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Ha Giang Trekking
Cone-shaped limestone peaks under heavy cloud in the karst highlands of eastern Ha Giang.
VTR · 06 · 5 days · 4 nights · Eastern Ha Giang · Quan Ba to Meo Vac

Nam Dam to Meo Vac,
private trek — 5 days.

Private 5-day Eastern Ha Giang trek from Nam Dam and Lung Tam to Lo Lo Chai, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng and Meo Vac, ending at Noi Bai. Price on enquiry.

— Quick decision facts

At a glance

Duration
5 days · 4 nights
Format
Private trek
Region
Eastern Ha Giang · Quan Ba to Meo Vac
Start / finish
Arrival point (confirmed at enquiry) → Noi Bai Airport
Transport
Private local vehicle · two long transfer days
Walking
Three principal trekking days (planning estimates)
Price
On enquiry
— Journey in one glance

What this trek is.

This is a private five-day, four-night journey from the Quan Ba hills to the Ma Pi Leng rim. It has three principal trekking days — Nam Dam to Lung Tam on Day 2, Lo Lo Chai toward Dong Van on Day 3, and Ma Pi Leng trails toward Meo Vac on Day 4 — and two long transfer days at the start and end. Day 1 moves you north to Nam Dam and Day 5 is a private transfer from Meo Vac to Noi Bai Airport; neither is a trek. The walking days are shorter and more village-led than the five-day Dong Van Karst Traverse, with homestay-style nights at Nam Dam and Lo Lo Chai. Distances and times are planning estimates, access is checked on the day, and the price…

This is a private five-day, four-night journey from the Quan Ba hills to the Ma Pi Leng rim. It has three principal trekking days — Nam Dam to Lung Tam on Day 2, Lo Lo Chai toward Dong Van on Day 3, and Ma Pi Leng trails toward Meo Vac on Day 4 — and two long transfer days at the start and end. Day 1 moves you north to Nam Dam and Day 5 is a private transfer from Meo Vac to Noi Bai Airport; neither is a trek. The walking days are shorter and more village-led than the five-day Dong Van Karst Traverse, with homestay-style nights at Nam Dam and Lo Lo Chai. Distances and times are planning estimates, access is checked on the day, and the price is on enquiry.

— Fit

Who this five-day journey
suits.

This private journey suits travellers who want village stays and shorter walking days across eastern Ha Giang, rather than one long push. It has three principal trekking days — Nam Dam to Lung Tam, Lo Lo Chai toward Dong Van, and Ma Pi Leng trails toward Meo Vac — and two long transfer days at either end.

Choose it if you are happy to spend Day 1 and Day 5 mostly in vehicles in return for a route that ends with a private transfer to Noi Bai Airport and that includes the Quan Ba hills as well as the northern plateau.

— Honest fit

When another route is
a better choice.

If you want a lot of walking on every day, the Dong Van Karst Traverse spends more days on ridge and rim. If you want the shortest eastern trek, the three-day private karst trek is built around a full walking day. If you want to cross from the terraces to the plateau, the seven-day journey does that.

It is also not the right trip if a very long final drive does not suit you, or if you need a fixed flight on the evening of Day 5 without checking timing with us first.

— Itinerary

Day by day.

Times and stops are indicative. Pace follows the slowest walker, weather and village rhythm on the day.

Route outline

  1. Day 1
    Arrival transfer → Ha Giang → Nam Dam
    Walking · Overnight · Transfer
  2. Day 2
    Nam Dam → Lung Tam trek → Lo Lo Chai
    Walking · Overnight · Transfer
  3. Day 3
    Lo Lo Chai → Dong Van
    Walking · Overnight · Transfer
  4. Day 4
    Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng walking trails → Meo Vac
    Walking · Overnight · Transfer
  5. Day 5
    Meo Vac → Noi Bai Airport
    Walking · Transfer
  1. Day 1

    Arrival transfer → Ha Giang → Nam Dam

    Walking · Transfer · Overnight · Nam Dam village — local accommodation (property confirmed at quotation)

    Long transfer day · not a trek

    Day 1 is a transfer day. You travel north from your arrival point — for example Hanoi, or the Hai Phong and Cat Ba coast when you are combining sea and mountains — into the Ha Giang and Tan Quang area. The standard outline uses a shared sleeper or seated service for that first stage, then a private local vehicle for the final run to Nam Dam. Which stages are shared or private, and the timings, are confirmed at enquiry. The day ends with a short village walk at most.

