[ HGI.032 ] Ha Giang - Nho Que River - Khuoi Mi 3 Days 4 Nights - Motorbike tour 1 (2 guests travel on their own motorbike)

DAY 1: HANOI - HA GIANG (OVERNIGHT ON THE BUS)

7:00-8:00 PM: Pick up guests at the meeting point in the Old Quarter, Opera House, Tran Quang Khai Street.

9:00-10:00 PM: Pick up guests at the Foreign Language University Gate (Pham Van Dong Street), Ciputra Urban Area Gate (Pham Van Dong Street) to start the Ha Giang tour. Overnight on the sleeper bus.

Note:

● For guests arriving at Noi Bai Airport close to departure time, the sleeper bus can pick you up at Kim Anh Intersection (at the beginning of the Hanoi - Lao Cai expressway, about 3km from Noi Bai Airport) around *10:00 PM.*

● In provinces outside Hanoi, there are evening buses to Ha Giang that arrive early in the morning. Guests can book their own bus to Ha Giang, our guide will pick you up in the morning at the meeting point to start the tour program.

**DAY 1: HA GIANG - KHUOI MY - HA GIANG (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)**04h00-04h30: Arrive in Ha Giang, the sleeper bus will take you to the Homestay for a temporary rest, personal hygiene in the morning, and breakfast at the Homestay.

07h30: The vehicle and tour guide will pick you up at the Homestay to depart for Nà Thác, Khuổi My. These are villages located on the outskirts of the Tay Con Linh mountain range, the majestic and highest mountains in Ha Giang, known as the sacred mountains of the La Chi ethnic people. Here, not only famous for delicious and clean ancient tea trees, but also known for the captivating terraced fields spreading across the majestic slopes of the Tay Con Linh mountain range... Along the walking path, you can feel the early morning sunlight. Admire the traditional houses still retaining their green moss. Learn about the culture of the Dao ethnic people, about weddings or ceremonies of the Dao people; Stop at the Khuổi My suspension bridge crossing the clear stream, admire the majestic nature and keep unforgettable memories.

Noon: Have lunch at Khuổi My. Sit in the stilt house of the Dao people to enjoy the traditional meal, admire the terraced fields, and savor the local specialty Shan Tuyet tea.

Afternoon: The tour guide will take you down the mountain to experience bathing at the waterfall, enjoying the cool and refreshing water to refresh your body before returning to the city of Ha Giang.

18h00: Dinner at a restaurant in the city. The evening is free to explore the cuisine of Ha Giang, especially the praised dish of ấu tẩu porridge. Overnight in Ha Giang.

DAY 2: HA GIANG - QUAN BA - YEN MINH - DONG VAN (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

07h00: Check out, have breakfast, and get on the car to start the journey to conquer the Ha Giang rocky plateau. Along the way, stop at various points:

✔ Check-in at Km0 of Ha Giang.

✔ Bac Sum Slope, take photos and admire the scenery on the 8km long slope.- The Heaven's Gate in Quan Ba is a great spot to capture photos of the Fairy Mountain, also known as the Twin Mountains of Co Tien, and the panoramic view of Tam Son town from above.

• Take photos at the Lonely Pine Tree in Can Ty, Quan Ba on the new Quan Ba - Yen Minh route.
• Lunch will be served at a restaurant. In the afternoon, continue the sightseeing tour with visits to:
• Tham Ma Slope, an ancient slope used by locals to assess the health of horses.
• Cao Market with typical H'mong houses characterized by stone fences around them.
• Nine Turns Slope, a famous winding slope.
• Visit Sung La village (Lung Cam Cultural Village) to explore the ancient H'mong houses with walls made of clay - this location was used as a backdrop for filming the movie "The Story of Pao" in 2006 directed by Ngo Quang Hai, adapted from the short story "The Sound of the Flute Beyond the Stone Fence" by Do Bich Thuy, which won 4 Golden Kite Awards.
• Vương family mansion (King Cat's Palace) located in a valley in Sa Phin commune, this was the wealthiest and most powerful family in Dong Van in the early 20th century. Learn about the architectural art, history, and culture of the Vương family.
• Visit Lung Cu Flagpole - the northernmost point of the country, the highest latitude on the map of Vietnam.
• Return to Dong Van town at 6:00 PM. Check-in at the hotel, rest, have dinner. In the evening, the guide will take you for a walk to admire the Ancient Town of Dong Van, which has existed for nearly a century. You can sit back and enjoy a cup of coffee at the Old Town Café (self-pay). Overnight stay in Dong Van.

DAY 3: MA PI LENG - NHO QUE RIVER CRUISE - HA GIANG (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

Morning: Have breakfast at the restaurant. If it's a Sunday morning, you can visit the famous Dong Van market bustling with vendors selling colorful traditional clothes of the H'Mong, Dao, Tay ethnic groups.08:00: Check out of the hotel and get on the bus to continue the journey with:

✔ Conquer the Ma Pi Leng Pass, a 16km stretch connecting Dong Van with Meo Vac, also the most beautiful section on the road named Happiness Road.

✔ Take photos of the majestic beauty of Tu San Canyon (also known as Ma Pi Leng Canyon or Nho Que River Canyon) at an altitude of 1500m above sea level and an average depth of 800m - the deepest geological cleft in Vietnam.

