Discover Northeast Vietnam: Ha Giang to Ba Be 05 Days

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Overview
Itinerary
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Overview

Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
Route: Ha Giang - Dong Van - Bao Lac - Ba Be
Duration: 05 Days
Theme: Authentic, Mountain & Minority, Nature & Discover
Tour type: Private tour
Tour schedule: Daily departure
Tour guide in: English, Français, Español, Deutsch, Italiano

Highlight

Travel to the highlights of the Northeast and discover many hidden beautiful landscapes of Vietnam. Take a spectacular drive through the country, visit markets in the mountain tribal villages and experience the region’s unique culture. This tour is designed for those who love nature, culture and getting off the beaten track.

Encounter with minority groups: Dzao, Bo Y, H'mong, Black Lo Lo, San Chi, Tay
Trekking, Hiking, Biking and boating trip
Stunning mountain landscapes and nature discovery: Limestone rocks plateau zone, Ma Pi Leng pass, Ba Be national park
Homestay experience

Notes

Some days from December to January can be cold and foggy.
Bring trekking shoes, insect spray and sun cream in summer.

Itinerary

Day by day itinerary Expand All

Day 1Mon, Apr 21, 2025
Hanoi - Ha Giang 280km - 5h
Scenic driving route, trekking via Me – Lup – Tha villages
8:00 AM: Depart from your hotel in Hanoi to Ha Giang via the highway to Phu Tho. Stop to visit the Dao village in Ham Yen, Tuyen Quang. First, discover the houses on stilts, a typical style of ethnic groups in this undulating region.
Arrive in Ha Giang in the middle of the afternoon, beginning a trek to the Me – Lup – Tha villages. Featuring serene beauty, these villages are made up of hundreds of houses on wooden stilts covered by palm leaves. In front of the houses, there are small ponds for raising fish and water hyacinth cultivations for pigs. You will be welcomed by big smiles from the villagers testifying to their legendary hospitality. Visit a typical house and discover the local daily life. Arrive in Tha Village, a village on the palm hills with rice fields where you can rest in the serenity.
Finally, check in your accommodation and free to stroll around to catch the rhythm of daily life in the mountain before sunset.
Note: Overnight in homestay for authentic experience with basic equipment: clean mattress, pillow, mosquito net, blankets, outside WC and hot water shower
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: L, D
Transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Ha Giang Homestay (Mr Toi) (Sharing homestay)
Ha Thanh village. Ha Giang city, Ha Giang , Vietnam
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Day 2Tue, Apr 22, 2025
Ha Giang - Dong Van 150km - 5h
Visiting Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Twin Fairy mountain, traditional house of Hmong & Bo Y ethnic people, H'mong King’s Palace
8:00 AM: Travel to Dong Van with the magical landscapes of this region present along the route. Before arrival at the Quan Ba pass, we will stop to visit a village of Bo Y people in the Quyet Tien Commune. Their origin is from China. The Bo Yis a small community of 2000 people who populate in the mountainous parts of the north. Stop at the Quan Ba pass and take a short break to admire Quan Ba town with the famous Twin Fairy Mountain (Nui Co Tien).
Continue drive to the Limestone rock plateau zone, considered as mountainous Halong Bay. This majestic natural treasure has been listed in the World Geological Park book. On the way, you will discover “Nha Trinh Tuong” (a special type of house) by a walking to the Lung Hoa Village. This is the typical house of Hmong people in the village which is built on sticky ground. Next, visit the Palace of the H'mong King (Dinh Vua Meo). Dating back 100 years ago, far from the plain, the regions of Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van, Meo Vac created an autonomous zone with their own king. They cultivated poppies and their economy was based on the opium business with China. Arrive in Dong Van, check in accommodation and relax.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Hoa Cuong Hotel(Double Room)
Dong Van town, Dong Van district, Ha Giang , Vietnam
http://kshoacuong.vn
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Day 3Wed, Apr 23, 2025
Dong Van - Bao Lac 130km - 3h
Crossing spectacular Ma Pi Leng pass to Bao Lac, visit to villages of Lo Lo & H’mong people
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll set off from Dong Van toward Meo Vac, crossing the stunning Ma Pi Leng Pass. Here, you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking views of limestone mountains, the winding Nho Que River, and traditional H'mong village nestled along the slopes.
From there, we’ll continue to Bao Lac, a region renowned for the Black Lo Lo ethnic community. The area gained prominence through the French documentary, "The Journey into Unknown Land", filmed in Khuoi Khon village—just 9 km from Bao Lac town—by rugby player Frédéric Michalak.
We’ll enjoy lunch in Bao Lac town before heading to Coc Xa village in Na Van commune. This Lo Lo village retains a more authentic charm compared to Khuoi Khon, which has become a popular tourist spot since the documentary’s release. Here, you’ll stroll through rice fields and scenic trails, visit local homes, and have meaningful exchanges with the residents, giving you a deeper understanding of their way of life and traditions.
Later, we’ll return to town, where you’ll stay overnight in a local hotel.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Duc Tai Hotel(Double Room)
Bao Lac town, Cao Bang , Vietnam
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Day 4Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Bao Lac - Ba Be 165km - 5h
Encountering San Chi ethnic people in hill villages, transfer to Ba Be, exploring Hua Ma cave
Depart to Ba Be via Tinh Tuc, 30km from Bao Lac, in Hung Dao commune, there is a beautiful village of San Chi ethnic. Of course, we will stop to visit and discover the beauty of the village. You are one of a small number of travelers who get to visit this area because of its hidden location behind the hill. The village has hundreds of houses on stilts nested on the side of mountains and views of the beautiful valley. To reach to the village, you will have to walk up a 2km steep incline. The higher you walk, the better view you get. Visit a family to understand the authentic life of this ethnic group.
Continue to Ba Be, where you will be surprised by the magnificent nature where the mountains gently meet the valleys of rice terraces. Stop to film or take photos whenever possible. Upon arrival in Ba Be, check in your accommodation in Pac Ngoi Village and go cycling through several villages of Tay ethnic groups to Hua Ma Cave (5km from the village). This is an attractive place with amazing formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Finally, come back to your accommodation.
Note: For more interacting with local people and get authentic experience, we invite you stay at homestay with basic equipment: clean mattress, pillow, mosquito net, blankets, outside WC and hot water shower but hotel service is also available, please contact us to get good advises.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Transportation
Entrance fees
Bike: Ba Be
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Ba Be Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Ba Be lake, Pac Ngoi village, Ba Be district, Bac Kan , Vietnam
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Day 5Fri, Apr 25, 2025
Ba Be - Hanoi 230km - 5h
Relaxing boat trip to explore Puong Cave, Dau Dang waterfall
In the morning, take a walk from the village to the pier to enjoy a boat trip on the lake (It is possible to swim in the lake). Stop to discover the Fairy Pond in the middle of the primitive forest. After the lake, move to Nang river. Walk along the river bank and be immersed in the beauty of wild and reach Dau Dangwaterfall.
Keep continue our boat trip in the opposite direction along the Nang River to Puong Cave home to thousands of bats inside the cave. The boat will go through the cave toward to Buoc Lom pier. Meet our driver for a transfer to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi in the late afternoon. Check in at your hotel and enjoy some free time after the mountain getaway.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B
Boat: Ba Be
Transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
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Inclusions

