3-day Trekking in Ha Giang - Dong Van Karst Plateau
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3-day Trekking in Ha Giang - Dong Van Karst Plateau

By Mr Linh's Adventures
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Dong Van Karst Plateau is one of Vietnam’s special limestone areas, housing prominent imprints that depict the development of the earth’s crust. It is a spectacular place part of the UNESCO World Heritage List offering incredible mountain passes such as Ma Pi Leng Pass, rivers and ethnic villages. Dong Van Geopark is home to 17 ethnic groups, creating a unique and rich cultural heritage worth visiting.
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Ages 8-70
Duration: 3 days
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Live guide: English
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  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • All sightseeing tickets (travel permit)
  • Limousine bus or Sleeper bus Hanoi - Ha Giang x2 ways
  • Entry/Admission - Quan Ba Heaven Gate
  • Entry/Admission - Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
  • Entry/Admission - Quan Ba
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Drinks

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
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        • Mr Linh's Adventures
          535
          Hanoi, Vietnam
          Joined in December 2014
        • Departure52820607835
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic 10days trip across Vietnam and Laos
          Fantastic 10-Day Vietnam & Laos Tour! Our trip with Mr Linh’s adventures was absolutely amazing! Phuong, our organizer, was spot on—always responsive and ensured everything ran smoothly. In Laos, Jatuphorn was an outstanding guide, passionate about his country and incredibly knowledgeable. Every detail, from accommodations to excursions, was perfectly planned, making for a seamless and unforgettable experience. Highly recommend this tour operator for anyone exploring Vietnam and Laos!
          Written February 10, 2025
        • Sokkerbum
          0 contributions
          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Total shambles
          We did the small group tour to Ha long Bay. Overall I would class this day as chaotic. To start with they gave us a time to be picked up from the hotel, only to turn up an hour early when we were obviously not ready. They had sent a text late in the evening but we were already asleep. Tickets were not bought in advance so they had to run around at the quay to get them. Then confused boarding not knowing who was on the boat and where they had to sit. Dreadful communication which usually ended with shouting to get people to go where they were required. Food was predominantly cold including the chips, fried fish and fried chicken all of which were of questionable quality but at least they were plentiful. By no stretch of the imagination could this be classified as a seafood buffet as advertised. This is a fantastic place somewhat spoiled by the massive over exploitation of tourism, so many boats everywhere, the myriad of daily cruise boats, the extended stay boats with accommodation and the large merchant boats dotted around. The poor quality cruises (of which there are a great many) shuttle you from each overcrowded island to the next, each with minimal facilities. I hope they cut back on the number of tourists allowed in this fragile environment and they should ban the merchant ships. I would not have gone if I had any idea of this beforehand.
          Written February 9, 2025
        • Meander43156423929
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing 2 weeks experience
          This trip was incredible from start to finish for 2 weeks. The food, the views, the people and the guides were amazing. Helen done an amazing job in catering for all our requirements and making this holiday memorable. We would highly recommend her and she’s fantastic. Thank you for everything :)
          Written January 30, 2025
        • YvonneM2685
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent Ban Gioc falls/ Ba be Lake tour
          After competing with the hordes of other tourists at Sapa, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay, Cao Bang Province was extremely refreshing. Yes it's a long way by road to get up to the border with China to see the Ban Gioc falls, and another long day on the bus to get back to Hanoi. For me the beauty of the area in general (not only the falls/ cave/ lake that are the highlights), and fewer tourists, made that worthwhile. However what really made the difference was the fantastic organisation of our itinerary by Nginh (I know I've spelt that incorrectly). He changed our accommodation on night 1, as he could see we were an older group and would be grateful for some creature comforts. This also meant that we were closer to the falls the next morning, so had a more leisurely morning than we otherwise would have had. We were the first and only people in the Nguom Ngao cave the next morning, and there were very few other tourists at Ban Gioc falls when we arrived. By the time we left the crowds were growing. THIS is good planning, and I appreciated it. The other thing I appreciated was Nginh's concern that my physical limitations shouldn't prevent me from experiencing everything on offer. He encouraged me to take part when I was concerned I'd be too slow for the group. And often he held my hand to ensure I felt safe on stairs with no handrails. He's very passionate about the region, and often took photos along with us, even though he travels there as often as once a week. And to top the trip off we had Bao driving us. He was excellent. He handled the Hanoi traffic, the long days, and even a dodgy back road that was having roadwork done on it, with skill and good humour.
          Written January 6, 2025
        • Odyssey31549284703
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          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awfull guide
          We had the worse guide In the first 2 days. his englisg was so bad, he didnt know anything about the local people and colture, he didnt know the rout so we drove for hours in the wrong direction, he took us to the worst restaurante. When we got to the trecking part, he opened google maps and took us to walk on the road with all the cars passing us through. It was so awfull We had to ask for another guide. I do not recommend!
