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Big landscape, ethnic markets

Ha Giang at a Glance

4 days, 3 nightsPrivate departureReference VS10
HanoiHa GiangDong VanMeo Vac

The far northern loop in the time most people actually have. Four days gets you the Dong Van karst plateau, the Ma Pi Leng pass above the Nho Que river, and two genuine highland markets — the Sunday market at Dong Van and the cattle market at Meo Vac, which is not a performance for anybody.

Day by day

Day one

Hanoi to Ha Giang

North through the hills, with lunch on the road and a stop at Phuong Do, a Tay village, before checking in.

Lunch, dinner included
Day two

Into the Dong Van geopark

The ethnic market at Quyet Tien, then Heaven's Gate and Fairy Mountain. Nam Dam village of the Long Dress Dao, a Hmong flax-weaving hamlet, and the Hmong King's palace at Sa Phin.

All meals included
Day three

Dong Van market and the Ma Pi Leng

The market at first light, then the pass itself — the most spectacular stretch of road in Vietnam — down to the cattle market at Meo Vac and back to Ha Giang.

All meals included
Day four

Ha Giang to Hanoi

The town and its market in the morning, then the drive back with lunch on the way.

Breakfast, lunch included

What is included

Included

  • All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • English-speaking guide throughout
  • Accommodation as listed, twin share
  • Meals shown in the itinerary
  • Boat trips and entrance fees in the programme
  • Drinking water each day

Not included

  • International and domestic flights unless stated
  • Vietnam e-visa, which we arrange separately
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips for your guide and driver

Prices depend on the season, the hotels you choose and how many of you are travelling. Send us your dates and we come back with a firm quotation and a route you can change.

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