Ma Pi Leng Pass – Ha Giang Tour: One of the “Four Great Passes”
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Hà Nội
Hà Giang
3N2Đ (Participation Duration)
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Vietnamese, English (Language)
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Tour description
The Ma Pi Leng Pass – Ha Giang Tour takes you to conquer one of the most famous of Vietnam’s “Four Great Passes.” With the majestic scenery of overlapping mountain ranges and the emerald-green Nho Que River winding below the pass, this is an ideal journey for those passionate about exploration and in love with the beauty of nature. Come and experience the exhilarating adventure of traveling along this rugged yet breathtakingly beautiful mountain pass!
Highlights of the tour that you cannot miss:
- Ha Giang Km 0.
- Quan Ba Heaven Gate and photo opportunities at the Fairy Twin Mountains.
- Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark.
- Sung La Village, where you can visit a traditional H’Mong house with earthen walls.
- The H’Mong King’s Palace.
- Ma Pi Leng Pass on the way to Meo Vac.
- Lung Cu Flagpole.
- Dong Van Old Quarter
Highlights of the tour that you cannot miss:
- Ha Giang Km 0.
- Quan Ba Heaven Gate and photo opportunities at the Fairy Twin Mountains.
- Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark.
- Sung La Village, where you can visit a traditional H’Mong house with earthen walls.
- The H’Mong King’s Palace.
- Ma Pi Leng Pass on the way to Meo Vac.
- Lung Cu Flagpole.
- Dong Van Old Quarter
Meeting point:
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Detailed itinerary
HANOI - HA GIANG - QUAN BA - YEN MINH (LUNCH, DINNER)
06:00 The vehicle and tour guide pick you up at the meeting point in the Old Quarter area and the Opera House to depart for the Ha Giang tour. Rest and enjoy breakfast at your own expense at the Kim Anh intersection or along the highway.
11:00 Have lunch in Tan Yen town (Ham Yen, Tuyen Quang).
14:00 Stop to visit the sacred Doi Co Cau Ma Temple situated right on the banks of the Lo River.
15:00 Arrive in Ha Giang City, take commemorative photos at Milestone Km 0 of Ha Giang.
16:30 Stop at the Quan Ba Heaven Gate viewpoint to take photos of the Fairy Twin Mountain (also known as Quan Ba Twin Mountain) and admire the panoramic view of Tam Son town from above.
17:30 Arrive in Yen Minh, check in to your room and relax.
18:30 Have dinner.
Free evening at leisure. Overnight in Yen Minh.
06:00 The vehicle and tour guide pick you up at the meeting point in the Old Quarter area and the Opera House to depart for the Ha Giang tour. Rest and enjoy breakfast at your own expense at the Kim Anh intersection or along the highway.
11:00 Have lunch in Tan Yen town (Ham Yen, Tuyen Quang).
14:00 Stop to visit the sacred Doi Co Cau Ma Temple situated right on the banks of the Lo River.
15:00 Arrive in Ha Giang City, take commemorative photos at Milestone Km 0 of Ha Giang.
16:30 Stop at the Quan Ba Heaven Gate viewpoint to take photos of the Fairy Twin Mountain (also known as Quan Ba Twin Mountain) and admire the panoramic view of Tam Son town from above.
17:30 Arrive in Yen Minh, check in to your room and relax.
18:30 Have dinner.
Free evening at leisure. Overnight in Yen Minh.
YEN MINH - LUNG CU - MA PI LENG - DONG VAN (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
06:00 Have breakfast and depart to admire the magnificent landscapes of Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark. Along the way, you will stop to visit:
- Pho Cao, featuring traditional H'mong houses enclosed by distinctive stone fences.
- Visit Sung La village to explore an ancient H'mong earthen walled house—the film set for director Ngo Quang Hai's 2006 movie "Story of Pao," adapted from writer Do Bich Thuy's short story "The Sound of the Jew's Harp Behind the Stone Fence," which won 4 Golden Kite Awards. You will also stop to rest and take photos of buckwheat flowers near Chin Khoan pass.
- The H'mong King's Palace (Vuong Chinh Duc Palace), located in a valley of Sa Phin commune, belonged to the most affluent and powerful family in Dong Van district in the early 20th century.
- Conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass on the way to Meo Vac, the most picturesque stretch of the renowned "Happiness Road".
- Take photos of the majestic 800m-deep Ma Pi Leng Canyon—the deepest dissected terrain in Vietnam. Then continue through Meo Vac town to return to Yen Minh.
12:00 Return to Dong Van town for lunch. Afterwards, check into the hotel, drop off your luggage, and rest.
14:00 Gather and board the vehicle to Lung Cu. Visit Lung Cu Flag Tower—the northernmost point of Vietnam, marked as the highest latitude point on the country's map.
17:00 Return to Dong Van town; rest at the hotel.
18:30 Dinner at a restaurant.
In the evening, you are free to explore Dong Van Old Quarter, a historic landmark that has stood for nearly a century, or sit back and sip a cup of coffee at the Old Quarter Café (expenses at your own account). Overnight stay in Dong Van town.
06:00 Have breakfast and depart to admire the magnificent landscapes of Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark. Along the way, you will stop to visit:
- Pho Cao, featuring traditional H'mong houses enclosed by distinctive stone fences.
- Visit Sung La village to explore an ancient H'mong earthen walled house—the film set for director Ngo Quang Hai's 2006 movie "Story of Pao," adapted from writer Do Bich Thuy's short story "The Sound of the Jew's Harp Behind the Stone Fence," which won 4 Golden Kite Awards. You will also stop to rest and take photos of buckwheat flowers near Chin Khoan pass.
- The H'mong King's Palace (Vuong Chinh Duc Palace), located in a valley of Sa Phin commune, belonged to the most affluent and powerful family in Dong Van district in the early 20th century.
- Conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass on the way to Meo Vac, the most picturesque stretch of the renowned "Happiness Road".
- Take photos of the majestic 800m-deep Ma Pi Leng Canyon—the deepest dissected terrain in Vietnam. Then continue through Meo Vac town to return to Yen Minh.
12:00 Return to Dong Van town for lunch. Afterwards, check into the hotel, drop off your luggage, and rest.
14:00 Gather and board the vehicle to Lung Cu. Visit Lung Cu Flag Tower—the northernmost point of Vietnam, marked as the highest latitude point on the country's map.
17:00 Return to Dong Van town; rest at the hotel.
18:30 Dinner at a restaurant.
In the evening, you are free to explore Dong Van Old Quarter, a historic landmark that has stood for nearly a century, or sit back and sip a cup of coffee at the Old Quarter Café (expenses at your own account). Overnight stay in Dong Van town.
DONG VAN - HA GIANG - HANOI (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)
Morning: You wake up to witness the bustling scene of local ethnic minorities flocking from various roads to Dong Van market to attend the fair held every Sunday morning.
07:00 Have breakfast and board the vehicle back to Hanoi.
12:00 The group has lunch in Ha Giang City. After lunch, continue the journey back to Hanoi.
20:00 Arrive in Hanoi, ending the tour. See you again!
Morning: You wake up to witness the bustling scene of local ethnic minorities flocking from various roads to Dong Van market to attend the fair held every Sunday morning.
07:00 Have breakfast and board the vehicle back to Hanoi.
12:00 The group has lunch in Ha Giang City. After lunch, continue the journey back to Hanoi.
20:00 Arrive in Hanoi, ending the tour. See you again!
Tour price includes
- 7- to 29-seat vehicle (depending on the number of guests), providing transportation according to the itinerary.
- 2 nights at a 2-star hotel (as selected), sharing a room with 2 people (in the case of an odd number, 3 people will share a room).
- 5 main meals according to the itinerary (3–4 main dishes, 2 vegetable dishes, steamed rice, and soup).
- 2 breakfasts at restaurants, with a menu of vermicelli, pho, banh cuon, or bun cha depending on the day.
- Entrance tickets to the attractions included in the itinerary (excluding flower-viewing sites planted by local residents).
- An enthusiastic, experienced, and attentive tour guide throughout the journey.
- Drinking water served on the vehicle, 1 500ml bottle per day.
- Travel insurance for the entire tour, with maximum compensation of VND 20,000,000 per person per incident.
- 2 nights at a 2-star hotel (as selected), sharing a room with 2 people (in the case of an odd number, 3 people will share a room).
