Trekking in the wonders of Ha Giang.
Tour Code: HGT04Duration: 04
Level: Average
Day 01 : Hanoï – Ha Giang – Hoang Su Phi - Nam Hong (D.)
Breakfast at your hotel (at your expense), then the bus driver will pick you up from your hotel for Ha Giang. This is a great opportunity to admire the stunning landscapes of the Red River Delta and the wonders of northern Vietnam.
Arrive in Ha Giang after approximately 6 hours of driving, welcomed by your guide and driver. They will take you to a local restaurant (meal at your own choice) before heading to Hoang Su Phi. Several stops will be made for photos and walks through ethnic villages. Along the way, you will meet the Dao, a major ethnic group in the region, and learn about their way of life. You will have the opportunity to visit wonderful places to take photos or simply enjoy the scenery.
We reach Nam Hong around 5:30 PM. Dinner and overnight stay with a local family in the village of Nam Hong, a quiet village that deserves a nice walk around.
Day 2 : Trekking Nam Hong, Khuong Trung – Nam Ai (B, L, D.)
Breakfast with the host before an enriching day of trekking. Your hike begins on winding trails through the mountains, offering spectacular views of terraced rice fields until you reach the village of Nam Khoa, where the Dao people reside. An authentic lunch awaits you with a Dao family, prepared by a caring local guide in the village of Tapan.
In the afternoon, continue your adventure winding along mountain slopes through enchanting landscapes of terraced rice fields and picturesque villages. Enjoy panoramic views of valleys and mountains before settling with a welcoming Dao long tunic family in Nam Son. Meet your hosts and take a walk through the village to discover its authentic charm.
End this memorable day by participating in a local Vietnamese cooking class and enjoy typical regional cuisine for dinner with the Dao family. Restful overnight stay in their warm home.
Day 3 : Nam Son – Ho Thau (B, L, D.)
Breakfast with your hosts, then start your beautiful day by departing at 8:45 AM for a trek through terraced rice fields and wild tea hills, meeting the ethnic groups of the region.
Next, continue your trek to Son Thanh village, where you will stop for a short break before having lunch with a welcoming red Dao family.
In the afternoon, trek through grand landscapes of terraced rice fields stretching as far as the eye can see. The effort is fully rewarded by the beauty of these sculptures shaped over centuries by human hands.
Arrive at the homestay in the afternoon, with free time for rest and a Vietnamese cooking class, or a stroll around the village. Dinner and overnight stay at the homestay.
Day 4 : Tan Phong - Nam Nghi - Ha Giang - Hanoï (B, L.)
Breakfast before starting your trek amidst beautiful terraced rice fields, with stunning photos of mountainous landscapes, and meeting welcoming ethnic groups for a welcome tea. Lunch at the homestay.
In the afternoon, a short walk through ethnic villages before returning to the car for the drive back to Ha Giang. Free dinner and a shared sleeper bus to Hanoï departing around 4:00 - 4:30 PM, arriving in Hanoi around 10:00 - 10:30 PM. End of our services.
Included :
1/ French / English-speaking guide.
2/ Transportations mentioned in the program.
3/ Meals mentioned in the program (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.)
4/ Accommodation : 3 nights at a homestay (basic dormitory comfort; if you prefer a private bungalow, there is a supplement of 12 euros / person / night, and for a single room, 22 euros / night.)
5/ Entrance fees and permits.
6/ Bottled water 1 liter / person / day.
7/ Shared sleeper / limousine bus : Hanoï – Ha Giang and return to Hanoï.
8/ Luggage transport by motorcycle.
Excluded :
1/ Soft drinks.
2/ Personal insurance.
3/ Personal expenses.
4/ Tips.
Notes : All items not mentioned in the "Included" section are excluded.