Sa Pa & Ha Giang Discovery

Ha Noi, Sa Pa, Ha Giang
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Northern Vietnam
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flight route of Sa Pa & Ha Giang Discovery tour

Overview

Step in to a world of dramatic landscapes and colourful hilltribes on this adventure. Take an epic road trip across the ‘roof of Vietnam’, home to countless breathtaking landscapes. Spend the days trekking to villages tucked on the mountainside, marvelling spectacular valleys, country’s greatest mountain passes and learn about the culture and traditions of the H’mong people.

Tour Inclusions

Highlights

  • Interact with H’mong people in Sa Pa and Ha Giang, learn about their traditions, clothing, and daily life, and experience an authentic cultural immersion
  • Trek through stunning valleys, mesmerizing rice terraces, and scenic river paths, offering picturesque views at every step.
  • A boat ride in Nho Que river in the midst of the towering limestone karst formations.
  • Visit the Palace of H’Mong King Vuong Chi Sinh
  • Take a cable car to Fansipan – The roof of Indochina

 

 

What’s Included?

  • 4-Star hotels with daily breakfast
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • A modern A/C vehicle and our professional driver.
  • Our excellent English speaking guide.
  • Entrance Fees.
  • Mineral water (02 bottles/Adult/day).

What’s Not Included?

  • Drinks & personal expenses.
  • Personal expenses: Single Supplement, drinks, laundry, telephone, …
  • High peak season & National Holiday surcharges
  • Tourist insurance
  • Tip for local guide & driver
  • Other services not mentioned above.

Itinerary

Day 1 Ha Noi arrival

  • Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check in.

 

  • Overnight in Ha Noi.
  • No meal included

Day 2 Ha Noi – Sa Pa – Cat Cat village 310km (5,5 hours)

  • 07:00 Pick up at hotel and transfer to Sapa (05 hours) where visitors will see the beautiful terraces, gorgeous mountains and people at work.
  • 12:30 Arrive in Sapa. Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • 13:30 After lunch we will visit Cat Cat village – village of the minority H’Mong people. Take in the natural landscape and see how the locals live.
  • 16:30 Transfer back to Sapa town. Check in hotel.

 

  • Overnight in Sapa.
  • Meals included: breakfast/lunch

Day 3 Fansipan - Bac waterfall - Tram Ton’s Heaven Gate

  • 08:30 Pick up at hotel and transfer to Fansipan.
  • We start our ascent up Fansipan peak on a 20min cable car ride to reach the altitute of 2800 meters. Along the way enjoy the spectacular scenery. At the destination you will have time to take photos of the breathtaking view, visit the pagoda (spiritual destination for some) and take the funicular (OR trek up the 600 steps) to reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina.
  • Heas back to town for lunch at a local restaurant.
  • After lunch, you will depart for the Silver Waterfall. The Silver Waterfall, which is located about a half hour from Sapa town offers stunning views over surrounding mountains and lush forests belonging to Hoang Lien National Park.
  • We will then continue the trip uphill to the Heavens Gate, the highest stretch of road in Vietnam as well as the provincial border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces. Enjoy fantastic view over the valley.
  • Back to your hotel and have your own free time.

 

  • Overnight in Sa Pa.
  • Meals included: breakfast/lunch

Day 4 Sa Pa – Ha Giang 250km (6 hours)

  • 07:30 An early start to make our way to Ha Giang. Enroute we will make a stop at Chang village, inhabited by the Tay minority people. Take in the beautiful mountainous scene with its special feature of palm tree hills, Arrive in Ha Giang in late afternoon.

 

  • Overnight in Ha Giang.
  • Meal included: breakfast/lunch

Day 5 Ha Giang – Dong Van 150km (5 hours)

  • 07:30 We commence our drive to Dong Van plateau located at 1025m above sea level. Dong Van is inhabited by H’mong and Tay ethnic groups. Stop at Heavenly gate of Quan Ba before arriving at Yen Minh-a beautiful valley nested in the mountains.
  • 12:00 Lunch at a local restaurant in Yen Minh
  • After lunch, we will take a walk through Pho Bang town, inhabited by the Hoa and H’Mong people and fondly nicknamed by tourists as “the town falling into the oblivion” . Locals here live a quiet lifestyle in clay houses decorated with couplets in Chinese characters with wishes of good luck and prosperity.
  • Continue visit to the Palace of H’Mong King Vuong Chi Sinh which is a symbol of the past glory of the H’mong people built in 1914.
  • Check in hotel

 

  • Overnight in Dong Van
  • Meal included: breakfast/lunch

Day 6 Dong Van full day hike (6 hours/10 km)

  • 08:00 We will start our day with a 3 hour hike. Starting from Dong Van through terraced fields, the villages of the H’mong tribe and the cluster of ancient banyan trees Thien Huong. You will also see the Chinese border along the way.
  • Back to the town center for lunch.
  • After lunch we will make our way to the Ma Pi Leng pass where we continue our half-day walk to admire the panoramic view of rocky mountains top ( highest point 1,245m), the Nho Que river and paddy-field terraces.
  • Transfer back to Dong Van.

 

  • Overnight in Dong Van
  • Meal included: breakfast/lunch

 

  • Hiking Duration: 6 hours/10 km
  • Altitude: 1,200m-1,300m
  • Difficulty Level: 2/5
  • The hike can be shortened to client’s wishes

Day 7 Dong Van – Ha Giang

  • 07:30 Meet our guide at the hotel lobby and make our way to
  • Nho Que boat station. We will start the 45-minute boat trip on Nho Que river in the midst of majestic nature.
  • Transfer back to Ha Giang
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Check in at a hotel for your free time

 

  • Overnight in Ha Giang
  • Meal included: breakfast/lunch

Day 8 Ha Giang – Ha Noi 280km (6,5 hours)

  • 07:30 Begin our long drive back to Ha Noi.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant along the way
  • Expect to arrive in Ha Noi in the late afternoon. Free time to relax and discover the city.

 

  • Overnight in Ha Noi
  • Meal included: breakfast/lunch

Day 9 Ha Noi departure

Free at leisure until transfer to airport for flight to back home.

 

Meal included: breakfast

Important Info

Booking Information

  • Tour prices vary according to the size of the tour groups. Destinations and services can be changed flexibly according to customer requirements. Our travel expert will quote on a case by case basis and get back to you once you submit your request for the tour packages.
  • At the time of quotation, JPTraveltime reserves the right to adjust prices to account for unusual price fluctuations in currency, hotel, transportation and other commodity markets.
  • Single Room Supplement: If a single room is requested, you will pay extra for this cost.

Children Policy

  • Children < 5 years old: Free of charge if no extra bed is required, accompanied by at least two full-paying adults and stay in the same room. An extra bed is charged 50% as adults
  • 5 =< Children =< 12 years old: Reduction of 25% of the tour price is provided that they are accompanied by at least two full-paying adults and stay in the same room. An extra bed is fully charged as adults.
  • Children > 12 years old: Fully charged as adults.
Price from (USD)
$ 599

Per person

9 DAYS