MOUTAIN REGION MULTI-DESTINATION TOUR: NORTHWEST & NORTHEAST VIET NAM ROUTE 5 SAPA – HA GIANG – CAO BANG – BAC KAN 

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Highlights:

• Depart even if there are only 4 guests on the tour on the departure day

• Conquer Fansipan peak with the world’s most modern cable car system

• See the rocky plateau with the most majestic scenery in Vietnam

• Visit Lung Cu Flagpole, the northernmost point of the country

• Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall, the 4th largest waterfall in the 10 largest waterfalls in the world located between the two countries’ borders

• Visit Ba Be Lake, one of the 100 largest natural freshwater lakes on the mountain in the world

DAY 1: HANOI – SAPA – MOANA (LUNCH / DINNER)

06.20: Our sleeping bus will pick you at the address on Tran Quang Khai street and depart to Sapa following Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway. Along the way, you will have a chance to enjoy the beauty of northwestern mountains, terraced fields sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog. Have two short-breaks in 30 minutes for each and then continue the trip to Sapa.

13.00 – 13.30: Arrive in Sapa, eat lunch and check in at the hotel. 

14.30: Tour guide picks you from the hotel and takes you to Moana. A check-in area with man-made structures but arranged in harmony with nature to create a unique, strange and beautiful landscape. The check-in area is only 500m from the Stone Church, with the view embracing the Hoang Lien Son range and the majestic Fansipan peak. This place consists of seven categories, attracting young people by many unique miniatures. There are Bali heaven gate, Moana girl statue, infinity lake, golden hand, death swing, lonely tree and coffee area.

Moana Sapa

18h30: Having dinner. After dinner, you are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping. Especially on Saturday night, we highly recommend a stop at the Love Market – one of the unique cultures of ethnic minorities in northwest Vietnam. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

DAY 2: SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE – FANSIPAN MOUNTAIN (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

07.00: Have breakfast in the hotel.

08.00: Car and tour guide take you to Fansipan Cable Car Station to start the journey to conquer Fansipan with the world’s most modern 3-wire cable car system with a cabin that can accommodate up to 30 visitors. Then continue conquering to the top of Fansipan at 3.143m higher from sea-level, the roof of Indochina.

Fansipan

11.30: Back to Sapa, have lunch and rest.

14.30: You will start hiking to Cat Cat Village which is occupied by the Black H’mong tribe. Here, you can see the hydroelectric power station which was built by the French in the twentieth century. You will experience the tribal way of life of ethnic minorities while enjoying wonderful views of the terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat village. Visitors will also understand culture, unique customs, traditional crafts such as weaving, touching carved silver, forged agricultural tools…  Come back to the hotel.

Cat Cat Village

18.30: Having dinner. After dinner, you are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping. Especially on Saturday night, we highly recommend a stop at the Love Market – one of the unique cultures of ethnic minorities in northwest Vietnam. Overnight at the hotel in Sapa.

DAY 3: SAPA – HA GIANG – YEN MINH (BREAKFAST / DINNER)

06h30: Have breakfast at the hotel. Check out then the local tour guides take you  to the bus (specific route coach) to Ha Giang. 

You will have lunch at the bus stop on your own during the Sapa – Ha Giang transferring.

13h30: Arriving in Ha Giang city, you are free to take pictures at Km0 of Ha Giang. Then our car will continue to pick you up from Ha Giang city to continue the journey to conquer Dong Van Karst Plateau.

Km0 milestone

15.00: At that time, you will reach the downtown of Hà Giang, and it is the time for you to take some pictures at “0th km” of Hà Giang.

16.30: Next step is Quản Bạ Sky Gate. Enjoy your time here seeing the beauty of Cô Tiên Mountain and all Tam Sơn Town from the higher place. Don’t forget to take pictures when you are at such a wonderful place like that. On the way to Yên Minh, you will have the chance to get a good look at the must-see Bucket Flower Fields and photograph them (the best time to see those Fields is between September and December). 

Quan Ba Sky Gate

18.30: Reach Yên Minh, check in to the hotel and have dinner there. You are going to spend your night at Yên Minh.

