Ha Giang – Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng – Meo Vac – Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Ba Be Lake – Ha Noi

    HA GIANG – DONG VAN – MA PI LENG – MEO VAC – CAO BANG – BAN GIOC WATERFALL – BA BE LAKE – HA NOI

    Six days across the wild north-east, from the stone plateau of Ha Giang to the thundering falls of Cao Bang.

    Wind over Ma Pi Leng Pass above the Nho Que River, wander the old quarter of Dong Van, then cross to Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave and the stone houses of Khuoi Ky. The journey ends on the still waters of Ba Be Lake, with homestay nights that bring you close to highland life.

    Location: Ha Noi
    Vehicle: Bus Plane
    Overview

    Tour Itinerary

    DAYROUTE
    DAY 1NOI BAI AIRPORT - HA NOI (No meals included)
    DAY 2HA NOI - HA GIANG (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
    DAY 3HA GIANG - QUAN BA - YEN MINH - DONG VAN (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
    DAY 4DONG VAN - MEO VAC - CAO BANG (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
    DAY 5BAN GIOC WATERFALL - NGUOM NGAO CAVE - KHUOI KY STONE VILLAGE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
    DAY 6CAO BANG - PAC BO HISTORICAL SITE - BA BE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

    DAY 1: NOI BAI AIRPORT - HA NOI (No meals included)

    Dear guests, gather at Tan Son Nhat Airport (domestic terminal). Our tour guide will assist you with checking in for your flight to Ha Noi. Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, Vietravel's car and guide will welcome you to Ha Noi and transfer you to your hotel for rest or to explore independently.

    Overnight stay in Ha Noi

    DAY 2: HA NOI - HA GIANG (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

    Guests have breakfast and check out of the hotel. The vehicle will take guests on a sightseeing tour:

    • Strolling around Hoan Kiem Lake, enjoying the views of the Turtle Tower, Ngoc Son Temple, and The Huc Bridge.

    Continuing the journey to Ha Giang - a place with Shan Tuyet tea, honey wine, and ancient sites. It is a land of peach blossoms, flowers, and the vibrant atmosphere of the local markets... Upon arrival, guests will visit:

    • Ha Thanh Village, about 6km from the city center. This is a village of Tay ethnic people. Guests can admire the unique architecture of the stilt houses and learn about the cultural life of the Tay ethnic group.
    • Kilometer 0 marker - marking the starting point of the Happiness Road connecting Ha Giang and 4 mountainous districts.

    The vehicle will take guests back to the hotel to check in and have dinner, or they can freely enjoy Shan Tuyet tea, Bac Ha honey, and have a bowl of Aau Tau porridge.

    Overnight stay in Ha Giang

    DAY 3: HA GIANG - QUAN BA - YEN MINH - DONG VAN (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

    Breakfast and check out of the hotel. The car and tour guide will take you to explore the Global Geopark Dong Van Plateau (including the administrative boundaries of 4 northern districts of Ha Giang province with an area of 2,356 km2) with special check-in points:

    • Watching Quan Ba Double Mountain - a symbol of the beauty of the plateau, guests can walk to the Quan Ba Sky Gate to see the whole beautiful scenery of Tam Son town and breathe the cool and fresh air all year round.

    After lunch, guests continue the trip to visit:

    • Tham Ma Pass - winding roads, winding like a ribbon, meandering along the mountain slopes.
    • Lung Cam Cultural Village - Sung La Valley, nicknamed the "rose flower" in the heart of the stone plateau, always attracts tourists with its simple, rustic beauty. This place was the filming location of the film "Pao's Story", which won the Best Feature Film award at the Vietnam Film Festival, allowing visitors to learn about the Mong people's culture.
    • The Wang Architecture (Meo King's Palace), a beautiful, rare, and unique architectural work in the mountainous plateau region.
    • Conquer the Lung Cu Flagpole or Dragon Mountain peak, the northernmost point of the country with a 54m2 flag representing 54 ethnic groups. From above, visitors can admire the lush green terraced fields and villages of the Lo Lo Chais, Then Pa, and distant two lakes in the distance, symmetrical to each other, are seen by the local people as "dragon's eyes".

    Guests have dinner and check into the hotel to rest.

    Overnight in Dong Van or Meo Vhac

    Note: Lung Cu Flagpole will not be visited if the weather is not favorable.

    DAY 4: DONG VAN - MEO VAC - CAO BANG (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

    Have breakfast and check out of the hotel. The car and tour guide will depart for a visit:

    • Ma Pi Leng Pass - Nho Que River - Tu San Gorge: Ma Pi Leng Pass is renowned as one of the "Four Great Mountain Passes" in northern Vietnam.
    • Panorama Cafe Ma Pi Leng - one of the most popular check-in spots on Ma Pi Leng Pass, attracting tourists to take photos and enjoy coffee in a stunning view of the Nho Que River (drinks not included).

