[ HGI.012 ] HA GIANG - DONG VAN STONE PLATEAU - Ma Pi Peng Pass - Lung Cu Flag Pole - Lo Chai Map 3 days 2 nights 2 star hotel

DAY 1: HANOI - HA GIANG - QUAN BA - YEN MINH (LUNCH / DINNER)

06:00-06:30: Pick up by car and guide at the meeting point in the Old Quarter and Opera House for the Ha Giang tour. In the morning, the car will stop for guests to rest and have breakfast at a restaurant in the Kim Anh intersection area (at the beginning of the highway) or at a rest stop on the highway.

✔ Note: The car may pick up guests at the Kim Anh intersection (at the beginning of the Hanoi - Lao Cai highway, 3km from Noi Bai airport, near the area of hotels in Noi Bai around 07:30 am). Therefore, if guests have a *late flight to Noi Bai on the previous day, they can book a hotel near the airport to save time and taxi costs back to the Old Quarter; In case guests have an early flight and are at the airport lobby before 07:30 am on the departure day, we will support pick-up at the airport lobby with a fee of 50,000 VND/group.*

11:00: Lunch in Tan Yen town (Ham Yen, Tuyen Quang).

14:00: Stop to visit the Twin Cau Ma Temple located next to the Lo River. This is one of the most sacred temples in the Northeast region.15:00: Arrive in Hà Giang city, take commemorative photos at Km0 of Hà Giang. This is the intersection of Highway 2, Highway 34, and Highway 4C, also known as the "Happiness Road".

16:30: Stop at the Quản Bạ Heaven's Gate rest area to take photos of Cô Tiên Twin Mountain, also known as Quản Bạ Twin Mountain, and the panoramic view of Tam Sơn town from above.

17:30: Arrive in Yên Minh, check in for overnight accommodation.

18:30: Dinner. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay in Yên Minh.

DAY 2: YÊN MINH - LŨNG CÚ - MÃ PÌ LÈNG - ĐỒNG VĂN (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

06:00: Have breakfast and depart to admire the majestic beauty of the Global Geopark Dong Van Karst Plateau. Along the way, stop to visit:

✔ Phố Cáo with typical H'mong houses surrounded by stone fences.

✔ Visit Sủng Là village to see the ancient H'mong house made of clay walls - a location used in the filming of the movie "The Story of Pao" in 2006 directed by Ngô Quang Hải, adapted from the short story "Mouth Organ Sounds Beyond the Stone Fence" by writer Đỗ Bích Thủy, which won 4 Golden Kite Awards. Take a break and take photos of the buckwheat flowers near the ripe hillside.

✔ Explore Lô Lô Chải village to learn about the culture and life of the Lô Lô people at the northernmost point on the map of Vietnam.

✔ Visit the Lũng Cú Flagpole - the northernmost point of the country, the highest latitude on the map of Vietnam.

12:00: Return to Đồng Văn town for lunch. After lunch, continue to:

✔ Conquer the Mã Pì Lèng Pass on the way to Mèo Vạc, the most beautiful section of the road known as the Happiness Road.

✔ Capture the majestic beauty of the 800m deep Mã Pì Lèng Canyon - the deepest geological cleft in Vietnam.Cruise on Nho Que River: Board the boat and cruise along the Nho Que River to Tu San Alley, the deepest canyon in Vietnam located on the Nho Que River. The Nho Que River flows into Vietnam from Xeo Lung village, Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, passing through the Tu San mountain alley following the foot of Ma Pi Leng pass (excluding the cost of Nho Que River cruise + shuttle car: 200k/person).

5:00 PM: Return to Dong Van town, check in at the hotel for rest.

6:30 PM: Dinner at a restaurant. In the evening, you are free to explore Dong Van Old Town, a place that has existed for nearly a century, and enjoy a cup of coffee at Cafe Old Town (self-payment). Overnight stay in Dong Van town.

DAY 3: DONG VAN - VUONG HOUSE - HA GIANG - HANOI (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / - )

Morning: Wake up to witness people from different ethnic groups bustling from all corners gathering at Dong Van Market for the weekly Sunday market.

7:00 AM: Breakfast and then depart for Hanoi. Along the way, visit Vua Meo Palace - Vuong Chinh Duc located in a valley in Sa Phin commune, the wealthiest and most powerful family in Dong Van in the early 20th century. Take photos at Sa Phin Moon Rock Field with rugged and sharp rock slabs scattered on the ground, creating a wild and impressive landscape.

12:00 PM: Lunch in Ha Giang city. After lunch, continue the journey back to Hanoi.

7:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi, end of the program. Hope to see you again.