DAY 4: YÊN MINH – ĐỒNG VĂN – MÈO VẠC – BẢO LẠC (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

06.30: Check out from the hotel, have breakfast and go sightseeing in Đồng Văn Karst Plateau Geopark. During the visit, you will stop by Phố Cáo watching the unique house of H’Mông people, with the rock fence bounding it (you can also take pictures with Peach Blossoms and Plum Blossoms at Tết, and visit Phố Cáo Market on Day of the Dog and Day of the Dragon).

08.30: Continue onward to Sủng Là, visit H’Mông Ancient house – the place where the film “Story of Pao” is produced at 2006. This is a film of director Ngô Quang Hải, which is transferred from the short story “Tiếng đàn môi sau bờ rào đá” of the writer Đỗ Bích Thủy which received 4 Golden Kite Prizes. After this experience, you will have some time to relax at Buckwheat Flower Fields near “Dốc chín khoanh”. 

09.30: Your trip will continue with a visit to the Vương family mansion lying inside a valley of Sà Phìn. This is the wealthiest and most powerful family of Đồng Văn in the early 20th century. 

Vương family mansion

11.00: Visit Lũng Cú Flagpole – the northernmost place of Vietnam.

Lũng Cú Flagpole

12.30: Lunch will take place at Đồng Văn town.

14.00: Take your time at Đồng Văn Ancient Town, a place that has lived with time nearly one century. And you can enjoy a coffee break at “Café phố Cổ” shop – a very famous coffee shop there (self payment).

15.00: Get into our car again and then travel through Mã Pì Lèng Pass on the way to Mèo Vạc. This is the most beautiful path of the “Happy Way”.

Mã Pì Lèng

16.00: Come to Mã Pì Lèng Canyon (800m depth) – the deepest canyon in Vietnam and indulge in the terrific view there. Then you come back to Yên Minh. During coming back time, you can again visit and photograph with Buckwheat Flower under Mã Pì Lèng Pass.

18.30: Arrival in Bảo Lạc to have dinner and stay overnight there.

DAY 5: BẢO LẠC – BẢN GIỐC WATERFALL – TIGER CAVE – CAO BẰNG (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

06.00: Check out the hostel and have breakfast.

06.30: Get into the car, off to Cao Bằng. Have chance to see the Mã Phục Pass.

Mã Phục Pass.

11.30: Lunch break at Quảng Uyên town.

13.30: Visit Bản Giốc Waterfall, with 53m height, divided into 3 levels. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Việt Nam and it also is the fourth biggest waterfall in the top 10 greatest waterfalls lying between 2 countries in the world.

Bản Giốc Waterfall

15.00: Continue with visiting Ngườm Ngao Cave, one of the greatest caves in northern Vietnam.

17.30: Enter Phúc Sen blacksmithing Village, which is famous for making knife tradition.

18.30: Arrive Cao Bằng, check in hotel, take a rest and then have dinner. After dinner, you are freely to do anything.

DAY 6: CAO BẰNG – PÁC BÓ – PÁC NGÒI VILLAGE (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

06.30: Check out the hotel and have breakfast.

07.00: Get into the car and go to Pác Bó.

08.00: Enter Pác Bó historic monument (50km away from Cao Bằng). Have a view at the place where Hồ Chí Minh lived and led Vietnam’s revolution from 1941 to 1945. We will have time to take pictures at Lenin Spring, Karl Marx Mountain and visit Cốc Bó Cave.

Pác Bó historic monument

09.30: Get into the car and go to Ba Bể. Have chance to see the Tài Hồ Sìn Pass, Cao Bắc Pass and Wind Pass….

12.00: Have dinner at the restaurant on the top of Wind Pass.

15.30: Arrival in Pác Ngòi village. Check in homestay for bathing and relaxing. Enjoy a cup of coffee at the end of the afternoon. View the scenes of Ba Bể lake.

18.00: Have dinner. See the Tay traditional music performance.

DAY 7: CAO BANG – BABE LAKE – HANOI (LUNCH / DINNER)

07.00: Have breakfast and check out homestay.

