Incredible Dong Van Geopark 3 days – trekking, camping, kayaking
$185 per person
Incredible Dong Van Geopark 3 Days Tour is a thrilling off-the-beaten-path adventure through Ha Giang’s UNESCO-listed karst plateau. Designed for travelers who prefer trekking over motorbiking, this 3-day experience combines hiking, camping, and kayaking in one of Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes.
Explore ancient trails through Giay and H’mong villages, paddle along the Nho Que River, and camp under starry skies with riverside BBQs. Led by local guides, this journey offers rich cultural immersion, sustainable travel practices, and unforgettable scenery—from White Cliff and Tu San Canyon to hidden waterfalls and traditional handicraft villages.
Whether you’re a solo traveler, couple, or group, the Dong Van Geopark 3 Days Tour delivers an authentic and eco-conscious Ha Giang experience.
✅ Highlights
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🚶♂️ Trek through remote Giay and H’mong villages, maize fields, and the scenic Nho Que River banks
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⛺ Camp beside the Nho Que Stream, complete with canyon views and riverside barbecue
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🛶 Kayak or SUP through the Tu San Canyon on the Cinnamon Grape River with a floating party vibe
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⛰️ Stroll along White God Cliff, admire Ma Pi Leng Pass views, and discover hidden waterfalls
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🏛️ Visit the H’mong King Palace, Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, and a traditional hemp weaving village
✅ Pricing & Pickup Options
Pickup & Drop-off in Hanoi
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Standard Services: $215/person
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High Services: $240/person
Pickup & Drop-off in Ha Giang City
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Standard Services: $185/person
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High Services: $210/person
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Departure
Hanoi Old Quarter -
Departure Time
19:00-20:00 -
Return Time
4:00am after day -
Dress Code
Comfy clothes, stretchy clothes (underwear and socks) a waterproof coat, jacket, abandana or scarf and real shoes, small bag -
Included
AccommodationsAll Entrance feesBottle of water and "happy water"English GuideMealsMotorbike & gasolineTransportation/Car -
Not Included
DrinksTravel insurance
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Exploring Ha Giang loop combine with some activities as trekking, camping and kayaking
Night 1: Hanoi - Hagiang
Day 1: Ha Giang - Dong Van - Camping on Nho Que river
- 07:00: Your tour guide will pick you up to Ha Giang Eco Stone House for breakfast, after which you'll depart for Dong Van Town. On the way, you'll have the opportunity to stop and take pictures at scenic spots along the Happy Road, including Bac Sum Slope, Co Tien Twin Mountain, Can Ty slope, M Road
- Lunch: Enjoy lunch at Mau Due Town. After lunch, your driver will take you to Nho Que Bridge. From there, you'll embark on a 4km hike along the beautiful Nho Que River, passing through villages inhabited by the Giay and Hmong people, with rice flowers lining the riverbanks all the way to the Vietnamese border.
- 16:30: Arrive at the camping area next to the Nho Que Stream, offering stunning views of the Tu San Canyon. Set up your tent and relax before participating in a barbecue and artistic exchange. This campsite boasts some of the most beautiful views in the Dong Van Karst Plateau.
- Overnight: Stay at the campsite, with one or two people per tent.
Day 2 Kayaking/Sup on Nho Que river - Floating party - White God Cliff
- 05:30: Wake up early to catch the sunrise, if the weather allows.
- 07:00: Enjoy a cup of coffee or warm ginger tea, followed by breakfast at the Nho Que camping area.
- 08:30: Check out from the campsite. Then, experience kayaking along the Nho Que River, passing through the stunning Tu San Canyon.
- 11:30: Attend a floating party on the Nho Que River at Ta Lang Village. Afterward, continue kayaking or paddle boarding to Na Co Waterfalls, where you can swim and jump into the water.
- Transfer to Ha Giang and start hiking the White Cliffs. The route takes you through climbing villages and offers panoramic views of the scenic Ma Pi Leng Pass and Nho Que River, with seas of floating clouds below
- Overnight: Stay at a homestay in Dong Van Old Town, with 2-4 people per room.
Day 3 Dong Van - Tham Ma pass - Ha Giang
- 07:30: Good morning! Enjoy breakfast at the homestay and check out.
- 09:00: You will visit H'mong King Palace, Dong Van geopark. And then stop for a handicraft village to learn about how people make clothes from hemp. There will be plenty of opportunities along the way to stop for photo opportunities as well.
- Explore hidden waterfalls where you will swim by stunning the waterfalls
- 13:00: The tour concludes. You'll arrive in Ha Giang around 17:00. You can then take either the
- 18:00: sleeper bus or the 21:00 VIP cabin bus/sleeper bus, with options to continue your journey to Sapa, Ninh Binh, Ha Long, or Hai Phong
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