Best The Roof Ha Giang And Northern Vietnam
Hightlights
  • Essentials:

    • See iconic Hanoi – City for Peace
    • Visit Halong Bay – a famous UNESCO World Heritage site
    • See Ba Be - "Halong Bay on land"
    • Experience the beautiful rice terraces and ethnic community

  • The breathtaking landscapes:

    • Enjoy scenic, local market, marble mountains and Halong scenary
    • Taking a trekking route on hills with beautiful rice terraces

  • Immersion in the daily life of mountain ethnic groups and Hiking/Trekking:

    • Hiking through picturesque places, terraced fields, streams, waterfalls and local villages
    • Experience the daily activities of mountain ethnic people

  • The MOST of Asia Mystika:

    • 100% tailor-made tour
    • Attention to details and value for money
    • Accompanied by experienced local guides

  • More experience:

    • Visit Hanoi - experience night life here
    • Experience local life of ethnic minorities in north Vietnam
    • Touring around streams, hills, rice terraces

Itinerary

DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL (-/-/-)

Accommodation: City Hotel

Meals included: No

Welcome to Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam and start your tour with us! Meet your driver then transfer to Hanoi center, check in to your hotel at 2:00 pm before exploring this beautiful city.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: Hotel check-in time: 14 pm

Hanoi Opera House

Ta Hien Street

Hanoi Opera House

DAY 02: HANOI – HA GIANG – HOANG SU PHI – VISIT LOCAL WATERFALL (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel/Ecolodge

Meals included: Breakfast

Distance: ~ 290km, transfer: ~ 7-hour drive (depending on traffic)

This morning, depart the hotel after breakfast for a 6,5-7 hours drive to Hoang Su Phi in Ha Giang. Arrival in the late afternoon, visit local waterfalls and experience local live of Dao Hill Tribe.

Overnight at lodge in Hoang Su Phi

Hoang Su Phi

Hoang Su Phi

Hoang Su Phi

DAY 03: TREKKING DAY IN LOCAL VILLAGE AND TERRACED FIELDS – HA GIANG (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel/Ecolodge

Meals included: Breakfast

Trekking: ~ 4 hours

After breakfast, start your trekking trip from Nam Hong to Khoa Thuong village which is the land of Dao Ao Dai (long tunic). You will trek through the rice terraces, forests, and ethnic villages. After lunch at local house, head to Ha Giang city.

Overnight at hotel in Ha Giang

Nam Hong Village

Nam Hong Village

Nam Hong Village

DAY 04: HA GIANG – QUAN BA – LUNG CU – DONG VAN (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel/Ecolodge

Meals included: Breakfast

Distance: ~ 130km, transfer: ~ 3,5-hour drive (depending on traffic)

Today, enjoy the breakfast then transfer to Dong Van. Drive through Quan Ba skygate, take a piture, have a panorama view of the town. Head to Lung Tam Valley, discover the beautiful architecture of the old houses of the Hmong (Pao’s house) and Lolo people before leaving for the Vuong's Palace in Sa Phin Valley. The building used to belong to a King of the Hmong people during the French domination. Continue to Lung Cu flag Tower – is a moniment in northern Vietnam. Transfer to Dong Van, time to relax and discover the ancient town and local market.

Overnight in Dong Van.

Quan Ba Gate

Pao's House

Pao's House

DAY 05: DEEPEST CANYON IN SOUTHEAST ASIA – KHUOI KHON VILLAGE (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel/Ecolodge/Homestay

Meals included: Breakfast

Distance: ~ 100km, transfer: ~ 3-hour drive (depending on traffic)

This morning visit Tu San Canyon. Passing Ma Phi Leng pass, one of the most beautiful pass in the North of Vietnam. Trails from Meo Vac to the Tu San western ravine are very deserted and winding. With narrow path, a lot of rugged rock, it makes people scare when contemplating abyss. However, visitors can enjoy the rice terraces in the mountainside, back pass and the image of Nho Que River. After boat riding on Tu San Canyon, heading to Khuoi Khon Village which is famous for Nung Hill Tribe, visit local village. 

Overnight at Homestay.

Tu San Canyon

Tu San Canyon

Tu San Canyon

DAY 06: 14-STOREY MOUNTAIN PASS – TREKKING LOCAL VILLAGE – CAO BANG (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel/Ecolodge/Homestay

Meals included: Breakfast

Distance: ~ 190km, transfer: ~ 5-hour drive (depending on traffic)

After breakfast, depart 1,5 hours for Nam Ngua passing Me Pia Pass – the terrifying 14-story mountain pass in Vietnam. Arrive Nam Ngua, visit a natural stream. If you want, you can swim the stream. Continue to Phia Thap for afternoon trekking. It takes almost 2 hours trekking through the village trails long 6 km. After trekking optional transfer 1,5 hour to Ban Gioc for overnight in hotel or finish trekking at local homestay in the village (private room but sharing toilet).

