Northeast Arc 5 Days 4 Nights Tour: Ha Giang – Cao Bang – Lang Son
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Hà Nội
Cao Bằng - Hà Giang - Lạng Sơn
5N4Đ (Participation Duration)
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Vietnamese, English (Language)
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Tour description
Proud to be a region with many scenic spots, with majestic high mountain ranges running along both sides of the most treacherous passes in Vietnam. This will surely inspire you to pack your suitcase and immediately explore the poetic and charming landscapes in the northeastern mountainous provinces – the frontier of Vietnam. Traveling to the Northeast in any season is poetic and deserves to be among the top beautiful landscapes of Vietnam.
The 5-day 4-night journey to explore the Northeast arc will take you to the majestic highland scenery of Ha Giang, the roaring and stunning waterfalls of Cao Bang, and not to forget the visit to the poetic and charming natural scenery of Lang Son. The Northeast is also famous for its highland specialties, folk festivals, and the blooming seasons of buckwheat and mustard flowers, all highlighting the breathtaking landscape painting of the Northeast mountains and forests.
Highlights of the tour you cannot miss:
- Visit Dong Van Karst Plateau spanning four districts: Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van, Meo Vac.
- See with your own eyes the majestic Ma Pi Leng Pass and the deepest Nho Que River gorge in Vietnam
- Discover the cultural beauty of the H’mong, Dao, Lo Lo, Tay ethnic groups…
- Visit the Hmong King’s Palace, Pao’s House
- Visit Lung Cu Flag Tower, the northernmost point of the country.
- Visit Pac Bo Cave – where President Ho Chi Minh once lived and carried out revolutionary activities
- Explore Nguom Ngao Cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Cao Bang.
- Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall – the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam and the largest in Southeast Asia
- Visit Huu Nghi Border Gate, Mac Dynasty Citadel, Lang Son Market
The 5-day 4-night journey to explore the Northeast arc will take you to the majestic highland scenery of Ha Giang, the roaring and stunning waterfalls of Cao Bang, and not to forget the visit to the poetic and charming natural scenery of Lang Son. The Northeast is also famous for its highland specialties, folk festivals, and the blooming seasons of buckwheat and mustard flowers, all highlighting the breathtaking landscape painting of the Northeast mountains and forests.
Highlights of the tour you cannot miss:
- Visit Dong Van Karst Plateau spanning four districts: Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van, Meo Vac.
- See with your own eyes the majestic Ma Pi Leng Pass and the deepest Nho Que River gorge in Vietnam
- Discover the cultural beauty of the H’mong, Dao, Lo Lo, Tay ethnic groups…
- Visit the Hmong King’s Palace, Pao’s House
- Visit Lung Cu Flag Tower, the northernmost point of the country.
- Visit Pac Bo Cave – where President Ho Chi Minh once lived and carried out revolutionary activities
- Explore Nguom Ngao Cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Cao Bang.
- Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall – the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam and the largest in Southeast Asia
- Visit Huu Nghi Border Gate, Mac Dynasty Citadel, Lang Son Market
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Detailed itinerary
HCMC – HANOI - HA GIANG (L/D)
Morning: The company's staff will welcome the group at Tan Son Nhat Airport to assist with check-in procedures for the flight to Hanoi, scheduled for 07:00.
09:00: Arriving at Noi Bai Airport, the vehicle and tour guide will pick up the group to depart for Ha Giang along National Highway 2, via the Noi Bai - Lao Cai Expressway. Passing through Tam Dao and Tay Thien in Vinh Phuc province.
11:30: The group has lunch in Tuyen Quang.
After lunch, the group visits ATK Tan Trao - once an important strategic base and the living and working place of President Ho Chi Minh, high-ranking leaders, and many Central agencies; known as the "Capital of the Liberated Zone" during the August 1945 General Uprising and the "Capital of the Resistance" during the protracted resistance war against French colonial rule.
Leaving Tuyen Quang, the journey continues to Ha Giang.
The group stops for commemorative photos at Ha Giang's Km0 milestone, the junction of National Highway 2, National Highway 34, and National Highway 4C, also known as the "Happiness Road".
17:30: The group arrives in Ha Giang and checks in to rest.
