Enjoy a local breakfast (egg rolls, sour pho, five-colored sticky rice). Begin the journey on the Happiness Road.
09:00 – 09:45
Stop at Thẩm Mã Slope – a winding mountain pass with breathtaking views. Learn about the tradition of selecting strong horses.
09:45 – 10:45
Visit Phố Cáo Village – admire ancient H’Mông earthen houses and traditional stone fences. If traveling between October – December, see the stunning buckwheat flower fields.
10:45 – 12:00
Explore Lũng Cẩm Village, famous as the filming location for The Story of Pao. Learn about the traditional flax weaving culture.
12:00 – 13:30
Lunch at a local restaurant in Sủng Là or Đồng Văn (black chicken hotpot, thắng cố, stir-fried mèo mustard greens).
13:30 – 15:00
Visit H’Mông King’s Palace – an architectural blend of Chinese, French, and H’Mông influences, and learn about the Vương dynasty’s history.
15:00 – 17:00
Conquer Lũng Cú Flag Tower, Vietnam’s northernmost landmark. Admire panoramic views of the Lô Lô Chải Valley. Optional: Visit Lô Lô Chải Village and try local coffee.
17:00 – 18:30
Arrive in Đồng Văn, check-in at a hotel/homestay, and explore the ancient town with century-old stone houses.
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner with highland specialties (thắng cố, grilled pork, corn wine). If on a weekend, experience Đồng Văn Night Market with traditional H’Mông music and dance performances.
🌙 Overnight
Stay at a hotel/homestay in Đồng Văn Ancient Town.
📌 Next Day: Conquer the legendary Mã Pì Lèng Pass! 🚀
🛤️ DAY 2: ĐỒNG VĂN – MÃ PÌ LÈNG – WHITE CLIFFS – PÀ VI (90KM)
🌟 HIGHLIGHTS
✅ Experience
📍 Description
🚩 Reach Lũng Cú Flag Tower
Stand at Vietnam’s northernmost point.
🏔️ Conquer Mã Pì Lèng Pass
The “King of Vietnam’s Passes,” with breathtaking views.
🌊 Explore Tu Sản Canyon
The deepest canyon in Southeast Asia.
🏞️ Discover White Cliffs
A hidden gem with stunning landscapes.
🏡 Experience local culture in Pà Vi Village
Meet the H’Mông and Dao people.
🛣️ DETAILED ITINERARY
⏰ Time
📍 Activity
08:00 – 10:30
Depart from Đồng Văn to Lũng Cú Flag Tower. Climb 389 steps to the summit and enjoy panoramic views. Learn about the culture of the Lô Lô ethnic group.
10:30 – 12:00
Return to Đồng Văn and enjoy a local lunch (thắng dền, egg roll pho, black chicken hotpot, cháo ấu tẩu).
12:30 – 14:00
Conquer Mã Pì Lèng Pass, one of the most scenic routes in Vietnam. Stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking Tu Sản Canyon and the emerald-green Nho Quế River. Option: Take a boat ride or kayak on the river.
14:00 – 15:30
Visit White Cliffs, a hidden viewpoint with spectacular views of the valley below.
16:00 – 18:30
Arrive in Pà Vi Village, home to the H’Mông and Dao communities. Check-in at a traditional homestay and explore the village.
18:30 – 20:30
Enjoy dinner with local specialties (smoked pork, grilled mountain pig, five-colored sticky rice). Join a cultural exchange with locals (H’Mông flute performances, traditional dance).
🌙 Overnight
Stay at a traditional wooden stilt house in Pà Vi Village.
📌 Next Day: Continue your Northeast Vietnam Adventure! 🚀
🗓️ Day 3: Mèo Vạc – Bảo Lạc – Khau Coc Cha Pass – Cao Bang (160km)
🌟 Highlights
✅
Details
🏔️
Cross breathtaking mountain roads, enjoying the pristine landscapes of Northern Vietnam.
📸
Discover the peaceful beauty of Bảo Lạc – a perfect place for photography and fresh air.
🛤️
Experience the Khau Coc Cha Pass – a lesser-known but stunning mountain pass.
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Relax upon arriving in Cao Bang – the gateway to the famous Ban Gioc Waterfall.
🛣️ Detailed Itinerary
Time
Activity
Details
07:00 – 08:00
Breakfast & departure from Mèo Vạc
Enjoy local specialties such as Tráng Kìm pho (H’Mông-style pho) and egg-filled steamed rice rolls. Check luggage, get on the vehicle, and start the journey.
08:00 – 11:00
Mèo Vạc – Bảo Lạc (70km)
Travel through beautiful valleys and terraced rice fields. Arrive in Bảo Lạc, a peaceful small town in Cao Bang province. Stop at scenic spots for photos and short breaks.
11:00 – 12:00
Explore Bảo Lạc
Visit the local market where ethnic groups such as Tay, Nung, Dao, and H’Mông gather for trade. Walk around the town and experience the simple daily life of the locals.
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch in Bảo Lạc
Enjoy regional dishes like seven-spice roasted duck, five-colored sticky rice, and grilled suckling pig.