  2. Day 2

    Nam Dam → Lung Tam trek → Lo Lo Chai

    Walking · Transfer · Overnight · Lo Lo Chai — local homestay (household confirmed for your dates)

    About 3–4 h walking · roughly 6–7 km (planning estimate), then a long drive north

    The first trekking day walks from Nam Dam toward Lung Tam through Quan Ba hill country, about three to four hours and roughly 6 to 7 km as a planning estimate. Lung Tam is known for indigo weaving, and a stop is possible when the walking line passes it. After the walk the private vehicle takes you north across the plateau to Lo Lo Chai, a long road leg of several hours, for a night in a local homestay.

  3. Day 3

    Lo Lo Chai → Dong Van

    Walking · Transfer · Overnight · Dong Van — hotel or guesthouse (departure-specific, not a fixed property)

    About 3–5 h walking on selected sections (planning estimate)

    A guided limestone mountain and village walk from Lo Lo Chai toward Dong Van, about three to five hours on selected sections. The full corridor via Khe Lia and Thai Phin Tung can run 15 to 18 km on the seven-day journey, so this day uses shorter sections with the vehicle covering the rest. Ground mixes limestone trail, stone path, agricultural track and village concrete. The vehicle meets the walk where access allows and does not follow every footpath. You finish in Dong Van.

  4. Day 4

    Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng walking trails → Meo Vac

    Walking · Transfer · Overnight · Meo Vac — hotel or guesthouse (departure-specific, not a fixed property)

    Selected Ma Pi Leng trails — walking time confirmed with your guide

    Travel from Dong Van to the Ma Pi Leng area and walk selected trails along the rim rather than the highway, only where they are open, legally accessible and judged safe. The White Cliff trail takes about 2 to 3 hours and is Moderate on rocky ground that can be narrow or uneven, and your guide chooses the sections that suit access, weather and your group. If a section is closed, unsafe or restricted, the walk is shortened or replaced. The photo outcrop at Ma Pi Leng hamlet that was closed from 1 July 2026 is not part of this trip. This is a walking day with road connections, not a continuous trail, and the vehicle takes you on to Meo Vac for the last night.

  5. Day 5

    Meo Vac → Noi Bai Airport

    Walking · Transfer · Meals · Meals as specified in your quotation

    Private transfer · very long road day · not a trek

    Day 5 is a private transfer from Meo Vac to Noi Bai Airport. It is a very long road day: third-party transfer operators quote roughly 9.5 to 11 hours for Hanoi to Meo Vac by private car, plus meal and rest stops. Leave early, and do not book a same-day international departure without checking timing with us first. A night in Hanoi before a flight is usually the safer plan.

— Field

Frames from the route.

Dao earthen house and tiled gate framed by spring blossom in Nam Dam village
A Nam Dam earthen house in spring blossom — a seasonal view of the Day 1 village.
Lo Lo Chai village houses and lanes below karst hills on the northern plateau edge.
Lo Lo Chai at the terrace-to-limestone transition — the Night 2 village.
A walker with a light daypack on a rocky limestone path above a cultivated valley on the Dong Van Karst Plateau.
Rocky limestone path above a cultivated valley — the character of the Lo Lo Chai to Dong Van walking day.
Limestone hills and a cultivated valley in eastern Ha Giang.
Small valleys between karst outcrops — regional context, not a labelled route point.
A walker with a daypack looking over a turquoise river and farmed slopes from a mountain rim in the Ma Pi Leng area.
Rim country above a river in the Ma Pi Leng area, illustrative of Day 4. The sections walked depend on current access.
— Safety and access

Ma Pi Leng access and safety.

Ma Pi Leng walking depends on current legal access and local safety checks on the day. Access to any exposed cliff, rim trail or viewpoint is never guaranteed.

The photo outcrop known locally as Mỏm đá sống ảo (Mom da song ao, sometimes called Death Rock) at Ma Pi Leng hamlet has been closed to visitors since 1 July 2026 until further notice, under Dong Van commune notice 171/TB-UBND of 26 June 2026. We do not take guests onto it.

That notice names only that outcrop and does not mention the White Cliff trail. We do not treat it as a closure of the whole rim corridor, and we do not assume the corridor is open either. Your guide checks what is open and safe before every walk, and a trail is replaced or shortened when access is restricted, when weather makes it unsafe or when a local authority asks walkers to stay away.