18:30: The vehicle takes the group to a restaurant for dinner.
Overnight stay in Ha Giang.
Morning: The company's staff will welcome the group at Tan Son Nhat Airport to assist with check-in procedures for the flight to Hanoi, scheduled for 07:00.
09:00: Arriving at Noi Bai Airport, the vehicle and tour guide will pick up the group to depart for Ha Giang along National Highway 2, via the Noi Bai - Lao Cai Expressway. Passing through Tam Dao and Tay Thien in Vinh Phuc province.
11:30: The group has lunch in Tuyen Quang.
After lunch, the group visits ATK Tan Trao - once an important strategic base and the living and working place of President Ho Chi Minh, high-ranking leaders, and many Central agencies; known as the "Capital of the Liberated Zone" during the August 1945 General Uprising and the "Capital of the Resistance" during the protracted resistance war against French colonial rule.
Leaving Tuyen Quang, the journey continues to Ha Giang.
The group stops for commemorative photos at Ha Giang's Km0 milestone, the junction of National Highway 2, National Highway 34, and National Highway 4C, also known as the "Happiness Road".
17:30: The group arrives in Ha Giang and checks in to rest.
18:30: The vehicle takes the group to a restaurant for dinner.
Overnight stay in Ha Giang.
HA GIANG – LUNG CU – DONG VAN (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
07:00 The group enjoys breakfast. Check out of the hotel and depart for Dong Van.
- On the way, the group admires the majestic beauty of the Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark. Along the road, you will stop to visit:
- Quan Ba Heaven Gate _ Known as the Da Lat of the North, offering vast, picturesque panoramic views of charming natural landscapes.
- The Heaven Gate boasts an extremely vantage location; in the distance ahead lies the fairy-tale image of the Fairy Twin Mountain (Co Tien Mountain) veiled in mist and early morning sunlight. Standing at the top, clouds, mountains, and mist blend together to create a scene like a wonderland. It can be said that this is a magnificent spot for you to take in the entire grand picture of nature.
Noon: The group has lunch in Yen Minh.
Continuing the journey, the group departs for Dong Van Town and visits:
- Pho Cao, featuring typical H'mong houses enclosed by stone fences around the compounds.
- Visit Sung La village to see the ancient earthen-walled house of the H'mong people – the setting for the 2006 feature film "Pao's Story" directed by Ngo Quang Hai, adapted from the short story "The Sound of the Jew's Harp Behind the Stone Fence" by writer Do Bich Thuy, which won 4 Golden Kite Awards.
- Take photos at Tham Ma Pass.
- The Hmong King's Palace (Vuong Chinh Duc Palace), nestled in a valley of Sa Phin Commune, belonged to the wealthiest and most powerful family in Dong Van region in the early 20th century.
- Visit Lung Cu Flag Tower – the northernmost point and the roof of Vietnam – "where bending your face touches the earth, lifting your head touches the sky". It is a grand monument and a time-honored historical relic of the nation.
Evening: The group checks in to rest and has dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight in Dong Van town.
07:00 The group enjoys breakfast. Check out of the hotel and depart for Dong Van.
- On the way, the group admires the majestic beauty of the Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark. Along the road, you will stop to visit:
- Quan Ba Heaven Gate _ Known as the Da Lat of the North, offering vast, picturesque panoramic views of charming natural landscapes.
- The Heaven Gate boasts an extremely vantage location; in the distance ahead lies the fairy-tale image of the Fairy Twin Mountain (Co Tien Mountain) veiled in mist and early morning sunlight. Standing at the top, clouds, mountains, and mist blend together to create a scene like a wonderland. It can be said that this is a magnificent spot for you to take in the entire grand picture of nature.
Noon: The group has lunch in Yen Minh.
Continuing the journey, the group departs for Dong Van Town and visits:
- Pho Cao, featuring typical H'mong houses enclosed by stone fences around the compounds.
- Visit Sung La village to see the ancient earthen-walled house of the H'mong people – the setting for the 2006 feature film "Pao's Story" directed by Ngo Quang Hai, adapted from the short story "The Sound of the Jew's Harp Behind the Stone Fence" by writer Do Bich Thuy, which won 4 Golden Kite Awards.
