3-day village trek — Dao herbal bath, forest ridge and Lung Tam indigo. From US$275 per person. Book schedule and enquiry.
Duration
3 days · 2 nights
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
34 km total
Altitude
900 – 1,550 m
Best season
Sept – Apr
— Overview
Why this route.
Quan Ba is the first valley on the climb onto the Ha Giang plateau. It is one of the few places where you can walk for three days between Dao Cham, White Hmong and Tay villages without taking a road. Night 1 is in a Dao herbalist household in Nam Dam; Night 2 is in a Hmong hamlet after a long ridge. Day 3 finishes at Lung Tam, where looms have run six days a week since 2001. Choose this if culture and craft matter as much as distance. Choose Lo Lo Chai for border-plateau atmosphere, or Hoang Su Phi if terraces are the reason you came north.
— Trip highlights
Dao Cham herbal homestay — gardens, drying racks, wood-fired bath on Night 1
Day 2 forest ridge with views back to the Twin Mountains
Working indigo cooperative at Lung Tam — looms, vats, direct purchase from weavers
Two homestay nights, three ethnic households, no road between them
— Itinerary
Day by day.
Times and stops are indicative. Pace and arrival are set by the slowest walker, the weather, and the village.
Day 1
Nam Dam village walk
9 km · 4 h walking
Meals · Lunch · Dinner
Stay · Dao Cham homestay
"Arrive in Nam Dam by late morning. Take a slow walk through the Dao Cham centre — herbal gardens, drying racks and the village shrine — then follow a short loop into the upper fields. Return for an herbal bath at the homestay before dinner with the host family."
Day 2
Nam Dam → ridge → Hmong hamlet
15 km · 6 – 7 h walking
Meals · Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Stay · White Hmong homestay
"This is the long day. Climb out of the Dao valley onto a forested ridge with views back to the Twin Mountains. Descend through corn and cassava fields into a small White Hmong hamlet for the second homestay night."
Day 3
Hmong hamlet → Lung Tam
10 km · 4 – 5 h walking
Meals · Breakfast · Lunch
"Descend gently through Tay fields into Lung Tam, the Hmong weaving village. Spend time at the indigo cooperative among the looms, dye vats and finished cloth. Then have a late lunch before the road back to Ha Giang city."
— Inclusions
What's included.
Included
Private transfers to and from the trail
English-speaking lead guide for all three days
Local Dao and Hmong village guides on their territory
2 nights homestay (Dao Cham + White Hmong)
All meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 3 lunch
Traditional herbal bath on Day 1
Visit and demonstration at the Lung Tam indigo cooperative
Permits and community contributions
Personal accident & trekking insurance
Not included
Hotel before/after the trek
Alcoholic beverages beyond welcome rice wine
Tips for guides, drivers and host families
Indigo cloth purchases at the cooperative
Personal expenses
— Pack list
What to bring.
01Sturdy trekking shoes (broken in)
02Daypack (25 – 30 L)
032 changes of trail clothing + warm layer
04Rain shell, gaiters in shoulder season
05Headlamp
06Quick-dry towel and small toiletries
07Trekking poles recommended for Day 2 descent
— Good to know
Before you walk.
The Day 2 ridge section has no water for the first three hours. Fill bottles at the homestay before 06:00.
Guide field note: Twin Mountains (Co Tien) are visible from the Day 2 forest ridge when cloud is above 1,400 m.
The Night 1 Dao Cham herbal bath uses the host family’s own dried roots. It is wood-fired, optional and part of the household routine.
Lung Tam cooperative looms run from Monday to Saturday. Allow 90 minutes on Day 3 for the weaving demonstration.
Your main bag transfers by motorbike between homestays. Carry a daypack with a warm layer each night.
— Field
Frames from the route.
— FAQ
Common questions.
Q · 01
How fit do I need to be for Day 2?
You should be comfortable walking 6 – 7 hours on uneven terrain, with a 500 m climb and 600 m descent. We move at the slowest walker’s pace.
Q · 02
Is the indigo workshop a tourist set-up?
No. Lung Tam is a working women’s cooperative founded in 2001. The looms run six days a week; visitors are welcome, but the work is real.
Q · 03
Can I buy cloth directly from the weavers?
Yes. All purchases go directly to the cooperative; we do not take any margin.
Q · 04
What is Dao Cham?
Dao Cham is a Dao sub-group in Nam Dam, known for herbal medicine, gardens beside stilt houses and a distinct shrine calendar. Night 1 is in a Dao Cham homestay.
Q · 05
Where does my luggage go?
Your main bag moves by motorbike between homestays. Carry a daypack with a warm layer and toiletries for each night.
Q · 06
How long at the weaving cooperative?
Allow roughly 90 minutes on Day 3 for looms, dye vats and finished cloth. Purchases are optional, and lunch follows in the village.
Q · 07
Can I combine with Hoang Su Phi?
Yes, if you have five or more days. We often sequence Quan Ba after terrace walking; enquire for a suggested order.
— 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.
Step 1
Enquire
Tell us your route, dates and group size — by WhatsApp from any programme or tour page.
Step 2
Confirm
We reply with availability, a clear price and the logistics needed to confirm your departure.
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.
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Personal accident and trekking insurance is included on every guide-led programme — see each programme's includes list. Permits and community fees are included on programme prices where listed. 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
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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.
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 and paid to the communes on your behalf.
Insurance & group size
Personal accident and trekking insurance is included on every guide-led programme — see each programme's includes list. Guide-led programmes run small groups — typically 2–8 trekkers; ridge routes cap at six.
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— Places and routes
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