Tour Hà Giang – Đồng Văn Stone Plateau – Mã Pì Lèng Pass – Lũng Cú Flagpole – Lô Lô Chải Village

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Updated: 2026-10-02 17:19:22

Discover the majestic beauty of Hà Giang on a journey through the Đồng Văn Stone Plateau, Mã Pì Lèng Pass, Lũng Cú Flagpole, and Lô Lô Chải Village. Travelers will admire spectacular mountain roads, the characteristic cat's ear rock formations, the poetic Nho Quế River, and learn about the unique culture of the highland peoples. This is an ideal itinerary for nature lovers, explorers, and those who want to experience the cultural identity of Northern Vietnam's mountains.

Destination: Northwest Vietnam

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights

Departure: On request

Route: Hà Giang – Đồng Văn Stone Plateau – Mã Pì Lèng Pass – Lũng Cú Flagpole – Lô Lô Chải Village

Itinerary / Purchase steps

  • Day 1: Hanoi – Hà Giang – Quản Bạ – Yên Minh (Lunch, dinner) · 06:00 – 06:30 The motorcoach and Ngọc Thạch Travel guide will meet you at the designated spot in the Old Quarter and the Grand Theatre to depart for Hà Giang. In the morning, the vehicle will stop at a restaurant near the Kim Anh 3-way junction (entrance of the highway) or a highway rest stop for you to have breakfast at your leisure. (Note: If you arrive early by flight or the night before, the motorcoach may pick you up at Nội Bài Airport or at hotels in the Điền Xá area near the airport on the departure morning). 11:00 Lunch at a restaurant in Tân Yên town (Hàm Yên, Tuyên Quang). 14:30 Arrive in Hà Giang City, take commemorative photos at the Km0 marker – the intersection of National Roads 2, 34, and 4C (the “Happy Road”). 16:30 Stop at Quản Bạ Sky Gate, photograph the Twin Sisters Mountain (Quản Bạ Twin Peaks) and enjoy panoramic views of Tam Sơn town from above. 17:30 Arrive in Yên Minh, check into the hotel for rest. 18:30 Dinner. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Yên Minh.
  • Day 2: Yên Minh – Lũng Cú – Mã Pì Lèng – Đồng Văn (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) · 06:00 Breakfast and departure to visit the Global Geopark of the Đồng Văn Stone Plateau. Along the way, you will experience Viềng Yên Minh Slope, Thẩm Mã Slope, Chợ Phố Cáo market, and Chín Khoanh Slope: • Visit Bản Sủng Là: See the ancient H’mông house built with earth (the setting of the film “The Story of Pao”). Rest and photograph the triangular flower near Chín Khoanh Slope. • Visit Bản Lô Lô Chải: Learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Lô Lô people at the northernmost point of the country. • Visit Lũng Cú Flagpole: The northernmost point of the country with the highest latitude on Vietnam’s map. 12:00 Return to Đồng Văn town for lunch. Afternoon Continue the itinerary: • Conquer Mã Pì Lèng Pass: On the way to Mèo Vạc, the most beautiful stretch of the “Happy Road”. Photograph the 800m deep Mã Pì Lèng gorge – the deepest terrain cut in Vietnam. • Boat ride on the Nho Quế River: Cruise downstream to Tu Sản Gorge – the deepest gorge in Vietnam (boat fee and shuttle from the pass not included: VND 250,000 per guest). 17:00 Return to Đồng Văn town, check into the hotel for rest. 18:30 Dinner at a restaurant. Evening at leisure to explore Đồng Văn Old Quarter, enjoy coffee at the Old Quarter Café (self-funded). Overnight in Đồng Văn.
  • Day 3: Đồng Văn – King’s Palace – Hà Giang – Hanoi (Breakfast, lunch) · Morning Rise early to witness the ethnic communities gathering for the Đồng Văn market (held on Sunday mornings each week). 07:00 Breakfast and board the vehicle back to Hanoi. En route, stop at the Cat King's Palace (King Chính Đức) in Sà Phìn valley and photograph the pristine, unique Moon Rock Field of Sà Phìn. 12:00 Group lunch in Hà Giang City. After lunch, continue the journey back to Hanoi. 19:00 Arrive at Nội Bài Airport (guests may request a drop‑off at the airport if needed, surcharge VND 50,000 per group). (Note: Due to frequent road repairs or closures on the Hà Giang route, if you have a same‑day return flight, you should schedule departure after 22:00 to ensure you do not miss your flight). 20:00 Return to Hanoi, program concludes. See you again!

Included

  • Transportation: 7- to 34-seat motorcoach (depending on the number of guests) provided according to the itinerary.
  • Accommodation: 2 nights in hotel according to the selected options (2 persons per room, single occupancy combined for 3). (Note: Depending on the timing, the organizer may arrange 1 night in Yên Minh & 1 night in Đồng Văn or 1 night in Mèo Vạc & 1 night in Đồng Văn).
  • Meals:
  • 5 main meals as per the program (3-4 main dishes, 2 vegetable dishes, rice, soup).
  • 2 breakfasts at the restaurant with a menu of noodle soup, pho, steamed rice rolls or grilled pork with noodles, depending on the day.
  • Entrance tickets: Admission tickets for the attractions included in the program (excluding flower picking sites of local residents).
  • Guide: Ngọc Thạch Travel guide providing enthusiastic, proficient, and attentive service throughout the tour.
  • Beverages: 1 bottle of 500ml water per guest per day served on the motorcoach.

Excluded

  • Value-added tax (VAT) invoice.
  • Beverages during meals, in the hotel, and other personal expenses.
  • Surcharge of VND 250,000 per guest (USD 10) for foreign nationals (administrative fees in Hà Giang as per regulations).
  • Additional motorbike transport to Nho Quế if the shuttle vehicle from the pier is unavailable due to road construction or safety concerns.
  • Electric bike or motorbike at Lũng Cú Flagpole (if you prefer not to walk).
  • Tips for driver and guide: Not mandatory for Vietnamese guests (customary minimum of VND 50,000 per guest per day); Mandatory for foreign guests: minimum USD 3 per person per day.

Notes

  • Children policy:
  • Children aged 1–4: Free tour service, only a seat fee on the motorcoach of VND 400,000. Parents cover any other incidental costs. Two adults may accompany only one child aged 1–4 (the second child is charged at 75% of the tour price). If one adult travels with one child (1–4 years), the child must also pay 75% of the tour price.
  • Children aged 5–9: Charged at 75% of the tour price (includes meals, child admission tickets, a separate seat on the vehicle but must share a bed with parents). (If a child must purchase an adult admission ticket due to height, parents pay the difference directly to the guide).
  • Children aged 10 and above: Charged at 100% of the tour price, same as adults.
  • 📍 Other important notes:
  • Identification documents: Must carry a valid citizen ID card or passport. Children under 14 must bring a birth certificate; those 14 and older must have a citizen ID card or passport.
  • Personal medication & meals: Bring medication for stomach upset due to diarrhea and common cold/fever. Vegetarian guests should bring additional vegetarian food to ensure preferences.
  • Cancellation policy: Any unused service in the tour that is not due to the organizer's fault will not be refunded.
  • Order of attractions: The guide reserves the right to rearrange the order of sites to suit daily conditions while ensuring all points are covered.
  • Small group: If the departure day has 10 or fewer guests or uses a 4/7/16-seat vehicle, an experienced driver may also serve as the guide.
  • Customer responsibility: Guests are responsible for their personal health and must disclose any medical conditions before booking the tour. Guests must safeguard their personal belongings and money throughout the trip.