Ha Giang – Cao Bang 5D4N (Ban Gioc Waterfall Loop) | Loop Trails
Ma Pi Leng Pass sunrise
Dong Van Karst Plateau
Ha Giang terraced fields
Ha Giang – Cao Bang 5 Days 4 Nights

Ha Giang – Cao Bang 5D4N
Ban Gioc Waterfall Loop

A grand 5D4N northern loop: Ha Giang’s karst peaks to Cao Bang’s emerald valleys—Tham Ma hairpins, Lung Cu Flag Tower, Ma Pi Leng Skywalk & Nho Que boat, Khau Coc Cha, Xuan Truong and Na Tenh passes—culminating at the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall.

✓ Small Groups (Max 8) ✓ Expert Local Guides

Distance

620+ km

Group Size

2-8 people

Transport

Bus + Motorbike/Jeep/SUV

Reviews

5.0★ (23)

Tour Overview

Traverse Vietnam’s far‑north from Ha Giang’s sky‑high passes to Cao Bang’s emerald rivers. This extended 5D4N route stitches together UNESCO‑listed karst landscapes, border‑peak vistas and culture‑rich villages—finishing at the thundering Ban Gioc Waterfall on the China border.

Designed for balanced pacing, you’ll ride iconic roads like Tham Ma and Ma Pi Leng, boat the Nho Que through Tu San Canyon, and explore Cao Bang’s Khau Coc Cha, Trung Khanh valleys and Nguom Ngao Cave. Small groups, local guides, flexible vehicle options.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Small Groups: Maximum 8 people for a personalized experience
  • Expert Guides: English-speaking locals who know every hidden gem
  • Flexible Options: Choose between motorbike, jeep, or comfortable SUV
  • All-Inclusive: Meals, accommodation, permits, and entrance fees covered
  • Transport: Optional 2-way bus service to Ha Giang and return after the tour
  • Detailed Itinerary

    Day 0 • Hanoi → Ha Giang (Sleeper Bus)
    Overnight transfer, early check‑in at Loop Trails Hostel

    Take the night sleeper bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang. Arrive at dawn, check in and rest at Loop Trails Hostel, enjoy a warm drink and prepare for tomorrow’s briefing.

    🚌 Sleeper bus from Hanoi 🏨 Early check‑in ☕ Welcome tea
    Day 1 • Ha Giang → Quan Ba → Yen Minh → Dong Van
    Bac Sum, Heaven Gate, Tham Ma, Lao Sa, Vuong Palace (B/L/D)

    08:00 Breakfast & Loop briefing at the hostel. Climb Bac Sum Pass into clouds and crest Quan Ba Heaven Gate.

    12:30 Lunch in Yen Minh. Enter the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark via the photogenic Tham Ma Pass hairpins, wander stone‑walled alleys in Lao Sa, and visit the stately Vuong Palace (H’Mong royal residence).

    17:00 Arrive in Dong Van, check in to a homestay. Evening: dinner, local games, folk music and “happy water”.

    🌄 Bac Sum & Heaven Gate 🌀 Tham Ma hairpins 🏘️ Lao Sa village 🏛️ Vuong Palace 🏡 Dong Van homestay
    Day 2 • Dong Van → Meo Vac → Bao Lac
    Ma Pi Leng Skywalk & Nho Que boat through Tu San Canyon (B/L/D)

    10:00 Trek the Ma Pi Leng Skywalk for eagle‑eye views over the Nho Que gorge.

    11:30 Board a boat on the jade‑green Nho Que River, gliding beneath Tu San Canyon—one of the deepest in Asia. Continue via Meo Vac to Bao Lac for the night.

    🗺️ Ma Pi Leng Skywalk 🛶 Nho Que boat 🕳️ Tu San Canyon 🏡 Bao Lac stay
    Day 3 • Bao Lac → Thong Nong → Ha Quang
    Khau Coc Cha, Xuan Truong valley & Na Tenh pass (B/L/D)

    09:00 Conquer the photogenic Khau Coc Cha Pass.

    10:30 Soak in Xuan Truong Valley, then wind over Na Tenh Pass toward Ha Quang.

    16:00 Arrive at Me Farmstay, rest and enjoy a hearty dinner.

    🛣️ Khau Coc Cha 🌾 Xuan Truong valley ⛰️ Na Tenh pass 🏡 Me Farmstay
    Day 4 • Ha Quang → Tra Linh → Trung Khanh → Ban Gioc
    Pi Pha viewpoint, Trung Khanh valleys & Ban Gioc Waterfall (B/L/D)

    09:00 Depart Me Farmstay.

    10:00 Stop at Pi Pha viewpoint for sweeping panoramas.

    12:00 Reach Trung Khanh for lunch, then continue through limestone valleys to the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall on the border.

    👀 Pi Pha viewpoint 🌿 Trung Khanh 💧 Ban Gioc Waterfall
    Day 5 • Ban Gioc → Quang Uyen → Cao Bang City
    Nguom Ngao Cave, Quay Son River, Phuc Sen paper, Phia Thap incense & God’s Eye Mountain (B/L/D)

    09:00 Explore the spectacular Nguom Ngao Cave.

    10:30 Visit the photogenic Quay Son River waterwheels.

    13:00 Stop by Phuc Sen paper village and Phia Thap incense village for traditional crafts.

    15:00 Marvel at God’s Eye Mountain (Nui Mat Than). 16:30 Arrive back in Cao Bang City. Option to take a night bus to Hanoi or continue to your next destination.

    🕳️ Nguom Ngao Cave 💦 Quay Son River 📜 Phuc Sen paper 🕯️ Phia Thap incense 👁️ God’s Eye Mountain 🏙️ Cao Bang City

    What's Included & Not Included

    ✓ Included

    • Professional English-speaking guide
    • Transportation (motorbike/jeep/SUV)
    • 4 nights accommodation (Dong Van, Bao Lac, Ha Quang & Ban Gioc/Trung Khanh)
    • Meals as per itinerary (B/L/D each day)
    • Entrance tickets and activities during the tour
    • Helmet & rain poncho
    • 1 bottle of water per day throughout the tour
    • Fuel for vehicles

    ✗ Not Included

    • Personal expenses & drinks
    • Tips for the easy rider & guide (optional)
    • Travel insurance

    Recommendations & Important Information

    What to Bring

    • Valid passport or ID card
    • Warm jacket (mountain evenings can be cold)
    • Comfortable walking shoes
    • Sunscreen and sunglasses
    • Camera or phone for photos
    • Small daypack for personal items
    • Cash for personal expenses (ATMs limited in mountains)

    Fitness Level

    This tour is suitable for most fitness levels. While you don't need to be an athlete, you should be comfortable sitting on a motorbike for extended periods or in a vehicle on winding mountain roads. The homestay accommodation is basic but clean and comfortable.

    Weather Considerations

    Ha Giang weather varies by season. October-April is cooler (10-20°C) with possible fog. May-September is warmer (20-30°C) but with occasional rain. We provide rain ponchos but recommend bringing warm layers year-round.

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