08.00: Follow our tour guide to Pác Ngòi boat station. Get into the boat, go sightseeing around Ba Bể Lake, take pictures with a lot of beautiful sceneries and stop by some places below:

• Fairies Pond: Tiên Pond area is over 3,000 m2, surrounded by limestone mountain and old-growth forest. Visit Tiên Pond, tourists also have a chance to look at footprints on rocks, and listen to the myth about the hunter and seven angels.
• An Mạ Temple: According to legend, in Lê – Mạc war, Mạc generals lost the fight. They ran to Puông Cave and ended their lives there to protect their loyalty and pride.  To eulogize the Mạc generals’ spirit, people built a temple to worship the Mạc dynasty. Worried that Lê soldiers would destroy this temple, they changed its name to An Mạ. The word “An Mạ” means “peaceful and beautiful grave” in Tày people’s language.
• Widow Islet: Bà Góa Island is a beautiful small island lies in the middle of Ba Bể Lake. Boat will stop by this island. Tourists can have time to emerge in deep and cool water (about 30 minutes).

Widow Islet

12:00: Have lunch at Chợ Rã town

18.00: Arrival in Hanoi. End of tour. Goodbye and See you again.

Note: Currently, in addition to Hanoi’s ban on vehicles with more than 16 seats operating in the Old Quarter during pick-up and drop-off times, on weekends, many streets in the Old Quarter are closed to all types of vehicles to serve the weekend walking street activities. Therefore, we only drop off passengers at a single point at the Hanoi Opera House or nearby depending on the actual situation. We hope you understand.

TOUR PRICE: 7.700.000 VND / per guest

(Applicable for a minimum of 2 guests)

INCLUDED:

• A/C transport by 16seat modern car
• 05 nights in 1 or 2-star hotel, 01 night in a homestay in Tay village. 02 persons in a room. In case there are an odd number of tourists, there will be a room having 03 persons if accepted. If not, an additional fee of 50% price of a hotel room will be charged
• Meals (6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners)
• Entrance ticket fee
• English speaking tour guide
• 1 bottle of water is served everyday during the time traveling by car

EXCLUSIONS:

• • VAT invoice, travel insurance
  • Fansipan cable car round trip ticket. You can register before buying the tour or can pay the cable car ticket directly to the tour guide in Sapa according to the actual retail price without any additional costs. In case customers or partners buy tickets themselves, the tour price will be charged an additional 50,000 VND/person or customers will visit Fansipan on their own.
  • Additional fee if there is any change in ticket prices
  • Beverages for meals and other personal expenses.

• • Tips for driver and tour guide, at least $3/person per day

CHILDREN POLICY (Please read carefully to fully understand the standard price for children):

• Children aged 1-4 years old receive free service; only the car seat fee will be charged. (According to the new regulations on the maximum number of people per type of vehicle under the Road Traffic Law.).

Note: Parents are responsible for any other incidental expenses. Two adults are only allowed to be accompanied by one child (aged 1-4 years); from the second child onwards, 75% of the tour price will be charged. If one adult is accompanied by one child (aged 1-4 years), that child must also pay 75% of the adult’s tour price (with the same standards as a 75% adult child). 

• Children aged 5-9 years old are charged 75% of the tour price (including meals, entrance tickets for children if included in the tour for adults, and a separate seat on the bus, but must share a bed with their parents for tours of 2 days or more that include hotel accommodation)..
• Children aged 10 and above are charged the adult price. The same standards as adults apply..
• In cases where the tour includes entrance fees to attractions, but children are required to purchase adult tickets due to exceeding the height limit, parents will have to pay the difference directly to the tour guide.

REQUIRED ADDITIONAL FEES:

• Single hotel room rental (if required or you go alone): $35/person/04 nights
• Foreigners will be charged $35 for the permission from border police.

NOTICE:

• You have to bring your Passport
• You should bring any type of medicine for preventing insects and common diseases; bring your toothbrush, toothpaste and towel (if necessary)
• Tour guide can rearrange the schedule, but all places stay the same
• If you are a vegetarian, please bring along your suitable food
• Do not bring a too big suitcase with you

