6D5N Journey to Dong Van: Discover the Pristine Beauty

Embark on an exciting motorcycle (or car) tour through the Ha Giang highlands. Your journey begins from Ha Giang, ascending to the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark via Quan Ba Heaven Gate. At over 1,000 meters above sea level, you'll capture panoramic views before descending to the tranquil town of Tam Son (Quan Ba) with its iconic Fairy Twin Mountains.
Enjoy lunch in Yen Minh town, then continue to Vietnam's northernmost point. En route, visit the Hmong King's Palace before heading to the northern Dong Van area to stay in LoLo Village. This small village of the LoLo people lies close to the Chinese border. Take a short hike to Lung Cu Flag Pole, offering stunning mountain vistas and glimpses of Chinese villages across the border.
After descending back to the village, relax and freshen up before dinner. You'll stay overnight with a local family in a homestay.

After breakfast, depart from the homestay to Dong Van town. After a two-hour ride, take a break in Dong Van, enjoying a cup of coffee in the charming old quarter. Next, drive to Meo Vac town via the breathtaking Ma Pi Leng Pass, renowned for its majestic landscapes and the deepest valley in Southeast Asia. Lunch will be in Meo Vac town.
Continue to Bao Lac by motorcycle. Explore the town and spend the night at a hotel in Bao Lac.

Travel through serene mountain roads, witnessing stunning views and various minority villages, including those of the Hmong, Dao, and Tay people. Arrive around 5 pm at a homestay in a Nung village, known for making incense sticks for ancestral worship.

After breakfast, head to Ban Gioc Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Vietnam, located on the Quy Xuan River in Cao Bang Province near the Sino-Vietnamese border. The waterfall cascades 30 meters and is split into three falls by rocks and trees. The thunderous sound of water crashing against the cliffs can be heard from kilometers away. Return to Cao Bang City for another overnight stay.

Travel by motorbike from Cao Bang to Ba Be National Park, following mountain roads. Arrive early at Ba Be Lake, allowing time to explore Pac Ngoi Village within the park. You can stroll through the village or opt for a bike ride to nearby villages. Stay overnight in Pac Ngoi Village with a homestay.

Embark on a small covered boat trip around Ba Be Lake and up the Nang River to visit Puong Cave. Continue down the river to Dau Dang for lunch. In the afternoon, walk to Dau Dang Waterfall, then return to the boat to head back to the homestay in Pac Ngoi. You can choose to stay another night or take a local bus back to Hanoi, arriving around 9 pm.