Notice status can change, so we confirm current access with you before any departure. We do not promise a particular trail, viewpoint or photograph on Ma Pi Leng.

— Read before you enquire

How we describe distances and times.

Walking distances and hours on this page are operator planning estimates, not verified GPS tracks. They describe the shape of a day so you can judge effort, not a measured trail log.

Trail access, difficulty and safety are checked by your guide for the day. A continuous footpath along the whole line is not guaranteed — plateau walking links limestone trail, stone path, agricultural track and village concrete, and the vehicle covers road connections where walking would add little.

Weather, rockfall after rain, farm work and the pace of the slowest walker can shorten or reshape a section. Those changes are normal on this terrain and are decided on the day, not promised in advance.

Price on enquiry. Private trips are quoted for your party, dates, transport choices and confirmed services — we do not publish a fixed per-person price for this route.

— Place relationships

Places on the five-day line.

The five-day journey moves from the Quan Ba hills in the south to the Ma Pi Leng rim in the east, with a long road leg in the middle. This keeps the places apart so the order is clear.

  • Night 1 · village

    Nam Dam

    A hill village in Quan Ba known for its Dao earthen houses, and the first walking base. The Day 1 transfer north ends here by private local vehicle.

    Nam Dam practical guide
  • Day 2 · walking and weaving

    Lung Tam

    A Quan Ba village known for indigo weaving. Day 2 walks from Nam Dam toward Lung Tam for roughly three to four hours, then continues north by vehicle.

    Lung Tam indigo weavers
  • Night 2 · homestay village

    Lo Lo Chai

    A Lo Lo village on the northern plateau near Lung Cu. Night 2 is in a local homestay; the household is confirmed for your dates.

    Lo Lo Chai practical guide
  • Night 3 · town

    Dong Van

    Day 3 walks selected sections from Lo Lo Chai toward Dong Van. For reference, the full 15–18 km corridor via Khe Lia and Thai Phin Tung is a 6–8 hours upper-Moderate day on the seven-day journey; this five-day product uses shorter selected sections.

    Dong Van Karst Plateau guide
  • Day 4 · rim trails

    Ma Pi Leng

    Day 4 uses Ma Pi Leng walking trails on the way to Meo Vac, access permitting, with vehicle support between sections. Sections are chosen on the day after local access and safety checks. It is a walking day with road connections, not a continuous trail.

    Ma Pi Leng on foot
  • Night 4 · finish town

    Meo Vac

    The last night. Day 5 leaves Meo Vac by private vehicle for Noi Bai Airport — a very long road day, described below.

    Meo Vac trekking guide
— Trail reality

What the trek actually feels like.

Three trekking days, two transfer days.

Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4 are the trekking days, and each is built around selected sections rather than a continuous trail. Day 1 and Day 5 are transfers and should not be read as treks. Day 2 also ends with a long drive north after the Nam Dam to Lung Tam walk.

Walking times are planning estimates: about 3 to 4 hours on Day 2 and about 3 to 5 hours on Day 3, with Day 4 trails and times confirmed with your guide. Ma Pi Leng sections on Day 4 depend on current legal access and local safety checks and are never guaranteed.

Transfers, airport timing and luggage.

Main luggage can travel separately by the private local vehicle while you walk with a daypack. The vehicle meets the route where access allows and does not follow every footpath.

Day 5 from Meo Vac to Noi Bai is a very long road day. Third-party operators quote roughly 9.5 to 11 hours for Hanoi to Meo Vac by car, so we confirm timing with you and advise a night in Hanoi before any international flight.

Day 1 begins at your arrival point, confirmed at enquiry. The standard outline uses a shared sleeper or seated service for the first stage and a private local vehicle from there to Nam Dam. That is not assumed for every departure.

— Accommodation

Where you sleep.

Household, lodge or shelter is confirmed for your travel dates when you enquire — we do not guarantee a fixed hotel brand on multi-night plateau routes unless named below.

  • Day 1
    Nam Dam village — local accommodation (property confirmed at quotation)
    Confirmed property
  • Day 2
    Lo Lo Chai — local homestay (household confirmed for your dates)
    Confirmed property
  • Day 3
    Dong Van — hotel or guesthouse (departure-specific, not a fixed property)
    Typical property

    Dong Van town stays are departure-specific — no fixed hotel guarantee on published itineraries.