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customers are responsible for your illness and chronic diseases (cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, diabetes, osteoarthritis …), congenital diseases, latent diseases, HIV AIDS, mental and neurological disorders , pregnant women … are diseases that are not covered by the insurance. When necessary, you must write your own commitment to your health when participating in the tour. The tour organizer is not responsible for the cases you do not report the illness, untruthful declaration as well as cases outside the coverage of travel in the tour.
• Customers must preserve their property in all circumstances and at all locations during the trip. The tour organizer is not responsible for any lost money, identification, airline tickets, personal belongings and other property of the customer during the trip.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Buckwheat Flowers bloom from September to December every year
• Peach Flowers and Prunus Salicina Flowers appear at before and after Tet holiday
• Market(s) on Sunday morning: Quản Bạ market, Yên Minh market, Đồng Văn and Mèo Vạc market
• Market(s) on Saturday morning: Quyết Tiến market
• Market(s) on Day of the Snake and Day of the Pig: Sà Phìn market 
• Market(s) on Day of the Tiger and Day of the Monkey: Lũng Phìn market
• Market(s) on Day of the Dog and Day of the Dragon: Phố Cáo market

PHOTOS OF MOUTAIN REGION MULTI-DESTINATION TOUR: NORTHWEST & NORTHEAST VIET NAM ROUTE 6 SAPA – HA GIANG – CAO BANG – BAC KAN 

Please contact us for support:

WhatsApp: +84926662023 / +84965826455

Zalo: +84965826455 / +84948628855 / +84399866209

TOUR PRICE: 7.700.000 VND / per guest

(Applicable for a minimum of 2 guests)

INCLUDED:

• A/C transport by 16seat modern car
• 05 nights in 1 or 2-star hotel, 01 night in a homestay in Tay village. 02 persons in a room. In case there are an odd number of tourists, there will be a room having 03 persons if accepted. If not, an additional fee of 50% price of a hotel room will be charged
• Meals (6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners)
• Entrance ticket fee
• English speaking tour guide
• 1 bottle of water is served everyday during the time traveling by car

EXCLUSIONS:

• • VAT invoice, travel insurance
  • Fansipan cable car round trip ticket. You can register before buying the tour or can pay the cable car ticket directly to the tour guide in Sapa according to the actual retail price without any additional costs. In case customers or partners buy tickets themselves, the tour price will be charged an additional 50,000 VND/person or customers will visit Fansipan on their own.
  • Additional fee if there is any change in ticket prices
  • Beverages for meals and other personal expenses.

• • Tips for driver and tour guide, at least $3/person per day

CHILDREN POLICY (Please read carefully to fully understand the standard price for children):

• Children aged 1-4 years old receive free service; only the car seat fee will be charged. (According to the new regulations on the maximum number of people per type of vehicle under the Road Traffic Law.).

Note: Parents are responsible for any other incidental expenses. Two adults are only allowed to be accompanied by one child (aged 1-4 years); from the second child onwards, 75% of the tour price will be charged. If one adult is accompanied by one child (aged 1-4 years), that child must also pay 75% of the adult’s tour price (with the same standards as a 75% adult child). 

• Children aged 5-9 years old are charged 75% of the tour price (including meals, entrance tickets for children if included in the tour for adults, and a separate seat on the bus, but must share a bed with their parents for tours of 2 days or more that include hotel accommodation)..
• Children aged 10 and above are charged the adult price. The same standards as adults apply..
• In cases where the tour includes entrance fees to attractions, but children are required to purchase adult tickets due to exceeding the height limit, parents will have to pay the difference directly to the tour guide.

REQUIRED ADDITIONAL FEES:

• Single hotel room rental (if required or you go alone): $35/person/04 nights
• Foreigners will be charged $35 for the permission from border police.

NOTICE:

• You have to bring your Passport
• You should bring any type of medicine for preventing insects and common diseases; bring your toothbrush, toothpaste and towel (if necessary)
• Tour guide can rearrange the schedule, but all places stay the same
• If you are a vegetarian, please bring along your suitable food
• Do not bring a too big suitcase with you

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customers are responsible for your illness and chronic diseases (cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, diabetes, osteoarthritis …), congenital diseases, latent diseases, HIV AIDS, mental and neurological disorders , pregnant women … are diseases that are not covered by the insurance. When necessary, you must write your own commitment to your health when participating in the tour. The tour organizer is not responsible for the cases you do not report the illness, untruthful declaration as well as cases outside the coverage of travel in the tour.
• Customers must preserve their property in all circumstances and at all locations during the trip. The tour organizer is not responsible for any lost money, identification, airline tickets, personal belongings and other property of the customer during the trip.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Buckwheat Flowers bloom from September to December every year
• Peach Flowers and Prunus Salicina Flowers appear at before and after Tet holiday
• Market(s) on Sunday morning: Quản Bạ market, Yên Minh market, Đồng Văn and Mèo Vạc market
• Market(s) on Saturday morning: Quyết Tiến market
• Market(s) on Day of the Snake and Day of the Pig: Sà Phìn market 
• Market(s) on Day of the Tiger and Day of the Monkey: Lũng Phìn market
• Market(s) on Day of the Dog and Day of the Dragon: Phố Cáo market

