4-Day Tour of Mu Cang Chai Rice Terraces

In the morning, embark on a 7-km hike along the dikes of the lush rice terraces in the H’mong villages of Cau Ba Nha and La Pan Tan. You will be captivated by the beauty of the terraced fields and the vibrant colours of the traditional attire worn by the local villagers.

After lunch, you will transfer to Tu Le, a little mountainous region inhabited by different groups of ethnic minorities including H’mong Blue, Thai, Zao, and Lu. Nestled at the foot of the majestic Hoang Lien Son Mountains in Yen Bai province, Tu Le is renowned for its awe-inspiring landscapes, with winding mountain passes on one side and stunning rice terraces on the other.

√ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch

√ Accommodation: Hotel

This morning is devoted to hiking. Embark on a 4-km trek starting from Khau Pha Pass and descending into Lim Mong Village, home to the Thai ethnic group. Admire the breathtaking scenery and take the opportunity to connect with the local ethnic minorities.

Savour the flavours of authentic regional cuisine with a delightful meal at a welcoming local’s home. Continue your journey towards Nghia Lo Town. Traverse picturesque hills adorned with tea plantations and latan palm trees. This town is located in Muong Lo Valley surrounded by green mountains and dotted with lakes, rice fields, rivers and houses on stilts of ethnic minorities.

Along the way, stop at Suoi Giang to explore the Shan Tuyet tea plants, known as “national heritage trees.” Next, visit the Pang Cang Village of the H’Mong people for an immersive cultural experience.

√ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch

√ Accommodation: Host family/ hotel

Set off early to explore the local Muong Lo Market, once one of the largest and most bustling markets in the mountainous Yen Bai Province of northwest Viet Nam.

Then, leave for Ha Noi, crossing the hills and valleys, adorned with tea plantations and latan palm trees. On the way, make a stop at Duong Lam Ancient Village, a thousand-year-old treasure nestled along the banks of the Red River. Famed for its preservation of traditional Vietnamese culture, Duong Lam is also the birthplace of two legendary kings, Phung Hung in the 7th century and Ngo Quyen in the 9th century.

Take a leisurely stroll through the village to meet the locals, and you might even encounter some of the elderly women known for their traditional “black teeth,” a cultural practice from bygone days.

√ Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
√ Accommodation: Hotel