Ha Giang
2 days, 3 nights
Trekking, SUP, Camping
6/10
$202 USD
DESCRIBE

This tour will help you discover the most beautiful and majestic landscapes of the rocky plateau at the head of the country. Many people have heard of Nho Que River, Tu San Gorge, and some have had the opportunity to travel on this river by motorboat, but our trip will be very different. You will kayak down the Nho Que River from Dong Van to Meo Vac, the emerald river winding through a beautiful natural area with high mountains covered in clouds all year round and terraced fields stretching to the water's edge.

Highlight

  • Paddling SUP through the majestic Tu San Alley
  • Trekking on the God Rock at Ma Pi Leng Pass
  • Camping with a breathtaking view of Tu San Alley
  • Experiencing Pao's House and the Sung La Valley
SUMMARY
  • Departure Point: Ha Noi

  • Duration: 2 days, 3 nights

  • Destination: Ha Giang

  • Activities: Trekking

  • Min : 2 people

  • Best time: Sep - Mar

  • Max : 15 people

  • Difficulty level: 6/10

ITINERARY
1st night: Ha Noi – Tha Village (Ha Giang City)

18:00 - Gathering with the tour guide at the pickup point. The whole group boards the bus to Ha Giang City. Along the way, we will stop for a break and have dinner in Yen Bai (dinner not included).  

00:00 - Arriving in Ha Giang City, staying overnight at a homestay of the Tay ethnic people in Tha Village near Ha Giang City.  

* Accommodation: Homestay  

* Meals included: Dinner not included 

 

2nd day: Ha Giang City – Dong Van town – White Cliffs - Tu San Canyon – Camping

5:00 - Waking up early and boarding the bus to Dong Van. Stopping for breakfast at the famous Trang Kim pho restaurant in Quan Ba, then going to Dong Van.  

11:00 - Arriving in Dong Van, the whole group has lunch at a local restaurant.  

13:00 - Getting on the bus to the divine cliffs where we will trek about 7 km along a scenic route. This trek offers stunning views of the Nho Que River, Tu San Canyon, and the majestic Ma Pi Leng Pass below. After the trek, we will take a motorbike taxi to Ta Lang boat dock.  

15:30 - From Ta Lang dock, we will paddle SUP to the majestic Tu San Canyon. After paddling, enjoying the scenery, and taking photos, we will continue to paddle to the camping spot by the Nho Que River. Setting up tents, freshening up, and relaxing with the amazing view of the campsite. Having dinner and staying overnight at the campsite.  

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

* Accommodation: Camping  

 

3rd day: Meo Vac – Sung La – Vuong Family House – Ha Noi

7:30 - Having breakfast at the campsite. Boarding the boat to the shore, then getting on the bus to Sung La, a beautiful valley of the Dong Van stone plateau, home to about 70 households, mainly of the Mong, Lo Lo, and Hoa ethnic groups. This is also where the H'mong house used as the setting for the film "Chuyện nhà Pao" is located.  

12:00 - After walking around the village, we will board the bus back to Dong Van for lunch.  

13:00 - After lunch, the group will head to the Vuong Family House on the way back to Ha Giang.  

18:00 - Having dinner in Ha Giang City.  

23:00 - Coming back to Hanoi, end of the tour.  

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch  

* The Meo Vac weekly market takes place every Sunday in the center of Meo Vac town, starting from around 4 AM to 4 PM. Visiting the highland market is an interesting experience.

 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • Private car throughout the route
  • Meals as the schedule on the itinerary
  • Motorbike taxi to Ta Lang
  • Kayak/SUP and equipment
  • Supporting boat
  • Homestay in Tha village
  • Camping at Nho Que River
  • Tour guides
  • Daily drinking water
  • Fee for entrance tickets
  • Travel insurance 

Exclusion:

  • Other kinds of beverage unlist in the tour program
  • Personal expenses
  • Transportation fee before and after the trip
  •  Beverages during meals 

 

 

THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment provided by us:

  • SUP/kayak & gear
  • Life jacket
  • First aid bag 

Essential stuff you need to bring: 

  • Sneakers
  • Trekking, and walking shoes
  • Winter: warm clothes, windbreaker, thermal jacket, wetsuit
  • Summer: long-sleeved swimsuit (rashguard), hat, sunglasses, gloves, sunscreen...
  • Waterproof bag for phone
  • ID card or Passport
  • Water Bottle (1 liter)

     

Other items you may consider to bring:

  • Personal hygiene stuff
  • Towels, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrush
  • Flashlight
  • U-shaped car pillow

     

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Notes on the trekking route

  • On the day of SUP/Kayak paddling, we will start paddling from Ta Lang to the camping spot and through Tu San Gorge. The paddling distance is 4km and downstream. When we paddle through Tu San Gorge, depending on the weather and season of the year, there may be quite strong headwinds, however, Tu San Gorge is only about 200m long so it is not too difficult to overcome.
  • Before starting to paddle, the tour guide will instruct you on how to paddle and notes on safety and the route. You need to wear a life jacket and wear a full leash. For those paddling SUP for the first time, you should not stand directly on the SUP from the starting point. After starting about 1km -2km, if you feel more comfortable and confident with the water flow, you can start paddling standing up.
  • When paddling on the lake, you need to pay attention to avoid obstacles such as tree branches, rocks, etc. Paddling close to the shore and watching out for motorboats circulating on the lake.
  • We will have a motorboat escorting us throughout the rowing time. In case you want to use a rowing boat, please inform the tour guide.
  • Note, if you know how to swim and have a lot of experience rowing, you can take off your life jacket and tie it on the SUP but absolutely do not remove the leg straps.
  • On the 3rd day, we will walk about 5-6 km along the Divine Cliff. This walking route is quite easy and has the most majestic scenery in Vietnam. The path is not difficult but you need to wear sports shoes or sandals (you cannot wear flip-flops).

2. Camping at Nho Que River

  • Our campsite is located on the Nho Que River with a beautiful view of Tu San Canyon. We use double tents with warm blankets and mattresses. At the campsite, there is hot water for bathing and clean toilets.

3. Food & drinks

  • The meals on the tour are quite diverse and have many "local identities". If you are on a diet or vegetarian, you need to inform our management in advance so that we can prepare suitable food for you. In case you have special dietary requirements that we cannot meet (for health, medical, religious reasons, etc.), we recommend that you prepare your own food.
  • Drinking water will be provided on the vehicle and while paddling. We encourages customers to limit the use of single-use plastic and nylon products, so we recommend that you bring a water bottle (reusable type) to fill the large bottle provided by us.
  • Alcoholic beverages are not allowed when paddling SUP, kayaking or trekking. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are not included in meals.

4. Protecting the environment together

  • We supports and practices Leave No Trace principles in each program and outdoor activities itself. We also encourage our customers and partners to apply to Leave No Trace principles when traveling in the outdoor environment. See details about the Leave No Trace tại đây
  • In order to limit the use of single-use plastic, we encourages each of us to prepare for ourselves a bottle of water with a 1L capacity for daily water refilling.
  • On the tour, tourists comply with the instructions and regulations on environmental protection at the destination. 

5. Medical assistance

  • If you have cardiovascular disease or bone and joint diseases (knees, ankles, shoulder joints, etc.), you should consult your doctor before deciding to join the trip. 
  • The tour guide will carry a basic first aid kit. If you have any medical problems that require medication, you should bring your own medication.