this route.
The first stop of your journey today will be Pao's House which is famous for its rustic beauty and truly cultural signature of Ha Giang mountainous region. Please take your time to interact with locals and get better knowledge about their customs.
In addition, after your lunch en route, we will continue to Hmong Royal Palace which is the historical palace of the Vuong family who ruled over the region and controlled opium production and trade until 1945.
Continuing the trip to Lung Cu after a short drive of 2 hours. Lung Cu is not only the northernmost point of Vietnam but also it has long been a sacred image in the heart of every Vietnamese land.
The tour ultimately arrives in Dong Van where you can take your free time to explore the ancient street of Dong Van before having your dinner (arrange it yourself).
Overnight in Dong Van.
The house of a local family in Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province, has been an appealing destination for visitors to the mountainous province after it was used for the film of "Chuyen Cua Pao" (The Story of Pao). After crossing a buckwheat field with both sides coloured in pink of buckwheat flowers, you will arrive the nearly-seventy-old-year Pao's house which has been to four generations and is fascinated by the unique architectural mark of the H'Mong ethnic minority people.
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Lung Cu Flag Tower has long been a sacred image in the heart of every Vietnamese land. It is known as a national flagpole located at the top of Lung Cu (the Dragon mountain). It takes 389 stone steps to go up to the top of the flagpole and you will then have a fantastic chance to admire the terrific beauty of the panoramic Dong Van stone as a masterpiece of creativity. Not only witnessing the beauty of the scenery but also learning some interesting stories about this area.
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Hmong Royal Palace rests like one of the most impressive national monuments in Northern Vietnam. Amongst best historic places in Vietnam, H'Mong King Palace stands out from the crowd for its grandiose structure spreading over an area of 1,120 square meters and with its unique intricate design. Hmong Royal Palace's design is under the strong influence of Chinese architectural style. A visit to explore H'Mong Palace will definitely offer you a deeper insight into the history and the unique culture of H'Mong ethnic minority.
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Accommodation Options
Located in the heart of Ha Giang, Nhà cổ Homestay features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden. Homestay offer you a comfortable accommodation system, so you can rest after a long trip. The homestay also offers a children's playground. Moreover, if you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surrounding.
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Lam Tung hotel is located in the center of Dong Van town. From the hotel you can take a stroll to many other ideal attractions, such as trecking tours to the villages around Dong Van town, or hometay resorts where the village is poetic. The hotel has 31 rooms with luxurious furniture, full of amenities, warm decoration, elegant will make you really feel comfortable, convenient and satisfied by professional, hospitable and friendly. Of all hotel staff. With modern facilities, the team of highly trained professionals with rich hospitality. You will have wonderful holidays when coming to our Lam Tung Hotel.
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Hoa Cuong Hotel is located in the center of the ancient town of Dong Van district - Ha Giang, where the center of the Highland area of stone was recognized by UNESCO. The hotel was inaugurated and In operation since the beginning of 2015 (the most modern and largest hotel in Ha Giang province). Customers can stop at Dong Van Old Town to enjoy the local culture, rest and stay healthy for the next figure.
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06.00 AM: We will take a short walk to climb to the French Fort called Don Cao. The whole village can be seen at that point and you will be amazed by its stunning valley. Afterwards, coming back Dong Van centre to have your breakfast.
If the weather is nice, our driver and guide will then transfer you to Meo Vac where you will have a great opportunity to take a boat tour along the Nho Que River. After the boat tour, you will be stopped at Ma Pi Leng Pass to immerse in the magnificent and spectacular views. Lunch at the local restaurant along the way.
After lunch, you will then continue the journey to Lung Tam Village where has a long-standing traditional craft of brocade weaving that contributes to preserving the traditional culture of the Mong ethnic people living in this mountainous area.
Our driver will then take you to your accommodation in
Thon Tha Village - Ha Giang and have a rest before enjoying a traditional dinner.
Stay overnight in Ha Giang.
The Ma Pi Leng Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.500m (4,921ft) above the sea level. This pass is located on the Happiness Road connecting Dong Van and Meo Vac with a length of about 20 km. The name of this pass is the name of the most dangerous road in Vietnam, in the province of Ha Giang. Being one of the "four great mountains passes" in the mountains of northern Vietnam, next to O Quy Ho Pass, Khau Pha Pass and Pha Din Pass, Ma Pi Leng has become an indispensable destination whenever referring to Ha Giang. It's said to be the most breathtaking mountain road in all of Vietnam and words can't even describe how amazing this pass is. You will be amazed by the fascinating sceneries of this pass and have a precious opportunity to capture spectacular photos.
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Lung Tam village in Lung Tam Commune is tucked away under the foot of hills in Quan Ba District in Ha Giang Province. This village is known for its long-standing traditional craft of brocade weaving. The art of making linen fabric has been passing from generations to generations in Lung Tam. Visiting the village, you will see linen products everywhere: drying out in the sun, whirring on family looms, and also have a fascinating opportunity to get a better knowledge of how to make linen fabric, interact with Hmong women and try to weave hemp.
