3 days, 3 nights
CODE: HGTK

HA GIANG TREKKER

This tour takes you through the wonderful landscapes of Ha Giang on foot. You’ll discover all the secrets of this amazing region with the help of a local guide. You will be in awe of the beautiful scenery as you trek through rice fields, forests and mountains. This trekking tour is a perfect combination of nature and culture, giving you the opportunity to visit the hill tribe villages of Ha Giang far away from the tourist crowds. You’ll stay with our hospitable local families and have experiences you’ll never forget!

mossy roof xa phin
Ha Giang trekking

Stunning scenery

Local homestay

Elevation: 120m – 1380m

TRIP ITINERARY

NIGHT 1: ARRIVAL DATE - THON THA

Upon your arrival time, your transfer driver will pick you up from Ha Giang bus station and take you to your homestay in Thon Tha village. Check-in at the homestay and enjoy your free time. Explore the village by walking around, visit some local families and enjoy Thon Tha’s landscapes. This night will be spent at a Tay traditional house.Please see more details in the YESD bus guidelines.

Day 1: THON THA – KHUOI MY – LUNG VAI – HA THANH -18KM – STEEP ROUTE

8:30 AM after breakfast, start your hard trek through a valley route up to the mountain linking Thon Tha and Khuoi My villages. Your local guide will tell you some local stories, and share information about the Dao Ao Dai unique people and culture. Khuoi My village is home to about 200 Dao Ao Dai ethnic minority households, located at the edge of the highest mountain in Northeast Vietnam namely “Tay Con Linh” peak. In the afternoon, you will trek and hike to Ha Thanh village which is famous for its mesmerizing waterfall. Visitors can go for a swim or just lay down on grass and enjoy the peaceful view. Then, contain your energy and look forward to the next two days filled with trekking and exploring of the beautiful area. Overnight at the same Tay homestay.

Day 2: THON THA – NAM TE – MAU PHIN – XA PHIN – 16km

At 8AM, be ready to start your trek to Xa Phin hamlet – called “small Hoang Su Phi”. Roofs of stilt houses covered with thick green moss at an altitude of 1,000 metres above the sea level, the Tay Con Linh mountain range that outlines the whole area of Xa Phin hamlet, the Phuong Tien commune, as well as Vi Xuyen district all contribute to the uniqueness and beauty of this mountainous region of Ha Giang. In Xa Phin hamlet, the all year round cool weather creates favorable conditions for plants to grow and thrive, especially the green moss on the damp palm-leaf roofs of the stilt houses. Xa Phin village is often cloudy, covered in mist with high humidity accompanied by drizzle. So make sure to bring the right outerwear. Overnight will be spent at a Dao ethnic homestay in Xa Phin.

Day 3: XA PHIN – NA MAU – PHUONG TIEN – THON THA – 18km

Xà Phìn hamlet is a part of the Tày Con Linh mountain range, that is famous for its ancient tea tree. One of the most famous teas of this region is the Ancient Shan Tuyết tea that grows in the Tày Con Linh mountains at the altitudes between 1300 to 1700m above the sea level. Shan translates to ‘high mountain’ and Tuyết translates to ‘snow’, so there is no wonder the climate in the mountainous region is very suitable. Shan Tuyết is an essential part of the Vietnamese tea culture, each tea bud is hand picked, by a member of the local ethnic minority group that lives in the area, from the ancient trees aged from 150 to over 700 years. It would be a shame if you missed out on the tea making experience whilst you’re here! In the morning you will go harvest some tea in the forrest with a local tea expert. They will educate you about the Vietnamese tea culture, the impact and importance of climate on different types of tea, types of tea grown in Ha Giang, and most importantly they will show you how to properly brew your morning cup of tea. After your tea experience you will have lunch at a local homestay, followed by trekking back to Thôn Tha through the breathtaking, buffalo filled, rice paddies. Dinner will be served back at your homestay in Thôn Tha. Afterwards you will be taking an overnight transport back to Hanoi.
Itinerary subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions.Included: Ground transfer in Ha Giang, English-speaking guide, accommodation, activities & meals mentioned above. Not included: Airfares, visa fees, travel insurance, gratuities, personal expenses & all other services not clearly mentioned above.

WHY TRAVEL WITH YESD?

Authentic

We give local people employment, income and learning opportunities so they are directly involved in your tourism experience. Our guides and hosts will give you a special insight into culture and life in Vietnam.

Responsible

We aim to minimise the negative impacts of tourism on the environment and the local community while contributing positively to local economies. We don’t just talk responsible tourism, we act!

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10% of all profits from our tours go towards a community fund. This money allows us to make infrastructure improvements and provide other important resources to those in need.

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    “I simply can’t recommend this organization highly enough and am so grateful to Trang for all of the work and dedication she put into organizing this trip of a life time. Words cannot describe the beauty of Thon Tha village and the incredibly warm hospitality of our hosts at Mr. Thien’s home stay.” See more.
    Megan E Lott / Trip Advisor

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