MU CANG CHAI – TRAM TAU 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS – HOMESTAY (NEW ITINERARY)

05:00–05:15: The vehicle and tour guide will pick you up at Hanoi Opera House to begin your journey in search of stunning photographs of the spectacular terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai. Along the way, the vehicle will stop at a rest area where you can relax and enjoy breakfast at your own expense.

Lunch: Arrive in Son Thinh Town for lunch. After lunch, continue by vehicle to Tram Tau. Along the way, admire the vast Muong Lo Rice Fields stretching along both sides of the road.

14:00: Arrive in Nghia Lo and check in at your accommodation for some rest. Accommodation will be in a hotel or homestay, according to the option selected when booking.

Afternoon: The vehicle will take you to Tram Tau Hot Springs. Immerse yourself in the wonderful natural mineral waters, surrounded by the vast and beautiful mountain landscape.

18:30: Gather for dinner at a local restaurant. The evening is free for leisure and relaxation.

Overnight in Nghia Lo.

Note: In the evening, guests wishing to experience traditional Thai ethnic music and cultural performances may discuss and agree on the cost directly with the tour guide. This optional activity is not included in the tour price.

07:30: Check out and enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant. After breakfast, board the vehicle and depart for Mu Cang Chai.

09:30: Stop for commemorative photos at the Mu Cang Chai District landmark at the foot of Khau Pha Pass. Continue the journey to conquer Khau Pha Pass, one of the four great mountain passes of Northern Vietnam.

10:30: Stop at the summit of Khau Pha Pass, approximately 2,100 meters above sea level. In the local language, Khau Pha means “Heaven’s Horn,” symbolizing the meeting point between heaven and earth. From the summit, admire panoramic views of Khau Pha Valley, with the distant villages of Lim Thai and Lim Mong nestled among the mountains.

During August and September each year, you may also have the opportunity to watch professional paragliders take to the skies during the famous “Flying Over the Golden Season” event.

Important note: Guests wishing to participate in paragliding may register independently or ask the tour guide for assistance while the group is at Khau Pha Pass. As paragliding may take considerable time, participants will need to arrange their own motorbike taxi or taxi to rejoin the group in Mu Cang Chai, where they can check in and rest.

11:30: Enjoy lunch, then check in at the hotel and relax.

14:00: Gather at the hotel before the vehicle takes you to the Ba Nha Bridge area, where you can freely photograph the distinctive shoe-shaped terraced rice fields.

Continue along a narrow, steep, and winding road to reach the magnificent Raspberry-Shaped Terraced Rice Fields (Mam Xoi Hill), the most iconic symbol of Mu Cang Chai’s famous terraced landscapes.

Note: To ensure flexibility when visiting and taking photographs during peak season, guests are responsible for purchasing their own entrance tickets and paying for motorbike taxi transfers.

17:00: Return to Mu Cang Chai. If time permits, take a leisurely walk to visit a Thai ethnic village and photograph the traditional waterwheel system used to draw water from streams for irrigation and daily activities.

18:30: Enjoy dinner. The evening is free for leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Note: To allow guests the flexibility to explore Mu Cang Chai independently in the early morning, breakfast on this day is at your own expense. The tour price does not include one breakfast in Mu Cang Chai.

Before setting out, please consult your tour guide to choose the most suitable attractions, as time is limited and it may not be possible to visit every suggested location.

Suggested places to visit:

Mu Cang Chai Market: A local market where residents trade daily necessities and regional specialties.

Bamboo Forest: Wander through the beautiful bamboo forest, where the scenery may make you feel as though you have stepped into the famous movie House of Flying Daggers.

Horseshoe-Shaped Terraced Rice Fields: Admire the distinctive curves of the terraced fields and capture memorable photographs.

09:00: Gather at the meeting point, say goodbye to Mu Cang Chai Town, and board the vehicle for the journey back toward Nghia Lo.

11:00: Stop in Tu Le, a destination famous for its fragrant, sticky glutinous rice and the captivating beauty of Thai ethnic women. The tour guide will take you to explore the area and shop for local specialties, especially the delicious, fragrant Tu Le green rice flakes (com) at Tu Le Market. You can also take photos at the Mu Cang Chai District landmark.

12:00: Enjoy lunch in Nghia Lo. After lunch, continue the journey back to Hanoi.

18:30–19:00: Arrive at Hanoi Opera House. The tour ends. We look forward to welcoming you again!

Important note: Under the latest regulations restricting vehicles from entering central Hanoi during peak hours, vehicles with 30 seats or more that reach the beginning of Thang Long Boulevard before 19:30 must wait until after 19:30 before entering the city center to drop off passengers at Hanoi Opera House.

TOUR PRICE PER PERSON

Applicable to individual travelers joining a shared group tour.