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Tucked away along the picturesque Dong Van Karst Plateau, the winding Nho Que River flows like green thread shimmering north from heaven. It runs along the border for 16.4 km then into Vietnam through Lung Cu Commune in Ha Giang into Gam River in Cao Bang Province. Visiting Nho Que River and simply taking a local boat to immerse in the splendid and terrific beauty of Nho Que River. Furthermore, it is a precious chance to capture some magnificent photos of this area.
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- Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Options
Thon Tha Village Homestay is an attractive destination not only to domestic tourists but also to international tourists. It is an ancient village with 100% of the population of the Tay minority people, who live in traditional stilt houses. By implementing a responsible tourism project, YESD desires to bring the local breath to every visitors visiting Vietnam. One of our local products that is Thon Tha homestay where visitors will experience authentic culture with the Tay ethnic minority people.
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08.00 AM: After your breakfast, take a short walk around Thon Tha village to get a deeper insight into this perfect place with wonderful scenery in Ha Giang. You will go through the amazing rice fields and the mountains to discover the wonderful flora and fauna of Vietnam.
At the end of the walk, please return to the homestay and this is your time to relax before heading back to Hanoi and having lunch en route.
With the sincere thanks for your travel to Vietnam and with us, hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam trip and look forward to seeing you again!
Well known for its rustic beauty with 100% of the population of the Tay minority people, Thon Tha Village is an attractive destination not only to domestic tourists but also to international tourists. Visiting the village and you will have a wonderful time getting to know the locals in the village, getting to see a part of the local customs and probably having a chance to try to harvest rice and cook Vietnamese food. You will have one night staying away from the crowds to participate in village life and truly feel the warmth and hospitality of these incredible people.
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Inclusions
Meals
3 breakfasts 4 lunches 2 dinners
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights),
Transport
Car, Walking, Boating
- Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nation's list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details)
- Accommodations with daily breakfast as mentioned
- Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
- Local English-speaking guide
- Water on coach per tour days
- Entrance fees, boat trips & excursions
- Support for ethnic minorities in remote villages by small gifts
Exclusions
- International in/out flights & Internal flights
- Travel insurance
- Vietnam Visa Stamp fee
- Early check-in and late check-out surcharges at accommodations
- Single supplement surcharges
- Peak season surcharges: From Dec. 20 to Jan. 15
- Christmas Eve surcharges: Dec. 24
- New Year Eve surcharges: Dec 31
- New Year surcharges: Jan 01
- Lunar New Year surcharges
- Public Holidays surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification Day
- Weekend surcharges: Friday, Saturday (If required)
- Beverage
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Other services not mentioned above
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Hanoi, Quan Ba
Hong Thu Homestay is located in Quan Ba and offers comfortable accommodation for tourists who come to discover the beauty of Ha Giang as well as Quan Ba. This homestay stay features the garden with many trees surrounding it, a shared terrace for guests to sightseeing the nature in Quan Ba or chat with each other when they are free. You can get more for your money when compared to other properties.
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Ly Ta Danh Homestay is located in Quan Ba and offers comfortable accommodation for tourists who come to discover the beauty of Ha Giang as well as Quan Ba. This homestay stay features the garden with many trees surrounding it, a shared terrace for guests to sightseeing the nature in Quan Ba or chat with each other when they are free. You can get more for your money when compared to other properties.
More
Nestled in the heart of the cultural tourist community of Nam Dam, Dao Guest House (Dao Lodge) is an ideal choice for travelers who are passionate about experiencing and exploring the ethnic culture of Ha Giang. Here visitors are immersed in the daily life of ethnic people, enjoy peace, tranquility permeated the cultural color and architectural space of the Dao ethnic and the surrounding landscape. You can also enjoy the majestic beauty, pristine and magical clouds of mountains and sky, the bright smile and the soul of the people in the village.
Less
Located in the heart of Ha Giang, Nhà cổ Homestay features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden. Homestay offer you a comfortable accommodation system, so you can rest after a long trip. The homestay also offers a children's playground. Moreover, if you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surrounding.
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Lam Tung hotel is located in the center of Dong Van town. From the hotel you can take a stroll to many other ideal attractions, such as trecking tours to the villages around Dong Van town, or hometay resorts where the village is poetic. The hotel has 31 rooms with luxurious furniture, full of amenities, warm decoration, elegant will make you really feel comfortable, convenient and satisfied by professional, hospitable and friendly. Of all hotel staff. With modern facilities, the team of highly trained professionals with rich hospitality. You will have wonderful holidays when coming to our Lam Tung Hotel.
