Essence of Ha Giang Geopark: Dong Van, Meo Vac
Overview
This journey to the extreme north of Ha Giang will unveil spectacular and ever-changing landscapes based on altitude: from the karst mountains of the Dong Van Plateau Geopark to the Meo Vac Massifs, and the Nho Que Canyon. Discover the wild nature and ethnic tribes of one of the most remote regions of Vietnam, bordering China.
- Discover Vietnam’s most stunning karst mountain landscapes
- Trek along the legendary Mountain Ma Pi Leng, surrounded by lush forests and ancient rock formations
- Engage with Northern Highland ethnic communities, explore their ancestral way of life
- Step into the past by visiting century-old houses, explore the vibrant ethnic market of Dong Van
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Day 1Hanoi – Ha Giang, Tay Culture Immersion (L, D)
8h00: Depart from Hanoi, heading to Ha Giang, passing through Tuyen Quang Province with beautiful tea hills. Arrive in Ha Giang in the afternoon and take a walk through Tay ethnic villages. Witness the peaceful life of the locals, their traditional lifestyle, and undulating rice fields. Overnight in a Tay ethnic homestay or a bungalow, based on your preference.
Day 2Ha Giang – Dong Van, Karst Mountain Panorama (B, L, D)
Explore the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, including the Twin Mountains of the Fairies, Hmong, Hmong King's Palace, and the linen craft village of Lung Tam.
Start the journey through the extraordinary Dong Van Geopark Plateau, offering stunning landscapes between 1000 and 1600 meters above sea level. The road winds through mountains and karst landscapes, showcasing the majority of Ethnic Minorities. Enjoy the panoramic view of Quan Ba Valley and the famous Twin Mountains of the Fairies from the "Heaven's Gate" pass. Continue to the craft village of Lung Tam, where you'll witness the ancient art of spinning and weaving H'Mong linen. Explore Yen Minh town and enter the heart of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, marveling at lunar landscapes, limestone circuses, and terraced fields. Stop to visit a typical house of White Hmong and explore hamlets with stilt houses or thatched cottages. Visit the Hmong King Vuong Chi Sinh's Palace, over 100 years old. Overnight at a hotel.Day 3Dong Van – Meo Vac, Vast Space And Isolated Hmong Villages – Quan Ba (B, L, D)
Visit the Dong Van weekly market, cross the Ma Pi Leng Pass, with an option for a trek along aerial trails around the Ma Pi Leng Pass.
Explore the Dong Van weekly market held every Sunday, featuring various Ethnic Minorities. After selling and buying goods, locals gather in restaurants for a drink or a bowl of "Thang Co." Depart for Meo Vac on the scenic Happiness Road. Stop at the Ma Pi Leng Pass for breathtaking views of limestone mountains, the Nho Que River, and Hmong villages nestled on the mountainside. Optionally, embark on a 3-4 hour trek through some of the most picturesque areas of Northern Vietnam, passing through Hmong villages perched on mountainsides. Enjoy panoramic views of the Nho Que Canyon. Rejoin your driver at the Ma Pi Leng Pass and continue through karst landscapes to the Dzao village of Nam Dam.
Day 4Immersion In Dzao Culture At Nam Dam - Ha Giang – Hanoi (B, L)
Walk around Nam Dam, a Dzao ethnic village, and explore traditional earthen houses. If it's a Saturday, visit the Quyet Tien market. Depart for Hanoi with a stop en route to stretch your legs.
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Included
- Private vehicle transportation for your group
- Meals as mentioned in the program: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- One bottle of water per person per day
- Service fees
Excluded
- Travelers personal insurance
- Bank fees
- Beverages, phone calls, personal expenses, and anything not clearly mentioned
- Tips
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