Pac Sum Pass and Nam Dam Village

Breakfast is at 8 am at the homestay. At 8:30 am, the tour guide and open-air Jeep driver meet the group and provide a briefing. After a 10-minute drive outside the city, the journey begins with views of mountains and villages. The first stop is Pac Sum Pass to see the valley and landscape. Then the tour continues to Heaven Gate, over 1300 meters above sea level, to view mountain ranges, valleys, and villages. Afterwards, the group visits Nam Dam Village, passes through Trang Kim and Can Ty Pass, and stops for lunch at 12.30 pm at a local restaurant.

300 min

Tham Ma Slope and Pho Cao

After finishing lunch at 13:30, the open-air Jeep resumes the journey, passing through Yen Minh Town. The route then ascends Tham Ma Slope, which features a road with 9 steps and views of mountains and valleys. The drive continues onward to Pho Cao.

60 min

Hmong King Palace and Dong Van Town

At around 15.30 pm, the open-air Jeep arrives at Hmong King Palace, where visitors can learn about the history of the palace and the Hmong royal family. At 16.10, the group leaves Hmong King Palace and travels to Dong Van town for an overnight stay.

2 min

Ma Pi Leng Pass on Happiness Road

Following breakfast, the tour leaves Dong Van Town. The open-air Jeep travels along Happiness Road, which connects Dong Van and Meo Vac. The route includes Ma Pi Leng Pass, known for its rugged cliffs and views. This pass is the most rugged in northern Vietnam, often called the “king” of passes. The road winds through cliffs and crosses the pass at an altitude of 2,000 meters.

60 min

Ma Pi Leng Pass Panorama Viewpoint

The group stops at a panorama viewpoint to observe the full extent of the pass. The journey continues along the Sky Path, descending to view the valley and Nho Que River. From the mountain viewpoint, visitors can experience a 360-degree view and see the panorama of Ma Pi Leng Pass, with opportunities for photography. Standing at the peak offers a wide perspective of the surrounding mountains and rivers.

60 min

Lung Ho, Mau Due, Meo Vac and Du Gia

The journey continues to more remote villages, showing how people live in distant parts of Vietnam. The route passes through Lung Ho, Mau Due, and Meo Vac villages, where there is a lunch and drink break. From Meo Vac Town, the trip proceeds along mountainous trails to Du Gia Village, which has seven ethnic minorities living there. The group stays overnight at a homestay with a Tay minority family, including dinner and traditional happy water.

240 min

Return to Ha Giang via Nam Cang Village

After breakfast and farewells at the homestay, the open-air Jeep continues the journey back to Ha Giang. After approximately two hours of driving, the route reaches a valley with terraces of rice paddies. The drive crosses Nam Cang Village, noted for its landscape sometimes compared to fairy’s breasts. After passing Sky Gate, the route returns to Bac Me national road. The group arrives in Ha Giang in the afternoon, allowing time to take a bus or limousine back to Hanoi, with options for night or afternoon departures depending on individual plans.

360 min