Ha Giang Loop Tour: 5 Days in Vietnam's Far North

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Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Giang.· Day 2: Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van.· Day 3: Lung Cu Flag Tower and Dong Van Old Quarter.· Day 4: Ma Pi Leng Pass and Nho Que River.· Day 5: Ha Giang – Hanoi.

Overview

What makes this journey special

This 5-day adventure follows the Ha Giang Loop through Vietnam's far north. Cross mountain passes, visit Hmong and Dao villages, stand at Lung Cu Flag Tower near the Chinese border and take a boat through the Nho Que River canyon. You travel by car with a local driver, so you can enjoy the views without riding a motorbike.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Ha Giang Loop tour start and finish?

It starts and finishes in Hanoi.

Do I need to ride a motorbike?

No. This tour uses a car with a local driver. Motorbike or easy-rider options can be arranged on request.

When is the best time to visit Ha Giang?

Autumn, from around September to November, brings golden rice terraces and buckwheat flowers. Spring is also pleasant.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices vary by dates, group size and hotel options. Send us your details for a tailored quote.

Day-by-day itinerary

5 days carefully planned for you

Day 1 Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Giang.

Leave Hanoi in the morning and drive north through tea hills and rice valleys to Ha Giang town, the start of the loop.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner. Accommodation: Hotel in Ha Giang.

Day 2 Day 2: Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van.

Climb to Quan Ba Heaven's Gate for a view over the Twin Mountains, then continue through pine forests and limestone valleys to Dong Van, stopping at hill tribe villages along the way.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Accommodation: Homestay or hotel in Dong Van.

Day 3 Day 3: Lung Cu Flag Tower and Dong Van Old Quarter.

Drive to Lung Cu Flag Tower near Vietnam's northernmost point, visit the Hmong King's Palace and stroll through Dong Van's old quarter in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Accommodation: Homestay or hotel in Dong Van.

Day 4 Day 4: Ma Pi Leng Pass and Nho Que River.

Cross the Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of Vietnam's most dramatic mountain roads, and take a boat through the deep canyon of the Nho Que River. Return to Ha Giang town in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Accommodation: Hotel in Ha Giang.

Day 5 Day 5: Ha Giang – Hanoi.

Drive back to Hanoi, arriving in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Accommodation: N/A.

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Car with driver for the whole journey
English-speaking local guide
Hotel and homestay accommodation with daily breakfast
Other meals as listed in the itinerary
Boat trip on the Nho Que River
Entrance fees for sightseeing in the itinerary
Drinking water during transfers

Not included

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Drinks and personal expenses
Tips for guides and drivers
Optional activities on free days

Ha Giang Loop Tour: 5 Days in Vietnam's Far North