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5 days 4 nights

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Hanoi - Ha Giang - Sapa - Hanoi

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Two Most Beautiful Destinations in Northern Vietnam

Duration: 5 days 4 nights

Discover the majestic beauty of the Dong Van Karst Plateau and the misty town of Sapa in a complete 5-day 4-night journey. From breathtaking mountain passes and ethnic villages rich in identity to terraced rice fields and floating seas of clouds, this trip will bring visitors memorable experiences amidst the stunning nature of the Northern mountains.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

✔ Check-in at Quan Ba Heaven Gate and Fairy Bosom Mountain – symbols of Ha Giang.

✔ Conquer Tham Ma Slope, Pho Cao, and Sung La – the most beautiful roads on the Karst Plateau.

✔ Visit the Hmong King’s Palace – a unique architectural structure over 100 years old.

✔ Reach Lung Cu Flag Tower – the sacred northernmost point of the Fatherland.

✔ Conquer the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass, view Tu San Canyon and the turquoise Nho Que River.

✔ Explore Dong Van Old Quarter with its unique highland cultural features.

✔ Experience the poetic town of Sapa amidst the Northwest mountains and forests.

✔ Conquer Fansipan Peak – the “Roof of Indochina” (cable car fee excluded).

✔ Check-in at Cat Cat village, learn about the life and culture of the H’Mong ethnic people.

✔ Enjoy famous specialties of Ha Giang and Sapa.

✔ Stay in standard hotels, modern transportation, enthusiastic and professional tour guides.

NIGHT 0: HANOI - HA GIANG CITY

The group departs from Hanoi to Ha Giang by sleeper bus or cabin bus.

Arrive in Ha Giang City early in the morning, check in and rest at Highland Travel’s homestay.

The group departs from Hanoi to Ha Giang by sleeper bus or cabin bus.

Arrive in Ha Giang City early in the morning, check in and rest at Highland Travel’s homestay.

07:00: In the morning, the guide picks up the group and moves to the restaurant for breakfast. After breakfast, start the journey to visit destinations within the core of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark. Sightseeing and photography at:

  • Check-in at the Ha Giang Km0 milestone.
  • Bac Sum Slope: Take photos and admire the scenery at this 8km long slope.
  • Visit Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Fairy Bosom Mountain.
  • Stop for photos at the Lonely Tree in Can Ty, Quan Ba.
  • Tham Ma Slope: Also known as the “Horse Appraisal Slope” located at the gateway to Dong Van district. A famous slope for tourists when mentioning Ha Giang.

Lunch: The group stops to rest and have lunch in Pho Cao.

Afternoon: The group continues to visit some attractions in the itinerary:

  • Visit Lung Cam Cultural Village: The setting chosen for famous TV series such as: “Pao’s Story”, “Silence under the abyss”… visit Pao’s house, take photos with seasonal flowers in a space considered the most beautiful on the Karst Plateau.
  • Vuong Family Mansion: Also known as the Hmong King’s House. Learn about the art, history, and culture of the Vuong family (Hmong King family) in particular and the Hmong people on the Karst Plateau in general.
  • Lung Cu Flag Tower: The final destination of the day is Lung Cu Flag Tower – the Northernmost point of the Fatherland that everyone wants to visit once in their life. Learn about the history of this “frontier” land and the process of building the flag tower as well as preserving every inch of border land by ethnic minorities in the Northernmost region.
  • Lo Lo Chai Village: Walk around to visit and take photos of the Lo Lo village.

Evening: The group arrives in Dong Van town, checks in at the old quarter. After dinner at the restaurant, you are free to participate in cultural experiences in the area.

Morning: Enjoy breakfast, then start the journey to explore the remaining destinations on the Dong Van Karst Plateau.

  • Dong Van Market (if you go on Sunday): Stroll through Dong Van old quarter, Dong Van ancient market – hundreds of years old, visit the Dong Van market session to learn about highland market culture.
  • Ma Pi Leng Pass: Known as the most majestic pass in Vietnam. One of the “Four Great Passes of the North”. The pass is 21 km long, connecting Dong Van and Meo Vac districts.
  • Cruise on Nho Que River – Tu San Canyon: Board the boat, cruise on Nho Que River – Tu San Canyon. Tu San Canyon is considered the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia and is located in a valley with unique geological formations in Vietnam.

Lunch: The group stops for lunch in Meo Vac.

After lunch, check in at Pa Vi, in the afternoon you will check in at the most famous cafe in Ha Giang – Mi Po Cafe. The cafe is located on the top of a mountain with a view looking straight down to the valley and Nho Que river. This is time for taking photos and enjoying the majestic scenery of the karst plateau.

Evening: The group returns to the hotel to rest and have dinner. Free time to explore in the evening.

