This 8-day adventure takes you on remote mountain trails to experience the majestic beauty of Vietnam’s northern border region. The beautiful scenery and the warmth of the local ethnic minority people will be a trip you will never forget.Definitively one of the best off the beaten tracks places to see in Vietnam !
This 8-day adventure takes you on remote mountain trails to experience the majestic beauty of Vietnam’s northern border region. The beautiful scenery and the warmth of the local ethnic minority people will be a trip you will never forget.Definitively one of the best off the beaten tracks places to see in Vietnam !
Hanoi - Ha Giang
Ha Giang - Your driver and guide will pick you up, and you’ll leave the city’s hustle behind to journey through the picturesque countryside of Ha Giang via Tuyen Quang. Arriving in Ha Giang by early afternoon, you’ll check into a local Tay homestay. You can then take a short walk around the rice fields or enjoy a gentle trek to…
Hanoi - Ha Giang
Ha Giang - Your driver and guide will pick you up, and you’ll leave the city’s hustle behind to journey through the picturesque countryside of Ha Giang via Tuyen Quang. Arriving in Ha Giang by early afternoon, you’ll check into a local Tay homestay. You can then take a short walk around the rice fields or enjoy a gentle trek to a waterfall, where you can cool off in the pools like the local kids. Dinner and an overnight stay with the local community await you.
- A 5-7 km walk.
Ha Giang - Dong Van
Dong Van - After breakfast, you’ll drive to the Dong Van Karst Plateau. Along the way, you’ll witness the beauty of Pac Sum Pass, Heaven Gate, and Fairy Mountain in Quan Ba, with a view of Tam Son Town from above. After lunch in Yen Minh, you’ll visit Pao’s House, made famous by the film “The Story of Pao,” and take a walk to Lung Cam B village, home to the Black H’mong communities. You’ll also visit the Vuong family’s residence (Palace of the Hmong King) before continuing to Dong Van town for dinner and an overnight stay at the Rocky Plateau Hotel.
- A 5-7 km walk.
Dong Van - Lung Cu
Lung Cu Flag Tower - After breakfast, you’ll explore the Dong Van Old Quarter, with its charming old houses, some dating back one or two centuries. Enjoy the serene and historic atmosphere of Dong Van. The rest of the day will be spent traveling through the remote and stunning countryside of Dong Van, passing through several small villages. You’ll visit ancient houses, Hmong minority villages, and trek to the flag tower atop Lung Cu Mountain for a panoramic view of the ancient valley. The journey offers picturesque valleys covered in rice paddies and the warm hospitality of the local H’mong and Hoa people, known for their colorful clothing and friendliness. You’ll return to the same hotel in Dong Van later.
- A 10-12 km walk.
Dong Van - Meo Vac - Ha Giang
Meo Vac - After breakfast, you’ll start the return trip to Ha Giang via a different route. The van will stop at Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking roads, for a hike and photo opportunities of the mountains and deep valley below. You’ll visit Meo Vac Market (if it’s market day) and then return to Ha Giang via Bao Lam, Bao Lac, and Bac Me, stopping for lunch along the way. Arriving in Ha Giang in the late afternoon, you’ll check into your hotel and have free time to explore the town or rest for the next day.
- Ma Pi Leng Pass is a dangerous 20-kilometer road with a mountain reaching 2,000 meters in height, located on the ‘Happiness’ road connecting Ha Giang, Dong Van, and Meo Vac town.
- An 8-10 km hike.
Ha Giang - Sin Man
Hoang Su Phi - After breakfast, you’ll embark on a full-day journey to Sin Man and Hoang Su Phi from Ha Giang Town. The rugged but scenic route passes through dense jungle before descending to Sin Man. This day is a real challenge for the driver due to the winding roads with many hairpin bends and steep hills. Along the way, you’ll spend three hours hiking to Nam Hong to meet people from various ethnic minority communities living in the mountains, including the Nung Ing, Tay, Red Dao, Dao Ao Dai, La Chi, and Co Lao. You’ll stay overnight in a homestay in Hoang Su Phi.
- A 5-7 km hike.
Sin Man - Bac Ha
Bac Ha - Today, you’ll drive to Bac Ha, the capital of the Flower Hmong region, a relaxed base for exploring the northern highlands and hill-tribe villages. You’ll visit “King Cat’s house,” another name for the Hmong King’s palace, before having lunch en route. Afterward, you’ll trek to Ban Pho through valleys once used for growing corn and poppies during French colonial rule. Note: This drive through the mountainous road of Hoang Su Phi offers breathtaking scenery.
- A 5-7 km hike.
Bac Ha - Sapa
Sapa - After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll set out on a full-day trek to explore Sapa’s cultural diversity and stunning natural beauty. Choose from three trekking options: Soft trek (~3 km), medium trek (~6 km), or long trek (~12 km). Trekking is an excellent way to experience the daily life and cultures of the H’mong, Dzao, and Dzay people. You’ll have lunch in a hill tribe village and then explore the village on your own. In the evening, you’ll have dinner with a local family and stay overnight in a traditional longhouse homestay.
Sapa - Hanoi
Hanoi - After breakfast at the homestay, your driver will take you back to Sapa Town. You’ll have free time to explore the hillside town at your leisure. In the afternoon, you’ll drive back to Lao Cai to return to Hanoi. Optionally, you can take a trip on the longest cable car system in Asia, from Sapa Town to the highest mountain peak in Southeast Asia, Fansipan, known as the ‘Roof of Indochina.’ The highest point reaches 3,143 meters above sea level. The cable car ride takes about 30 minutes, offering stunning views of terraced rice fields. Once at the top, you can visit the temples and finish the climb by foot (600 stairs) or by funicular before returning to Sapa Town by car for an overnight stay in a hotel.
It’s recommended to bring a jacket as the temperature drops and the wind picks up at this altitude.
(This is not included – please let us know if you want to take this service).
- Lunch
- Dinner
- All sightseeing tickets and travel permits
- Breakfast
- Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned
- English speaking guide as per program
- Lunch
- Dinner
- All sightseeing tickets and travel permits
- Breakfast
- Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned
- English speaking guide as per program
- Stamping fee for visa to Vietnam
- International flight and taxes
- Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc…
- Beverages
- Tips & other personal expenses
- Stamping fee for visa to Vietnam
- International flight and taxes
- Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc…
- Beverages
- Tips & other personal expenses
- For these special cases (wheelchair, stroller, animals,…), please contact directly to us for the best advises. We always try to meet all of your requirements or even exceed your expectation.
- For these special cases (wheelchair, stroller, animals,…), please contact directly to us for the best advises. We always try to meet all of your requirements or even exceed your expectation.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.