PHOTOS OF MOUTAIN REGION MULTI-DESTINATION TOUR: NORTHWEST & NORTHEAST VIET NAM ROUTE 6 SAPA – HA GIANG – CAO BANG – BAC KAN 

Please contact us for support:

WhatsApp: +84926662023 / +84965826455

Zalo: +84965826455 / +84948628855 / +84399866209

Sapa – Ha Giang – Cao Bang – Bac Kan Tour

Journey Overview

The Sapa – Ha Giang – Cao Bang – Bac Kan journey is one of the most spectacular travel routes connecting Northwest and Northeast Vietnam. This unforgettable adventure showcases majestic mountain landscapes, vibrant ethnic cultures, and some of the country’s most iconic natural attractions.

Ideal For

• Adventure and discovery travelers
• Nature and landscape photographers
• Mountain road enthusiasts
• Cultural immersion experiences
• Trekking and eco-tourism lovers

This route is widely considered one of the most beautiful travel experiences in Northern Vietnam.

Best Time to Visit

• September – November: Golden rice terrace season and breathtaking mountain scenery.
• October – December: Ideal weather for cloud hunting and photography.
• March – April: Blooming season for peach and plum blossoms.
• May – August: Lush green landscapes, perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities.

Major Destinations

1. Sapa – Lao Cai

Sapa is famous for its cool climate, magnificent rice terraces, and rich ethnic minority cultures.

Highlights

• Fansipan Peak – The Roof of Indochina
• Cat Cat Village
• Sapa Stone Church
• Ham Rong Mountain
• Muong Hoa Valley

Experiences

• Ride the Fansipan cable car
• Trek through ethnic villages
• Cloud hunting and panoramic photography
• Enjoy Sapa’s famous grilled specialties

2. Ha Giang

Ha Giang is renowned for its dramatic karst landscapes, legendary mountain passes, and beautiful buckwheat flower fields.

Highlights

• Ma Pi Leng Pass
• Nho Que River
• Lung Cu Flag Tower
• Dong Van Ancient Town
• Hmong King’s Palace

Experiences

• Boat trip along the Nho Que River
• Capture stunning photos from Ma Pi Leng Pass
• Visit colorful ethnic markets
• Explore the famous buckwheat flower season

3. Cao Bang

Cao Bang is known for its magnificent natural scenery and important historical landmarks.

Highlights

• Ban Gioc Waterfall
• Nguom Ngao Cave
• Pac Bo Historical Site
• Thang Hen Lake
• Angel Eye Mountain

Experiences

• Bamboo raft ride at Ban Gioc Waterfall
• Visit the crystal-clear Lenin Stream
• Photograph Northeast Vietnam’s spectacular landscapes
• Taste the famous Trung Khanh chestnuts

4. Bac Kan – Ba Be Lake

Ba Be Lake is Vietnam’s largest natural freshwater lake, renowned for its peaceful beauty and rich biodiversity.

Highlights

• Puong Cave
• Fairy Pond (Ao Tien)
• Dau Dang Waterfall
• Pac Ngoi Village

Experiences

• Boat cruise on Ba Be Lake
• Stay in a traditional stilt-house homestay
• Experience Tay ethnic culture
• Kayaking through pristine waters

Highland Cuisine

Must-Try Local Specialties

• Thang Co (Traditional Highland Stew)
• Sapa Salmon Hotpot
• Ha Giang Black Chicken
• Cao Bang Sour Pho
• Trung Khanh Chestnuts
• Grilled Fish from Ba Be Lake
• Five-Color Sticky Rice
• Smoked Buffalo Meat

This extraordinary journey combines the best of Northwest and Northeast Vietnam, offering travelers breathtaking landscapes, authentic cultural encounters, exciting outdoor activities, and unforgettable culinary experiences across some of the most beautiful destinations in Northern Vietnam.