Ha Giang
2 days 3 nights
Camping, SUP, Trekking
6/10
$197 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: Camping

  • Min : 5 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
  • Beverages during meals
  • Transportation fee before and after the trip

 

THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment are provided:

  • SUP/kayak & gear
  • Life jacket
  • 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