          Written December 26, 2024
        • Zaghow
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Cat Ba and Ba Be trek five day tour
          The tour was very spectacular and felt very raw and authentic. More importantly this trip would not have been the same without our incredible guide Lam. He is very knowledgable about plants which made the walks that more interesting and is always very happy and positive. The tour is well organised and everywhere we stayed was very nice.
          Written December 21, 2024
        • JennyCartwright_13
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          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          Beautiful scenery but too much time in the car
          Guide Hoan and driver were excellent as was Phuong who was very responsive to our questions when organising our tour. Accommodation very good. However, we did not expect to be sitting in the car for 6/7 hours every day as the itinerary for the 8 day off the beat tour did not mention this. They mentioned the kms driven but I had not realised how twisty and slow the driving had to be and travel took many hours. Not a lot of trekking time as mentioned in the itinerary and several things we never got to see that are mentioned in the itinerary - no time. maybe we should have done this over 2 weeks rather than one in order to do the whole itinerary.
          Written December 9, 2024
        • 211camu
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing!!
          This trip was incredible from start to finish. We loved our guides (big shout out to Nguyễn Sơn Lâm)!! The food, the views, the people… everything was perfect!
          Written December 7, 2024
        • AbbyBond2023
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tham Phay cave is an absolute must!!
          We (family with 6yo and 9yo) stayed magnificently at Ba Be jungle house in the deluxe family room. We chose this place to relax after our adventures in Ha Giang, and loved the pool against the lake. After resting on our first day (free kayaks and bicycles available but we felt too lazy!) we decided to go on the Tham Phay cave expedition which seems to be quite the hidden gem in Vietnam. We had a great guide who led us through the lush jungles of Ba Be, crossing streams, rice paddies, bamboo forests and valley to a farm where my kids held a teeny baby goat. The farmer (and our English speaking guide who was full of great info about local flora, fauna and life in Ba Be) then led us down into the cave, lit only by our helmet lights and torches, just us. It was beautiful and very exciting. The guides let us know the safest places to stick to. We were provided with wet bags and offered wet shoes (we brought our own) and we walked and swam through the crystal cool waters of the underground river, observing fish and insects and bats, and hanging cave worm threads. The cave formations were amazing, full of sparkles and pools, stalactites and stalagmites, waterfalls and parts yet unexplored. Pristine ancient corridors curved and arched and widened before us, carved by water. One small opening required rolling into! After we climbed back out and dried off, we walked back to the car and went to a local home for lunch and shared a pot of tea. This experience was easily amongst the top in our Vietnam trip! I hope this cave remains protected and sustainably accessed without losing its rawness. Mr Linh's also organised a little boat trip for us on the lake in the morning after (enchanting) as well as our transport back to Hanoi. And 2 weeks of laundry! Thanks so much for a great experience in Ba Be.
          Written November 23, 2024
        • LouiseL131
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best trip ever !!
          Rachel Phuong with Mr. Linh's adventurous planned us an amazing trip throughout Vietnam ! We loved our 3 day trek with homestay in Sapa ! We loved our 3 day, 2 night cruise in Halong bay ! All our flights were easy to check in and left on time All our 4 star hotels were lovely All our local guides were excellent ! All our rides and guides were waiting for us holding a name sign which really helped a lot ! Nothing but 5 star service anytime I had a question through What's app Would highly reccomend thus company after a trip of a lifetime ! We also went up the Mekong for 3 days in Cambodia
          Written November 19, 2024
        • sabinm601
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful, authentic vacation - 100% recommended
          We booked a two-week private tour through North and South Vietnam as a family with Mr. Linh's Adventures and were completely satisfied! Before the trip, we emailed Helen from the agency with our wishes. She then put together a proposal for a tour according to our wishes, which we liked. The trip was well planned and organized from start to finish. We never had to wait anywhere or queue for long as everything was booked in advance. You could just let yourself drift and enjoy. Excursions with boats, for example, were booked exclusively for us. Both guides, in the north and south of Vietnam, were very experienced and friendly. We always felt safe with the drivers, despite the stressful traffic for Europeans and the crowded roads. At our request, small hikes were also integrated into the daily schedule, which you could never have found on your own! Food: Local Vietnamese food was organized. We were always served more than we could eat (and we are not bad eaters 😅). Vegetarian requests were also catered for without exception! Communication on site: we always received an answer to our questions within a few minutes via WhatsApp. At this point: Thank you Helen for the great support! Special requests: at our request, a suitable car seat was organized for our four-year-old son for every trip. He also had his own bed in our room in every accommodation as agreed. The guides in the north and south were very professional and child-friendly - even if it took us a little longer. They also advised us well to skip some of the less "child-friendly" museums in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, e.g. on the Vietnam War. Budget: we were satisfied with the price-performance ratio. The all-inclusive price included domestic flights, 2-3 very tasty, local and generous meals per day, 3-star hotels or homestays, water, entrance fees, all trips and transfers as well as a private guide and driver. We were a little skeptical about booking 3-star hotels in Vietnam beforehand, but they were comparable to 3-star hotels in Germany. We had to pay for tips and drinks in the restaurant ourselves. We can recommend Mr Linh Adventures 100%. It was a wonderful, authentic vacation in a fascinating country. You get great insights into the culture, landscape and way of life - even outside of mass tourism. We are also convinced that without intensive research and Vietnamese language skills, it is impossible to organize this round trip independently - especially if you want to stay away from the big cities.
