Want to discover must-see Ha Giang but not comfortable enough to be on a motorbike adventure? YESD offers you the loop in a more comfortable way. Travelling by car does not mean having to compromise or miss out on any of the popular sights.
View Itinerary Book This TourThis 5-day comfort car route is designed for travelers who want to see both Hoang Su Phi’s terraced rice landscapes and Dong Van’s dramatic mountain plateau without riding a motorbike. Travel with a driver and guide, stay in local-style accommodation, visit ethnic villages, and take in some of Ha Giang’s most scenic roads at a steadier pace.
Explore long mountain routes by private car, making the journey smoother and more suitable for travelers who prefer not to ride.
Visit one of Ha Giang’s most beautiful terrace regions, known for remote villages, mountain views, and seasonal rice scenery.
Learn about ancient mountain tea traditions connected to highland villages and local tea-growing communities.
Stop at Heaven’s Gate, hear the legend of Twin Mountain, and visit Lung Tam to see traditional hemp linen work.
Travel through the limestone plateau, visit Dong Van Town, and experience highland culture and mountain scenery.
See one of northern Vietnam’s most powerful mountain passes, with cliffs, valleys, and views toward the Nho Que River.
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel to Ha Giang. In the afternoon, arrive in Thong Nguyen a commune of Hoang Su Phi district at the mid-afternoon. You will make a short rest before having a light trek. Then continue your trek to Nam Hong village in the late afternoon. This is a small hamlet in the mountainside by Man Ta Pan. You meet local Red Dao ethnic minority group. Check in your bungalow here.
After breakfast, please get ready a for a short trek from Nam Hong to Lang Giang. You will be taken through beautiful rice terraced fields which is getting harvested. After the trek, get on the car and transfer to Ban Phung village where you will be lured into its stunning terraced paddy landscape. Lunch will be served here after a long hike around this lovely countryside.Then move to Thon Tha village by your private car. Check-in your accommodation here, a private bungalow or a shared homestay that depends on your booking confirmation time. We only have 2 private bungalows at this moment. Overnight at a Tay traditional house. The Tay traditional bungalow is the stilt thatched-roof house, with the Western-style toilet and hot shower. Today is your great experience with the Tay traditional cultures.
Today will be your wonderful day. We will take you to different surprises. After having breakfast, saying goodbye to your host and start your new adventure. For the whole day, you will be driven in ‘Happiness road’. Your tour guide will tell you a legend of Quan Ba twin mountain and Heaven’s Gate. Also, stop at Lung Tam village to visit its embroidery cooperative where local women work together to create hemp clothes and various prods from this fabulous material. Now, it is time to head to Meo Vac town and honor yourself with magnificent view of Ma Pi Leng pass. If it is not getting dark yet, your guide will take you on a small trek over ‘Sky path’ to see overview of this amazing area.Overnight in a hotel in Dong Van town
Checkout before your breakfast, then get on your van to visit Lung Cu National Flag. Located in Lung Cu Commune – the north pole of Viet Nam, belonging to Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province, about 160km to the north-east of Ha Giang City, Lung Cu Flag Tower is built in the peak of Rong (Dragon) Mountain at an altitude of nearly 1,700m. This is the landmark with important historical significance, marking Viet Nam’s territorial sovereignty.En route, stop to visit the palace of the H’mong king, which was a royal family of high rank during French colonial rule and Sung La, a Flower H’mong village where it is famous for Pao’s story film. Overnight at a Dao homestay in Nam Dam village. If today is Sunday, you will have a chance to visit Dong Van Sunday market where more than 5 ethnic groups (Flower H’mong, Dao, Tay, Kinh, Nung) come to sell and buy local products or just sip several cups of rice wine with their buddies. All make up themselves in traditional costumes and accessories. Don’t miss it by making your plan from now on.
After breakfast, visit Lung Khuy Cave that is one of the newest cave, has just explored since 2015 in Ha Giang. In January 2016, they opened this cave to visit in which there is an amazing view with thousands of twinkle stalagmites and stalactites inside. After having a short walk with 2km, visitors can get there. You will lured into miracle landscapes along way to get the cave.En route back to the capital, enjoy a typical Vietnamese lunch in a local restaurant. Arrive back in Hanoi late afternoon. End of services.
Itinerary subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions.
Included: Ground transport, 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.
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Hello! I’m Ha, Travel Consultant of YESD. I am grateful for the opportunity to work here and contribute to the company’s sustainable tourism development. Working here, I find joy from the little things like supporting customers to personalize their experiences, supporting new guides on board…I hope that YESD will grow more and can spread our values to more people around the world.
