5 days Ha Giang Adventure

Day 1 Hanoi - Ha Giang

Departing Hanoi from your hotel between 7:15 a.m to 7:30 a.m, we head to Ha Giang. Ha Giang is famous for its rugged karst mountain ranges, with dramatic cliffs, deep valleys, spectacular terraced rice fields and home to various ethnic groups including the Hmong, Dao, Tay, and Nung. Each group has its own distinct customs and traditions. Upon arrival in Ha Giang, we embark on a leisurely hike through peaceful ethnic villages and along picturesque rice terraces. Tonight, we will enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by our host. The night is spent in a traditional wooden stilt house. (Lunch and dinner are included)

Day 2 Ha Giang - Dong Van

After breakfast we will hike around the villages and through scenic rice terraces. During our hike, we will take time to meet the local people at work, tending their seasonal crops and ploughing their paddies behind buffaloes. Next, we will journey to Dong Van. On the way, we will visit the Vuong Palace, the home of Vuong Chi Sinh, the king of the Hmong people. The palace's unique architectural design is distinctive to Dong Van. Upon arriving in Dong Van, a beautiful little town, we will take a stroll around a local market and nearby villages. Tonight, we will stay overnight in a hotel. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included)

Day 3 Dong Van - Meo Vac

This morning, we will hike through the remote and beautiful countryside of Dong Van, winding our way through the spectacular landscape and passing several H’Mong ethnic villages. We will observe the local people as they grow terraced rice or tend to their seasonal crops. In the afternoon, we will reach the Ma Pi Leng Pass, where we will take a hike along the stunning mountains. We will be rewarded with a brilliant backdrop of picturesque valleys. This will be followed by a boat trip along the Nho Que River, allowing us to appreciate the sublime beauty of towering mountains and peaceful backwaters. Late in the afternoon, we will arrive in Meo Vac for the night and stay in a hotel. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included)

Day 4 Meo Vac - Quan Ba

Meo Vac is a district located in Ha Giang Province, in the northernmost part of Vietnam. Meo Vac is nestled amidst towering mountains and deep valleys, offering breathtaking panoramic views. After breakfast, we will set off to hike through the peaceful villages of the Hmong people, passing between terraced farmland and along spectacular mountains. In the afternoon, we will drive south to Quan Ba and then continue to the village of Nam Dam, home to a Dao ethnic community. Tonight, we will settle in with a local Dao family, staying in a cosy lodge. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included)

Day 5 Quan Ba - Hanoi

Quan Ba boasts verdant hillocks, seasonal farmlands, and beautiful valleys, all home to the Dao ethnic people. After breakfast, we will embark on a leisurely hike, taking time to meet the locals and experience their daily way of life. Following our hike, we will commence our return journey to Hanoi, arriving around 6 p.m. (Breakfast and lunch are included)

The facts…

Physical activities: Our itinerary includes hikes with:
 

• A 2-6 km hike on Day 1
• A 6-10 km hike on Day 2
   
• A 12-16 km hike on Day 3
• A 7-9 km hike on Day 4
• A 6-8 km hike on Day 5

We need to be reasonably fit as the walks and the hikes can be challenging sometimes, depending on the weather conditions. 

From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot. From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport: 
 

• Air-conditioned vehicle (Car or Bus)
• Boat

Tour Guide: Our experienced and friendly local tour guide speaks good English. He is knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Accommodation:
 

• Homestay (2 nights)
• Hotel (2 nights)
   

Meals: 
 

• 4 breakfasts
• 5 lunches
• 4 dinners
   

Trip cost: 
 

• $346USD per person for a group of 2 to 6 people
• $298USD per person for a group of 7 to 10 people

The cost of the trip includes: 
 

• Accommodation
• Transportation
• Meals listed on the itinerary
   
• Purified drinking water
• Tour guide
• Entrance fees
• VAT and other taxes

The cost of the trip does not include: 
 

• Travel insurance
• Drinks (soft drinks and alcohol)
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal spending such as tips, gratuities etc...

What to Bring:

Pack essentials for 5 days, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable hiking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking.

It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: towel, personal articles, insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...

Have a great journey!!!