- Take photos at Tham Ma Pass.
- The Hmong King's Palace (Vuong Chinh Duc Palace), nestled in a valley of Sa Phin Commune, belonged to the wealthiest and most powerful family in Dong Van region in the early 20th century.
- Visit Lung Cu Flag Tower – the northernmost point and the roof of Vietnam – "where bending your face touches the earth, lifting your head touches the sky". It is a grand monument and a time-honored historical relic of the nation.
Evening: The group checks in to rest and has dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight in Dong Van town.
DONG VAN – NHO QUE RIVER – MA PI LENG – CAO BANG (Meals: B/ L/ D)
08:00: The group has breakfast. Check out of the hotel and depart for sightseeing:
- Conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass on the way to Meo Vac, which is also the most picturesque section of the road known as the "Happiness Road". Take photos of the majestic beauty of the 800-meter-deep Ma Pi Leng Canyon – the most deeply fragmented terrain in Vietnam.
- Boat cruise on the Nho Que River: Board a boat sailing down 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 Xeo Lung Village, Lung Cu Commune, Dong Van District, passing through Tu San Canyon along the foot of Ma Pi Leng Pass.
Noon: The group has lunch in Meo Vac Town. After lunch, the group travels to Cao Bang.
Afternoon: Arrive in Cao Bang, check into the hotel, and relax.
Evening: The group has dinner at a restaurant and is free to explore Cao Bang City by night.
Overnight stay in Cao Bang.
08:00: The group has breakfast. Check out of the hotel and depart for sightseeing:
- Conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass on the way to Meo Vac, which is also the most picturesque section of the road known as the "Happiness Road". Take photos of the majestic beauty of the 800-meter-deep Ma Pi Leng Canyon – the most deeply fragmented terrain in Vietnam.
- Boat cruise on the Nho Que River: Board a boat sailing down 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 Xeo Lung Village, Lung Cu Commune, Dong Van District, passing through Tu San Canyon along the foot of Ma Pi Leng Pass.
Noon: The group has lunch in Meo Vac Town. After lunch, the group travels to Cao Bang.
Afternoon: Arrive in Cao Bang, check into the hotel, and relax.
Evening: The group has dinner at a restaurant and is free to explore Cao Bang City by night.
Overnight stay in Cao Bang.
CAO BANG - PAC BO CAVE - NGUOM NGAO CAVE - BAN GIOC WATERFALL (Meals: B/ L/ D)
Morning: The group has breakfast.
07:30 Depart to visit the Pac Bo Cave historical relic site, where President Ho Chi Minh lived and carried out revolutionary activities during his first years back in Vietnam. The relic complex includes: Uncle Ho Memorial House, Coc Bo Cave, Nguom Vai Cave, Lenin Stream, the stone table where Uncle Ho worked, the house foundation of Mr. Ly Quoc Sung, and the house foundation of Mr. La Thanh. The group takes commemorative photos at Lenin Stream - Karl Marx Mountain, and visits Coc Bo Cave.
09:30 The group visits Nguom Ngao Cave - this cave with fascinating beauty is hidden within a majestic mountain in Dam Thuy Commune, Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang. Because it was discovered late and recently opened to tourism, this cave still preserves its pristine and unique beauty intact.
Noon: The group has lunch at a restaurant.
Afternoon: The group departs to visit Ban Gioc Waterfall. Along the way, guests admire the majestic, rolling mountain scenery of the Northeast forests. Located in Dam Thuy Commune, Trung Khanh District, Ban Gioc Waterfall is one of the tallest and most magnificent waterfalls in Vietnam on the Vietnam - China border - where the roar of the falls can be heard from tens of kilometers away. Ban Gioc Waterfall is not only famous domestically but also well-known internationally. Ranked among the top 4 largest transnational waterfalls in the world, this destination increasingly attracts many tourists to Cao Bang to marvel at its beauty.
Evening: The group has dinner at a restaurant and is free to explore Cao Bang City at night.
Overnight in Cao Bang.
Morning: The group has breakfast.
