Ha Giang

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Highlights
– 4 days / 3 nights customized and private tour
– Explore the beauty of Ha Giang on the back of the motobike
– Local Food Culture Experiences
– Trekking, swimming and Learning to ride a motorbike

Description
Ha Giang, in Vietnam’s far north, is a freshly discovered area that has only been exposed to tourism for a few years. The region has nature like you’ve never seen it before. Massive limestone walls, granite outcroppings aplenty, hanging valleys, rice terraces that reach the heavens, and meandering paths carved into the mountainside
Ha Giang is a fantastic destination to visit on a bike or on foot, climbing the dizzying pass that clings to the slopes of the mountains for unrivaled views of the wonderful border region.

Who This Experience Is Good For
Anyone who enjoys exploring nature and stepping outside their comfort zone.

Difficulty Level
– Medium-Hard depending on fitness level.

Meet Our Local Host
Your host’s goal is to strengthen the capacity of local communities and educate and raise awareness among travelers in order to sustain their community. They look forward to showing you around this amazing place.

Itinerary
The itinerary is subject to change at the guide’s discretion due to the pace of the group, weather, or transit issues as well as other unforeseen issues.

Day 1:

 

Around 6:30 am: The tour guide will meet you at your hotel then we departure to Ha Giang.

 

Around 12 pm: Lunch will be served after this session. A trip briefing will be provided by our guide after lunch to head off to the homestay. Your journey is through beautiful valleys and villages. During the ride, we will have plenty of stops for photos and to rest. Sunset would be on top of Lung Khuy Cave before we check in at homestay.

 

Around 7 pm: After dinner at the homestay, spend a quiet mountain night in the heart of Nam Dam Village.

Day 2:
After breakfast at homestay, you’ll go to Lung Tam villages. It’s a Hemp Linen making village where we will watch how it’s made from A-Z and try your hand a rolling out the cloth.
We’ll stop in Yen Minh for lunch and then ride to the border between Vietnam and China. A stop by the Hmong Opium King’s house will give you some ideas of the richest man in the area. We continue to check out the Extreme North Point hopefully on a nice clear day we can see some Chinese towns on the other side.
Dinner will again include lots of happy water if you are of drinking age and wish to partake.

Day 3:
Setting off after breakfast, we’ll enjoy the quietest part of the region.

Heading toward the most beautiful pass in Vietnam. Ma Pi Leng. This is where you can take amazing photos over our 7km hike. Then back on a cruise via Tu San Abyss Alley. Lunch will be at Meo Vac before we continue to Du Gia where we are staying the night.

We’ll stop in Mau Due for a coffee. This is the start of something we called the “road of children.” You’ll see many of the minority children playing by the side of the road while their parents are working alongside the rocks.

We’ll stay the night in a tiny village called Du Gia, and (weather depending) have a swim in a hidden waterfall.

Day 4:

 

Take your time in the morning in Du Gia, chilling out by the mountainside, having a swim at the waterfall nearby, or capturing some villagers’ photos.

After our farewell lunch, we’ll drive back to Ha Giang and arrive back in Ha Giang by 4 pm for dropping you off. The van will drop you off at around 10.30 pm in Hanoi. During your ride back to Hanoi, dinner will be served at around 19.00 at a stop.

What’s Included
– Meals – Vegan/Vegetarian option available
– Homestay in Ha Giang
– Roundtrip transfer (Van from Hanoi to Ha Giang and van from Ha Giang to Hanoi)
– For not using plastic bottles. We will provide you with a 750ml aluminum sports bottle that can be refilled at our lunch stop or homestay/hotel

What’s Not Included
Drinks, VAT, Travel Insurance

Know Before You Go
– A smaller backpack with a change of clothes and personal things needed for the trek
– Water – You can buy water along the way, but bring some with you. A small bottle of water will be provided at the beginning of your trek.
– Shoes with good soles for hiking
– Mosquito repellent
– Extra toilet paper for unplanned emergencies
– Snacks for the road
– Warmer clothes that keep you dry (dress in layers)
– Flashlight

Know Before You Go 
– Weather can be unpredictable depending on season. Make sure to check weather forecasts and updates from your City Manager. In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather, the City Manager will notify you of alternative options.
– Bring shoes with a good grip. There are high mountains, ravines, and terraced fields all around Ha Giang. Some parts of the trek will be a narrow path up and downhill around the mountain, it’s unavoidable, but not too dangerous.
– The trek is private but you will meet other travelers at the homestay. Homestays are run by families who choose to welcome travelers and have prepared their houses to accommodate guests. At the homestay, the guests share one big loft/room on the second floor in a beautiful traditional house. The host and their family stay in a separate part of the house, but you eat dinner together. There are no private bedrooms in the homestays. There are hot showers, western standard toilets, beds, and tasty traditional food. You don’t need to bring bed sheets, towels or sleeping bags. The homestays are clean and safe.

Minimum To Operate
2 people

Maximum Capacity 

 

10 people

Deadline To Book 
1 week before the event

What is the refund policy?

For questions concerning refunds, please email [email protected]. Please note most bookings made within 24 hours are fully refundable. Bookings made outside the 24 hour policy are not eligible for a refund. Please keep in mind, we will automatically refund bookings that are disrupted by extreme weather conditions, last minute cancellations from our suppliers or the minimum number is not met by the booking deadline.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

We’ll control the weather. Just kidding! Remote Year can’t control the weather or many other factors that go into planning events. In the event of a change due to weather, the City Manager will do their best to provide a make-up option. Due to last minute changes and busy monthly schedules, we cannot guarantee it works for everyone but we’ll do our best! If you are not able to attend the make-up date(s), we will fully refund your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

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Can I book for a friend / family member?

Yes! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. Please refer to our Friends and Family policy: Friends & Family (visitors of active Remotes and active Citizens) may be granted access to private Remote Year events, Local Experiences, Side Trips, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services at an extra cost determined by the Marketplace or City Team. Remote Year reserves the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using Remote Year services. To avoid abuse of services, non-active Citizens, op-out Remotes, or Remotes who have left a Program can not use services as Friends & Family of Active Remotes or Active Citizens.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another Remote, Citizen or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

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