Overnight at hotel in Ban Gioc or Homestay in Village

Me Pia Pass

Me Pia Pass

Nam Ngua

DAY 07: CAO BANG – BAN GIOC WATERFALL – TIGER CAVE – BA BE (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel/Ecolodge

Meals included: Breakfast

Distance: ~ 200km, transfer: ~ 5,5-hour drive (depending on traffic)

After breakfast, discover Ban Gioc waterfall, on the Quay Son River, considered as one of the biggest waterfalls of Vietnam. Here the river acts as a natural border between the 2 countries. Continue to Nguom Ngao cave, one of the most interesting and impressive limestone grottos of the Northern provinces. Upon entering the grotto, walk for around 1 km to admire the spectacular natural formations. Continue to Ba Be National Park.

Overnight at hotel in Ba Be.

Ban Gioc Waterfall

Ban Gioc Waterfall

Ban Gioc Waterfall

DAY 08: BA BE – HANOI (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Distance: ~ 200km, transfer: ~ 5-hour drive (depending on traffic)

In the morning, explore the Ba Be Lake on a boat trip, the largest natural lake in Vietnam like Halong Bay in mountain. Admire the tranquil landscape of corn farm and stilt houses of the Tay community

Ba Be National Park was recognized as an ASEAN natural heritage. Ba Be National Park is a complex of rivers, lakes, and lowland evergreen forests on limestone mountains which create high biodiversity. Because of this magnificence, Ba Be is sometimes referred to as “Halong Bay on land”.

Then depart to get back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Ba Be

Ba Be

Ba Be

DAY 09: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D)

Accommodation: Cruise

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: ~ 180km, ~ 3-hour drive (depending on traffic)

After breakfast depar to Halong by car. Upon arrival in Tuan Chau Marina, embark your boat and start cruising. Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of almost 2,000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars.

After arriving at noon, you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on Halong Bay with an excellent menu of fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner are served on boat.

Overnight onboard.

Halong Bay

Halong Bay

Halong Bay

DAY 10: HALONG – HANOI (B/BR/-)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

Enjoy miraculous sunrise over the islets of the Bay. The boat will take us to go about marvelous areas. Then it’s back to the boat and cruise to Halong Port arriving around noon. Back to Hanoi.

Upon arrival in Hanoi, check in at the hotel and relax. Free in the evening

Overnight in Hanoi

Halong Bay

Halong Bay

Halong Bay

DAY 11: HANOI DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Meals included: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for onward flight. Make sure to keep in touch with new friends you found during the trip and don’t forget to share your wonderful journey and reviews with us on our social media.

**Tour end**

Hanoi International Airport

Hanoi International Airport

Hanoi International Airport

Price

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Price Policies
Price Includes Price Excludes
  • Accommodation nights (Hotels/Lodge/Local House/Homestay)
  • Transportation with air-condition
  • Breakfast, meals as mentioned
  • English-speaking guide
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Water during the itinerary (2 bottles/pax/day)
  • Entrance fees for mentioned visits
  • 2D1N Halong Bay night cruise
  • Cycling/Hiking, bamboo rafting, local activities, etc
  • Drinks or meals not at above mentioned
  • Personal expenses and other services than mentioned
  • Visa. Stamping fee at the airport
  • Flight ticket
  • Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
  • Tips, Travel insurance
  • Supplement of room rate
Children Policy

 

For Asia Mystika Travel Experiences (excursions and day trips) children between the ages of 4 and 11, at dates of travel, will receive a 15% discount off the Adult price (based on total travelers - adults + children 4 -11), unless specified otherwise in a proposal.

All flights are quoted separately and children are charged as per airline policies. Infants under two years of age will be exempt from most charges except as mandated by airline policies. More Information

Cancellation/ Refund Policy

 

Cancellation must be made in writing by email and be received in time (please keep in mind weekends, public holidays, and different time zones on both ends).

The charges below apply unless different terms have been mentioned at quotation/booking time.

 

Individual traveler (1 – 8 people)

  • 31 days and more before arrival: Non-refundable deposit (if any)
  • From 30 days to 22 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 10% of total tour cost
  • From 21 days to 15 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 25% of total tour cost
  • From 14 days to 08 days’ prior arrival date: 50% of total tour cost
  • Between 7 days and 48 hours before arrival: 75% of total tour cost
  • Less than 48 hours before arrival: 90% of total tour cost
  • Shortening or cancellation on site: 100% of total tour cost

 

Group traveler (From 9 people)

  • 31 days and more before arrival: Non-refundable deposit (if any)
  • From 30 days to 22 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 20% of total tour cost
  • From 21 days to 15 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 70% of total tour cost
  • From 14 days to 08 days’ prior arrival date: 90% of total tour cost
  • Shortening or cancellation on site: 100% of total tour cost

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