Mu Cang Chai trekking 4 days 3 nights
Mu Cang Chai trekking 4 days 3 nights
4 Days Starting and ending in Hanoi
Visiting: Hanoi, Đường Lâm village, Nghĩa Lộ, Mù Cang Chải District, La Pán Tẩn
Tour operator:
Tour code:
NA15E
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 15
Age range:
Min age:5
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Meat, Vegetarians, Gluten Free
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Private Available:
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Tour Overview
This 4-day adventure off the beaten path to Mu Cang Chai, located 350km from Hanoi, takes you to visit the most beautiful rice terrace valleys in north-western Vietnam. This tour is the best bang for your buck if you wish to visit Mu Cang Chai, and if you choose to go in late September and early October then you will get to witness the rice-harvest, which presents some excellent opportunities for amazing photos.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hanoi - Nghia Lo (L/D)
Location: Hanoi, Đường Lâm village, Nghĩa Lộ
Accommodation: Homestay, Homestay
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
You will leave Hanoi from the Old Quarter and travel for about 2 hours to Duong Lam, an ancient village which has been recognized as a cultural and historical site in need of protection by UNESCO since 2006. The houses here date back 100-400 years and are surrounded by temples and gardens that were built in honour of two kings who became renowned national heroes by repelling a Chinese invasion roughly 1200 years ago. Here you will spend 2-4 hours exploring the village and taking in the sights before being served lunch at a local restaurant.
Continuing with your tour, you will be driven through the rural countryside, slowly moving from flat landscapes littered with rice paddies to giant karst formations surrounded by tea and maize plantations as you gain altitude. Eventually you will reach the village of Nghia Lo, where you will stay the night in a traditional White Thai homestay built on stilts.
Day 2 : Nghia Lo - Mu Cang Chai (B/L/D)
Location: Nghĩa Lộ, Mù Cang Chải District, La Pán Tẩn
Accommodation: Homestay, Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will rise early and go on a bicycle ride amongst the paddy fields, basking in the peaceful morning ambience. The mornings begin early for the villagers who can be seen quietly working in the fields surrounded by ducks, chickens, pigs and buffalos.
Breakfast will then be served in the open air overlooking the fields before you check out and set off over the dramatic Khau Pha Mountain Pass. The rice fields of Tu Le along the way are spectacular and will fill you with wonder.
After lunch in a local restaurant, you will continue your drive to Nam Co Village where you will get to see the Flower H'mong ethnic minority wearing their colourful traditional costumes. If your trip falls on the correct day, we will also take you for a visit to the fascinating local market.
Finally, we will drive you to La Pan Tan and Mam Soi where you can enjoy a short walk (roughly 3km each way) up the hill and be rewarded with beautiful views of the surrounding rice fields before heading back down to Kim Noi village and overnighting at Ecobungalow.
- A ~ 6-8km trek.
Day 3 : Full Day Trekking Mu Cang Chai Terraced Fields (B/L/D)
Location: Mù Cang Chải District
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You Breakfast will be served outside and overlooking the fields before moving on to the tkrekking point. Our trek will start on the dragon spine from Kim Noi to Che Cu Nha on a 15 km long trails. This route off the beaten path will definitely give us a good chance to see the main points and admire the beauty of the wonderful rice terraces that Mu Cang Chai has to offer. You can also visit a few villages of the Hmong hill tribes scattered throughout the area. Picnic lunch on the terraced.
Driver will picked upend route for tranfering back to Ecolodge, where you spend the night.
- A ~ 12 - 15km trek.
Day 4 : Mu Cang Chai - Hanoi (B/L)
Location: Hanoi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at the ecologe you are free to spend the rest of the morning at your leisure, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the valley or just relaxing with the family at the homestay. Once you’ve had lunch we will drive you back to Hanoi where it will be time to say our farewells.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned
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Entrance Fees
All sightseeing tickets
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
Experienced English-speaking guide
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Meals
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
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Transportations
Professional vehicle transportations and commercial vehicle insurance. Professional driver All private transfer and transportation Private door to door pick-up drop-off services
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Bottled water
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Trekking tour in Mu Cang Chai
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No extra charge after confirmation
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24/7 hotline support guaranteed
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Upon on request with a supplement
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Drinks with Meals
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Travel insurance
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes children are welcome under the surveillance of the parents or guardians (min. age: 5)
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, each vehicle is equipped with A/C.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, but airport transfers are available with a supplement if needed.
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Are flights included in this tour?
International and/or domestic flights are not included in the price of the tour
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, our tour guides speak English. Other languages available for private tours upon request with a supplement depending on the language.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Free Wi-Fi available in each accommodation.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No specific vaccination is required to visit Vietnam. We advise however to bring insect repellent.
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What is the tipping policy?
It is usual to tip the tour guide and driver at the end of the tour.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all entrances fees for the visits mentioned in the itinerary are included.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Yes, all entrances fees for the visits mentioned in the itinerary are included.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
In Vietnam, the Vietnamese dong is the used currency.
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