Northernmost Touch Journey - Buckwheat Flower Season - Lung Cu – Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng 3D4N from Quang Binh
Highlights
Departing from Quang Binh, this 3-day 4-night journey takes travelers to the northernmost frontier of the Fatherland, just in time for the Buckwheat flower season blooming across the mountain slopes of Ha Giang. The route passes through Lung Cu, Dong Van, and Ma Pi Leng, revealing landscapes that are both majestic and poetic: villages nestled among rocky mountains, winding roads hugging the mountain slopes, and the soft colors of flowers spreading across the rocky plateau. Especially, the moment of standing proudly at the Lung Cu Flag Tower, gazing out at the frontier from the northernmost point, or strolling along the Ma Pi Leng pass will offer a very different perspective on the beauty of Ha Giang. This is a trip designed for those who want to touch the northernmost region at least once, admire the Buckwheat flower season, and experience the pristine beauty of the Dong Van Karst Plateau.
NOTE: Tour price applies for groups of 10–15 guests departing.
Detailed itinerary
20:30: Guests gather at the meeting point in Dong Hoi, depart for Hanoi.
Overnight on the bus.
06:00 - 06:30: The car and tour guide pick up the group in Hanoi, departing for Ha Giang.
On the way, the group stops to rest and have breakfast at own expense at a stop along the expressway. Afterwards, continue the journey towards Ha Giang.
11:00: The group stops for lunch at a restaurant in Tan Yen town, Ham Yen district, Tuyen Quang.
After lunch, the group continues the journey towards Ha Giang, starting the route to explore the Northeast mountains and forests
14:00: The group arrives at Km0 Ha Giang – the starting point of National Highway 4C and also a familiar landmark on the journey to explore the Dong Van Karst Plateau. Guests stop to take souvenir photos, marking the first steps on the legendary "Happiness Road".
15:30: The group continues to move to Quan Ba Heaven Gate, one of the prominent scenic spots on the Ha Giang route. From here, guests can overlook the Fairy Bosom (Quan Ba Twin Mountains) amidst the lush green valley and enjoy a panoramic view of Tam Son town from above.
Guests have free time to sightsee, take photos, and enjoy the fresh air amidst the Northeast mountains and forests before continuing the journey to Yen Minh.
Guests have free time to sightsee, take photos, and capture the first moments of the journey amidst the Northeast mountains and forests.
17:30: The group arrives in Yen Minh, checks into the hotel to rest
18:30: The car and tour guide pick up the group for dinner at a local restaurant
After dinner, guests are free to rest or explore Yen Minh at night, learning more about local life and culture.
Overnight in Yen Minh!
06:30: Guests check out, have breakfast at the hotel, and depart for Dong Van.
08:30: The group stops at Tham Ma Slope – one of Ha Giang's signature routes with winding curves amidst overlapping rocky mountains. Guests are free to sightsee, take photos, and enjoy the majestic scenery of the highlands
09:30: The group continues to visit Pho Cao - Sung La, which preserves the rustic beauty of H'Mông ethnic villages with traditional rammed-earth houses and characteristic stone fences. Guests visit the Ancient House of the H'Mông people, which was once chosen as the backdrop in the movie The Story of Pao.
The group continues to stop for photos, sightseeing, and admires the buckwheat flowers if traveling during the right season.
11:00: The group visits Lo Lo Chai Cultural Village – a village located at the foot of the Lung Cu Flag Tower, prominent with traditional rammed-earth houses and the unique cultural space of highlanders. Guests are free to stroll, take photos, and learn about the lives of the Lo Lo and Mong people.
12:00: The group has lunch at a restaurant and rests.
13:30: The group visits Lung Cu Flag Tower – the sacred symbol at Vietnam's northernmost tip. From above, guests can overlook the majestic mountain scenery and border villages.
14:30: The group departs to conquer the Ma Pi Leng Pass – one of Ha Giang's most famous mountain passes. Along the way, the group stops at scenic viewpoints to admire the majestic beauty of the rocky mountains and the turquoise Nho Que River flowing deep in the valley.
16:00: Guests can choose to experience a boat cruise on the Nho Que River, exploring Tu San Canyon – one of the prominent landscapes of the Dong Van Karst Plateau.
Pier shuttle bus ticket and boat ticket are at own expense17:30: The group departs for Dong Van.
18:30: Guests have dinner at a restaurant. After dinner, the group is free to explore the Dong Van Ancient Quarter – a space rich in highland architecture and culture. Guests can stroll around the quarter, enjoy coffee or local specialties, and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of Dong Van at night.
Overnight at the hotel in Dong Van!
06:00: Guests wake up to immerse themselves in the bustling atmosphere of the Dong Van Market – a unique cultural feature of the highlanders. This is an occasion for people of various ethnic groups to meet, exchange goods, and preserve traditional customs that have existed through many generations.
07:00: Guests have breakfast at the hotel, complete check-out procedures, and depart for Hanoi.
On the way back, the group stops to visit the Vuong Family Mansion (Palace of the Hmong King) in Sa Phin. This is a structure over 100 years old, formerly the residence of the Vuong family – a highly influential lineage in the Dong Van region at the beginning of the 20th century. The mansion stands out with its architecture blending Mong culture, Chinese culture, and French architecture, located amidst the poetic Sa Phin valley.
12:00: The group has lunch in Ha Giang city. After lunch, continue the journey back to Hanoi.
20:00: The group arrives in Hanoi, ending the Ha Giang exploration journey. Guests have dinner at their own expense and rest.
21:30: The group boards the bus departing from Hanoi to Dong Hoi.
Expected next morning: The group arrives in Dong Hoi.
End of program. See you again on future journeys!
End of the 3-day 4-night Ha Giang exploration journey!
Included
02 nights accommodation at standard hotel, 2-3 guests/room
Round-trip sleeper bus Hanoi - Quang Binh - Hanoi
Modern, air-conditioned tourist bus for sightseeing and transfers throughout the itinerary.
Professional Vietnamese-speaking tour guide throughout the tour
Meals included in the itinerary:
05 standard main meals: 150,000 VND/person/meal.
02 standard breakfasts: 50,000 VND/person/meal
Entrance tickets to sightseeing spots in the itinerary
Drinking water: 02 bottles/01 guest/01 day
Travel insurance, maximum coverage: 20,000,000 VND/01 guest/01 incident.
Sovaba Travel travel cap.
VAT invoice
Not included
Personal expenses, drinks, and sightseeing at places outside the itinerary.
Pier shuttle bus ticket and boat ride fee on the Nho Que River
Weekend surcharge (150,000 VND/person)
TOUR BOOKING REGULATIONS:
Customers booking the tour must transfer 50% of the tour price in advance.
The remaining amount must be paid 07 days before departure date.
Customers must send the finalized guest list right after finalizing the group
TOUR CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:
Immediately after registration (more than 30 days before departure): forfeit 100% of the deposit.
7 days before (before tour departure): penalty of 50% of total tour cost.
5 days before (before tour departure): penalty of 75% of total tour cost.
Within 5 days (before tour departure): penalty of 100% of total tour cost.
No refunds, cancellations, or changes apply to groups during Holidays and Tet.