  • Day 4
    Meo Vac — hotel or guesthouse (departure-specific, not a fixed property)
    Typical property
— Highlights
  • Three principal trekking days linked by two long, honest transfer days
  • Nam Dam to Lung Tam on foot, then north to the limestone plateau
  • A night in a local homestay in Lo Lo Chai and a guided walk toward Dong Van
  • Ma Pi Leng walking trails on the way to Meo Vac, where access is open and safe
  • A direct private transfer from Meo Vac to Noi Bai Airport on the last day
— Inclusions

What's included.

Included
  • Private English-speaking trekking guide for the walking sections
  • Private local vehicle and driver for the transfers described from Nam Dam onward
  • Private transfer from Meo Vac to Noi Bai Airport on Day 5
  • 4 nights local accommodation — Nam Dam, Lo Lo Chai, Dong Van and Meo Vac (properties confirmed at quotation)
  • Drinking water on walking days
  • Permits and local contributions where required
  • Meals as specified in the final quotation
Not included
  • The Day 1 transfer from your arrival point into Ha Giang, including any shared sleeper or seated stage, unless your quotation says it is included
  • Flights, and any hotel night in Hanoi or elsewhere outside the confirmed itinerary
  • Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Optional craft purchases, for example at Lung Tam
  • Any optional upgrade or activity not specified in your quotation
  • Comprehensive personal travel insurance.
— Practical detail

Packing & good to know.

Pack

  • Sturdy trekking shoes with grip — village concrete and limestone turn slick after rain
  • Daypack (20 – 25 L) for walking days; main luggage can travel separately by vehicle
  • Light rain shell and a warm layer for plateau evenings
  • Sun hat, sunscreen and a 1.5 L water bottle
  • Something to read or listen to for the long transfer days
  • Passport for northern plateau checkpoints, and small cash for tea stops and weaving purchases

Good to know

  • Comprehensive travel insurance is not included in the tour price. We strongly recommend that guests purchase their own insurance covering trekking and hiking activities, medical treatment, accidents, emergency evacuation, repatriation and trip cancellation. Please ensure your policy covers the conditions of your chosen itinerary.
  • This is a private trekking journey with three principal trekking days and two main transfer days. Transfer days are not full treks.
  • Distances and times are operator planning estimates, not GPS-verified tracks. Access, road conditions and trail safety are checked as the date approaches and on the day.
  • The walking days link limestone trail, farm track and village road. They are not a guaranteed continuous trail, and the vehicle covers road sections where walking is not worthwhile.
  • Ma Pi Leng walking depends on current legal access and local safety checks on the day. Access to any exposed cliff, rim trail or viewpoint is never guaranteed.
  • The photo outcrop known locally as Mỏm đá sống ảo (Mom da song ao, sometimes called Death Rock) at Ma Pi Leng hamlet has been closed to visitors since 1 July 2026 until further notice, under Dong Van commune notice 171/TB-UBND of 26 June 2026. We do not take guests onto it.
  • Day 1 start point is confirmed at enquiry. The standard outline combines a shared sleeper or seated stage with a private local vehicle; this is not assumed for every departure.
  • Day 5 is a very long drive. Check international flight timing with us before booking, and consider a night in Hanoi before departure.
  • Nam Dam and Lo Lo Chai are local homestays; Dong Van and Meo Vac are hotels or guesthouses. Private bathroom, hot water, charging and wifi are not promised.
  • Price is on enquiry. This is a private trip quoted for your party and dates; no fixed per-person price is published.
— FAQ

Common questions.

  • Q · 01

    How much of this five-day trip is actually trekking?

    Three days are principal trekking days: Nam Dam to Lung Tam on Day 2, Lo Lo Chai toward Dong Van on Day 3, and Ma Pi Leng trails on Day 4. Day 1 and Day 5 are long transfer days and are not treks. Day 2 also includes a long drive after the walk.

  • Q · 02

    How long are the walking days?

    As planning estimates: about 3 to 4 hours and roughly 6 to 7 km from Nam Dam to Lung Tam, about 3 to 5 hours on selected sections from Lo Lo Chai toward Dong Van, and selected Ma Pi Leng trails on Day 4 whose time is confirmed with your guide. These are not verified GPS tracks.

