Ha Giang Loop – Journey to Karst Plateau
Ha Giang, located in the far Northeast of Viet Nam, shares a 270 km border with southern China and is home to the spectacular Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark. This remote region is renowned for its dramatic limestone mountains, winding mountain passes, deep canyons, traditional ethnic markets, and vibrant hill-tribe cultures.
This journey offers a raw and authentic adventure, filled with unforgettable landscapes and unique cultural encounters—an experience not to be missed for true explorers.
Day 1: Ha Noi – Ha Giang – Quan Ba
Meals: Lunch, Dinner/ Accommodation: Bungalow in Nam Dam village
07:00 AM: Your private car and tour guide pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi. Drive approximately 6 hours (330 km) to Quan Ba, enjoying views of peaceful countryside, tea plantations, rivers, and mountains along the way.
– Have lunch at a local restaurant en route.
– Continue along winding mountain roads to Quan Ba Heaven Gate, stopping for panoramic views and photos of the famous Twin Mountains (Fairy Bosom).
– Trekking about 2 hours from Quan Ba Heaven Gate down to Nam Dam Village, passing terraced hills, lush fields, and traditional Dao houses.
– Dinner and overnight at a Dao ethnic homestay. Spend time with your friendly host to learn about their daily life, customs, and culture.
Day 2 : Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/ Accommodation: Hotel in Meo Vac
Today you travel along the legendary Happiness Road, crossing four districts: Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van, and Meo Vac. You explore the Dong Van Karst Plateau, where nearly 80% of the area is limestone formed over 400 million years ago. The landscape is truly majestic, with dramatic cliffs, terraced rice fields, winding passes, and deep valleys.
– After breakfast, drive through spectacular winding mountain passes, including famous sections with three consecutive bends and nine consecutive bends.
– Visit Lung Khuy Cave, admired for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
– Explore the Moon Stone Field, a unique and barren rocky landscape.
– Visit the H’Mong King’s Palace, over 100 years old, blending H’Mong, Chinese, and French architectural styles.
– Lunch at a local restaurant and continue through Dong Van town.
– Drive along the iconic Ma Pi Leng Pass (20 km), known as the King of Passes in Viet Nam.
– Trek along the famous Sky Path, offering breathtaking views over Tu San Canyon and the Nho Que River far below.
– Dinner and overnight in Meo Vac town.
Day 3 : Meo Vac – Nho Que River – Lung Phin – Thon Tha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/ Accommodation: Private room at local homestay
– Breakfast and check-out.
– Visit Meo Vac Sunday Market (Sunday only), a vibrant gathering place for ethnic minorities such as H’Mong, Dao, Giay, Lo Lo, and Tay, dressed in colorful traditional costumes.
Note: If the Sunday market is missed, another local market can be arranged depending on your travel date.
– Take a boat trip on the Nho Que River, cruising through the spectacular Tu San Canyon, surrounded by towering cliffs.
– Continue driving along challenging mountain roads, including a unique M-shaped pass, with stunning views of mountains and valleys.
– Have lunch at a local restaurant.
– Drive through some of the most breathtaking roads in Ha Giang, with winding turns and dramatic scenery. Photo stops along the way.
– Arrive in Thon Tha (Tha Village), a peaceful rural village surrounded by terraced rice fields, streams, forests, and mountain slopes.
– Stroll through the village to see traditional stilt houses roofed with palm leaves and observe daily life and local culture.
– Dinner and overnight in a bungalow.
Day 4: Thon Tha Trekking – Ha Noi
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner/ Accommodation: not included
– After breakfast, enjoy a 3-hour trek along small trails from Tha Village – Khuoi My Village – Lung Vai Village.
– The trek offers stunning views of traditional stilt houses, terraced rice fields, bamboo forests, streams, and waterfalls.
– Lunch at a local restaurant.
– Drive back to Ha Noi, passing tea plantations, mountains, and countryside villages. Stop occasionally for photos and short visits.
– Arrive in Ha Noi and drop-off at your hotel. Tour ends.
We are confident that this journey will leave you with unforgettable memories.
What to bring
- Sun and rain gear
- Insect repellent
- Trekking clothes
- Trekking shoes or good sandal
- Original passport
Tour Includes
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Private car and English-speaking tour guide
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Permits for overnight homestays and frontier-area visits
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All entrance tickets
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All meals and accommodations as specified in the itinerary
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VAT and other taxes
Tour Excludes
- Personal travel insurance
- Drinks
- Tips
Why choose this private tour ?
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Explore the iconic Ha Giang Loop & Dong Van Karst Plateau
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Spectacular mountain passes, canyons & limestone landscapes
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Authentic ethnic villages & local markets
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Trekking and river experiences off the beaten path
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Private tour with flexible pace
| Group size | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people up |
| Price / per person | 467 usd | 364 usd | 320 usd |
| Type of car | 4 seats | 7 seats | 16 seats |
For solo travelers or groups of more than 8, please contact us for the best price.