In the morning, wake up and have breakfast, then continue the journey back to Ha Giang City via the Meo Vac – Mau Due – Yen Minh route, one of the most beautiful roads not to be missed when coming to Ha Giang.

  • Check in at the famous M-shaped curve in Sung Trai – Dong Van.

Evening: Arrive in Ha Giang City, have dinner at a restaurant.

Rest temporarily at Highland Travel’s homestay, then a cabin bus will pick you up to move to Sapa town. Overnight on the bus.

Early morning, arrive in Sapa town, check in to the hotel and rest.

07:00: Have breakfast at the restaurant. Then, the guide takes the group to start the journey to explore Sapa town:

  • Visit Sapa Stone Church – an architectural work bearing the mark of old France, a famous symbol of the misty town.
  • Explore Ham Rong Mountain tourist area with colorful flower gardens, Orchid Garden, Heaven Gate, and Cloud Yard. From here, visitors can admire the panoramic view of the poetic Sapa town hidden amidst the Northwest mountains and forests.

Lunch: Have lunch at a local restaurant, rest.

Afternoon: Visit Cat Cat Village – one of the most beautiful and famous villages of the H’Mong ethnic people in Sapa. Here, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about traditional cultural beauty, brocade weaving, silver carving, blacksmithing, and the daily life of local people. You can also admire Cat Cat waterfall, Muong Hoa stream, and the old hydroelectric plant built during the French colonial period.

Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant with local specialties. After dinner, you are free to walk around, explore Sapa town at night, enjoy the chilly highland air, or visit the night market, Sapa love market (if it takes place at the right time).

Overnight in Sapa.

Morning: Have breakfast at the restaurant.

After breakfast, the car and guide take the group to Fansipan Legend cable car station, starting the journey to conquer Fansipan peak – “The Roof of Indochina” with an altitude of 3,143m above sea level (cable car fee excluded).

From the modern cable car system that holds many world records, visitors will admire the majestic beauty of the Hoang Lien Son range, green valleys, and the floating sea of clouds typical of the Northwest mountains. After reaching the peak, you are free to visit the Fansipan spiritual complex, conquer the Fansipan peak milestone, and capture memorable moments on the roof of Indochina.

Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant.

Afternoon: Free time to shop for local specialties as gifts for relatives and friends. Then board the bus to return to Hanoi.

Evening: Arrive in Hanoi, ending the tour program. The guide says goodbye and looks forward to seeing you on the next journeys.

Note: The order of attractions and accommodation points may be adjusted flexibly to suit actual conditions or your specific requirements. Highland Travel commits to fully implementing all destinations included in the program. From October to March every year, villages often have buckwheat flowers, peach blossoms, and plum blossoms.

💳 ALL-INCLUSIVE TOUR COST INFORMATION

Experience PackageAccommodation StandardAll-inclusive Tour Price
HIGHLAND CLASSIC PACKAGEStandard hotel / homestayContact

For groups or businesses, please contact Highland Travel’s Hotline to receive a custom itinerary design and the best preferential pricing policy.

INCLUSIONS:

  • Transportation: High-quality, modern tourist car.
  • Accommodation: 04 nights in standard hotels/homestays (Dong Van and Pa Vi, Du Gia, Sapa).
  • Cuisine: Standard meals according to the program (05 breakfasts; 05 lunches; 04 dinners).
  • Entrance tickets: One-time entrance fee to attractions included in the selected itinerary.
  • Service: Professional, enthusiastic local guide who understands the culture, serving attentively in English or Vietnamese.
  • Insurance: Full travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 80,000,000 VND/guest.

EXCLUSIONS:

  • VAT tax.
  • Personal expenses outside the program (drinks during meals, phone, laundry,…).
  • Tips (gratuities) at your discretion for the guide and driver serving the group.

1. Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • 1.1 If the booking is cancelled immediately after registration (before 10 days), 100% of the total deposit value will be refunded.
  • 1.2 If the tour is cancelled less than 07 days before the departure date, 50% of the total deposit value will be forfeited.
  • 1.3 If the tour is cancelled less than 48 hours before departure, 100% of the total deposit value will be forfeited.

2. Responsibilities of the Service User (Party B):

  • 2.1 Party B is responsible for arriving at the vehicle departure time on schedule, and for safeguarding their own luggage and personal belongings.
  • 2.2 Party B is responsible for following the tour guide's instructions throughout the tour itinerary.

3. Responsibilities of the Service Provider (Party A):

  • 3.1 Provide the correct service and quality as outlined in the tour program.
  • 3.2 Provide free information support and 24/7 service assistance.

4. In cases of force majeure such as natural disasters or epidemics (when a group has many cases or is within a quarantine zone), both parties shall create conditions to retain the deposit and postpone the service to a more suitable time.

We wish you an enjoyable trip!