01 Hà Giang
Up onto the plateau
The climb into the Đồng Văn karst, with stops where the views stop you.
The climb into the Đồng Văn karst, with stops where the views stop you.
The atlas · 4 days
Hà Giang Highlands
Four days on the stone plateau, with the hill communities
4days / 3 nights
3regions
$540from / person
≤10small group
Sep – Maybest season
Hà Giang—Đồng Văn—Mèo Vạc
Follow the lantern ↓
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02 Đồng Văn
Markets & family
A hill-tribe market and an evening with a H'Mong family.
A hill-tribe market and an evening with a H'Mong family.
03 Mèo Vạc
Mã Pí Lèng
The great pass and the Nho Quế river far below.
The great pass and the Nho Quế river far below.
04 Return
The road down
A last village morning before the descent.
A last village morning before the descent.
The journey
The wildest, most beautiful corner of the north — and the warm communities who live among its stone.
- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Pace
- Active · small group
- Best season
- Sep – May
- From
- $540 pp
Highlights
- A H'Mong family homestay
- Mã Pí Lèng pass
- Lô Lô Chải — World's Best Tourism Village 2025
- Sunday hill-tribe market
What's included
- Hand-picked stays & community homestays
- Private English-speaking guide
- All transport & domestic transfers
- Most meals, with real local kitchens
- Community visits & artisan sessions
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses & tips
Good to know
- Confirmation within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Private departure — your group only, never pooled with strangers
- Most travellers can take part; tell us about any access needs and we adapt the route
- Infant and child seats available on request
- Service animals welcome
- Comprehensive travel insurance required
Before you go
Vietnam visa
Depending on your nationality and length of stay you may need a visa in advance — most travellers use the official e-visa. We'll send clear, up-to-date guidance for your passport once you book.
Best time to travel
The north is loveliest in spring (Mar–Apr) and autumn (Sep–Nov); winters on the high plateaus are cold and atmospheric. We time each departure to the season — and can shift it to suit you.
What to pack
Light, breathable layers, a warm mid-layer for the highlands, broken-in walking shoes and a light rain shell. We send a tailored packing list for your exact route and dates.
Local customs
Dress modestly at temples and family homes (shoulders and knees covered), remove your shoes when you see a pile at the door, and bargain gently and with a smile at the markets.
From the road
Moments from recent departures.
Traveller reviews
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Booking & cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 45 days before departure — full refund of your deposit.
- 44–30 days before departure: deposit retained.
- 29–15 days before departure: 50% of the trip cost.
- 14 days or fewer before departure: 100% of the trip cost.
- Dates can usually be moved once, free of charge, more than 30 days out.