- 5 main meals according to the itinerary (3–4 main dishes, 2 vegetable dishes, steamed rice, and soup).
- 2 breakfasts at restaurants, with a menu of vermicelli, pho, banh cuon, or bun cha depending on the day.
- Entrance tickets to the attractions included in the itinerary (excluding flower-viewing sites planted by local residents).
- An enthusiastic, experienced, and attentive tour guide throughout the journey.
- Drinking water served on the vehicle, 1 500ml bottle per day.
- Travel insurance for the entire tour, with maximum compensation of VND 20,000,000 per person per incident.
Tour price excludes
- VAT invoice.
- Travel insurance for foreign-national travelers.
- Surcharge of VND 250,000 per foreign-national guest.
- Single-room surcharge: 2-star hotel: VND 450,000 per guest per tour.
- Beverages during meals, at the hotel, and other personal expenses.
- Tips for the driver and tour guide; not compulsory, but normally from VND 150,000 per guest.
- Travel insurance for foreign-national travelers.
- Surcharge of VND 250,000 per foreign-national guest.
- Single-room surcharge: 2-star hotel: VND 450,000 per guest per tour.
- Beverages during meals, at the hotel, and other personal expenses.
- Tips for the driver and tour guide; not compulsory, but normally from VND 150,000 per guest.
Other notes
CHILDREN'S TOUR PRICES
- Children under 5 years old: no service fee is charged; parents are responsible for taking care of the child and paying any additional costs incurred (for services charged according to height, etc.). Two adults may be accompanied by only 1 child under 5 years old; the second child will be charged according to the regulations for children aged 5 to under 12 and will be subject to a single-room surcharge. Air tickets, train tickets, high-speed boat tickets, and tickets for public transportation are purchased according to the regulations of the respective transport providers.
- Children from 5 to under 9 years old: 70% of the adult tour price (no separate bed provided). Two adults may be accompanied by only 1 child aged 5 to under 12; the second child onward must purchase a separate bed.
- Children aged 10 and over: purchase a ticket at the adult price.
TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY
Guests must pay tour/service cancellation fees according to the regulations of Du Lich Xanh, as well as all bank fees for online payments. The service cancellation fees are as follows:
+ If the trip is canceled immediately after the Embassy or Consulate has issued the visa (for countries requiring visas): the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
+ If the trip is canceled 50 to 54 DAYS before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price.
+ If the trip is canceled 21 to 49 DAYS before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price.
+ If the trip is canceled 10 to 20 DAYS before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 80% of the tour price.
+ If the trip is canceled 06 to 09 DAYS before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 90% of the tour price.
+ If the trip is canceled 01 to 05 DAYS before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price.
- During public holidays and Tet: no refunds, cancellations, or changes.
- Children under 5 years old: no service fee is charged; parents are responsible for taking care of the child and paying any additional costs incurred (for services charged according to height, etc.). Two adults may be accompanied by only 1 child under 5 years old; the second child will be charged according to the regulations for children aged 5 to under 12 and will be subject to a single-room surcharge. Air tickets, train tickets, high-speed boat tickets, and tickets for public transportation are purchased according to the regulations of the respective transport providers.
- Children from 5 to under 9 years old: 70% of the adult tour price (no separate bed provided). Two adults may be accompanied by only 1 child aged 5 to under 12; the second child onward must purchase a separate bed.
- Children aged 10 and over: purchase a ticket at the adult price.
TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY
Guests must pay tour/service cancellation fees according to the regulations of Du Lich Xanh, as well as all bank fees for online payments. The service cancellation fees are as follows:
+ If the trip is canceled immediately after the Embassy or Consulate has issued the visa (for countries requiring visas): the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
+ If the trip is canceled 50 to 54 DAYS before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price.
+ If the trip is canceled 21 to 49 DAYS before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price.
+ If the trip is canceled 10 to 20 DAYS before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 80% of the tour price.
+ If the trip is canceled 06 to 09 DAYS before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 90% of the tour price.
+ If the trip is canceled 01 to 05 DAYS before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price.
- During public holidays and Tet: no refunds, cancellations, or changes.
Detailed price list
| Guest type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 2,900,000 VND (est. ~$121) |
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