13:00 – 15:30
Bảo Lạc – Khau Coc Cha Pass – Cao Bang (90km)
Continue the journey through the scenic Khau Coc Cha Pass – a wild and majestic road with breathtaking mountain views. Stop at high-altitude viewpoints to take in the stunning landscapes before heading towards Cao Bang city.
15:30 – 16:00
Arrive in Cao Bang & check into the hotel
Check-in at a comfortable hotel in the city center and rest after a long journey.
18:30 – 20:00
Dinner in Cao Bang
Experience the local cuisine with specialties such as Cao Bang-style steamed rolls, sour pho, and hotpot with Gam River carp.
20:00 – 22:00
Explore Cao Bang at night
Walk around the city square, enjoy a cup of coffee or a light cocktail, and experience the peaceful ambiance of this mountainous city.
🌙 Accommodation
Comfortable hotel in Cao Bang City
Stay in a well-equipped hotel in the heart of the city.
📌 Next Day
Continue the adventure
Explore Ban Gioc Waterfall – the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam! 🚀
🗓️ Day 4: Cao Bang – Trung Khanh – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Nguom Ngao Cave (120km)
🌟 Highlights
✅
Details
🌊
Admire Ban Gioc Waterfall – one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam and the largest in Southeast Asia.
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Explore Nguom Ngao Cave – a natural wonder with stunning stalactites and stalagmites.
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Immerse yourself in the serene nature of the Vietnam-China border region.
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Experience homestay accommodation near the waterfall, enjoy local cuisine, and engage in cultural exchanges.
🛣️ Detailed Itinerary
Time
Activity
Details
07:00 – 08:00
Breakfast & departure
Enjoy Cao Bang specialties such as steamed rice rolls, sour pho, or ant egg sticky rice. Depart for Trung Khanh.
08:00 – 10:30
Travel to Ban Gioc Waterfall
Scenic drive through majestic mountains and lush rice fields, with photo stops along the way. Visit Phuc Sen blacksmith village, famous for traditional knife-making.
10:30 – 12:00
Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall
Admire the majestic waterfall, take a bamboo boat ride (optional), and enjoy the fresh air of the border area.
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch at a local restaurant
Savor specialties such as fried fish from Quay Son River, Cao Bang sausages, and stir-fried forest vegetables.
13:00 – 14:30
Explore Nguom Ngao Cave
Discover the magnificent limestone cave with unique formations like “coral trees,” “golden waterfall,” and “stone lotus.”
14:30 – 16:00
Local cultural experience
Visit Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda, located on a hill with panoramic views of the waterfall. Learn about local cultural and religious practices.
16:00 – 17:00
Transfer to homestay
Check-in at a traditional stilt house homestay of the Tay or Nung ethnic group. Relax and unwind.
18:30 – 20:00
Dinner & cultural exchange
Enjoy a mountain-style dinner featuring seven-spice roast duck, grilled pork with mac mat leaves, and corn wine. Join a bonfire (if available) and interact with local villagers.
🌙 Accommodation
Homestay near Ban Gioc Waterfall
Experience the peaceful atmosphere of the borderland.
📌 Next Day
Continue the journey
Travel to Ba Be Lake, exploring more stunning northern landscapes.
🗓️ Day 5: Ban Gioc – Cao Bang – Ba Be Lake (170km)
🌟 Highlights
✅
Details
🏞️
Scenic drive through peaceful countryside and lush valleys of Northeast Vietnam.
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Relax at Ba Be Lake – a tranquil emerald-green lake surrounded by limestone mountains.
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Stay at a lakeside guesthouse, enjoying the serenity of nature.
🛣️ Detailed Itinerary
Time
Activity
Details
07:00 – 08:00
Breakfast & preparation for departure
Enjoy a homestay breakfast with local dishes like five-colored sticky rice, Cao Bang fried cake, or au tau porridge.
08:00 – 10:00
Ban Gioc – Cao Bang
Drive 90km back to Cao Bang, passing breathtaking mountain roads and peaceful villages. Stop for scenic photo opportunities.
10:00 – 11:00
Visit Cao Bang Market
Explore the local market, discover specialties like sausages, Trung Khanh chestnuts, and rice cakes.
11:00 – 12:30
Travel from Cao Bang to Bac Kan
Journey through winding mountain roads, passing rice fields and ethnic minority villages. Experience the slow-paced life of the highlands.
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch at a roadside restaurant in Bac Kan
Enjoy local specialties such as Bac Kan roasted pork, free-range grilled chicken, and bamboo-cooked rice.
13:30 – 15:30
Travel to Ba Be Lake
Continue the journey through scenic mountain roads with pristine natural landscapes. As you get closer to the lake, the air becomes fresher and cooler.
15:30 – 16:00
Check-in at a lakeside guesthouse
Stay at a homestay or lodge with stunning views of the lake. Relax after a long journey.
16:00 – 18:00
Explore Ba Be Lake
Take a walk around the lake, admire its green scenery, and enjoy the peaceful water. If time permits, take a boat ride to explore Widow’s Island, Puong Cave, and Fairy Pond.
