Ha Giang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Ba Be Lake from Hanoi – Group Tour

After arriving in Ha Giang town through one of the above transportation options, the loop will commence. Over the next four days, you will explore the entire Ha Giang Loop, including the highlights and rice fields around Du Gia.

You can choose to travel by car or on the back of a motorbike. On the first day, we will drive to Dong Van, located at the tip of Vietnam.

While we can stop anywhere for photos along the way, there are certain highlights that we will definitely stop at. The first of these is Quan Ba Haven’s Gate, which offers a breathtaking view of the mountains that you will be driving through in the next few days.

As we descend the pass, we will make another stop at a viewpoint where you can witness the Twin Mountains. These two round-shaped mountains sit side by side and look almost identical. At the end of the pass, you’ll stop at a local restaurant for lunch before continuing on your journey. As you drive, the views will only get better with each turn. You’ll cross over multiple mountain passes, including Tham Ma Pass and Chin Khoanh Pass, and pass through the stunning Sung La valley.

In Xa Phin town, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the palace of the last Hmong king. The Hmong people are one of the many ethnic minorities who reside in this area. After your visit to the palace, it’s a half-hour drive or more to Dong Van, where you’ll spend the night at a local homestay or hotel.

Along the way, there will be opportunities to stop for photos. Enjoy dinner and you have the option to discover the Old Quarter of this town by yourself. Stay overnight with a local family in Dong Van.

• Distance:

  160 Km

• Meals:

  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accomodation:

  Standard hotel.

If your second day on this loop falls on a Sunday, you’re in for a treat as it gives you a rare chance to explore the Dong Van Sunday market. This bustling market attracts a lot of vibrant ethnic minorities who come here to trade. For the best experience, it’s recommended that you visit early in the morning before breakfast, if you don’t mind waking up early.

After having breakfast, you’ll begin your journey towards the Chinese border, but not without first admiring some of the most stunning mountain views along the way. These views are part of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Eventually, you’ll reach the town of Lung Cu, which is marked by a towering flagpole atop a mountain, indicating the northernmost point of Vietnam. You’ll have the opportunity to ascend the mountain and witness a 360-degree view of both Vietnam and China.

You’ll stop for lunch at a nearby local restaurant. Following your meal, your next destination is Meo Vac, which you’ll reach by crossing Ha Giang’s most renowned mountain pass, the Ma Pi Leng Pass. The scenic views you’ll encounter on this route are among the most spectacular in Vietnam. Be prepared to be awed by the towering mountains, steep cliffs, and the winding zigzag road that snakes through the mountains. Along the way, there are numerous spots to pause and capture some breathtaking photographs. Arriving at 5pm you will stay in Meo vac.

• Distance:

  160 km

• Meals:

  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accomodation:

  Standard hotel.

8:30: Today’s journey will take you through even more remote regions of Northern Vietnam, covering a longer distance. En route, you’ll pass by small villages inhabited by various ethnic minorities and towering mountains. Around halfway through the trip, you’ll reach Cao Bang, where you’ll begin to observe a noticeable shift in the landscape.

You’ll be greeted with picturesque valleys, adorned with rice fields and meandering rivers. Few other travelers venture to these remote areas, making it a truly unique and tranquil experience. 17:00: You can expect to reach the city of Cao Bang at approximately 5 PM.

• Distance:

  160 km

• Meals:

  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accomodation:

  Standard hotel.

8:30: Following breakfast, you’ll embark on a journey further north. Upon arriving at the Chinese border, you’ll visit the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall. This waterfall’s sheer size and picturesque surroundings, which include rice fields, forests, and mountains, make it appear as if it has been plucked straight out of a fairy tale.

You’re free to take your time here, capturing photos or simply savoring the incredible view and the sound of the water cascading down.

After leaving the Ban Gioc Waterfall, you’ll make another stop not too far away at the Nguom Ngao Cave. Here, you can take a path leading to a portion of the cave, where you’ll witness awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites.

Following this, you’ll begin your return journey to Cao Bang before heading to Ba Be National Park. You’ll spend the night at a homestay situated close to the serene lake.

• Distance:

  160 km

• Meals:

  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accomodation:

  Home-stay with several beds and mosquito nets.

Today, you will sit on our local boat on Ba Be Lake first, the boatman will take you around the first part of Ba Be Lake called Pe Lam, then cross around two islands of Po Gia Mai.

The boatman will then take you along the lakeside to watch the bunches of ancient tree roots hanging down to the water. Huge and long. Next, the area of lake two and lake three are smaller, the yellow monkeys often come down to drink and catch fish, it is crystal clear and deep water here.

Straight to Nang River at the end of the lake, the boatman will move up the river to Puong Cave, this is a very large cave with a large mouth and many giant stalactites, in a dark corner the home of thousands of bats. On the other part of the dry cave above have found archaeological remains of prehistoric people living here.

You will continue down the Nang River, the boatman will stop at a riverside to visit a Tay ethnic village, a walking tour through the village to see how people here work on the fields.

Reaching Dau Dang Waterfall, we have lunch at a nearby riverside village restaurant. Returning to Ba Be Lake, you will visit An Ma Temple and then take a short trek through the jungle and reach the wharf. If you still have energy, you can do a kayaking tour. Having dinner and stay overnight in Ba Be Lake.

• Distance:

  0 km

• Meals:

  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accomodation:

  Home-stay with several beds and mosquito nets.

Day 5 is back to Ha Giang via Na Hang. In the morning you have plenty of time to enjoy the lake. You can go swimming or just enjoy the peaceful nature of the lake.

You will stop for lunch a Na Hang, another large lake before arriving back in Ha Giang with time to get ready for a night bus back to Hanoi. Trip ended in Hanoi.

• Distance:

  400 km

• Meals:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Accomodation:

  sleeping on luxury limousine or luxury sleeper bus with private cabin.