Note: The shuttle can drop you off at Noi Bai airport lobby with a fee of 50,000 VND/group.

TOUR PACKAGE PRICE FOR 01 GUEST

(applicable for individual guests joining the group)..Tour price includes:

• Transportation by a 7 to 29-seater car (depending on the number of guests) according to the itinerary
• 02 nights in hotels as per the chosen options, based on double occupancy (single travelers will share a room with 3 people)
• 05 main meals as per the program (3-4 main dishes, 02 vegetable dishes, rice, soup)
• 02 breakfasts at restaurants with a menu of noodles, pho, rolled cakes, or bun cha depending on the day
• Entrance tickets to all attractions listed in the program (excluding flower fields owned by local residents)
• Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and attentive tour guide throughout the trip
• Complimentary drinks on the vehicle, with one 500ml bottle provided per person per day

Not included:

• VAT invoice
• Surcharge of 250,000 VND per foreign national (procedure fee in Ha Giang as per regulations)
• Electric car or motorbike at Lung Cu Flagpole (if not walking)
• Beverages during meals, in hotels, and other personal expenses
• Services and costs not mentioned in the program
• Tips for drivers and guides:
• If satisfied with the service provided by the driver and guide, guests may tip them at their discretion. The tipping amount is not mandatory but typically starts from a minimum of 50,000 VND per person per day
• Tip guideline for foreign guests: 3 USD per person per day

Reasonable additional costs:

• Single room surcharge (applicable for solo travelers who do not wish to share a room with others) or based on customer's request for a separate room
• Price difference for entrance tickets to attractions (if any) that increase after booking the tour. This is due to objective circumstances. Your understanding is appreciated!

Children (please read carefully to understand the child policy):...Children from 1-4 years old are free of charge (parents are responsible for all expenses for the child, without occupying a seat on the vehicle). Only 01 child is free to accompany 02 adults, starting from the second child will be charged 75% of the tour price (same standard as charging for children). If *01 adult accompanies 01 child aged 1-4, the child must pay 50% of the adult tour price (enjoying a separate seat in the car, half of the adult's meal and other services included in the tour).*

Children from 5-9 years old will be charged 75% of the tour price (having a separate meal and seat on the vehicle).

Important: regardless of whether they pay 50% or 75%, children do not have a bed standard, they must sleep together with their family. Two or more children cannot be combined equivalent to one adult.

Children from 10 years old and above will be charged as adults.

Please note:

● Customers must bring legal identification documents (ID card or Passport)

● During peak times when traveling to Ha Giang, the itinerary and accommodation may change depending on the actual situation but still ensure all the scheduled sightseeing points.

● Customers should bring insect repellent, common fever medications, or prescribed medications as directed by a doctor.

● Vegetarian customers please bring additional vegetarian food to ensure your taste.

● Any unused services during the tour will not be refunded.

● The tour guide has the right to rearrange the order of sightseeing points to suit the specific conditions of each departure day but still ensure all the sightseeing points in the program.

● In the case of departures with vehicles of 16 seats or less, the driver may also act as a tour guide. These drivers are experienced, knowledgeable about the route and local culture.- In mountainous tours, it is recommended not to bring bulky or oversized luggage. It is better to carry a backpack instead of hard suitcases.

• There are options to stay at homestays to enhance the mountain tour experience. It is advisable to bring personal items for use at the homestay if necessary.
• At the end of the tour, guests will be dropped off at one specific location, which is the Hanoi Opera House. Guests are advised to take a taxi back to their hotel or accommodation.
• Regarding local hotel services: For tourist destinations (especially in mountainous areas), hotels are classified relatively based on room rates and room quality compared to others in the same area, rather than relying on star ratings issued by the tourism authority.
• Customer responsibilities:
  • Customers are responsible for their health conditions, including chronic illnesses (heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, joint issues, etc.), congenital diseases, HIV/AIDS, mental disorders, pregnancy, etc., which are not covered by insurance. If necessary, customers must provide a written commitment about their health condition when joining the tour. The tour organizer is not liable for cases where customers do not disclose their illnesses truthfully or those that are beyond the scope of travel insurance during the tour.
  • Customers must take care of their personal belongings at all times during the trip. The tour organizer is not responsible for any loss of money, valuables, flight tickets, or personal belongings during the journey.
• Reference information:
  • The buckwheat flower season usually occurs from September to December every year.For plum blossoms, peach blossoms, and pear blossoms, they will bloom before and after the Lunar New Year.

Morning markets on Sundays: Quan Ba market, Yen Minh market, Dong Van market, Meo Vac market, Mau Due market.

Morning markets on Saturdays: 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 Rooster days: Pho Cao market.