Hagiang – Mapileng Pass – Nho Que River

The tour starts at 8:00 am, when your guide picks you up from the hotel. You will quickly see a big change in the scenery as you drive into the mountains before the town of Tam Son. We will cross Bac Sum Pass and go up the Heaven Gate to enjoy the twin mountains and the whole view of Tam Son town. The drive will continue towards the town of Yen Minh, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch. After, we will drive towards Dong Van, through the picturesque Chin Khoanh pass. The whole Dong Van Karst Plateau is a major geoheritage sight in Vietnam. You will see unending rice fields, thousands of limestone rocks and breath-taking views. You can observe the lives of hill-tribe villages where local people work on the land. A few kilometers before reaching Dong Van Town, we will stop in Hmong King’s Palace, a home for Voung’s family in Sa Phin. We will arrive in Dong Van in the late afternoon, just in time to enjoy a good dinner. In the evening, you can explore the town and relax before the next eventful day.

Accommodation: In Dong Van

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

After a delicious breakfast, we leave Dong Van Town to enter, arguably, the most beautiful part of the whole journey, located on the Happiness road connecting the towns of Dong Van and Meo Vac, Ma Pi Leng Pass. The legendary pass is well known for craggy cliffs and breath-taking views. It is the most ragged pass in the north, often referred to as the “king” of the passes in Vietnam! The whole road is winding through the cliffs and overcomes Ma Pi Leng pass at an altitude of 2,000 meters.

To show you the full beauty of the pass, we will trek the breathtaking Sky Path to admire the scenery of the whole valley and Nho Que river. From the amazing mountain viewpoint, you will be able to experience a 360° panorama of Ma Pi Leng Pass and take unforgettable pictures. Standing on the peak of the pass, you will feel overwhelmed by the majestic space of mountains and rivers.

Every day of your journey, you will be able to observe the daily life of hill-tribe villages. We will continue our journey to more distant villages. From there, you will know how people live in remote parts of Vietnam. We will drive through the villages of Lung Ho, Mau Due, and Meo Vac, where we will have a pit stop for lunch and a drink. From Meo Vac Town, we will continue through the mountains to Du Gia town, where we will spend a night in a homestay located in the middle of a dreamy green rice field. In the evening, you will be served a delicious dinner prepared by the locals, giving you a taste of traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

Accommodation: In Du Gia

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a delicious breakfast, we’ll leave Dong Van Town and head towards one of the most stunning parts of the journey—the famous Ma Pi Leng Pass, located along the Happiness Road that connects Dong Van and Meo Vac. This legendary pass is known for its dramatic cliffs and breathtaking views. Often called the “king” of all passes in Vietnam, it’s the most rugged and scenic route in the north, winding its way through the cliffs and reaching an altitude of 2,000 meters.

Next, you’ll enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Nho Que River, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.

By late afternoon, we’ll arrive in Caobang City. After checking into your hotel, you’ll have some time to relax and unwind after the long drive, enjoy your accommodation, and recharge for the exciting adventures still to come.

Accommodation: In Cao Bang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner