Good combination of classic travel with culture discovery. Magnificent and beautiful landscapes, wild nature of the far north, especially the Dong Van limestone highland. Discovery and experiencing of local tribal ethnics’ unique cultures and ways of life. Joining tribal ethnic peoples at one of the traditional market: Bac Ha, Can Cau, Cao Son, Lung Khau Nhin, Muong Khuong.

1. Highlight
Good combination of classic travel with culture discovery. Magnificent
and beautiful landscapes, wild nature of the far north, especially the
Dong Van limestone highland. Discovery and experiencing of local tribal
ethnics’ unique cultures and ways of life. Joining tribal ethnic peoples at
one of the traditional market: Bac Ha, Can Cau, Cao Son, Lung Khau Nhin,
Muong Khuong.
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We specialise in creating customised tours with a dedicated staff of
experts waiting to help you plan the perfect holiday:
No. 21, Lot 1B, Trung Yen 11 Street, Trung Hoa Ward, Cau Giay district,
Hanoi, Vietnam
Ha Giang Trekking in
Mysterious Limestone
Highland Tour
Duration: 05 days | Prices from US$829
Hotline: +84 915 890 923
Email: info@greentrail-indochina.com
Web: http://www.greentrail-indochina.com
GREEN TRAIL TOURS
Travel Slow…Travel Smart
Green Trail Tours
No. 21, Lot 1B, Trung Yen 11 Street, Trung Hoa Ward,
Cau Giay district, Hanoi, Vietnam

2. Route: Hanoi – Thai Nguyen – Tuyen Quang – Quang Binh –
Nam An – Ha Giang – Bac Me – Meo Vac – Dong Van – Lung Cu –
Vuong Palace – Pho Bang – Quan Ba – Ha Giang – Ha Noi
Detail Itinerary
TREKS
Day 1: Hanoi – Thai Nguyen – Tuyen Quang – Quang Binh ( –, L, -)
We have a range of trekking tours available for you to choose from
- Depart at 08.00 from Hanoi by vehicle for Thai Nguyen City. Arrive in Thai
that have been specifically designed to enable you to experience
Nguyen at 09.30. Paying visit to the famous Museum of ethnology here.
some of the very best landscape and scenery that Vietnam has to
- 10.00 Leaving Thai Nguyen for Tuyen Quang. The road trip along national
offer. During the treks you will have the opportunity to sleep under the
road 37 also offers beautiful landscapes with features of the midland between
stars in a tent or in a local family house.
the northern mountainous region and the Red River including flat rice fields,
large valleys lying amongst hilly land and mountains, especially famous for lush
Most of our treks start with a jeep ride to take us out of town to where
tea farms. The region is also home to several ethnic groups such as Tay, Dao,
the real adventure starts. Your English speaking, Vietnamese guide
Cao Lan.
will be able to answer questions about the countryside as well as
- Lunch break in Tuyen Quang Township.
local ethnic minority cultures and customs. During the treks you will
- Leaving Tuyen Quang, following national road 2 uphill 75 km to Vinh Tuy and
only have to carry a small daypack with your personal belongings and
then turning to a back road to travel through the prosperous lowland region of
of course your camera. Porters from the Black H’Mong ethnic minority
Quang Binh District, Ha Giang province. This region stretches for over 50km
hill tribe will carry the rest of your luggage in special watertight bags.
long between the Chay and Lo rivers with dozens of beautiful valleys separated
by low mountain passages which form perfect home to the Tay ethnic peoples.
After some photo stops, clients will enjoy walking and visiting Chi village of the
Tay consisting of nearly 100 wooden houses built on stilts in the traditional
style.
Arriving at Quang Binh town let late in the afternoon, check in local
guesthouse, freshen up and Dinner.
Day summary
Road transfer 283 km. Total walking and sightseeing 2 hours.
Lunch with Vietnamese menu included.
Accommodation: Ha Phuong Guesthouse: Air-coned and clean room, private
bathroom with hot shower, western toilethe.
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3. Day 2: Quang Binh – Nam An – Ha Giang – Bac Me (B, L, -)
Day 3: Bac Me – Meo Vac – Dong Van (B, L, -)
- Breakfast and leaving Quang Binh at 08.00 and driving 14 km to My
- Breakfast and departure for Meo Vac. The first portion 51 km of the road,
Bac Commune, walking for ½ hour around My Pac village, paying visit
weaving its way along the Gam river amongst high mountains and thick forest,
to local homes to discover the unique culture of the Pa Then ethnic
offers beautiful scenery. Enjoying some viewing stops and quick sightseeing
peoples. There is opportunities to see Pa Then women making
along the way.
traditional brocade and costumes.
- Crossing the Gam river and following the newly built road uphill for about 27
- Leaving My Pac Village and driving 37 km for about an hour to Nam
km to Niem Son commune and spend almost an hour here for visiting the local
An. This is a special tip of the day! At the top of the mountain pass
market and paying visit to a small village of the H’mong and Nung ethnic
about 3 km off the national road 2, great view of the valleys, Lo
peoples.
river… opens wide and far beneath the feet. Nam An used to be a
- Continue along the road 25 km uphill through the remote and deserted region
narrow and deep valley, built into a reservoir to run a hydraulic power
to Meo Vac with the tough topography and climate of this remote highland
plant and has become an eco-site amidst high mountain covered by
which is in high contrast with what have been seen for two days before. Getting
lush forest. Taking a short rest breathing fresh air before walking
close to Meo Vac, there appeared some small hamlets of the H’mong built on
around the lake to visit a Red Zao village which is remaining as its
the immense limestone world. Stop for visiting one of these hamlets for the first
own way in spite of changes in living condition.
impression of the very hard life on this mysterious limestone highland.
- Lunch in a house built by the water and relax. Clients may swim in
- Arriving in Meo Vac at noon, take a quick look at the market and lunch break.
the emerald clear water or moving around the lake on bamboo rafts
- Afternoon starts with visiting to a small village of the Lolo before leaving Meo
or boats.
Vac for the real discovery of the limestone highland. The narrow road winds its
- Leaving Nam An at about 13.30 driving 45 km to Ha Giang, taking
way on the wall-up and deserted mountain sides offering great view of a narrow
another short walk to visit Me Village of the Tayp. Walk about 3 km
valley where the Nho Que river sneaking, amidst mountain feet. This is Ma Pi
around Me village of the Tay before processing to Ha Giang for a
Leng, probably the most famous mountain passes in Vietnam! After several
coffee break.
photo stops, the group will pay a visit to Ma Pi Leng village of the H’mong for
- Following national road 34 for nearly 3 hours to Bac Me town let,
witneesing unimaginably hard life on this highland for hundreds of years. Also
taking several photo and sightseeing stops along the way.
here the true value of cultivated land and water can be seen!
- Arriving in Bac Me at about 17.30. Check in hotel and free walk to
- Covering the last 16 km of the road to Dong Van. Check in hotel, having a
explore this charming town let, which is beautifully set on the bank of
short rest before a leisure walk to the market place and the old street of Dong
the Gam river.
Van. It is really a good chance to see one of the uniqueness of local minority
Total driving is 145 km. walking and sightseeing 3 – 4 hours
life If on Saturday. This part will be crowded and lively for many tribal peoples
Breakfast & Lunch included: Vietnamese set menu
coming from remote and isolated villages.
Accommodation: Local guesthouse: Clean room, private bathroom
Day summaryTotal driving is 160 km. walking and sightseeing 4 hours
with hot shower, western toilet.
Accommodation: Rocky Highland Hotel – 2 star
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Breakfast, Lunch included: Vietnamese set menu
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4. Day 4: Dong Van – Lung Cu – Vuong Palace – Pho Bang – Quan Ba (B, L, -)
- Breakfast, check out hotel at 08.00 and drive 26 km to Lung Cu commune located on the northernmost tip of Dong Van highland and Vietnam as well. Here
clients will pay visiting to two villages: One of the H’mong ethnic – majority of Dong Van district – and one of the Red Lolo – A very small ethnic group.
If on Friday: The group will leave Dong Van earlier for having about an hour more to attend the communal market of Lung Cu, which is colorful and interesting.
If on Sunday: Spend 2 hours in the morning for attending the famous Dong Van market and leave for Lung Cu at 09.30. In this case arriving in Quan Ba late at
about 19.00.
- Leaving Lung Cu down hill for about 25 km, the group will enjoy sightseeing at the famous historical and cultural site: The Vuong Family Palace once ruled
over the H’mong in the region and popularly known as King of the H’mong.
- Continue by road for 17 km to Sung La commune beautifully set at the foot of Pho Cao mountain pass. Here the group will walk around the Lung Cam village,
paying visiting to H’mong families, especially the very old typical and beautiful house here.
- Driving uphill a stunning mountain pass, enjoy viewing stop before turning right for 5 km to Pho Bang ancient town let. This town let was built hundreds of
years ago as a regional trading center between the local and Chinese traders. Walking for about an hour to explore this charming town let which is featured
with two storey wooden houses, clay walled, Yin and Yang tiled roofs and leisure atmosphere.
- Leaving Pho Bang for a driving down hill to a lush valley where Yen Minh town let located for late lunch break.
- Leaving Yen Minh for a drive uphill of a long and high mountain pass, enjoying marvelous scenery the lush forest and stop at the top of the pass for great view
of the surrounding region.
- Take a break at the foot of the pass far walking to visit a village of the La Chi, another small ethnic group with only over 3,000 individuals in Vietnam whose
culture is really unique and strong.
- Continue by road 4C along the Mtem river for an hour, walking to visit Nam Dam village of the Zao ao dai (Zao with long dress) located at the center of a large
and stunning valley before arriving in Tam Son town let of Quan Ba district. Check in hotel for freshen up and relax. Evening is at leisure.
Day summary
Total driving is 132 km. Walking and sightseeing: 4 hours.
Breakfast, Lunch: Vietnamese set menu
Accommodation: Tam Son Hotel
Day 5: Quan Ba – Ha Giang – Ha Noi (B, L, -)
- Leaving Tam Son town let and drive uphill to the Cong Troi(Quan Ba Heaven Gate) which is famous for the great view of the Tam Son valley with the “ Twin
Hills”. Clients may wish to take a short walk to visit small hamlet of the H’mong here before continuing downhill along the road 4C to Ha Giang and onto Hanoi.
- Lunch stop at Bac Quang town let.
- Arriving back to Hanoi in late afternoon, about 6.00 pm and trip end.
Day summary

5. Transfer 362 km
Breakfast & Lunch included.
Tour Duration:
05 Day / 04 Nights
Tour Operates:
Year Round / On Demand
Tour Price:
Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Inclusive:
• English or French speaking guide
• Black Hmong porters (to carry food and luggage)
• Cook (from group sizes of 6 clients)
• All needed transport
• All indicated meals, plus snacks (B as breakfast; L as lunch; D as dinner)
• Water on the whole trip
• Sleeping bag and mattresses
• Waterproof bluebag for luggage
• Tents if needed
• Mosquito net
• All entrance fees and permit
• Overnight in local house or tent

6. Exclusive:
• Personal Pocket Money
• Soft drink (beer, coca cola…)
• Insurance
• All other services not indicated above.