Discover the Dong Van Karst Plateau 3 days 2 nights
Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Join Highland Travel to fully explore the beauty of the Dong Van Karst Plateau – a UNESCO-recognized Global Geopark. Conquer majestic mountain passes, check in at Lung Cu Flag Tower and Ma Pi Leng Pass, admire the emerald Nho Que River, and experience the unique culture of the highland ethnic groups. An emotional journey for those who love nature, are passionate about exploration, and want to touch the pristine beauty of Vietnam’s northernmost point.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOURNEY
- Check in at Km0, Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Fairy Bosom Mountain.
- Lung Cam Cultural Village (Pao’s House), Hmong King’s Palace.
- Conquer the northernmost point and check in at Lung Cu Flag Tower.
- Conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass, take a boat trip on the Nho Que River – Tu San Alley.
- Enjoy local cuisine rich in highland identity.
- Standard hotel/homestay accommodation.
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 the Highland Travel homestay.
07:00: The tour guide picks up the group for breakfast at a restaurant, then departs to visit destinations within the core of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark. Visit and take photos at:
- Check-in at the Ha Giang Km0 milestone: A destination that every traveler to Ha Giang wants to check in at.
- Bac Sum Slope: Take photos and enjoy the view of the 8km-long slope.
- Visit Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Fairy Bosom Mountain.
- Stop to take 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 travelers when mentioning Ha Giang.

Lunch: The group stops to rest and have lunch in Pho Cao.
Afternoon: The group continues to visit some attractions on the journey:
- Visit Lung Cam Cultural Village: The setting chosen for filming famous TV series such as: Pao’s Story, Silent under the Abyss… The group visits Pao’s house, takes photos with seasonal flowers in a space considered the most beautiful on the Karst Plateau.
- Hmong King’s Palace: Also known as the Vuong Family Mansion. The group learns about the architectural art, history, and culture of the Vuong family (the 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. The group learns about the history of this “frontier” land and the process of building the flag tower as well as the process of 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 at Dong Van town, checks in at the Dong Van old quarter. After dinner at the restaurant, you are free to participate in cultural activities in the area.
Morning: You have breakfast at the restaurant, then start the journey to explore the remaining destinations on the Dong Van Karst Plateau.
- Dong Van Market (if you go on Sunday): The group strolls around the Dong Van old quarter, the ancient Dong Van market – hundreds of years old, and visits the Dong Van market session to learn about highland market culture.
- Ma Pi Leng Pass: Ma Pi Leng Pass (known as the most majestic pass in Vietnam), and also the most beautiful and magnificent among the “Four Great Passes of the North”. The pass is 21 km long, connecting Dong Van and Meo Vac districts.
- Boat trip on Nho Que River – Tu San Alley: The group boards a boat for a cruise on the Nho Que River – Tu San Alley. The Nho Que River flows into Vietnam from Seo Lung village, Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, passes through Tu San Canyon, then flows along Ma Pi Leng Pass. When it reaches Meo Vac, it flows eastward into Cao Bang territory and then pours into the Gam River. 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 has lunch in Meo Vac.
After lunch, the group checks into the accommodation in Pa Vi. In the afternoon, you will check in at the most famous cafe in Ha Giang – Cafe Mi Po. The cafe is located on the top of a mountain with a view looking straight down into the valley and the Nho Que River. This is time for taking photos and enjoying the majestic scenery of the karst plateau.
Evening: The group returns to the homestay to rest and have dinner. You are free to walk around in the evening at the H’Mong cultural village.
In the morning, you wake up for breakfast, then continue the journey back to Ha Giang City along the Meo Vac – Mau Due – Yen Minh route, one of the most beautiful routes not to be missed when coming to Ha Giang.
- Check in at the famous M-shaped curve in Sung Trai – Dong Van.

Evening: The group arrives in Ha Giang City, free for dinner. Then the group returns to the Highland Travel office to rest, freshen up, and wait for the bus.
Around 03:00 – 04:00 AM the bus arrives in Hanoi. End of the itinerary.
Note: The order of attractions and accommodation points may be adjusted flexibly to suit the actual situation or your specific requirements. Highland Travel commits to fully implementing all destinations included in the program. From October to March every year, the villages often have buckwheat flowers, peach blossoms, and plum blossoms.
💳 ALL-INCLUSIVE TOUR COST INFORMATION
| Experience Package | Accommodation Standard | All-Inclusive Tour Price |
| HIGHLAND CLASSIC PACKAGE |
For groups or businesses, please contact the Highland Travel Hotline to receive a custom itinerary design and the best preferential pricing policy.
TERMS INCLUDED:
- Transportation: High-quality, modern tourist car.
- Accommodation: 02 nights in standard hotel/homestay (Dong Van and Pa Vi).
- Cuisine: Standard meals according to the program (03 breakfasts; 03 lunches; 02 dinners).
- Sightseeing tickets: Entrance tickets for 01 time at attractions included in the selected itinerary.
- Service: Professional, enthusiastic local tour guide, knowledgeable about culture, serving thoughtfully in English or Vietnamese.
- Insurance: Full travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 80,000,000 VND/guest.
TERMS NOT INCLUDED:
- VAT tax.
- Personal expenses outside the program (drinks during meals, telephone, laundry,…).
- Tips (gratuities) at your discretion for the tour guide and driver serving the group.









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