3D4N HA GIANG LOOP – DONG VAN KARST PLATEAU – DU GIA from Hanoi (Sleeping Bus & Motorbike)

💤 NIGHT 1: HANOI → HA GIANG (Overnight on sleeping bus)

• 19:00–19:30: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

• Start your overnight journey to Ha Giang by sleeping bus.

• Dinner en route (at your own expense).

🏞 DAY 1: HA GIANG – QUAN BA – YEN MINH – DONG VAN

(B / L / D)

• 04:00–04:30: Arrive in Ha Giang. Transfer to a homestay/motel for rest and a light breakfast.

• 07:00: Begin your adventure across the Ha Giang Karst Plateau.

📍 Morning Highlights:

• Km0 milestone in Ha Giang city

• Bac Sum Pass – the first step into the stone plateau

• Quan Ba Heaven Gate – panoramic views over Tam Son town and Twin Mountains

• Lung Tam weaving village – discover traditional brocade weaving

📍 Afternoon Sites:

• Tham Ma Pass – horse-testing pass

• Pho Cao village – unique H’Mong stone-wall homes, seasonal flower viewing

• Nine Rounds Pass – dramatic mountain bends

• Sung La Village – home to the filming location of The Story of Pao

• H’Mong King’s Palace – historic Sa Phin Valley estate

• Lung Cu Flagpole – the symbolic northernmost point of Vietnam

• 18:00: Arrive in Dong Van. Hotel check-in and rest.

• 19:00: Dinner. Evening at leisure to explore Dong Van Old Quarter or enjoy a coffee at the charming Café Phố Cổ.

🏞 DAY 2: DONG VAN – MA PI LENG – NHO QUE RIVER – MEO VAC – DU GIA

(B / L / D)

• 07:00: Breakfast. If it's Sunday, don’t miss the vibrant Dong Van Market.

📍 Morning Activities:

• Drive through the iconic Ma Pi Leng Pass

• View the breathtaking Tu San Canyon – Vietnam’s deepest gorge

• Optional boat trip on Nho Que River ($15/person, includes boat & return transfer)

📍 Afternoon Journey:

• Lunch in Meo Vac

• Continue through scenic villages: Lung Phin, Lung Ho, Mau Due, Lang Khac

• Du Gia Village – peaceful rural stay surrounded by rice fields

• 18:00: Dinner and overnight at Du Gia homestay

🏞 DAY 3: DU GIA – DUONG THUONG – LUNG KHUY CAVE – HA GIANG

(B / L / D)

• 07:00: Morning refresh and breakfast

• 08:00: Return drive to Ha Giang, with:

📍 Stops Along the Way:

• Scenic hiking in Duong Thuong

• Lung Tam weaving village

• Lung Khuy Cave – 300m of otherworldly stalactites and formations

• Lunch in Nam Dam Village – a tranquil Dao ethnic village

• Option to swim in a local stream (weather permitting)

• 17:00: Back in Ha Giang. Dinner before your return journey.

🚍 Return Options:

• Limousine Bus: Transfer to Limousine bus. Arrive in Hanoi ~00:30 AM (dinner at your own expense).

• Sleeping Bus: Dinner provided, followed by homestay rest before boarding bus. Arrive ~04:00 AM next day.

✅ Inclusions

• Roundtrip Sleeping Bus Hanoi – Ha Giang – Hanoi (2 nights)

• A/C vehicle or motorbike (as chosen) for sightseeing

• 1 night in hotel (twin/triple room) + 1 night homestay

• 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners

• Entrance fees

• Local English-speaking guide in Ha Giang

• 1 bottled water/day (except on sleeping bus)

❌ Exclusions

• VAT, travel insurance

• Boat trip on Nho Que River ($15/person)

• Beverages, personal expenses

• Tips for guide & driver ($5/person/day recommended)

• Optional hotel single room: +$10/night

👨‍👩‍👧 Children Policy

• Ages 1–4: Free (no bus seat, meals, or bed included)

• Ages 5–9: 75% of adult price (with seat & meals, no separate bed)

• 10+ years: Adult rate

📌 Reminders

• Bring passport, personal medication, toiletries

• Pack light — avoid large suitcases

• Tour guide may adjust itinerary due to conditions

• No refunds for unused services not caused by the organizer

• Inform us in advance if you're vegetarian

📆 Seasonal Notes

• Buckwheat flowers: Sept–Dec

• Peach & Plum blossoms: Around Lunar New Year

• Local Markets:

  • Sunday: Quản Bạ, Yên Minh, Đồng Văn, Mèo Vạc

  • Saturday: Quyết Tiến

  • Lunar calendar: Sà Phìn (Snake/Pig), Lũng Phìn (Tiger/Monkey), Phố Cáo (Dog/Dragon)