Mu Cang Chai Trekking – Terraces Paradise
Duration : 3 days 2 nights
Mu Cang Chai is 300 km far from Ha Noi. It is one of Viet Nam’s most breathtaking destinations, famous for its dramatic rice terraces, rich ethnic cultures and untouched nature beauty. Mu Cang Chai’s rice terraces were recognized as a national heritage site, are a masterpiece of agricultural engineering, especially stunning during the harvest season (September – early October) when the hillsides turn golden under the sun. Trekking here is not just a journey through nature, but a deep cultural experience – walking along terraced valleys, visiting remote villages, and sharing moments with local families.
Day 1 : Ha Noi – Khau Pha Pass – Mu Cang Chai
Meals : lunch, dinner/ Accommodation : private room in homestay
07.00 AM : The private car and tour guide pick up you at your hotel and depart for Mu Cang Chai. Drive 5 hours through countryside and mountain via Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway and national way 32.
Lunch stop in Tu Le
Keep driving on winding roads to conquer Khau Pha Pass, one of four greateast passes in Viet Nam. On the top of Khau Pha pass, enjoy stunning view of terrace rice fields, valleys, hill tribe villages.
Reach Mu Cang Chai town, we trek up to Mong Ngua terraced rice field ( horse – shoe ) passing through pine tree forest. You admire panoramic views of Nam Kim river, Mu Cang Chai town below and stunning rice terraces winding around the mountains. Continue to Sang Nhu village, a H,Mong settlement on narrow trails
Visit Mo De bamboo forest and a traditional house to learn about their lives and surroundings
Descend on steep roads to Thai village where we stay overnight
Dinner with host family to learn about culture and customs of Thai people.
Day 2 : Mu Cang Chai Trekking
Meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner/ Accommodation : private room in homestay.
After breakfast, we do trekking about 12 km ( Thai village – Hang Dang De – Kim Noi – Dinosaur Pine ) is the most spectacular and off beaten path trekking route in the northen Viet Nam with unforgettable views of mountains and rice terraces.
Trek up hill on small roads to Hang Dang De village, home of black Hmong people. You walk past bamboo groves, vegetable gardens, and early views of the terrace system. Continue trekking on small trials surrounded by high mountains, waterfalls, terraced rice fields to Kim Noi village.
Have picnic lunch on the way
You pass through small hamlets, water buffalo trails, and ancient stone walls. Reach Dinosaur Pine, you get panoramic views of 5 villages and famous terraced fields of La Pan Tan and Che Cu Nha.
Descend 3 km to main road and get on the car to go back homestay
Day 3 : Mu Cang Chai – Ha Noi
Meals : breakfast, lunch/ Accommodation : not included
We have breakfast and say goodbye homestay. We have short trek to raspberry hill, the most photographed terraced field in Vietnam.
Dive to Tu Le and take bathing in hot springs.
Drive back Ha Noi, drop off you in hotel. Tour end.
Note :
Rice season in Mu Cang Chai from July to October ( only one season ) to enjoy goden terraced rice fields from mid September to October but mountainous Views are spectacular all year around.
We are confident, you will enjoy the trip.
What to bring
- Sun and rain gear
- Insect repellent
- Trekking clothes
- Trekking shoes
- Original passport
- Some gifts for kids on the mountain
- Swim suite
Tour include: private car and speaking tour guide, boat, permit for overnight in homestay, all entrance tickets, all meals and accommodations as specified on the itinerary, VAT and other taxes
Tour exclude: personal travel insurance, drinks, tips
| Group size | 2 people
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3 people
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4 people up
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| Price/ person | 340 usd | 260 usd | 230 usd |
| Type of car | 4 seats | 7 seats | 16 seats |
If you are one person or group more than 8 people, please contact us to get best price