Hi, I’m Chi from the Marketing Partnership team at YESD. My work gives me many opportunities to travel here and there and meet many different people from various ethnic minority groups. More than that, through every project we have done, I hope we can somehow improve local people’s daily lives and inspire more children to go to school for a better future.
I will escort you on Ha Giang motorbike or car tour very often if you travel with YESD. Luckily I and my wife both work in tourism industry so she sympathize with my absence when I’m on tour. I have worked with YESD for 3 years. I really like YESD’s working spirit when they care of the local communities, educate local people how to protect the environment or give local guides some medical and professional training courses. Wish all the best to come with our organization.
I was used to be a disoriented boy and felt lost in my future career. Until I met V4D non-profit organization where I learnt English and then YESD where I could use my English to work as an English tour guide. Now I have a small family with a little boy and I love my job so much. This job gives me income that is not stable but not so bad. It shows my passion on tourism and pride of my ethnic cultures.
I started to learn English 4 years ago. It has brought great value to my life. Thanks to YESD, I had a chance to study English and tourism skills. I am a local guide and earn more money to support my small family. My English is still not really good but I will improve it day by day. The more you travel with YESD, the better my English will be. Your sincerely friend, tour guide 🙂
Real stories from travelers who joined YESD for authentic, responsible, and locally connected travel experiences in Vietnam.
Well what can I say about my Ha Chiang loop trip I did with Yesd. They were excellent from start to finish. As a 54 year old man I did the loop solo with my driver Chinh as I wanted to avoid the happy water and karaoke aspect. Chinh understood this perfectly and took me on a fabulous trip. We took local routes when he could, avoiding some of main routes. He kept ahead of the ‘Mongolian army’ as he called the throngs of other loopers and often arrived at view points before they arrived …
It was a unique experience that allowed me to truly experience sustainable tourism. The activities took place in breathtaking landscapes and gave us the opportunity to learn firsthand about the traditions and lifestyle of the local communities. The team was very attentive and took care of every detail to ensure we enjoyed our stay to the fullest.
Realmente lo recomiendo! es una manera hermosa de descubrir Ha Giang y, al mismo tiempo, contribuir a un turismo responsable.
An amazing experience! Incredible guides! You almost feel privileged compared to other groups. The accommodation is top-notch; the house, the welcome, the meals—everything is perfect. The mountain trek is magical, the motorbike trek is insane, incredible views the whole time, and super enriching stories. Thank you again to the entire YESD Travel team; they are truly wonderful people.
Practical answers to help you understand the private tour style, car and guide setup, rice terrace season, Dong Van route, luggage, homestays, dietary needs, booking process, and whether this combined Hoang Su Phi and Dong Van journey is right for your trip.
This is a private tour, giving you flexibility to enjoy the route at your own pace while YESD tries to avoid big crowds and keep the experience authentic.
Yes. Solo travelers can book this private Hoang Su Phi – Dong Van comfort car ride.
This tour is designed as a comfort car ride, so it is suitable for travelers who want Ha Giang mountain scenery without riding a motorbike.
No. For comfort car tours, there is usually one driver and one guide escorting you during the journey.
Hoang Su Phi is especially beautiful around May during water season and around September during ripe rice season. The exact timing can vary depending on local weather and farming conditions.
Ha Giang is beautiful all year. For milder weather, October to November or March to May are often good choices.
Yes. Because the car travels with you during the trip, bringing larger luggage is much easier than on a motorbike route.
Yes. Since this is a private tour, YESD can adjust the route based on your interests, timing, road conditions, and what is realistic during the trip.
Yes. Clean towels and toiletries are provided in the accommodations, though you can bring your own if you prefer.
Yes. YESD can cater to different dietary needs. Share your requirements before the tour so the guide and homestay hosts can prepare suitable meals.
Accommodation can vary by location, but YESD aims to arrange comfortable local-style stays where possible. Ask the sales team in advance if private or ensuite rooms are important to you.
YESD recommends homestays for local interaction and cultural understanding, but hotels can be arranged in some areas depending on availability and route design.
Leave a request on the website with your travel details and any specific requests. YESD’s sales team will reply with an itinerary and quotation, then prepare the full itinerary and services after confirmation and deposit payment.
It is best to book as soon as your travel plan is finalized, especially during busy periods or rice terrace season when local services can become fully booked.
Your personal information is used to register your stay with the local authority. YESD does not use your personal information for other purposes.