  • Q · 03

    How is this different from the Dong Van Karst Traverse?

    Both reach Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng and Meo Vac. The Dong Van Karst Traverse starts from Ha Giang City through Heaven's Gate and a Black Hmong homestay, includes the Lung Cu flagpole and a river boat, and has its own published pricing. This journey starts at Nam Dam and Lung Tam, adds a Lo Lo Chai homestay night, uses shorter walking days and ends with a private transfer to Noi Bai Airport.

  • Q · 04

    Is the Ma Pi Leng photo viewpoint closed?

    Yes, one is. The photo outcrop known locally as Mỏm đá sống ảo (sometimes called Death Rock) at Ma Pi Leng hamlet has been closed to visitors since 1 July 2026 until further notice, under Dong Van commune notice 171/TB-UBND of 26 June 2026. We do not take guests onto it. The notice names that outcrop only, so we do not treat it as closing the whole rim corridor, and Day 4 trails are walked only where access is open and safe on the day.

  • Q · 05

    How is it different from the 3-day private karst trek?

    The three-day trip is built around one full Lo Lo Chai to Dong Van walking day and a rim day. The five-day journey adds the Nam Dam and Lung Tam hills, uses shorter walking sections and spends two days on transfers, ending at the airport.

  • Q · 06

    Can we really go from Meo Vac to Noi Bai Airport in one day?

    It is possible as a private transfer but it is a very long road day. Third-party operators quote roughly 9.5 to 11 hours for Hanoi to Meo Vac by car, plus stops. We confirm timing with you and advise against a same-day international flight without checking first; a night in Hanoi is usually safer.

  • Q · 07

    Where does the trip start?

    The start is confirmed at enquiry. Hanoi is the usual arrival point, and the Hai Phong and Cat Ba coast can be a start when you are combining sea and mountains. The first stage can be a shared sleeper or seated service and the last run to Nam Dam is by private local vehicle.

  • Q · 08

    Where do we sleep?

    Nam Dam, Lo Lo Chai, Dong Van and Meo Vac, one night each. Nam Dam and Lo Lo Chai are local homestays, and Dong Van and Meo Vac are hotels or guesthouses. Properties are confirmed for your dates, and private bathroom, hot water, charging and wifi are not promised.

  • Q · 09

    What does it cost?

    The price is on enquiry. This is a private trip quoted for your party size, dates, transport choices and confirmed services, so there is no single published per-person price.

  • Q · 10

    Is travel insurance included?

    No. Comprehensive personal travel insurance is not included in the price. We strongly recommend buying suitable cover for your trip before you travel.

  • Q · 11

    Do I need to ride a motorbike?

    Not on the standard plan. The journey uses a shared sleeper or seated stage on Day 1 and then a private local vehicle for transfers and road connections. The exact vehicle type depends on group size and conditions and is confirmed when you enquire.

— Transport

Getting there, getting back.

  • Day 1 transfer north

    The first leg into Ha Giang is a long road transfer from your arrival point. The standard outline uses a shared sleeper or seated service for that stage and a private local vehicle from there to Nam Dam. Your start point, timing and which stage is shared or private are confirmed at enquiry.

  • Day 2 is a walk plus a long drive

    The Nam Dam to Lung Tam walk is about three to four hours and roughly 6 to 7 km as a planning estimate. The move north to Lo Lo Chai that follows is a long road leg of several hours.

  • Day 5 to Noi Bai Airport

    Meo Vac to Noi Bai is a very long road day. Third-party transfer operators quote roughly 9.5 to 11 hours for Hanoi to Meo Vac by private car, so allow most of a day plus stops. Do not book a same-day international departure without checking timing with us first; a night in Hanoi before a flight is usually the safer plan.

— Compare

Which Eastern Ha Giang route fits you?

Several published products cover the same plateau, so the differences matter. Each row is a separate product with its own page; none is a duplicate of another.

The three-day and five-day private products are different offers. The three-day trip is built around one full Lo Lo Chai to Dong Van walking day and a rim day. The five-day journey adds the Nam Dam and Lung Tam hills, uses shorter selected walking sections, and finishes with a private transfer to Noi Bai Airport.

