Ha Giang – Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall 4 days

PRE-DEPARTURE DAY
If you are traveling from Hanoi or another destination, you will take an afternoon or night sleeper bus to Ha Giang. Upon arrival, check in to our hotel in Ha Giang City for the night before starting your adventure on Day 1.

DAY 1: HA GIANG – QUAN BA – YEN MINH – LUNG CU – DONG VAN (L/D)

07:00 Breakfast at your hotel in Ha Giang City.

08:00 Begin your journey along the Happiness Road (Highway 4C) — one of the most scenic routes in northern Vietnam. Stop at Km 0 for photos before heading out of the city.

En route, visit:

• Pac Sum Pass – enjoy panoramic mountain views.
• Quan Ba Heaven Gate – a stunning viewpoint overlooking the Twin Mountains and Tam Son Town.
• Yen Minh Pine Forest – often called “the mini Da Lat of the North” for its green pine-covered hills.

12:00 Lunch at a local restaurant in Yen Minh.

After lunch, continue to Lung Cu Flag Tower, the northernmost point of Vietnam, offering spectacular views across the Chinese border.

Late afternoon, arrive in Dong Van Town. Check in to your homestay or hotel and relax.

19:00 Dinner and overnight in Dong Van.

DAY 2: DONG VAN – MA PI LENG PASS – NHO QUE RIVER – MEO VAC – BAO LAC (B/L/D)

07:00 Breakfast at the homestay or local restaurant.

08:00 Continue your journey through the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass – one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking mountain roads. Stop at the panoramic viewpoint for stunning photos overlooking the Nho Que River winding below.

Enjoy a boat trip on the Nho Que River, where you can admire the towering cliffs of Tu San Canyon, the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia.

12:00 Lunch at a local restaurant in Meo Vac.

In the afternoon, continue to Bao Lac Town, passing through scenic valleys and remote ethnic villages.

17:00 Check in to your homestay or hotel in Bao Lac and relax.

19:00 Dinner and overnight in Bao Lac.

DAY 3: BAO LAC – ME PIA PASS – BAN GIOC WATERFALL – NGUOM NGAO CAVE (B/L/D)

07:00 Breakfast at the homestay or local restaurant.

08:00 Depart for Ban Gioc Waterfall, passing through majestic mountain landscapes and rural villages along the way.

En route, stop at the spectacular Me Pia Pass, one of northern Vietnam’s most famous viewpoints with 14 sharp curves offering panoramic views of deep valleys and winding roads.

12:00 Lunch at a local restaurant near Ban Gioc.

After lunch, continue the journey to Ban Gioc Waterfall, located on the border between Vietnam and China — one of the most stunning and iconic waterfalls in the world. Take in the breathtaking scenery and, if you wish, enjoy a short boat ride on the Quay Son River.

Next, visit Nguom Ngao Cave (“Tiger Cave”), a fascinating limestone cave known for its vast chambers, impressive stalactites, and magical underground formations.

17:00 Check in to your homestay in Khuoi Ky Stone Village, a charming traditional village famous for its ancient stone houses and Nung ethnic culture.

19:00 Dinner and overnight at the homestay in Khuoi Ky Village.

DAY 4: NUNG AN VILLAGE – ANGEL EYE MOUNTAIN – CAO BANG – HANOI (B/L)

07:00 Breakfast and farewell to your hosts.

08:00 Depart for Nung An Paper-making Village, a traditional craft village where locals have preserved the ancient art of handmade paper production for generations. Learn about the unique process using natural materials and experience the peaceful rhythm of local life.

10:00 Continue the journey to Angel Eye Mountain (Thung Mountain), famous for its impressive circular hole through the limestone peak — one of Cao Bang’s most stunning natural landmarks. Take your time to admire the scenery and capture beautiful photos.

12:00 Lunch at a local restaurant in Cao Bang city.

After lunch, return to Hanoi by bus.

19:00 Arrive in Hanoi. Tour ends.