Total Time: 4 days - 3 nights
Start date: 18/11/2023 07:00

Tour Infomation

Overview :

Hà Giang and Cao Bằng, located in northern Vietnam, offer captivating landscapes and cultural experiences. Hà Giang boasts rugged terrain, terraced rice fields, and the Đồng Văn Karst Plateau Geopark, showcasing unique rock formations and ethnic villages. The Hà Giang Loop is a motorbike enthusiast’s dream, providing stunning views and encounters with diverse ethnic groups. Cao Bằng impresses with the majestic Bản Giốc Waterfall, serene lakes, and limestone caves. These provinces are historically significant, with Cao Bằng witnessing the Battle of Cao Bằng. The Nùng and Tày ethnic communities in both regions offer cultural richness through festivals and crafts. Exploring Hà Giang and Cao Bằng promises an authentic journey through Vietnam’s natural beauty and heritage.

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Trip Duration: 4 Days 3 Nights

Start Dates: TBD

Trip Highlight :

  • Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Yen Minh
  • Day 2: Yen Minh – Dong van – Meo Vac – Bao Lac (B,L,D)
  • Day 3: Bao Lac – Ban gioc – Nguom Ngao – Cao Bang ( B,L,D)
  • Day 4: Cao Bang – Hanoi (B)

Tour Detail

Day 1 : Hanoi – Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Yen Minh (L.D)

Lunch
Dinner

The tour vehicle and tour guide will pick you up at the designated meeting point in the Old Quarter and near the Opera House for the departure of your Hà Giang trip. You'll have a rest and enjoy breakfast at the Kim Anh intersection or on the highway.

Note: The vehicle can also pick you up at the Kim Anh intersection (at the beginning of the Hanoi - Lao Cai expressway, about 3km from Noi Bai Airport, near the area of hotels around Noi Bai, around 07:30 AM). Therefore, if you have a late arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you may choose not to book a hotel near the airport to save resting time and taxi costs to the Old Quarter.

11:00 AM: Lunch in Tân Yên town (Hàm Yên, Tuyên Quang).

2:00 PM: Stop to visit the sacred Đôi Cô Cầu Má Temple located by the Lô River.

3:00 PM: Arrive in Hà Giang city, take commemorative photos at Km0 of Hà Giang.

4:30 PM: Stop at the Quản Bạ Heaven's Gate for photos of the Twin Mountain of Fairy and panoramic view of Tam Sơn town from above.

5:30 PM: Arrive in Yên Minh, check-in and rest.

6:30 PM: Dinner. Free evening. Overnight in Yên Minh.

Day 2 : Yen Minh – Dong van – Meo Vac – Bao Lac (B,L,D)

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

6:00 AM: Have breakfast and depart to admire the breathtaking landscapes of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark. Along the way, you'll make several stops to visit:

- Cao Village, known for its distinctive H'mong houses surrounded by stone fences.

- Sủng Là Village, where you'll visit an ancient H'mong house made of earth walls. This location was used as a backdrop for the film "Pao's Story" in 2006, adapted from the short story "The Sound of Lips Behind the Stone Fence" by author Đỗ Bích Thủy, which won 4 Golden Kite Awards. Here, you'll have a rest and take photos of the buckwheat flowers near Chín Khoanh slope.

- Vua Meo Palace - Vương Chính Đức, situated in a valley in Sà Phìn commune. This family held wealth and power unique to Châu Đồng Văn at the beginning of the 20th century.

- Lũng Cú Flagpole - the northernmost point of the country, the highest latitude on Vietnam's map.

12:30 PM: Lunch at a restaurant.

Afternoon: Continue the sightseeing:

- Explore the Old Town of Đồng Văn, existing for nearly a century. You can enjoy a cup of coffee at Café Phố Cổ (personal expense).

- Conquer the 16km-long Mã Pì Lèng Pass, connecting Đồng Văn to Mèo Vạc. This is the most beautiful section of the road known as the "Happiness Road."