The five-day Dong Van Karst Traverse also reaches Dong Van, the Ma Pi Leng rim and Meo Vac, but it starts from Ha Giang City through Heaven's Gate and a Black Hmong homestay, includes the Lung Cu flagpole and a river-gorge boat, and uses its own published pricing. This private journey starts in the Nam Dam and Lung Tam hills, adds a Lo Lo Chai homestay night and ends at the airport, so it does not repeat that itinerary.

  • 3 days · 2 nights

    Private Eastern Karst Trek — 3 days

    Route:
    Ha Giang City → Lo Lo Chai → Khe Lia → Thai Phin Tung → Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng → Meo Vac
    Walking:
    One long plateau day plus one rim day (planning estimates)
    Transport:
    Private transfer and vehicle support for road connections
    Booking:
    Price on enquiry · private party
    Choose it if:
    You have three days and want the limestone corridor on foot, ending at Meo Vac.
    View this route
  • 4 days · 3 nights

    Eastern Ha Giang Village Trek — 4 days

    Route:
    Starts in Ha Giang City, then Quan Ba, the northern plateau, Meo Vac and Du Gia
    Walking:
    Multi-hour walking sections most days, across several zones
    Transport:
    Passenger motorbike transfers with local drivers
    Booking:
    Price on request · private
    Choose it if:
    You want a wider loop of villages and are comfortable as a motorbike passenger on transfers.
    View this route
  • 5 days · 4 nights

    Nam Dam to Meo Vac Private Trek — 5 days — this page

    Route:
    Nam Dam → Lung Tam → Lo Lo Chai → Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng → Meo Vac → Noi Bai Airport
    Walking:
    Three principal trekking days and two long transfer days
    Transport:
    Private local vehicle; shared sleeper or seated stage on Day 1 in the standard outline
    Booking:
    Price on enquiry · private party
    Choose it if:
    You want village stays and shorter walking days, and a direct private transfer to the airport at the end.
  • 5 days · 4 nights

    Dong Van Karst Traverse — 5 days

    Route:
    Ha Giang City → Heaven's Gate and Nam Dam → Black Hmong homestay → Sa Phin and Lung Cu → Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng rim → Meo Vac
    Walking:
    Plateau and Ma Pi Leng rim walking, with a Nho Que boat trip
    Transport:
    Plateau transfers; exit from Meo Vac
    Booking:
    Published starting reference on its page · private by default
    Choose it if:
    You want the established five-day plateau traverse with the Lung Cu flagpole and the river gorge.
    View this route
  • 7 days · 6 nights

    Hoang Su Phi to Dong Van Journey — 7 days

    Route:
    Western Hoang Su Phi terraces → Lo Lo Chai → Dong Van → Meo Vac
    Walking:
    Terrace days in the west, then limestone days in the east
    Transport:
    Private vehicle support for luggage and long road legs
    Booking:
    Quoted on enquiry · private party
    Choose it if:
    You want to cross from the terraces to the plateau in one trip.
    View this route
  • 2 days · 1 night

    Lo Lo Chai to Then Pa — 2 days

    Route:
    Lo Lo Chai → Then Pa on the northern plateau
    Walking:
    A shorter northern village block
    Transport:
    Local transfers around the walk
    Booking:
    Published price on its page
    Choose it if:
    You only have two days and want the northern Lo Lo and Hmong villages.
    View this route

Need something these routes do not hold? Custom expeditions and how private guided trekking works explain the alternatives.

— Related programmes and guides

Read the field guides for the villages on this journey, or compare the shorter and longer eastern routes before you enquire.

— Booking

What happens after you enquire.

This page holds the schedule, price and inclusions for this route. Confirmation and payment steps are handled directly with our team — not through this website.

  1. Step 1

    Enquire

    Tell us your route, dates and group size — by WhatsApp from any programme or tour page.

  2. Step 2

    Confirm

    We reply with availability, a clear price and the logistics needed to confirm your departure.

  3. Step 3

    Prepare

    You receive what to pack and where to meet before you travel.

— Why book with us

  • Licensed local operator

    Hanoi Travel Mate Co., Ltd. (tax code 0110906485) runs every departure listed on this site — not a reseller or marketplace listing. Licensed Local Operator

  • Local trekking expertise

    Ha Giang has no marked national-park trail network. Paths follow irrigation channels, farm decisions, and weather calls made by people who live on the route. Local trail guides from each community negotiate homestay space, read fog on the ridge, and know when a bamboo bridge is safe after rain — alongside English-speaking trekking leads who handle logistics, pace and guest communication.