    Alternatively, you can choose another experience (own expense):

    - Options:

    • Take a shuttle bus to Tu San Gorge, enjoying the beautiful views of Tu San Gorge on the Nho Que River, flowing like a jade silk with meandering streams across Tu San Gorge, known as the deepest gorge in Southeast Asia. (Estimated price: VND 120,000/adult; VND 60,000/child including boat and shuttle from the ticket booth to the boat dock).
    • Stop for souvenir photos at the Pa Vi Community Cultural and Tourism Village, located at the foot of Ma Pi Leng Pass, next to the Nho Que River. The village attracts visitors with its impressive design of a giant Mong flute-shaped archway, homestays reflecting the culture and style of the Mong people, and more.

    Continue the journey to Cao Bang. Stop at Bao Lac for lunch at a local restaurant. Upon arrival in Cao Bang, check in to your hotel and have dinner.

    Stay overnight in Cao Bang

    Note: Due to the road being under construction, the river boat tour on the Nho Que River is temporarily suspended until further notice.

    DAY 5: BAN GIOC WATERFALL - NGUOM NGAO CAVE - KHUOI KY STONE VILLAGE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

    Guests have breakfast, check out of the hotel. The car will take guests to visit:
    • Ban Gioc Waterfall - one of Vietnam's most beautiful waterfalls, with a natural border with China. The beautiful and majestic waterfall with the rushing water flows all year round originating from the Quay Son River, a vibrant emerald green. The most beautiful time is during the harvest season (September) when the road to the waterfall is illuminated by a bright golden color and the white water flows like flowing fairy hair, making the scenery even more poetic and majestic.
    • Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Temple - built in traditional Vietnamese architecture on an area of 3 hectares, this is the first temple built at the northern border of the country.
    Guests have lunch and continue visiting:
    • Nguom Ngao Cave - a large cave formed by long-term limestone erosion; stepping into the cave, tourists are like stepping into a fantasy world, amazed by the myriad colorful stalactites, the fascinating stone statues with various shapes resembling humans, trees, animals..., the stalactites hanging down or growing up from the ground are incredibly vivid.
    • Khuoi Ky Stone Village - with the concept that stone is the origin of life and the center of the universe, the Tay people in Trung Khanh always preserve the house's floor, the activities around themselves are stone, which creates a highlight for the village viewed from afar like a solid painting in the midst of magnificent mountains and skies. Coming here to stay in a homestay and enjoying a cup of coffee in the mountain scenery will give guests a surprisingly peaceful feeling.
    The car takes guests back to Cao Bang city, have dinner at a local restaurant, buy local specialties: Miso, black stone, lap workshops,... Guests check in to the hotel to rest.

    Stay overnight in Cao Bang

    DAY 6: CAO BANG - PAC BO HISTORICAL SITE - BA BE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

    Dear guests, enjoy breakfast and check out of the hotel. The car will take you to visit:

    • Pac Po Historical Site - the place where President Ho Chi Minh once lived and worked, with a poetic and intimate atmosphere. The clear stream, the picturesque stream in front of the cave was named by Uncle Ho as Le Nin Stream, and the majestic mountain next to it is Mount Cac Mac
    • Kim Dong Historical Site - A place to commemorate the heroic martyrs who made great contributions to protecting revolutionary cadres during the resistance war.

    After lunch, you will depart for Bac Can, check into your room and relax at Ba Be.

    Overnight stay in Ba Be

    Pricing for Children

    - Children under 5 years old: no service charge, parents are responsible for the child and pay for any additional expenses (for services charged based on height...). Two adults are only allowed to accompany one child under 5 years old, the second child will pay the fee as per the regulation for children from 5 to under 12 years old and a single room supplement. Airfare, train tickets, and public transport tickets are purchased according to the regulations of the transport providers.
    - Children from 5 to under 12 years old: 75% of the adult tour price (no private bed). Two adults are only allowed to accompany one child aged 5 to under 12, the second child and onwards must purchase a single bed.
    - Children 12 years old and over: purchase one ticket like adults

    Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

    - After paying, if you want to change/cancel your tour, please bring your travel voucher to the tour registration office to process the change/cancellation and bear the fee as per Vietravel's regulations. No change/cancellation requests will be processed over the phone.
    - The cancellation period is calculated for business days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. - Allowed to switch to other tours before the departure date 20 days: No cost.
    - If cancelled or switched to other tours immediately after registration from 15-19 days before departure date: Cancellation fee: 50% of the tour deposit.
    - If cancelled or switched to other tours from 12-14 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 100% of the tour deposit.
    - If the tour is cancelled within 8-11 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 50% of the tour price.
    - If the tour is cancelled within 5-7 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 70% of the tour price.
    - If the tour is cancelled within 2-4 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 90% of the tour price.
    - If the tour is cancelled within 1 day before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 100% of the tour price.

    Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

    - Allowed to switch to other tours before the departure date 30 days: No cost.
    - If cancelled or switched to other tours immediately after registration from 25-29 days before departure date: Cancellation fee: 50% of the tour deposit.
    - If cancelled or switched to other tours from 20-24 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 100% of the tour deposit.
    - If the tour is cancelled within 17-19 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 50% of the tour price.
    - If the tour is cancelled within 8-16 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 70% of the tour price.
    - If the tour is cancelled within 2-7 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 90% of the tour price.
    - If the tour is cancelled within 1 day before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 100% of the tour price.

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