Ha Giang loop trekking 4 days 3 nights
Why we love it?
The Ha Giang loop trekking tour offers a four-day immersive experience in the breathtaking landscapes of Hà Giang, Vietnam. This adventure is well-suited for nature enthusiasts and trekkers looking to explore remote villages, stunning mountain passes, and vibrant local cultures. Participants will enjoy private transportation, guided tours, and meals throughout the journey, ensuring a comfortable and enriching experience. Distinctive highlights include traversing the scenic Ma Pi Leng Pass and visiting the charming town of Dong Van, all while gaining insights into the unique traditions of the ethnic communities in the region.
Inclusions
- Private door-to-door pick-up-off services
- All private transfer and transportation
- English-speaking guide as per program
- Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) & Dinners (D) as mentioned
- All sightseeing tickets and travel permits
- Accommodation at hotels/homestays/junk boat as mentioned
- No extra charge after confirmation
Exclusions
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- International flight and taxes
- Beverage
- Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.
Itinerary
Day 1 Hanoi - Ha Giang (L/D)
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You will leave from Hanoi at around 08:00 and take the road north towards Viet Tri and Tuyen Quang (Route No.2 ) through the Red River Delta region. You will stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Tuyen Quang Town, an area famous for green tea plantations. You will arrive in Ha Giang at around 18:00 where you will have dinner and spend the night with a Thai family in their traditional stilt house.
Meals: lunch, dinner
Day 2 Ha Giang - Dong Van (B/L/D)
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As Ha Giang still requires a permit, your guide will assist you in purchasing one from the small office in the town. You will then take a succession of stunning passes, over the rolling mountains and valleys. You will stop for lunch in the small mountain town of Tam Son. After, you will travel through the imposing pine forest to visit a Hmong palace which once belonged to the powerful Vuong family. The palace is infamous for its use as a store for opium and weapons and offers a glimpse into the life of Hmong royalty in a different era. After independence, the palace was evacuated in 1950, and the descendants of this influential family now live in France and Canada. You will continue down the sweeping roads where many black H'mong villages hide behind the stone walls until you arrive in Dong Van at around 18:00. You will have dinner at local restaurant and spend the night in a hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Ma Pi Leng Pass - Meo Vac - Ha Giang (B/L/D)
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Today is Sunday. After breakfast, you can visit the weekly Dong Van Market to meet the local people and peruse the fascinating ion of handmade goods and specialty produce. You will then climb up above the town to Pu Lo, a French fortress built in 1890 and kept in great condition. After exploring the fortress and the incredible views it offers, you will hit the road to experience one of the most spectacular roads in the whole of Vietnam. At an elevation of 2000 meters, the Ma Pi Leng Pass clings to the side of the undulating mountains, giving unrivaled views of the valleys and terraced hemp fields, which decorate the mountainsides. You will zigzag down into Meo Vac Valley for lunch, before returning to Ha Giang where you will spend the night in a hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Ha Giang - Hanoi (B/L)
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Today you will make the drive back to Hanoi, returning by the same route. On the way, you can stop to take photos of the magnificent mountains and make the most of your last bit of time in this magnificent region. You will stop for lunch at a local restaurant and arrive back at your hotel in Hanoi at around 18:00.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Please Note
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 7 days before start
Non-refundable after 7 days before start
