Embark on a grand journey through the most spectacular and culturally rich regions of Northern Vietnam, a land where epic history and breathtaking landscapes intertwine. This comprehensive expedition begins on the legendary Ha Giang Rocky Plateau, a realm of towering limestone peaks and serpentine roads that lead you to the nation’s northernmost point at the Lung Cu Flag Tower. The adventure continues as you conquer the majestic Ma Pi Leng Pass and cruise the turquoise waters of the Nho Que River through Southeast Asia’s deepest canyon. From there, you will ascend to the misty highlands of Sapa to conquer the “Roof of Indochina” and walk among the clouds on the thrilling Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge.
The path then turns towards the past, delving deep into the nation’s heroic history at the historic battlefields of Dien Bien Phu. The final leg of your journey takes you through the verdant tea hills of Moc Chau and into the serene valley of Mai Chau, where you can experience the peaceful, traditional lifestyle of the White Thai people in their stilt-house villages. This is a journey that harmoniously blends raw nature, profound history, and authentic cultural encounters, leaving you with indelible memories of Vietnam’s untamed northern frontier.
BRIEF TOUR ITINERARY:
NOTE: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, L
7 days 6 nights
Daily Tour
English
Unlimited
13:00 - 13:30 - Arrival:
14:30 - Sightseeing:
18:30 - Dinner & Evening:
06h30: Have breakfast at the hotel. Check out then the local tour guides take you to the bus (specific route coach) to Ha Giang.
You will have lunch at the bus stop on your own during the Sapa - Ha Giang transferring.
13h30: Arriving in Ha Giang city, you are free to take pictures at Km0 of Ha Giang. Then our car will continue to pick you up from Ha Giang city to continue the journey to conquer Dong Van Karst Plateau.
15.00: At that time, you will reach the downtown of Hà Giang, and it is the time for you to take some pictures at “0th km” of Hà Giang.
16.30: Next step is Quản Bạ Sky Gate. Enjoy your time here seeing the beauty of Cô Tiên Mountain and all Tam Sơn Town from the higher place. Don’t forget to take pictures when you are at such a wonderful place like that. On the way to Yên Minh, you will have the chance to get a good look at the must-see Bucket Flower Fields and photograph them (the best time to see those Fields is between September and December).
18.30: Reach Yên Minh, check in to the hotel and have dinner there. You are going to spend your night at Yên Minh.
06.30: Check out from the hotel, have breakfast and go sightseeing in Đồng Văn Karst Plateau Geopark. During the visit, you will stop by Phố Cáo watching the unique house of H’Mông people, with the rock fence bounding it (you can also take pictures with Peach Blossoms and Plum Blossoms at Tết, and visit Phố Cáo Market on Day of the Dog and Day of the Dragon).
08.30: Continue onward to Sủng Là, visit H'Mông Ancient house - the place where the film “Story of Pao” is produced at 2006. This is a film of director Ngô Quang Hải, which is transferred from the short story “Tiếng đàn môi sau bờ rào đá” of the writer Đỗ Bích Thủy which received 4 Golden Kite Prizes. After this experience, you will have some time to relax at Buckwheat Flower Fields near “Dốc chín khoanh”.
09.30: Your trip will continue with a visit to the Vương family mansion lying inside a valley of Sà Phìn. This is the wealthiest and most powerful family of Đồng Văn in the early 20th century.
11.00: Visit Lũng Cú Flagpole - the northernmost place of Vietnam.
12.30: Lunch will take place at Đồng Văn town.
14.00: Take your time at Đồng Văn Ancient Town, a place that has lived with time nearly one century. And you can enjoy a coffee break at “Café phố Cổ” shop - a very famous coffee shop there (self-payment).
15.00: Get into our car again and then travel through Mã Pì Lèng Pass on the way to Mèo Vạc. This is the most beautiful path of the “Happy Way”. 16.00: Come to Mã Pì Lèng Canyon (800m depth) - the deepest canyon in Vietnam and indulge in the terrific view there. Then you come back to Yên Minh. During coming back time, you can again visit and photograph with Buckwheat Flower under Mã Pì Lèng Pass.
18.30: Arrival in Bảo Lạc to have dinner and stay overnight there.
06.30: Check out the hotel and have breakfast. 07.00: Get into the car and go to Pac Bo. 08.00: Enter Pac Bo historic monument (50km away from Cao Bang). Have a view at the place where Ho Chi Minh lived and led Vietnam’s revolution from 1941 to 1945. We will have time to:
09.30: Get into the car and go to Ba Be. Have chance to see the:
12.00: Have dinner at the restaurant on the top of Wind Pass. 15.30: Arrival in Pac Ngoi village. Check in homestay for bathing and relaxing. Enjoy a cup of coffee at the end of the afternoon. View the scenes of Ba Be lake. 18.00: Have dinner. See the Tay traditional music performance.
12:00: Have lunch at Cho Ra town. 18.00: Arrival in Hanoi. End of tour. Goodbye and See you again.