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Sapa and Mu Cang Chai rice terraces in 5 day tour

Overview

  • Start/End: Ha Noi - Ha Noi
  • Visit: Mu Cang Chai
  • Duration: 5 detail-tour.days
  • Travel style: Nature & Discover , Mountain & Minority , Authentic , Adventurous , Sightseeing
  • Category: Private tour
  • Tour guide in: English , Español

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day private tour from Hanoi, immersing yourself in the natural splendor and cultural richness of two of Northern Vietnam's most iconic destinations: Mu Cang Chai and Sapa. This exclusive journey promises a harmonious blend of picturesque landscapes, local encounters, and immersive adventures that will leave you with lasting memories.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Mu Cang Chai Terraced Fields: Marvel at the intricate and expansive terraced rice fields, particularly during the rice harvest season, when they turn into a vibrant golden tapestry.
  • Sapa's Majestic Landscapes: Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Sapa's terraced rice fields, lush valleys, and rolling hills. Trek through picturesque villages and savor the tranquil ambiance of the countryside.
  • Bac Ha Sunday Market: Experience the lively and colorful Bac Ha Market, a weekly gathering of hill tribes from the surrounding region. Explore stalls brimming with traditional handicrafts, textiles, and fresh produce, and witness the rich diversity of ethnic cultures.
  • Authentic Hill Tribe Encounters: Interact with local hill tribe communities, including the H'mong, Red Dzao, Tay, Thai and more. Learn about their unique traditions, daily life, and handicrafts.
  • Delicious Local Cuisine: Savor the flavors of northern Vietnamese cuisine, including hearty dishes and regional specialties.
  • Homestay Experience: Immerse yourself in the warmth of hill tribe hospitality with a homestay in a traditional village, creating lasting memories of genuine cultural exchange.
  • Scenic Treks: Enjoy trekking through the striking landscapes of Mu Cang Chai and Sapa, passing by terraced fields.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 Sapa , Mu Cang Chai 305.2 km

    HANOI - BAC HA (L, D)

    You will be met and greeted by your private tour guide and driver at the hotel in Hanoi. Departure at 8:00 AM, the morning drive on the HW (Noi Bai – Lao Cai) offer s you a beautiful countryside scenery of the Red River Delta and on to the midland of the Northwestern region. You will have lunch at Lao Cai City around noon. In the afternoon, after 1,5 hour drive, you will arrive Bac Ha district, take a short boat ride on Chay River (if the water level permits), then stretch out with a easy walk to visit Trung Do village of the Tay ethnic minority people. Arrive at Bac Ha and check in a local homestay for the night. 

     

  • Day 2 Sapa , Mu Cang Chai 305.2 km

    BAC HA - SAPA (B, L, D)

    You may be woken up by the domestic animals such as roosters or pigs early in the morning. After the breakfast, you will get a short transfer to the town for strolling around the colorful Sunday market. The majority who live in Bac Ha is the Flower H’mong people. The colors at the market will tell why they have such a name. This is a great opportunity to learn the local trading, witness the local products for sales. The sounds, the smells and the colors will absolutely make you go Wow while busy taking photographs. After a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, we will drive back down to Lao Cai City and onward up to Sapa town. Arrive in Sapa, check into your hotel and rest for the remainder of the day. Overnight in Sapa.

  • Day 3 Sapa , Mu Cang Chai

    SAPA - MU CANG CHAI (B, L, D)

    This morning, you will be transferred to a trekking point in Muong Hoa Valley where you will do a beautiful trek to visit a few villages of the Black H’mong and enjoy the terraced paddy fields in the area. Get picked up and drive back to town for lunch. The afternoon is spent for a scenic drive to Mu Cang Chai, another rice terrace paradise. You may have time to get some stops on the way for taking pictures. Check in a stilt-house homestay of the Thai people nearby Mu Cang Chai town. Dinner and overnight there.

  • Day 4 Mu Cang Chai 136 km

    MU CANG CHAI TREK (B, L, D)

    Today, we spend most of the day for a long scenic trek on small paths and back roads from Che Cu Nha to La Pan Tan as this is the best part of the region for you to admire the amazing rice terraced paddy. Late in the afternoon, we drive to Tu Le town for a night at a local hotel. 

  • Day 5 Mu Cang Chai 305.2 km

    MU CANG CHAI - HANOI (B, L)

    This morning, we will take more walk to visit Tu Le valley before check out of your hotel for the drive back to Hanoi. Lunch is at a local restaurant on the way. Arrive in Hanoi and finish the tour at the door of your hotel.

Inclusions
    • Private car transfer along the trip
    • Accommodation mentioned in program
    • English speaking guide (other luggage upon request)
    • Meals as listed in the itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
    • All entranced and permission
    • Two bottles of mineral water per person per day
Exclusions
    • Visa to Vietnam
    • International and domestic airfare
    • Other meals and drinks
    • Other optional and activities not on the package
    • Travel insurance, personal expense
    • Your accommodation in Hanoi
Price per pax in USD (* Prices are for reference only )
  • Adult $ 350.00