18:30 – 20:00
Dinner & cultural exchange
Enjoy a lakeside dinner with specialties such as grilled Ba Be fish, chicken grilled with mac mat leaves, and stir-fried forest vegetables. Taste local corn wine and chat with the host to learn about their culture.
🌙 Accommodation
Homestay by Ba Be Lake
Enjoy the tranquility of the mountains at night.
📌 Next Day
Continue the adventure
Discover more about Ba Be Lake and experience highland life.
🗓️ Day 6: Ba Bể National Park – Na Hang (100km)
🌟 Highlights
✅
Experience
🚣
Paddle a boat on Ba Bể Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam.
Trek through the primary forest, admiring the rich biodiversity of Ba Bể National Park.
🏞️
Travel to Na Hang, an untouched land with limestone mountains and breathtaking landscapes.
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Stay overnight at a comfortable hotel in Na Hang, preparing for the next adventure.
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🛣️ Detailed Itinerary
Time
Activity
Details
07:00 – 08:00
Breakfast & preparation
Enjoy breakfast at a lakeside guesthouse with specialties like bamboo-cooked rice, grilled lake fish, and egg-filled steamed rice rolls. Prepare trekking shoes and waterproof gear for the adventure.
08:00 – 11:00
Boat trip on Ba Bể Lake & sightseeing
Board a dugout canoe to explore Ba Bể Lake, known as the “green gem of Northeast Vietnam.” Enjoy the serene waters reflecting limestone mountains. Visit Puông Cave, home to thousands of bats, and continue to Đầu Đẳng Waterfall, a remote cascade within the forest.
11:00 – 12:30
Trekking in Ba Bể National Park
Take a short trek through the shaded trails of the national park. Observe the diverse flora and fauna, including rare birds like the black-headed laughingthrush and possibly even the Tonkin snub-nosed monkey.
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch at a Tày ethnic stilt house
Savor local delicacies like roasted pork with mắc mật leaves, grilled lake fish, sautéed jungle greens, and smoked buffalo meat. Rest before continuing to Na Hang.
14:00 – 16:30
Travel to Na Hang (100km)
Drive through winding roads with scenic valleys and remote Tày and Dao villages nestled on the mountainsides. Stop for pictures at beautiful viewpoints along the way.
16:30 – 18:30
Check-in & relax in Na Hang town
Arrive in Na Hang, check in at a hotel, and rest. Stroll through the town, exploring the local culture of the Tày and Dao people.
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner & enjoy Na Hang specialties
Feast on grilled hemibagrus fish, five-colored sticky rice, smoked buffalo meat, and stir-fried wild bamboo shoots. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the highland town.
🌙 Accommodation
Comfortable hotel in Na Hang
Stay in a well-equipped hotel, preparing for the next day’s journey.
📌 Next Day
Journey to Bắc Quang – Hà Giang (145km)
Continue exploring the stunning landscapes of Northeast Vietnam. 🚀
🗓️ Day 7: Na Hang – Bắc Quang – Hà Giang (145km)
🌟 Highlights
✅
Experience
🏞️
Explore Na Hang, an untouched land with breathtaking mountainous landscapes.
🛤️
Travel through scenic roads between Na Hang and Bắc Quang, passing stunning valleys and ethnic villages.
🚗
Return to Hà Giang, marking the end of an adventurous journey.
🚍
Flexible options: From Hà Giang, travelers can take a sleeper bus to Hanoi or continue exploring.
🛣️ Detailed Itinerary
Time
Activity
Details
07:00 – 08:00
Breakfast & preparation
Enjoy Na Hang’s specialties like five-colored sticky rice, sour noodle soup, and grilled mountain pork. Check luggage for the return journey to Hà Giang.
08:00 – 10:30
Explore Na Hang before departure
Visit iconic spots like Na Hang Lake, dubbed “Halong Bay in the mountains,” and Khuổi Nhi Waterfall, a hidden gem perfect for photos and relaxation. If time allows, take a boat ride to admire the stunning scenery.
10:30 – 12:30
Drive from Na Hang to Bắc Quang (90km)
Travel along scenic roads, passing lush valleys, terraced fields, and ethnic villages of the Dao and Tày people. Stop at picturesque viewpoints for photography.
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch in Bắc Quang
Enjoy local dishes such as black chicken hotpot, grilled stream fish, and bamboo-cooked rice. Rest before the final leg to Hà Giang.
13:30 – 16:00
Drive from Bắc Quang to Hà Giang (55km)
The last stretch of the journey, returning to Hà Giang while watching the landscape gradually transition back to the city.
16:00 – 17:00
End of the journey in Hà Giang
Upon arrival in Hà Giang, travelers can:
Rest and explore the city further.
Take a night sleeper bus back to Hanoi (multiple departures available). | | 📌 Alternative Option | Direct bus from Ba Bể to Hanoi | If preferred, travelers can take a bus from Ba Bể to Hanoi, reducing travel time. The journey takes approximately 5-6 hours. | | 🌙 Accommodation (if staying in Hà Giang) | Hotel or homestay in Hà Giang | Comfortable stay in the city center before departure. | | 🎉 Farewell Hà Giang! | See you on the next adventure! 🚀 | Safe travels and unforgettable memories! |
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