Northern loop Ha Giang - Ba Be 5 days 4 nights

This northen loop tour taking you to some of the most impressive natural sights in Northern Vietnam. Starting in Hanoi, you will travel through Ha Giang, seeing all the most important sights such as Ma Pi Leng Pass, Meo Vac Valley and Dong Van, before heading southwest to Ba Be National Park to round out the tour with a day spent on the serene waters of the lake. This tour is a perfect choice for those who want to see the best of the best of Vietnamese nature, but don’t have enough time to do individual tours to both Ba Be National Park and Ha Giang.

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Tour code: NA09E
Duration: 5 days 4 nights

Route: Hanoi - Ha Giang - Dong Van - Meo Vac - Ba Be

Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Giang (L/D)
- You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi at 8am and start our drive northwards along Road No. 2. As the scenery changes around you, we make a stop in Duong Lam Ancient Village, not far from Hanoi. This place is incredibly rich in history and contains sites like Monh Phu Temple and Mia Pagoda, which itself houses 287 statues and many houses centuries old. Here we will enjoy a local lunch before setting out again along the Duong Lam River deep into the mountains. Once in Ha Giang Town, we’ll take a walk to the ricefield villages and bring you to a local homestay for a home-cooked dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 2: Ha Giang - Dong Van (B/L/D)
- 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. The palace is infamous for its use as a store for opium and weapons and offers a glimpse into the life of Hmong royalty in a different era. After independence, the palace was evacuated in 1950, and the descendants of this influential family now live in France and Canada. You will continue off the beaten track down the sweeping roads where many black H'mong villages hide behind the stone walls until you arrive in Dong Van at around 18:00. You will have dinner at local restaurant and spend the night in a hotel.
Day 3: Dong Van - Ma Pi Leng Pass - Meo Vac - Bao Lac (B/L/D)
- Today is Sunday. After breakfast, you can visit the weekly Dong Van Market to meet the local people and peruse the fascinating ion of handmade goods and speciality produce. You will then climb up above the town to Pu Lo, a French fortress built in 1890 and kept in great condition. 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 unrivalled views of the valleys and terraced hemp fields, which decorate the mountainsides. You will zigzag down into Meo Vac Valley for lunch, before heading to Bao Lac town on a snake road, we then visit Lo Lo ethnic village, tonight we have a dinner and overnight at Lo Lo house.
Day 4: Bao Lac - Ba Be National Park (B /L/D)
- Today we will take you along our secret route, a small road snaking through gorgeous valleys until it reaches Cho Ra, a Tay Village, and continues on, finally reaching Ba Be National Park.
  Here we’ll start with lunch in a local restaurant then you will prepare to change clothes and paddle kayaking along Nang River through Puong Cave to Tay ethnic village area then Ba Be lake, and if it’s hot we recommend copying the local kids and going for a swim in the lake!
  The day ends with a home-cooked meal and overnight stay with your host family. the traditional Tay village of Coc Toc, where Mr Linh and his family will welcome you into their Ba Be Jungle Houses.
Day 5: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B /L)
- Your last day begin a beautiful journey in Ba Be National Park from Bo Lu village. A guided conversation on local wildlife and flowers will expand your awareness of the unique Ba Be ecosystem as you walk through the beautiful jungle. Reach Tham Khit pathways to an ancient cave - wandering around the lake to the panoramic views of the ranger station's animal observation huts. Continue your hike for another 2 kilometers to An Ma temple, a sacred Tay temple dedicated to mountain gods, lake gods, and feudal generals. You then comeback to Jungle Houses for lunch before pack your bags to return Hanoi.

Tour Includes:

Professional vehicle transportations and commercial vehicle insurance. Professional driver
(Optional) 4×4 car with material insurance
Private door to door pick-up drop-off services
Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned
Experienced English-speaking guide
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
(Optional) Vegetarian and vegan food is available
Bottled water
All sightseeing tickets and travel permits on frontier
Trekking tour in Ha Giang and in Ba Be National Park
Kayak & boat tour on Ba Be National Park
All Taxes and Fees
No extra charge after confirmation
24/7 hotline support guaranteed
(Optional) Child seats are required

Tour Excludes:

Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
International flights and taxes
Beverage
Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.

What To Take:

Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking
It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...

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Northern loop Ha Giang - Ba Be 5 days 4 nights

Accommodation List

Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value.

Hoa Cuong Hotel Dong Van

Address: Dong Van Town, Ha Giang Province

Hoa Cuong Hotel is located in the center of the ancient town of Dong Van district - Ha Giang, where the center of the Highland area of stone was recognized by UNESCO. The hotel opened in early 2015 is the most modern hotel in Ha Giang province

Mr Doan's Homestay

Address: Ha Thanh village, Phuong Do, Ha Giang City, Ha Giang Province

Visit Mr Doan, his wife and his two sons in a traditional stilts house of Tay ethnic minority group in North of Vietnam. He is a good chef and kind owner

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Irenetml

Wrote a review 10 - 2023

Fantastic Tour Guide and Driver

Review of: Ha Giang loop trekking 4 days 3 nights

I have lived in Vietnam for more than two years now and this was my absolute favorite tour I have done. Ha Giang - The most scenic place in Northern Vietnam and untouched by mass tourism. Did a 154km xe ôm from Thanh Pho Ha Giang to Lung Cu Flagpole. The journey is way too long and extremely exhausted, but the landscapes we pass through were beyond breathtaking. We were very lucky that the weather was very good throughout the trip except the day we leave to Hanoi. The whole trip was arranged by Mr Linh adventures. Mr Nha - our guide and Driver - Mr Long, both of them are awesome, friendly. We had a very great, safe and memorable trip! Highly recommend!! 🛵🛵🏞️🏞️⛰️⛰️

Date of experience: 10 2020

Ha Thu

Wrote a review 4 - 2023

HA GIANG – MUST-SEE DESTINATION IN YOUR LIFE

Review of: Ha Giang loop trekking 4 days 3 nights

I have heard a lot about Ha Giang from my friends and this is the first time I have a chance to visit Ha Giang in a 4-day tour with Mr Linh's Adventures, I cannot imagine how spectacular it is, how delicious the food is with clean restaurants, friendly people. The driver was very skillful, he had a lot of experiences for driving in the mountain roads. During the trip there were many difficult parts that I think it's very difficult to pass but the driver did it very well. Also about our English speaking guide - Mr. Long, he was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about mountain areas and especially about Ha Giang as well. He introduced us to enjoy specialties like “ Thắng Cố ”, local wine (Happy water) and some other specialties that represent the local delicacies. I have had a wonderful experiences.
During this 4-days trip, I was really impressed with the curving roads that bring us to Ha giang – Dong Veo – Meo Vac ... the majestic beauties and Ma Pi Leng Pass that I was most impressed with was a 10-kilometer of hiking, this is really the best walking path that I have ever known. In the top of the mountain you can see overview Ma Pi Leng Pass, you can even see white clouds on top of my head, you can also take nice photos in here as well.
I really want to introduce with my friend to visit this wonderful place and of course if I have a chance I would definitely to go back Ha Giang once again.
Thank you Mr Linh's Adventures as well Mr. Long and Mr. Duy you has led us to experience the real amazing trip

Date of experience: 4 2023