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Ha Giang, Vietnam's northernmost province, offers awe-inspiring mountain landscapes, terraced rice fields, and vibrant ethnic cultures. The Dong Van Karst Plateau, a UNESCO Global Geopark, showcases dramatic limestone peaks and valleys. Motorbike loops reveal breathtaking views, colorful local markets, and unique experiences with ethnic communities. Ha Giang is a paradise for adventurers seeking untouched beauty and cultural richness.
Highlight
- Motorbike on the stunning and amazing road
- More time to explore the majestic of Dong Van Karst Plateau GeoPark
- Ma Pi Leng pass and Boating Nho Que river
Leave Hanoi around 8.30 p.m in the evening by a comfortable sleeper bus. (we arrange transfer from your accommodation to bus)
DAY 1: HA GIANG – QUAN BA HEAVEN GATE - NAM DAM VILLAGE - YEN MINH (100KM) (BLD)
Arrive Ha Giang city around 4 am in the morning. We get ready and pick up our motorbikes from Ha Giang city. After sorting out with our bikes, go and get full tanks of gas for our bikes. Have our breakfast and coffee.
Leaving Ha Giang, the road climbs over the Quan Ba pass (Heaven’s Gate). Have a short hike to Heaven Gate to see the beautiful scenery including Quan Ba town. Then, we will go to Nam Dam village, a village of Dzao people. The road winds over a saddle and opens up on to an awesome vista.
The whole Dong Van Karst Plateau is a major heritage sight in Vietnam. You will see unending rice fields, thousands of limestone rocks and breathtaking views. You can observe the life of hill-tribe villages where local people work on the land.
* Sleep: Stay in the homestay of Tay people. (They have a private double or Twin room as requested with shared bathroom).
If you want to have a comfortable and private room in the Hotel
DAY 2: YEN MINH - LUNG CU- MA PI LENG PASS- MEO VAC(AROUND 90KM) (BLD)
After breakfast, we leave for Tham Ma pass, then the driver can also take you to the Chinese border and the famous northernmost viewpoint in Vietnam. we will stop at Hmong King’s Palace, a home for Voung’s family in Sa Phin. It’s an H’ mong family of high rank during French colonial rule – this palace attracts keen interest from architecturally minded visitors due to its mixed style of European and Chinese architecture and the history of this land. Lung Cu flag pole . It’s another amazing ride. Lung Cu flag pole where is about 25km from the center of Dong Van district. Lung Cu mount is considered as “a high forehead of the motherland” where marks the extreme North of our country. From its top, visitors can see the whole of the beautiful and spectacular landscape. When we are in Lung Cu, we also can leave our bikes and walk to visit a small village of LO LO people – one of the minority ethnic people in North Vietnam.
Turn around back to Dong Van, then, drive to the peak of Ma Pi Leng which gives stunning views of the mountains and sweeping valleys. It’s the most beautiful part of the whole journey, located on the Happiness road connecting the towns of Dong Van and Meo Vac, Ma Pi Leng Pass. The legendary pass is well known for craggy cliffs and breathtaking views. It is the most rugged pass in the north, often referred to as the “king” of the passes in Vietnam! The whole road is winding through the cliffs and overcomes Ma Pi Leng pass at an altitude of 2,000 meters.
To show you the full beauty of the pass, we will trek the breathtaking Sky Path to admire the scenery of the whole valley and Nho Que river. From the amazing mountain viewpoint, you will be able to experience a 360° panorama of Ma Pi Leng Pass and take unforgettable pictures. Standing on the peak of the pass, you will feel overwhelmed by the majestic space of mountains and rivers.
We will continue our journey to more distant villages. From there, you will know how people live in remote parts of Vietnam.
Overnight at homestay in Meo Vac. (Private room with shared bathroom or dormitory room)
DAY 3: MEO VAC – BOATING IN NHO QUE RIVER – HA GIANG (BL)
Leave Meo Vac around 7:30 am in the morning after our breakfast. We will ride down and take the Boating trip in Nho Que river, it’s located in the bottom of Ma Pi Leng pass with Tu San canyon – it’s a new interesting destination in your Ha Giang tour. Tu San canyon is considered the deepest and most unique canyon in Vietnam. Nho Que river start from China runs through Meo Vac area, Ha Giang. You will trek down from the main road to the bottom of the river, take the boat and enjoy the poetic beauty with the green color of Nho Que river.
Leave Nho Que, we will take the road back to Ha Giang. But it doesn’t mean the end of attractions! The route from Meo Vac - Ha Giang is so amazing with the huge rock mountain and winding pass. We could visit and play with local children or school beside the route, the ethnic children in here are very friendly and lovely. We expect to arrive at Ha Giang around 5:00 pm. Take plenty of breaks on the way back. Wash up and have dinner at a local restaurant, then return our bikes at the bike rental place. Our sleeper bus leaves at 4:00 pm. Arrive Hanoi at 8:00pm
INCLUDE :
+ All activities on the itinerary and Accommodations mentioned
+ 24/7 hotline support guaranteed;
+ Meals (not drink) as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, Br: Brunch)
+ Experienced English-speaking guide on the tour day
+ Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
+ Transfers
+ Bottle of water on the coach (1 bottle/1 person/1 day)
EXCLUDE :
+ Drinks
+ Early check in & late check out room (available upon request and depend on room availability)
+ Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
+ Vietnam Visa
+ Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat rider, etc.
+ Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.
+ Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
+ All other services not