07:30 Depart to visit the Pac Bo Cave historical relic site, where President Ho Chi Minh lived and carried out revolutionary activities during his first years back in Vietnam. The relic complex includes: Uncle Ho Memorial House, Coc Bo Cave, Nguom Vai Cave, Lenin Stream, the stone table where Uncle Ho worked, the house foundation of Mr. Ly Quoc Sung, and the house foundation of Mr. La Thanh. The group takes commemorative photos at Lenin Stream - Karl Marx Mountain, and visits Coc Bo Cave.
09:30 The group visits Nguom Ngao Cave - this cave with fascinating beauty is hidden within a majestic mountain in Dam Thuy Commune, Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang. Because it was discovered late and recently opened to tourism, this cave still preserves its pristine and unique beauty intact.
Noon: The group has lunch at a restaurant.
Afternoon: The group departs to visit Ban Gioc Waterfall. Along the way, guests admire the majestic, rolling mountain scenery of the Northeast forests. Located in Dam Thuy Commune, Trung Khanh District, Ban Gioc Waterfall is one of the tallest and most magnificent waterfalls in Vietnam on the Vietnam - China border - where the roar of the falls can be heard from tens of kilometers away. Ban Gioc Waterfall is not only famous domestically but also well-known internationally. Ranked among the top 4 largest transnational waterfalls in the world, this destination increasingly attracts many tourists to Cao Bang to marvel at its beauty.
Evening: The group has dinner at a restaurant and is free to explore Cao Bang City at night.
Overnight in Cao Bang.
CAO BANG - LANG SON - NOI BAI - HCM (Meals: B/L)
Morning: The group has breakfast and checks out of the hotel.
08:00: The group departs for Lang Son – stopping en route to check in at Huu Nghi Border Gate.
Noon: Have lunch, followed by free time to shop at Lang Son Market or visit the Mac Dynasty Citadel historical site.
Afterward, depart for Noi Bai. The vehicle and tour guide will transfer the group to the airport for check-in on the scheduled flight at 19:00 or 20:00. Bid farewell to the group and conclude the tour.
Note: The sightseeing order may change, but all attractions included in the itinerary are guaranteed.
Morning: The group has breakfast and checks out of the hotel.
08:00: The group departs for Lang Son – stopping en route to check in at Huu Nghi Border Gate.
Noon: Have lunch, followed by free time to shop at Lang Son Market or visit the Mac Dynasty Citadel historical site.
Afterward, depart for Noi Bai. The vehicle and tour guide will transfer the group to the airport for check-in on the scheduled flight at 19:00 or 20:00. Bid farewell to the group and conclude the tour.
Note: The sightseeing order may change, but all attractions included in the itinerary are guaranteed.
Tour price includes
- Transportation: Sightseeing vehicle (16, 29 seats depending on group size) serving according to the program.
- Round-trip airfare: Vietnam Airlines (07 kg hand luggage + 20 kg checked baggage).
- Round-trip airfare: Vietjet Air (07 kg hand luggage + 0 kg checked baggage)
- 2 - 3 STAR hotels: 2 – 3 guests/room (in case of odd number, 3 males or females in a room).
- 3-star hotel in Ha Giang: Hoa Cuong … or equivalent.
- 2-star hotel in Dong Van: Hoang Ngoc … or equivalent.
- 3-star hotel in Cao Bang: Sunny … or equivalent.
- Meals: 04 breakfasts + 09 main meals
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets to tourist attractions according to the program.
- Vietnamese-speaking tour guide: Enthusiastic, dedicated, attentive service.
- Insurance: Tour insurance, maximum compensation 20,000,000 VND/case.
- Gifts: Travel hat, 01 bottle of water (0.5 liter/day).
- Round-trip airfare: Vietnam Airlines (07 kg hand luggage + 20 kg checked baggage).
- Round-trip airfare: Vietjet Air (07 kg hand luggage + 0 kg checked baggage)
- 2 - 3 STAR hotels: 2 – 3 guests/room (in case of odd number, 3 males or females in a room).
- 3-star hotel in Ha Giang: Hoa Cuong … or equivalent.
- 2-star hotel in Dong Van: Hoang Ngoc … or equivalent.
- 3-star hotel in Cao Bang: Sunny … or equivalent.
