MU CANG CHAI – TU LE – HOT SPRING RETREAT 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS – HOTEL

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 Tu Le and 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: As you travel through Nghia Lo, admire the beautiful Muong Lo Rice Fields stretching along both sides of the road. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Arrive in Tu Le and check in at the resort. Spend the afternoon exploring the surrounding area at your leisure. Suggested activities include:

Visit Yen Ngua Hill, a popular photography spot. Photography services and drone filming are available at your own expense.

Enjoy complimentary hot mineral spring bathing and herbal steam therapy, or choose additional herbal bathing packages at the resort for an extra charge.

18:30: Gather for dinner at the restaurant. The evening is free for relaxation.

Overnight at the resort.

Note: In the evening, you may travel independently to Le Charm Tu Le to experience the complimentary weekend night market. Admission is free, and visitors can discover local specialties and enjoy cultural performances and entertainment from 19:00 to 22:00 on weekend evenings.

06:30: Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant. After breakfast, board the vehicle and depart for Mu Cang Chai.

07:30: 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.

09:00: 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 Cao 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.

10:30: 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.

Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Mu Cang Chai.

Afternoon: Continue exploring Mu Cang Chai. You may rent a motorbike or hire a motorbike taxi to discover the following suggested attractions independently.

Please consult your tour guide before setting out to choose the most suitable destinations, as time is limited.

Mu Cang Chai Bamboo Forest: Explore 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 landscapes.

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

Thai Ethnic Village and Traditional Waterwheels: Visit a Thai ethnic village and photograph the traditional waterwheel system used to draw water from streams for irrigation and daily activities.

Evening: Return to Tu Le for dinner. The evening is free for leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Note: In the evening, you may travel independently to Le Charm Tu Le to experience the complimentary weekend night market. Admission is free, and visitors can discover local specialties and enjoy cultural performances and entertainment from 19:00 to 22:00 on weekend evenings.

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the resort. You may then choose from the following activities at your leisure:

Hot Mineral Spring Bathing and Herbal Steam Therapy: Enjoy complimentary hot mineral spring bathing and herbal steam therapy, or choose additional herbal bathing packages at the resort for an extra charge.

Tu Le Market: Explore Tu Le, a destination famous for its fragrant glutinous rice and the distinctive cultural beauty of the Thai ethnic community. Your tour guide will accompany you to explore the market and shop for local specialties, especially the delicious, fragrant Tu Le green rice flakes (com).

Visit Le Charm Tu Le: Discover a variety of entertainment activities and services available at your own expense.

Price List for Village Visitors

Lunch: Check out of the resort, collect your luggage, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, board the vehicle for the return journey 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.