  • Transparent enquiry process

    No payment on this site. Enquire by WhatsApp; we usually reply within 24 hours with availability, a clear price and what to pack. Booking Terms

  • No payment on this site

    Every departure is confirmed after a direct conversation. Nothing is collected or stored here. Payment Policy

  • Safety and responsible travel

    Comprehensive personal travel insurance is not included in hub programme prices. We strongly recommend that guests purchase their own insurance covering trekking and hiking activities, medical treatment, accidents, emergency evacuation, repatriation and trip cancellation — see each programme's Includes, Excludes and Good to know. Extended journeys and custom expeditions also do not include travel insurance. Community and forest permit fees are included in programme prices where listed and paid to the communes on your behalf. Extended journey and custom permit requirements vary by route. Safety Policy

  • Community payments stay local

    Homestay payments go directly to host families — we do not take a margin on meals or overnight stays. Responsible Travel

— Deposit, cancellation & enquiry
  • Enquire by WhatsApp — we usually reply within 24 hours with availability, price and what to pack
  • No payment on this site — confirmation steps are shared directly after your enquiry
  • Published extended journeys: 30% deposit and free cancellation up to 14 days before departure — confirmed for your departure before you travel
  • If we cancel your departure for safety or weather before you travel, we offer a full refund or reschedule
  • Weather or safety may require a postponed or adjusted route — we confirm options with you, not through the website checkout
— Verified elsewhere

Independent profiles for the operating company — not on-site guest reviews.

— Trip shape

Which product line fits your dates?

Days alone do not define the trip. A three-day Ban Luoc hub programme and a four-day Hoang Su Phi extended journey cover overlapping geography but differ in pace, product line and booking page. Programme vs Extended Journey.

  • Hub programme

    One to three focused walking days in Hoang Su Phi, Village Treks or Ridge & Cloud — a defined route with schedule and price on the programme page.

    Browse programmes

  • Extended journey

    Four to seven days across wider geography on a published multi-day route — itinerary and pricing on each tour page under Extended Journeys.

    Extended journeys

  • Custom expedition

    Private dates, mixed regions or a route that does not match a published programme or tour — designed after enquiry on Custom Expeditions.

    Custom expeditions
Local guides

Local trail guides from the communities on the route, with English-speaking trekking leads on every departure. Guide roles & field notes

Community & permits

Homestay payments go directly to host families — we do not take a margin on meals or overnight stays. Community and forest permit fees are included in programme prices where listed and paid to the communes on your behalf. Extended journey and custom permit requirements vary by route.

Insurance & group size

Comprehensive personal travel insurance is not included in hub programme prices. We strongly recommend that guests purchase their own insurance covering trekking and hiking activities, medical treatment, accidents, emergency evacuation, repatriation and trip cancellation — see each programme's Includes, Excludes and Good to know. Extended journeys and custom expeditions also do not include travel insurance. Guide-led programmes run small groups — typically 2–8 trekkers; ridge routes cap at six.

Operator & enquiry

No payment on this site. Enquire by WhatsApp; we usually reply within 24 hours with availability, a clear price and what to pack. Licensed Local Operator · Safety Policy

— Places and routes

Landscape and season articles sit alongside this trek page — open them for place context, then enquire here for dates and price.

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Illustrative southern Ha Giang valley village scene — verified Du Gia field photography is not yet published on this programme page
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Traditional houses and paths in the Lo Lo Chai highland village environment.
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Lo Lo Chai to Then Pa.

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Traditional earthen-walled house in Nam Dam with white spring blossom and bamboo gate, Quan Ba
VTR · 033 days · 2 nights

Nam Dam to Lung Tam.

3-day village trek — Dao herbal bath, forest ridge and Lung Tam indigo. From US$275 per person. Book schedule and enquiry.

— Plan a departure

Think this trek fits Nam Dam to Meo Vac?

Send your dates and walking history — we reply with availability and a private price for your party. Travelling solo? Ask us whether a compatible shared departure is available for your date — not guaranteed.

Check availability & private price
  1. Step 1

    Enquire

    Tell us your route, dates and group size — by WhatsApp from any programme or tour page.

  2. Step 2

    Confirm

    We reply with availability, a clear price and the logistics needed to confirm your departure.

  3. Step 3

    Prepare

    You receive what to pack and where to meet before you travel.

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Nam Dam to Meo Vac
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