- Meals: 04 breakfasts + 09 main meals
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets to tourist attractions according to the program.
- Vietnamese-speaking tour guide: Enthusiastic, dedicated, attentive service.
- Insurance: Tour insurance, maximum compensation 20,000,000 VND/case.
- Gifts: Travel hat, 01 bottle of water (0.5 liter/day).
Tour price excludes
- Single room supplement 1,400,000 VND/guest/room.
- Personal meals, entertainment... outside the program.
- VAT
- Boat trip on Nho Que River
- Personal meals, entertainment... outside the program.
- VAT
- Boat trip on Nho Que River
Other notes
CHILD TOUR PRICE
- Children from 10 years old and above buy 01 ticket at the adult tour price.
- Children under 02 years old are free of charge for the tour and pay airfare according to airline regulations at 500,000 VND/child.
- Children from 02 to under 05 years old are free of charge for the tour, airfare according to airline regulations.
- Children from 05 to under 10 years old pay 75% of the tour price and 100% of the airfare according to airline regulations. Includes meals, seat on the bus, and sharing bed with family. Two adults can only accompany 1 child, from the 2nd child onwards, an extra single bed or an adult ticket must be purchased.
TOUR TERMS
- After confirmation and payment (at least 50% deposit to reserve the spot and full payment of 100% of the total tour value at least 10 days before departure).
- On the due date for full payment of 100% of the total tour value, if you do not pay on time and in full, it will be considered as voluntarily canceling the tour and forfeiting the deposit.
- Immediately after registering for the tour, if canceled, the company will handle each specific case accordingly.
- As this is a group tour with individual guests, the company is responsible for accepting enough registrations (over 10 adults) for the group to depart as scheduled. If the group is less than 10 guests, the company will notify guests 3 days before departure and will reschedule or refund the full deposit.
- In cases of force majeure such as: terrorism, riots, natural disasters, floods, epidemics… Depending on the actual situation and convenience, safety of customers, the company will proactively notify customers of changes as follows: cancel or replace with a new program with equivalent cost to the previous tour. If the new program incurs additional costs, the customer will pay the difference. However, both parties are responsible for making maximum efforts to assist the affected party in minimizing losses caused by force majeure.…
- For changes in itinerary, flight time due to airline, railway, or waterway errors, the company is not responsible for any arising costs such as: meals, restaurants, hotels, transportation, tour guides, …
- Children from 10 years old and above buy 01 ticket at the adult tour price.
- Children under 02 years old are free of charge for the tour and pay airfare according to airline regulations at 500,000 VND/child.
- Children from 02 to under 05 years old are free of charge for the tour, airfare according to airline regulations.
- Children from 05 to under 10 years old pay 75% of the tour price and 100% of the airfare according to airline regulations. Includes meals, seat on the bus, and sharing bed with family. Two adults can only accompany 1 child, from the 2nd child onwards, an extra single bed or an adult ticket must be purchased.
TOUR TERMS
- After confirmation and payment (at least 50% deposit to reserve the spot and full payment of 100% of the total tour value at least 10 days before departure).
- On the due date for full payment of 100% of the total tour value, if you do not pay on time and in full, it will be considered as voluntarily canceling the tour and forfeiting the deposit.
- Immediately after registering for the tour, if canceled, the company will handle each specific case accordingly.
- As this is a group tour with individual guests, the company is responsible for accepting enough registrations (over 10 adults) for the group to depart as scheduled. If the group is less than 10 guests, the company will notify guests 3 days before departure and will reschedule or refund the full deposit.
- In cases of force majeure such as: terrorism, riots, natural disasters, floods, epidemics… Depending on the actual situation and convenience, safety of customers, the company will proactively notify customers of changes as follows: cancel or replace with a new program with equivalent cost to the previous tour. If the new program incurs additional costs, the customer will pay the difference. However, both parties are responsible for making maximum efforts to assist the affected party in minimizing losses caused by force majeure.…
- For changes in itinerary, flight time due to airline, railway, or waterway errors, the company is not responsible for any arising costs such as: meals, restaurants, hotels, transportation, tour guides, …
Detailed price list
| Guest type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 8,290,000 VND (est. ~$345) |
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