Embark on a 4-day adventure through the Northern Ha Giang Loop, exploring Heaven’s Gate, Highland of Stone, Fairy Hills, and more. Choose to self-drive or ride pillion and experience the beauty of ethnic minority homestays and hotels.
HA GIANG CITY - QUAN BA - YEN MINH - PHO CAO – SUNG LA - DONG VAN TOWN
Du Gia - Begin your Ha Giang loop journey after breakfast.
- Check in at: KM 0 Milestone, Bac Sum Slope, Quan Ba Heaven Gate. Pause to view the entire Doi Mountain and Tam Son Town.
- 12:30: After crossing Can Ty pass, visit some scenic spots, including lonely trees and Van Chai cliff, then have lunch in Yen Minh town.
- 13:30: Continue towards Dong Van, stopping at Tham Ma pass, Pho Cao village, Sung La valley, Lung Cam cultural village, “Pao’s house,” Tam Giac Mach field, and Moon rock field in Sa Phin village.
- 16:30: Tour the Vuong family’s mansion (King of the Hmong people).
- 18:00: Check into your hotel or homestay and rest.
- 19:30: Enjoy dinner, then explore Dong Van old town and its night market for street food.
Quan Ba Heaven Gate - Situated at 1500m above sea level, Quan Ba Heaven Gate is a unique attraction in Ha Giang, serving as the main entrance to the majestic rock plateau.
Lung Cam Cultural - Tourism Village - Nestled in the picturesque Sung La Valley, Lung Cam is a ‘cultural tourist village’ known for its century-old traditional Hmong house. This adobe structure, once an opium emporium, was featured in a Vietnamese film.
Pao’s House - Famous for its appearance in the film “Story of Pao,” Pao’s house is a charming H’Mong residence in Dong Van’s rocky plateau, known for its cultural and architectural significance.
Dinh Vua Meo - Visit the Vuong family’s mansion to admire the life and culture of the H’Mong people. The late afternoon sunlight offers an authentic experience of the architectural blend of H’Mong, French, and Chinese cultures.
DONG VAN TT – MA LE - CHINESE BORDER - LUNG CU FLAG POLE – NORTHERN POLE POINT - MA PI LEG Pass – MEO VAC Town
Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark - At 8:30 am, depart for Lung Cu flagpole, the northernmost point of Vietnam, and visit the Chinese Border and Lo Lo Chai cultural village. Explore the northernmost point on Vietnam’s S-shaped map, 3km from the Valley Cu flagpole.
- 13:30: After lunch, visit the legendary Happiness Road, Ma Pi Leng Pass, and Nho Que River. Check in at Ma Pi Leng monument, Death Rock, and the Sky path for panoramic views.
- 15:00: Take a boat on Nho Que River to see Tu San canyon, the highest in Southeast Asia.
- 17:30: Check in and stay at Pa Vi H’mong cultural village.
- 19:30: Enjoy dinner and free time to explore or join a small party at your homestay.
Lung Cu Flag Tower - An iconic structure in Ha Giang province, Vietnam, Lung Cu Flag Tower symbolizes national unity and independence. It offers panoramic views and represents the cultural significance of the region.
Ma Pi Leng Pass - A journey along Ma Pi Leng Pass offers travelers a chance to experience the natural beauty and cultural heritage of local ethnic communities, with opportunities for hiking and motorbiking.
Nho Que River - Take a boat ride on Nho Que River to view Tu San canyon, a natural masterpiece and the highest canyon in Southeast Asia.
PAVI village – MEO VAC TOWN – MAU DUE – LUNG HO – DU GIA village
Du Gia - A quiet village in Ha Giang, Du Gia is known for its peaceful and unspoiled beauty, surrounded by mountains and rice paddies. The local people are exceptionally hospitable and friendly.
Thâm Luông Waterfall - Located 5 kilometers from town, Du Gia Waterfall features nice pools for swimming. The road is rough but the stunning scenery makes it worthwhile.
DU GIA – DUONG THUONG village LUNG TAM – LÙNG KHUY cave -QUAN BA – HA GIANG city
Lùng Tám - At 8:30 am, depart for Ha Giang city, stopping to admire the valley Duong Thuong and visit Lung Tam weaving village. Explore Lung Khuy cave in Quan Ba district. Have lunch in Tam Son town and return to Ha Giang city by 5:00 p.m. Rest at your hostel or homestay.
Lung Khuy Cave - Formed over 400 million years ago, Lung Khuy cave features a peak cluster-depression karst landscape with various formations. The cave has long and large rooms with amazing speleothems and a legendary “Fairy’s well.” Visitors come here to pray for good weather, crops, health, happiness, and children.
- Free storage of excess luggage
- All entrance tickets & permits
- English Speaking Tour guide
- Lunch
- Free dorm bed, when arriving on a night bus, at Guest House (03.00-08.00)
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Quality genuine Japanese Motorcycles
- Gratuities & tips
- Personal expenses
- Single room on request: 15 USD/night/person
- Bus Transfer: Hanoi- Ha Giang or return: 15 USD/person/one way
The tour will make sure to cover the common highlights of the loop such as Heaven’s Gate, the Highland of Stone, the Fairy Hills, Dong Van, the Ma Pi Leng mountain pass and the backroads of the spectacular inner Ha Giang mountains. The tour would also give opportunity to cherry-pick exploration of further sights without stress such as visits of the Lung Khuy Cave, Lung Tam female weaving cooperative. Possibility to self-drive or to ride pillion (behind guide/driver). If self-driving, we recommend sound prior motorcycling experience . Accommodation will normally be a mix of ethnic minority homestay and hotel (choice of doing all nights in homestay)
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.
