5 Day Ha Giang Loop and Cao Bang Discovery Tour

5.0
(64 reviews)

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Discover Ha Giang Loop and Cao Bang in an unforgettable 5-day adventure. This tour is ideal for travellers who want to experience the natural wonders and cultural treasures at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to immerse themselves in local life and landscapes.

- Safety First: Local riders with at least 5 years of navigating challenging roads.
- Competitive Pricing: Our strong local partnerships, without intermediaries, allow us to offer the best prices without compromising the quality.
- Off-the-beaten-path: Explore famous destinations and hidden off road gems.
- Small Group & Private Tours: Shared group tours (below 10 pax) and private tours at the same price.
- Community Support: Community Support: Pay our riders 50% more than the average salary within the region and treats them with the most respect.
- Culture Immersion: Engage in authentic cultural experiences and interactive activities rather than noisy party scenes.

What's Included

A free dorm bed at Lila Hostel in Ha Giang City the night before the tour starts.
Helmet, big plastic bag, raincoat, travel information.
Entrance fee
Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Shower after the tour.
One motorbike with an easy rider for each passenger.
Dorm beds in homestays for 4 nights during the tour. Surcharge 500,000 VND/pax for private rooms.
Luggage storage at Lila Inn, Ha Giang City.
Personal expenses
Travel Insurance
Gratuities
Optional visits, and any other services not specified

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Ha Giang City - Quan Ba - Yen Minh (110 km)

    7 stops
  • 1

    7:30 AM Have breakfast, meet your guide/easy rider, and receive tour information at Lila Hostel in Ha Giang City before starting your adventure. 9:30 AM Get to Bac Sum Pass, the longest pass in Ha Giang, often likened to a giant snake slithering along steep cliffs.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    10:30 AM Visit Khau Lan Waterfall, nestled within lush tropical forests, preserving its wild and majestic beauty.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    12:00 PM Arrive at Quan Ba Heaven Gate and enjoy panoramic views of Tam Son Town.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    2:00 PM Pass by Nam Dam Cultural Village, featuring traditional rammed earth houses of the Dao people.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    2:30 PM Visit Lung Tam Linen Cooperative, a long-standing traditional craft village of brocade weaving by the Hmong.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    3:30 PM Take in the breathtaking views at Can Ty Viewpoint and sightsee rice terraces at Lao Va Chai.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    4:30 PM Get on your way to Yen Minh Town and stay the night here. Enjoy a family dinner, and sing karaoke with the locals.

    8 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Yen Minh - Vietnam China Border - Northernmost Point of Vietnam - Dong Van (115 km)

    10 stops
  • 8

    9:00 AM Reach the legendary Tham Ma Pass, a historical site with continuous hairpin bends.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9

    9:30 AM Continue through picturesque Pho Cao Valley and Sung La Valley along the Nine-Turn Pass.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

    Head to the Dong Van Karst Plateau, UNESCO Global Geopark.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 11

    10:30 AM Visit Lao Xa Village and check out the unique rammed earth houses and the silver carvings of the H'mong people.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 12

    11:30 AM Tour the H’Mong King Palace, a national relic showcasing a blend of traditional Chinese and H’Mong architectural styles.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 13

    The Valley is extremely beautyful, you can see the border between Vietnam and China from here

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 14

    2:00 PM Pass by Lo Lo Chai Village, check in with the iconic Lung Cu Flag Tower in the background.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 15

    2:30 PM Get to the Vietnam-China Border and the Northernmost Point of Vietnam, enjoy the panoramic view of the vast mountains and rivers below.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 16

    3:00 PM Pass by the ancient Ma Le Village, home to the Giay people. Then stop at Khe Lia Viewpoint to enjoy the serene terraced view.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 17

    3:30 PM Pass through Thien Huong Village, check in with the ancient banyan tree and head towards Dong Van Ancient Town.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Dong Van - Meo Vac - Bao Lac (110 km)

    5 stops
  • 18

    7:00 AM Have breakfast and visit the Dong Van Ethnic Market (Sunday mornings only) to experience local culture and buy unique handicrafts and food.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 19
    Ma Pi Leng Pass

    8:30 AM Conquer the stunning Ma Pi Leng Pass, known as the "King of Passes" with extremely sharp hairpin bends for spectacular mountain views. 9:30 AM There are 2 options for you from this pass:

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 20

    Option 1: Hike 5 km to White Cliff for unmatched panoramic views of the Nho Que River, Tu San Canyon and surrounding landscapes.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 21

    Option 2: Enjoy a boat ride (about 30 minutes) on the emerald Nho Que River, sightseeing the Tu San Canyon, the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 22

    1:30 PM Proceed to Cao Bang territory, arriving in Bao Lac Town.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Bao Lac - Tra Linh - Trung Khanh (180 km)

    6 stops
  • 23

    7:30 AM Have breakfast, then continue the journey through Khau Coc Cha Pass, one of Vietnam's Four Great Passes with 15 vertical levels.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 24

    9:00 AM Continue to Cao Bac Pass to admire terraced fields and mist-covered villages.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 25

    10:30 AM Traverse the lesser-known Na Tenh Pass, which features impressive 20 gentle curves.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 26

    2:00 PM Venture into the Phong Nam Valley or Ngoc Con Valley, where traditional Tay ethnic cultures thrive amidst picturesque paddy fields.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 27

    3:30 PM Drop by Co La Waterfall, which has a poetic beauty surrounded by mountains and fields.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 28

    4:30 PM Stroll through the 400-year-old Khuoi Ky Stone Village and explore the stone stilt houses of the Tay people.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    Ban Gioc Waterfall - Mountain Angel Eye - Cao Bang City (100 km)

    5 stops
  • 29

    7:30 AM Have breakfast then discover the remarkable limestone grotto Nguom Ngao Cave.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 30

    10:00 AM Hike to Phat Tich Truc Lam Pagoda to enjoy the panoramic view of the waterfall and rolling mountains from above.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 31

    11:00 AM Take a boat ride at the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall, situated on the jade-blue waters of the Quay Son River flowing from China.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 32

    2:00 PM Visit the mysterious Mountain Angel Eye, nestled in the valley of Thang Hen Lake.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 33

    Conclude your tour in Cao Bang City.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Alcoholic beverages are offered from 18 years old and above.
Supplied by Lila Inn & Motorbike Tours

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