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Ha Giang - Cao Bang
4 Days 3 Nights
A private escape through northern Vietnam.
Craving an unforgettable road trip through Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes?
This 4-day private tour will take you from the winding roads of Ha Giang to the borderlands of Cao Bang. Along the way: quiet villages, high mountain passes, and the impressive Ban Gioc waterfall. A route for those who want to see more than the usual Loop.
Itinerary
Day 0 : Get to Ha Giang
Arrive at the trip's departure point.
We will pick you up by bus from locations such as: Hanoi, Ha Long, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba, Noi Bai Airport, and Cao Bang on the day before your Ha Giang Loop tour begins. Upon arrival in Ha Giang City, we will provide accommodation for you to rest before the journey starts.
Please note that this overnight stay is free of charge
Limousine bus
Day 1 : Ha Giang to Dong Van
Ha Giang → Heaven Gate → Quan Ba Twin Mountains → Yen Minh → Vuong Palace → Dong Van
- Depart around 8:00 AM from Ha Giang.
- Ride through Heaven Gate at 1,500m of altitude, with panoramic views above the clouds.
- Admire the Twin Mountains of Quan Ba, then continue toward Yen Minh.
- Stop for lunch in a local restaurant.
- In the afternoon, visit the Vuong Palace, once home to the H’mong king.
- Arrive in Dong Van around 5:00 PM, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner.
- Later, feel free to visit the charming old quarter of Dong Van in an evening stroll.
Quan Ba's Twin Mountain
Day 2 : Dong Van to Bao Lac
Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng Pass → Meo Vac → Bao Lac
- Enjoy your breakfast, then head through the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark.
- Cross the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass, known as the "king" of Vietnam’s mountain roads.
- Follow the scenic Happiness Road, carved by hand into the cliffs.
- Pause in Meo Vac for stunning landscapes and photo opportunities.
- Continue the ride through Ly Bon to Bao Lac.
- Arrive around 5:00 PM for an overnight stay.
Note: If you're traveling by car, this day ends in Meo Vac, and the transfer to Bao Lac will take place the next morning.
Dong Van Karst Plateau
Day 3 : Bao Lac to Ban Gioc
Bao Lac → Me Pia Pass → Trung Khanh → Ban Gioc
- Early morning departure following the Song Gam River.
- Climb the Me Pia Pass, famous for its 14 sharp hairpin bends—the "14-story slope."
- Admire the landscapes as you head east toward Ban Gioc.
- Arrive at your accommodation near Ban Gioc around 5:00 PM.
Me Pia Pass
Day 4: Ban Gioc - Cao Bang - Hanoi
Ban Gioc Waterfall → Thung Mountain → Cao Bang → Hanoi
- In the morning, visit the magnificent Ban Gioc Waterfall — the largest in Southeast Asia.
- Enjoy free time to explore and relax by the falls.
- Optional short stop at Thung Mountain on the way to Cao Bang.
- Tour ends around 3:30 PM. You can then board the bus back to Hanoi.
