HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy colorful hill tribe markets.
- Admire the amazing landscapes of the National Heritage (Rice Terraced Fields)
- Treat your eyes with incredible scenery of UNECO's Dong Van Karst Plateau Karst Geo-park
- Learn the interesting cultures and local life of different ethnic groups with home-stays experience
- Great photo opportunities (Both people and landscapes)
DAY 1: HANOI – BAC HA
You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi early in the morning (about 7.30 AM). This morning, you will travel to Bac Ha on the new HW Noi Bai – Lao Cai. This is the longest highway in Vietnam. The scenic drive from the Red River Delta, through the midland to Lao Cai province will be a good start for your trip. Arrive in Lao Cai City and have lunch break. In the afternoon, drive to Bao Nhai and take a short boat trip upstream to visit a peaceful village of the Tay ethnic minority. Walk around to visit the village and learn the daily life. Get back on the car for a short drive uphill to Bac Ha town. Check into a hotel, relax at the hotel for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight in Bac Ha.
(In case, the water level in Chay River doesn’t allow the boat trip. The car will take you to the valley where the village is located for you to take a walk instead.)
- Included meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2: BAC HA - HOANG SU PHI
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- ** Note**: Market calendar: Bac Ha on Sunday, Can Cau on Saturday, Coc Ly on Tuesday.
DAY 3: HOANG SU PHI TREK (BAN LUOC AREA)
We trek the scenic dirt trail up and down the hills to the rice terraces in Ban Luoc area. This is one of the national rice terrace heritage cores in Hoang Su Phi. The beauty of the landscape is at its best at the yellow season (early half of October). Get picked up by our car for transferring to Vinh Quang town for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy the beautiful drive to Nam Son commune for another homestay in Nam Ai village.
- Included meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4: HOANG SU PHI TREK (NAM KHOA COMMUNE)
Picnic lunch is prepared at a local house somewhere on the way.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: HOANG SU PHI - DONG VAN KARST GEO-PARK
Arrive at Sa Phin, check into a guesthouse. Dinner and stay for the night.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6: DONG VAN KARST GEO-PARK TREK
Lunch is at a local food store nearby. In the afternoon, transfer to Dong Van town. On the way, stop at another trekking point for more trek of the geo-park (6.5km approx.). You will end the trek right at the Old Quarter of Dong Van.
Check into a hotel in Dong Van town. Dinner and stay overnight in Dong Van.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7: sky walk - tu san abyss alley
In the afternoon, get transferred down the way to Nho Que River ticket checking point for another walk on steps down to the water where you will take a boat trip to visit Tu San Abyss Alley, known as one of the most magnificent canyons in Southeast Asia.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8: MEO VAC - HA GIANG CITY
As ususal, your guide will walk you to a nearby restaurant for a local breakfast. Today, you will spend the whole day driving back to Ha Giang City with many stops on the way for taking photographs as the loop trip exploring Dong Van Karst Geopark is still ongoing.
Lunch is served on the way.
Late in the afternoon, arrive back to Ha Giang city, check in a hotel and relaxing before dinner.
Overnight in Ha Giang
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9: HA GIANG CITY - HANOI
Lunch on the way.
Arrive in Hanoi after 7 hour road journey, check back in your hotel to finish the adventure.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Join in group tour departure date: Monday weekly
Private departure date: Based on your inquiry
Group Size: From 2 to 25 pax
Tour cost: Contact us
Tour Inclusions
- Private A/c transportation per itinerary
- English/ French speaking tour guide
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation during the trip with daily breakfast
- Boat trip on Nho Que River
- Entrance tickets and permits
- Bottled water on the vehicle.
Tour Exclusions
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and other meals
- Hotel in Hanoi (optional)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and others are not mentioned clearly above.