05:00 Rise early and board the vehicle to begin our journey into the heart of the Dong Van Karst Plateau. We will make our first stop in Quan Ba to enjoy a hearty breakfast, featuring the region's famous and flavorful Trang Kim pho (noodle soup), before continuing our scenic mountain drive to Dong Van.

11:00 Upon reaching Dong Van town, the group will settle in for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, sampling authentic regional dishes.

13:00 Transfer to the legendary White Cliff (Vách Đá Trắng), the starting point of our spectacular 7km trekking route. This trail is an absolute highlight, offering sweeping, panoramic views that embrace the emerald waters of the Nho Que River, the towering Tu San Alley, and the awe-inspiring Ma Pi Leng Pass winding far below. After completing the trek, we will experience a thrilling local transit—riding a motorbike taxi (xe ôm) down the steep, winding road to the Ta Lang boat pier.

15:30 From Ta Lang pier, we will launch our SUPs (Stand-Up Paddleboards) and navigate through the magnificent Tu San Alley, renowned as one of Southeast Asia's deepest canyons. Take your time to paddle, soak in the dramatic landscape, and capture incredible photos. We will then continue paddling gently along the Nho Que River until we reach our exclusive riverside campsite. Upon arrival, you will receive your tent, have time to freshen up, and relax while taking in the pristine, million-dollar views from the camp. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner and spend a peaceful night camping under the stars in the gorge.

* Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

* Accommodation: Camping

07:30 Start your morning with a warm breakfast right at the campsite, surrounded by the morning mist of the river. We will then take a short boat ride back to the shore and board our vehicle heading to Sung La. This exceptionally beautiful valley is nestled within the rocky plateau and is home to around 70 households, primarily belonging to the Hmong, Lo Lo, and Hoa ethnic groups. Here, you will visit a traditional, century-old Hmong house that famously served as the cinematic backdrop for the renowned Vietnamese film "The Story of Pao".

12:00 After a leisurely walk exploring the village and interacting with the locals, we will drive back to Dong Van for lunch.

13:00 Following our meal, the group will explore the historical Vuong Family Mansion (often referred to as the Hmong King's Palace). This unique architectural masterpiece blends European, Chinese, and traditional Hmong styles. Afterward, we will begin our descent back toward Ha Giang City.

18:00 Stop for a relaxing dinner in Ha Giang City to refuel before the final leg of our drive.

23:00 Arrive safely back in Hanoi, marking the end of your unforgettable highland adventure.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

* Cultural Note: If your travel dates fall on a Sunday, you will have the unique opportunity to visit the Meo Vac Sunday Market. Held weekly in the center of Meo Vac town from approximately 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM, exploring this vibrant, bustling highland market is a fascinating cultural experience and a feast for the senses.

Ha Giang is beautiful in every season, but each season has its unique highlights. If you go during the Lunar New Year, you will see peach and plum blossoms like in other regions of the Northeast and Northwest. From October to December, the buckwheat flowers bloom, covering the fields in Meo Vac and Dong Van. March is the season for beautiful red silk cotton flowers. Additionally, there are white and yellow mustard flowers blooming in winter. The summer months from April to September are very suitable for SUP and kayak tours on the Nho Que River. Therefore, it’s hard to say which season is the best to visit Ha Giang.

UA recommends that children aged 10 and older can participate in this program with their parents or adults.

This is a group tour, so you can join the tour by yourself. However, the minimum number of participants for the tour to proceed is 8 people. If the minimum number is not reached, UA will notify you at least one week in advance so that you can decide to change the departure date or receive a refund of your deposit.

When registering for the tour, customers will need to pay a deposit of 50% of the total amount via bank transfer or credit card through Onepay. The remaining 50% must be paid no later than one day before the departure date, also via bank transfer or credit card through Onepay.  

UA will not confirm the booking until the tour deposit is received.

This outing has a moderate difficulty level (6/10) and is suitable for most people, including those without much trekking experience. The terrain is easy to navigate, not steep, and the daily trekking distance is about 6 km. However, you should refer to the notes and guidelines for preparing for a trip of this difficulty level (6/10) here.

Depending on how far in advance you cancel or postpone compared to the departure date, you may incur a fee. If you wish to change your departure date or switch to another tour, Umove Adventure will adjust the date for you and may charge a fee (or not). For details, please refer to our cancellation policy.

You will need to inform Umove Adventure about your vegetarian or dietary requirements before booking the tour, and we will check if the destination can meet those needs and inform you accordingly. Typically, Umove Adventure will have vegetarian options available for customers depending on the location of the tour.

Please see the Equipment section in the tour details.

Umove Adventure does not organize tours specifically for guests bringing pets. Therefore, bringing pets will depend on the agreement of the other passengers on the tour. If you wish to bring a pet on the tour, Umove Adventure will ask the other participants if they agree, and you will be fully responsible for maintaining cleanliness and the safety of the pet.

At the campsite, there will be hot water for bathing and clean restrooms for customers' personal needs.

Typically, for a group tour (if you are going alone), Umove Adventure will pair guests of the same gender to share tents. If you want to rent a private tent, depending on the timing of the tour and if we have private tents available, Umove Adventure is willing to arrange a private tent for you at no extra charge. However, if there are not enough tents and we need to rent additional tents, there will be an extra fee (which will be communicated to you at the time of booking).

If you are tired and cannot continue paddling, you should quickly inform the guide or support boat for assistance. Most tours from Umove Adventure have a motorboat following along to provide support. If you are too tired to paddle, you can board the motorboat for the remainder of the program.

You can still participate even if you don’t know how to swim, provided you strictly follow the safety instructions given by the guide. All SUP participants who wish to swim must wear life jackets and use leg leashes.

This tour, with a difficulty level of 6/10, requires you to have experience from other lower-level SUP tours or have completed basic SUP training courses to participate in the tour.