✔ Cruise on the Nho Que River: Board a boat upstream on the Nho Que River to Tu San Canyon, the deepest canyon in Vietnam located on the Nho Que River. The Nho Que River flows into Vietnam from Seo Lung village, Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, passing through the Tu San mountain canyon along the Ma Pi Leng Pass (excluding the cost of boating on the Nho Que River + shuttle service: 200k/person for groups of 10 or more; 250k/person for groups under 10 people).

Noon: Have lunch in Dong Van. After lunch, you will continue by bus back to Hanoi. Along the way, visit the Thổ Cẩm Lùng Tám linen weaving village. Learn about the culture of linen weaving of the Hmong people and experience the 41 steps to create a product. Dress in traditional costume for photos.

17:30: Return to Ha Giang. Have dinner at a restaurant. Then, depending on your pre-arranged choice, the bus and guide will:

(*) For those choosing the Limousine option (seats): The bus will take you to the Limousine vehicle to return to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around 00:00 - 00:30. End of the tour program.If you choose the sleeper bus or cabin option: The vehicle and guide will take you back to the Homestay for personal hygiene and rest. At the scheduled time, a car will pick you up at the Homestay and take you back to Hanoi. The next morning, around 03:00 arriving at Noi Bai airport, 04:00 arriving in Hanoi. We will have a shuttle bus to take you back to the Old Quarter and Opera House or to the nearest point on the drop-off route (if notified in advance).

TOUR PRICE APPLIES FOR 01 GUEST

(applicable for solo travelers joining a group)

CAR SHARING TOUR

MOTORBIKE TOUR (always with a motorbike tour guide)

(applicable from 02 guests)

1 driver + 1 passenger

(applicable for 01 guest)

1 self-driving guest / 01 vehicle

(applicable from 02 guests)

2 self-driving guests / 01 vehicle

(applicable from 02 guests)

(*) Note: For car-sharing tours, if there is only 1 guest on the departure date, we will switch to a motorbike tour (arranging 01 tour guide cum driver). You will not be charged extra even though the motorbike tour price is much higher than the car tour price.

Tour price includes:

● Transportation from Hanoi to Ha Giang City => Hanoi according to each type of vehicle

● Transportation services in Ha Giang:

● Car from 5 to 29 seats (depending on the actual number of passengers on the departure day) for car tours

● Motorbike with driver, or self-driving depending on your choice when booking a motorbike tour

● 02 nights in local 1-2 star hotels, double occupancy (single supplement sleeps 3)

● 06 main meals, costing 100,000 VND/meal

● 03 breakfasts at restaurants with options like bread, noodles, pho, rolled cakes, or grilled pork with noodles depending on the day

● Entrance tickets to the program's attractions (excluding flower fields planted by locals)

● Local guide to welcome and serve the group in Ha Giang

● Drinks on the vehicle for 02 days in Ha Giang, 01 bottle of 500ml per guest per day

Excludes:

● VAT invoice.Additional charge of 550,000 VND per foreign guest includes:

• 250,000 VND: administrative costs in Ha Giang as required
• 300,000 VND: surcharge for English-speaking guide

Beverages during meals, at the hotel, and other personal expenses are not included.

Any other services and expenses not mentioned in the program are excluded.

Tipping for drivers and guides:

If guests are satisfied with the service provided by the driver and guide, they may tip them according to their discretion. The tipping amount is not mandatory but typically starts from 50,000 VND per guest per day.

Standard tipping for foreign guests: 3 USD per guest per day.

Reasonable additional costs:

• Single room surcharge: 200,000 VND per guest per night (applies to solo travelers who cannot share a room with another person) or upon customer's request for a separate room.
• Price difference for entrance tickets (if any) at tourist attractions may increase after booking. This is due to objective circumstances. Your understanding is appreciated!

Children (please read carefully to understand the children's standards):

• Children aged 1-4 receive complimentary services (children without a seat on the vehicle, parents are responsible for all related expenses). Only 01 child can accompany 02 adults for free, starting from the second child will be charged 50% (with half meal portion and a separate seat on the vehicle).

Note: If *01 adult accompanies 01 child eligible for complimentary services, the child must pay 50% of the adult tour price (children's standard half tour price).*- Children from 5-9 years old will be charged 75% of the tour price plus 100% of the bed price (children have separate meal, seat on the bus, and up to 75% of the adult ticket price for sightseeing. If there is an additional fee due to the child's height exceeding the specified limit, it will be directly charged from the parents). *02 children at 75% each are not considered as 01 adult and do not have a standard bed, they must share the bed with their- Customers are responsible for their own health conditions and chronic diseases (such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, joint problems, etc.), congenital diseases, underlying diseases, HIV AIDS, mental and neurological disorders, pregnant women... these are not covered by insurance. If necessary, customers must provide a written commitment regarding their health when participating in the tour. The tour organizer is not liable for cases where customers do not disclose their illnesses, provide false information, or have conditions that are not covered by travel insurance during the tour.

• Customers are required to take care of their personal belongings at all times and in all places throughout the trip. The tour organizer is not responsible for any loss of money, valuable items, flight tickets, and personal belongings of customers during the journey.

Reference information:

• Buckwheat flowers bloom from September to December every year.
• Plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, pear blossoms bloom before and after the lunar new year.
• Sunday morning markets: Quan Ba market, Yen Minh market, Dong Van market, Meo Vac market, Mau Due market.
• Saturday morning markets: Quyet Tien commune market, Du Gia commune market.
• Markets on Tiger and Pig days: Sa Phin market (in front of the King's house).
• Markets on Dragon and Monkey days: Lung Phin market.
• Markets on Dog and Horse days: Pho Cao market.