- Capture the majestic beauty of Hẻm Tu Sản (also known as Mã Pì Lèng Gorge or Nho Quế Gorge), which sits at an elevation of 1500m above sea level and an average depth of 800m – the deepest geographical point in Vietnam.

- Riverboat journey on the Nho Quế River: Sail upstream on the Nho Quế River to Hẻm Tu Sản, the deepest gorge in Vietnam. The Nho Quế River flows into Vietnam from Séo Lủng village, Lũng Cú commune, Đồng Văn district, and runs through the Tu Sản Gorge at the foot of Mã Pì Lèng Pass (Note: Boat fee is not included, approximately 100,000 VND - 150,000 VND per guest depending on actual departure date numbers. Motorcycle taxi fee is not included, approximately 200,000 VND per guest).

7:00 PM: Return to Bảo Lạc, have dinner, then check in and rest at the hotel. Free evening. Overnight in Bảo Lạc.

Day 3 : Bao Lac – Ban gioc – Nguom Ngao – Cao Bang ( B,L,D)

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

6:00 AM: Check out of the hotel, have breakfast, and depart for Cao Bằng. Along the way, there will be stops for photo opportunities with scenic views.

11:00 AM: Lunch in Quảng Uyên. After lunch, continue the journey to Bản Giốc. In the afternoon, you will visit:

- Bản Giốc Waterfall, a 53m-high waterfall divided into 3 tiers, considered the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam and the largest in Southeast Asia. It ranks as the 4th largest waterfall in the world among the top 10 waterfalls and straddles the border between two countries.

- Ngườm Ngao Cave (Tiger Cave), one of the most stunning caves not only in Cao Bằng but also in the entire Northern region.

- Rèn Phúc Sen Village, famous for its knife-making craft in Quảng Uyên.

6:30 PM: Return to Cao Bằng city. Have dinner and then check in and rest at the hotel. In the evening, you are free to explore shopping, especially for hazelnuts, at the central market area. Overnight in Cao Bằng.

Day 04: Cao Bang - Hanoi (B)

Breakfast

Morning: Free time to rest and explore the city.

9:00 AM: Transfer to Cao Bằng bus station and depart for Hanoi. Along the way, you will enjoy the beautiful mountainous landscapes of various passes, such as Tài Hồ Sìn Pass, Cao Bắc Pass, Khau Khang Pass, Gió Pass, and Giàng Pass. You'll have a free lunch break at a rest stop on the way back to Hanoi.

4:00 PM: Arrive at Mỹ Đình bus station. The program ends. Farewell and see you again!

Tour included :

  • Air-conditioned vehicles with 7 to 29 seats, experienced drivers for transportation according to the program.
  • Note: On the last day when taking guests to Cao Bằng bus station, depending on the number of guests, we may arrange taxis or motorbikes to transport you to the bus station (approximately 500 meters from the hotel).
  • 3 nights accommodation in standard hotels, double occupancy (triple occupancy for shared rooms).
  • 2 nights in standard hotels in Yên Minh and Bảo Lạc.
  • 1 night in a 2-star hotel in Cao Bằng.
  • 6 main meals as per the program (3-4 main dishes, 2 vegetable dishes, rice, soup). Standard breakfast for 3 days.
  • Admission tickets to the specified program destinations.
  • Dedicated, knowledgeable, and attentive tour guide throughout the tour.
  • On-board refreshments, 1 bottle of 500ml water per day.

Tour excluded :

  • Value Added Tax (VAT) invoice.
  • Travel insurance due to the nature of shared individual travelers.
  • Beverages during meals, in hotels, and other personal expenses.
  • Other services and expenses not mentioned in the program.
  • Tipping (voluntary for Vietnamese tourists), usually around: 200,000 VND/guest.
  • Tipping guidelines for foreign guests: minimum $5/day x 4 days = $20/guest/tour.
Total Time: 4 days - 3 nights
Start date: 18/11/2023 07:00

Tour Information

4D3N Hanoi – Ha Giang – Cao Bang
Tour code: VN-HANOI-HAGIANG-CAOBANG-4D3N
+84966043090