Impressive Ha Giang Adventure : Gorgeous Landscapes of Mountains & Rice Terraces

Travel Itinerary : 6 Day Ha Giang Adventure to Hoang Su Phi Rice Terraces & Dong Van Geopark.

Day 1: Hanoi to Hoang Su Phi Adventure (300 km drive) – Overnight in Nam Hong Village (L, D)

8:00 AM. Our guide & driver will pick you up at the meeting point & start a scenic journey along NR2 through the North-Eastern Mountain Region of Vietnam, passing Phu Tho, Tuyen Quang, and finally reaching Ha Giang province—the northernmost and remote corner of Vietnam.

Lunch will be served along the way before venturing towards Hoang Su Phi district, renowned for its breathtaking rice terraces in Vietnam.

By approximately 3:00 p.m., arrive at Nam Hong village, where you’ll check into a local bungalow run by Red Dzao ethnic community & begin a short hike along the mountain slopes, overlooking the valley with its pristine rice terraces, Giang Ha waterfall, and Giang Ha village.

Returning to Nam Hong village, you have free time relax at your relaxation.Savor a dinner of home-cooked dishes with a welcoming local family before settling in for overnight stay.

Day 2: Trekking between Nam Hong – Nam Khoa Villages. Overnight in Nam Hong Village (B, L, D)

Today offers an immersive trekking experience as we explore the picturesque Nam Hong & Nam Khoa villages, covering a distance of 10-12 kilometers. Delve into the daily lives of the local ethnic communities and admire the stunning rice terraces cascading down the valleys.

Start your day early to witness the captivating sight of clouds drifting around towering mountains as the sun rises, enveloping the villages in a serene ambiance filled with the sounds of nature and village life.

9:00 A.M. After indulging in a breakfast of pancakes with honey and banana, accompanied by a steaming cup of coffee or tea, commence on a scenic trek up the mountain trails crossing scattered the local hamlets in Nam Hong commune, inhabited by Red Dzao ethnic group. Engage with the locals, explore their tranquil villages, and marvel at the vast rice terraces, especially Mam Xoi hills dotting the landscape.

The trek entails approximately 2.5 hours of hiking up and down the hills, so ensure you’re equipped with sturdy hiking shoes and drinking water for this adventure.

Following lunch at a local family of Red Dzao, bid farewell to the gracious local family and continue on a looping trek down the valley & up thru the forest back Nam Hong village.

15:30 PM. Arrive at Nam Hong village & be free at your own relaxation

Conclude the day with a hearty dinner and spend the second night in Nam Hong village, reflecting on the authentic experiences and cultural encounters of the day.

Day 3: Nam Hong – Yen Minh Town (180 km). Overnight at the hotel (B, L)

After the breakfast at the hotel, continue our journey to Ha Giang city. En route, pay a visit to Vi Xuyen War Memorial Site, which commemorate Vietnamese solders who died for the country’s protection on Vietnam- China border war between 1979 and the 1990s

Continue 30-minute drive to Ha Giang city for lunch of local Vietnamese dishes before proceeding on a picturesque drive to Dong Van Geopark. This UNESCO Geopark Network member boasts striking scenery of towering rocky mountains and deep canyons.

Upon arrival in Quan Ba district, do some climbs to the summits, where you can admire the stunning landscapes at Quan Ba Heaven Gate and the famous Twin Mountains of Ha Giang province.

As the late afternoon sets in, check into the hotel in Yen Minh town. Dinner is at your own account – you can have dinner at local restaurant within this small mountain town

Dong Van karst plateau

Day 4: Exploring Ha Giang – Nho Que river – Ma Pi Leng Skypath – Dong Van Town (100 km) – Overnight at the hotel (B, L)

After breakfast at the hotel in Yen Minh, your guide and driver will pick you up for a thrilling day of exploration across the most iconic landscapes of Ha Giang.

8:00 AM. Drive through the rugged mountain scenery of the M Pass, one of Ha Giang’s most dramatic mountain roads. Enjoy photo stops along the way, where limestone peaks and terraced valleys unfold endlessly across the horizon.

10:00 AM. Pass Meo Vac town & continue to Nho Que river pier, where you take a short ride by motorbike/taxi down to the riverbank.

10:30 AM. Hop on a traditional boat and cruise through the jade-green waters of the Nho Que River, gliding into the legendary Tu San Canyon — the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia. Take time for photos & relaxation

11:20 AM. Stop en route for a hearty local lunch featuring local dishes of the highlands.

1:30 PM . Drive to the top of Ma Pi Leng Pass, then start a breathtaking 5 km trekking experience along the Ma Pi Leng Skywalk — walking on the mountain ridge overlooking cliffs dropping hundreds of meters into the Nho Que River below. The views here are often described as the most spectacular in Vietnam.

4:30 PM. After the trek, get picked up by driver & continue driving toward Dong Van while viewing rock plateaus and panoramic viewpoints along Ma Pi Leng Pass

5:15 PM. Arrival & Check-in at Hotel in Dong Van. Free time to rest, dinner on your own while exploring the charming Old Quarter of Dong Van at night

Day 5: Visit Dong Van ancient town, Lo Lo village, Vuong Palace – Ha Giang ( 180km).Overnight in the hotel in Ha Giang (B, L)

After breakfast at the hotel in Đồng Văn town, your guide and driver will pick you up to begin a full-day cultural exploration in the heart of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark.

8:00 AM.Take a walking tour through the charming Đồng Văn Ancient Quarter, famous for its old stone houses, clay walls, lantern-lit cafés and H’Mong ethnic culture.
If today is Sunday, you will instead visit the Đồng Văn Sunday Market – one of the most unique ethnic markets in Northern Vietnam, where H’Mong, Tày, Nùng, Lô Lô and other minorities gather for trading livestock, local produce, textiles, and traditional foods.

Continue your journey to a peaceful Lô Lô ethnic village, nestled among limestone mountains. Here, you’ll have time to walk around the village, observe traditional earthen houses & daily rural life & interact with locals to learn about their unique culture and colorful costumes

Next, visit the legendary Vương Palace, once home of the H’Mong royal family. Admire its distinctive Qing-style architecture made of stone, wood and green tiles, as your guide shares stories of power, opium trade, and the history of the palace.

Enjoy a local lunch at a restaurant along the way.

After lunch, travel along scenic mountain roads back toward Hà Giang city, passing dramatic limestone peaks and deep valleys of the Global Geopark.
Arrive in Hà Giang late afternoon, check in to your hotel and relax.

Day 6: Ha Giang to Hanoi City – 300km (B, L)

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast featuring Pho, a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup with chicken or beef. After breakfast, take an 6-hour driving journey back to Hanoi.

En route, enjoy a delicious lunch served in Tuyen Quang or Phu Tho, savoring the flavors of the region.

Anticipate arriving in Hanoi around 4:00 p.m.,marking the end of your Impressive Ha Giang Adventure. See you again for another memorable trip to Vietnam