Ha Giang Extraordinary Panorama in 4 days

Hanoi > Ha Giang > Dong Van > Ma Pi Leng Pass > Meo Vac > Hanoi

Overview

Embark on our Ha Giang Panorama adventure, a thrilling 4-day/3-night escape from Hanoi into Vietnam’s untamed northern highlands. This journey traverses iconic mountain roads, starting near Ha Giang City and leading you through soaring karst plateaus, winding along the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass, and descending into the breathtaking Meo Vac Valley

Along the way, uncover the Dong Van Karst Plateau, a geological wonder dotted with ethnic minority villages, including homes of the Tay, Hmong, and Thai people.

Each day offers a mix of light trekking and scenic drives, granting you immersive access to local hill tribe culture, from traditional stilt houses to colorful weekly markets. Stand on the edge of Ma Pi Leng Pass, gazing down at the emerald Nho Que River carving through Tu San Canyon, Southeast Asia’s deepest gorge. Throughout the trip, absorb awe-inspiring views, pristine nature, and authentic cultural encounters, all with the comfort of guided support and handpicked accommodations—from village homestays to cozy mountain lodges.

Ideal for travelers craving off-the-beaten-path discovery, this tour blends spectacular landscapes, cultural immersion, and a sense of real adventure. Return to Hanoi with unforgettable memories of Vietnam’s most dramatic highland panorama.

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Tour Highlights

  • 🛣️ Legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass
    Drive along the spectacular Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of Vietnam’s most iconic mountain roads (1,500 m elevation), with panoramic views of the Nho Que River and deep Tu San Canyon
  • 🏔️ Dong Van Karst Plateau
    Explore the UNESCO-designated Dong Van Karst Plateau, a dramatic landscape of rugged karst formations and ancient villages populated by Tay, Hmong, Dao, and other ethnic minorities.
  • 🏘️ Trekking to Ethnic Villages
    Enjoy light trekking through remote ethnic villages, where you’ll meet Tay, Hmong, Thai (and others), experience traditional stilt houses, and learn about their rich cultural traditions.
  • 🌉 Quan Ba “Heaven’s Gate
    Stop at the famous Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate, also known as the “Gateway to Heaven,” to admire twin-peaked landscapes and sprawling valley views
  • 🏛️ Pu Lo French Fortress & Hmong Palace
    Visit Pu Lo, a restored French fortress, and the Hmong King’s palace near Dong Van—architectural gems blending European, Chinese, and Hmong heritage
  • 🌀 Meo Vac Valley & Local Markets
    Descend into Meo Vac Valley, renowned for its dramatic scenery, and time your visit to experience the vibrant Dong Van weekly market (if on Sunday), or local ethnic markets
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Detailed Itinerary

Lunch & Dinner
Tam giac mach flower in Ha Giang
Tam giac mach flower in Ha Giang

Our guide will collect you at 08:00 from your hotel in Hanoi to begin your adventure to Ha Giang. We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way to Ha Giang. Along the way, we will enjoy the delightful landscapes of the mountainous land, the charm of terraced rice fields, the magnificent, soaring mountain ranges which dominate the skyline. Arriving in Ha Giang at around 18:00 where you will have dinner and spend the night with a Thai family in their traditional stilt house.

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Hmong King's Palace in Ha Giang
Hmong King’s Palace in Ha Giang

As Ha Giang still requires a permit, your guide will assist you in purchasing one from the small office in the town. You will then take a succession of stunning passes, over the rolling mountains and valleys. You will stop for lunch in the small mountain town of Tam Son. After, you will travel through the imposing pine forest to visit a Hmong palace which once belonged to the powerful Vuong family, once the home of a high-ranking H’mong family during French colonial rule. The palace attracts architecturally minded visitors due to its unusual combination of European and Chinese styles.. You will continue down the sweeping roads until you arrive in Dong Van at around 18:00. You will have dinner at local restaurant and spend the night in a hotel.

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Dong Van - Ha Giang
Dong Van – Ha Giang

After breakfast, if it is a Sunday, you can visit the weekly Dong Van Market to meet the local people and peruse the fascinating ion of handmade goods and special products. You will then climb up above the town to Pu Lo, a French fortress built in 1890 and kept in great condition.

Ma Pi Leng Pass
Ma Pi Leng Pass

After exploring the fortress and the incredible views it offers, you will hit the road to experience one of the most spectacular roads in the whole of Vietnam. At an elevation of 2000 meters, the Ma Pi Leng Pass clings to the side of the undulating mountains, giving unrivaled views of the valleys and terraced hemp fields, which decorate the mountainsides. You will zigzag down into Meo Vac Valley for lunch, before returning to Ha Giang where you will spend the night in a hotel.

Note: If you miss the Sunday market in Dong Van, a trip to Lui Market can be arranged depending on the departure date.

Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, we will turn back to Hanoi with stops for lunch on the way. Arrive in Hanoi at around 18:00 PM then you can take your time by your own to explore Hanoi city in the afternoon. End of the tour with us.

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Prices

Prices are in USD, per person.

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What's included

  • Hotel and Home stay accommodation at destinations as indicated in program with daily breakfast
  • All private land transfers
  • Meals as indicated in program (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
  • English Speaking guide
  • Permit Fee in Ha Giang
  • Entrance fees

What's excluded:

  • Personal expenses
  • International flights
  • International travel insurances
  • Other expenses

Cancellation by Customer

  • 30% of total package price should be deposited once the booking is confirmed
  • Cancellation received less than 72 hours prior arrival date or No show: full charge the total package rate
  • Cancellation received from 4 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total package tour charged
  • Cancellation received from 15 days to 20 days prior arrival date: 10% of total package tour charged

Children Policy

  • 50% discount for child under 6 years accompany with 2 full paying clients, staying in same room with parents
  • 75% charged for child from 6-11 years accompany with 2 full paying clients, staying on extra bed
  • The above children rates are applicable for booking made with 2 adults and a maximum of 2 children occupancy in a room.
  • Child age of 12 years up is subject to adult rate

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