More
Hoa Cuong Hotel is located in the center of the ancient town of Dong Van district - Ha Giang, where the center of the Highland area of stone was recognized by UNESCO. The hotel was inaugurated and In operation since the beginning of 2015 (the most modern and largest hotel in Ha Giang province). Customers can stop at Dong Van Old Town to enjoy the local culture, rest and stay healthy for the next figure.
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Thon Tha Village Homestay is an attractive destination not only to domestic tourists but also to international tourists. It is an ancient village with 100% of the population of the Tay minority people, who live in traditional stilt houses. By implementing a responsible tourism project, YESD desires to bring the local breath to every visitors visiting Vietnam. One of our local products that is Thon Tha homestay where visitors will experience authentic culture with the Tay ethnic minority people.
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Day 1:Hanoi, Quan Ba
Quan Ba Heaven Gate is the first gateway to the global geological park of Dong Van stone plateau. The story behinds the name is in 1939, the French built a huge door made of 150cm thick wood at the gates of heaven. Today the gate is no longer and replaces with a sign in both Vietnamese and English words: "Cong Troi Quan Ba". This is definitely the most ideal place to have a glimpse of the Dong Van plateau, looking backwards downhill, the zigzag road weaving between clouds and mountains.
Quan Ba Fairy Mountain (also known as Twin Mountains) is one of the highlights of the land Ha Giang which stands out from the crowd for its wild scenery, majestic nature and endless range of limestone mountains. Not only have a chance to admire its beauty, but you can also get better knowledge about its story which through a legend, local people still believe in it with their thought that "the fairy's milk from her breast has provided good weather and fruitful crops for this land since she left".
Day 2:Quan Ba, Dong Van
The house of a local family in Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province, has been an appealing destination for visitors to the mountainous province after it was used for the film of "Chuyen Cua Pao" (The Story of Pao). After crossing a buckwheat field with both sides coloured in pink of buckwheat flowers, you will arrive the nearly-seventy-old-year Pao's house which has been to four generations and is fascinated by the unique architectural mark of the H'Mong ethnic minority people.
Lung Cu Flag Tower has long been a sacred image in the heart of every Vietnamese land. It is known as a national flagpole located at the top of Lung Cu (the Dragon mountain). It takes 389 stone steps to go up to the top of the flagpole and you will then have a fantastic chance to admire the terrific beauty of the panoramic Dong Van stone as a masterpiece of creativity. Not only witnessing the beauty of the scenery but also learning some interesting stories about this area.
Hmong Royal Palace rests like one of the most impressive national monuments in Northern Vietnam. Amongst best historic places in Vietnam, H'Mong King Palace stands out from the crowd for its grandiose structure spreading over an area of 1,120 square meters and with its unique intricate design. Hmong Royal Palace's design is under the strong influence of Chinese architectural style. A visit to explore H'Mong Palace will definitely offer you a deeper insight into the history and the unique culture of H'Mong ethnic minority.
Day 3:Dong Van, Ha Giang
The Ma Pi Leng Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.500m (4,921ft) above the sea level. This pass is located on the Happiness Road connecting Dong Van and Meo Vac with a length of about 20 km. The name of this pass is the name of the most dangerous road in Vietnam, in the province of Ha Giang. Being one of the "four great mountains passes" in the mountains of northern Vietnam, next to O Quy Ho Pass, Khau Pha Pass and Pha Din Pass, Ma Pi Leng has become an indispensable destination whenever referring to Ha Giang. It's said to be the most breathtaking mountain road in all of Vietnam and words can't even describe how amazing this pass is. You will be amazed by the fascinating sceneries of this pass and have a precious opportunity to capture spectacular photos.
Lung Tam village in Lung Tam Commune is tucked away under the foot of hills in Quan Ba District in Ha Giang Province. This village is known for its long-standing traditional craft of brocade weaving. The art of making linen fabric has been passing from generations to generations in Lung Tam. Visiting the village, you will see linen products everywhere: drying out in the sun, whirring on family looms, and also have a fascinating opportunity to get a better knowledge of how to make linen fabric, interact with Hmong women and try to weave hemp.
Tucked away along the picturesque Dong Van Karst Plateau, the winding Nho Que River flows like green thread shimmering north from heaven. It runs along the border for 16.4 km then into Vietnam through Lung Cu Commune in Ha Giang into Gam River in Cao Bang Province. Visiting Nho Que River and simply taking a local boat to immerse in the splendid and terrific beauty of Nho Que River. Furthermore, it is a precious chance to capture some magnificent photos of this area.
Day 4:Ha Giang, Hanoi
Well known for its rustic beauty with 100% of the population of the Tay minority people, Thon Tha Village is an attractive destination not only to domestic tourists but also to international tourists. Visiting the village and you will have a wonderful time getting to know the locals in the village, getting to see a part of the local customs and probably having a chance to try to harvest rice and cook Vietnamese food. You will have one night staying away from the crowds to participate in village life and truly feel the warmth and hospitality of these incredible people.