English speaking tour guide following itinerary
All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
Boat: Ba Be
Transportation
Meal: Breakfast: 04, Lunch: 04, Dinner: 04
Bike: Ba Be
Service charges and Taxes

Exclusions

International flight from/to your country
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping and Gratuities
Other not mentioned in the program

Reviews

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02 Reviews

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María González
Unforgettable 5-day adventure
Just returned from an unforgettable 5-day adventure in Northern Vietnam, and I can't express how amazing the experience was! Every day was filled with breathtaking landscapes, from the stunning limestone mountains at Ma Pi Leng Pass to the serene beauty of the rice terraces in Ba Be. A big thank you to the travel expert Lien from IZITOUR for organizing such a seamless and enriching journey! If you're considering a trip to Northern Vietnam, I wholeheartedly recommend this tour. It has truly been the best time in Vietnam for me, and I can't wait to share these memories with others!
Nov 20, 2024
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Grace Miller
Awesome part of Vietnam
Tracy was awesome! She totally got what we were looking for and built the perfect tour for us. From cool places to stay to fun things to do, she had us covered. Her suggestions were spot-on, and we had a blast exploring north Vietnam without a worry in the world. It felt like we really got to experience the real Vietnam, you know? No tourist traps or anything. It was awesome!
Oct 19, 2024

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