          Written November 16, 2024
        • Scott W
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great mix of trekking and motorbike
          My friend and I really enjoyed the Ha Giang Secret Trails tour. They were extremely communicative in advance of the trip and were flexible and accommodating with our agenda. It was a good mix of trekking and road time, with amazing sights all along the way. We ended up customizing the trip so that we could do the first two days on motorbikes with Easy Riders and by car the last day, which I highly recommend if you have some extra budget. (As two 50 YO dudes we thought the bike option was safe and super fun but can be hard on your arse after a couple days.). Our guide Tu Ahn was exceptional and showed us many “off the beaten track” sights. She is obviously very passionate about her job and her country. Highly recommend!
          Written November 14, 2024
        • Đức Duy N
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Hạ Long bay - việt nam
          I had a wonderful experience on the Oriental sails cruise And I would recommend it to you when you come to Ha Long Book it no matter the cost for your vacation. Alex tour guide
          Written November 13, 2024
        • Đức Duy N
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Vacation on Hạ Long bay Việt Nam
          I had a wonderful experience on the Orient cruise And I would recommend it to you when you come to Ha Long Book it no matter the cost for your vacation.Alex tour guide
          Written November 13, 2024
        • GuanAGL
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          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          Not a trekking specialist tour!
          We arranged a customised week of trekking in the north with a particular request for seeing rice terraces, local minorities and lots of walking. The communication in advance was very good from Helen Tham. Whilst the itinerary was ambitious and was an opportunity for quite amazing views and experiences I would rate the overall experience as average. Our major disappointment was our guide who seemed not at all a trekking guide and seemed to not be very fit or had much local knowledge. There seemed to be no use of any local guides and Mike our guide told us he had not been to the area for a year! At times he seemed to be consulting his google maps on our treks which was not very confidence inspiring. Once he led us straight to a landslide! At times he seemed to be doing his best to persuade us to not go trekking but to go sightseeing instead. Sometimes we had to wait for our guide on a trek which was a first for us! There was a lot of emphasis on finding places for lunch despite our telling the guide we would rather get on with trekking than eating. Most of the home stays were good though at Hoang Su Phi had fabulous views but was actually a bit dirty and seedy. Our driver who spoke no English was very nice and he drove really well in quite challenging roads and tracks. This was an expensive trip and though we were pleased to have done it, it wasn’t the trekking tour we had in mind. Aside from 2 good treks, the rest of the days were spectacular drives and ad hoc little walks! I would suggest Mr Linh’s adventures take more care in choosing fitter guides for trekking holidays and look at using local guides with more local route knowledge or not to offer trekking holidays. It would be good to have feedback from Helen Tham or the Mr Linh management team.
          Written November 11, 2024
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        Jimmy Thai DTM
        San Diego, CA161 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2022 • Business
        As a CEO and Executive Mental Toughness coach, I've climbed my fair share of mountains literally and figuratively. But none compared to the challenge of conquering 8090-feet Tay Con Linh Expedition in Ha Giang province of Vietnam, near China-border last year. It was a journey that taught me valuable lessons about doing business in Vietnam that no MBA degree could have prepared me for. Surprisingly, these lessons were learned from the choice of footwear.
        Lesson 1: Expensive American Hiking Shoes Don't Cut It in Vietnam Jungles
        Lesson 2: $3 Rubber Rain Boots from Vietnam Are More Suitable for the Job
        Lesson 3: Tools and Solutions Work for One Country Don't Work for New Markets
        Written September 2, 2023
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Hi Jimmy Thai, We are so glad to hear from your positive experience! Indeed, it's very true what you are saying. Being an adventurer in Vietnam is no piece of cake! But we do our best to make our trips safe and fun of course, so travellers have unique experiences. Looking forward to welcome you or your loved ones again in the future!
        Written September 6, 2023
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