Set out on an 8-day vacation through Ha Giang, Vietnam’s hidden marvels, which promises to be rich in culture and natural beauty. Thong Nguyen is the starting point of your tour, when the beauty of the surroundings is revealed. Every day is a new adventure as you stray from the typical route, discovering things like terraced rice fields and bamboo woods. Enjoy the peace of this unspoiled region, the natural splendor of the mountains, and the customs of the surrounding towns. Come along on an extraordinary trekking tour that offers a special fusion of culture, nature, and life-changing encounters.
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Hanoi
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Easy
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All meals during the tour
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Private
Overview
- Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
- Visit: Hoang Su Phi – Hanoi
- Duration: 08 Days
- Travel style: Active, Mountain & Minority
- Category: Private tour
- Tour schedule: Daily Departure
- Tour guide in: English, Français
Highlights
- Somewhere off the usual path.
- Rice fields with terraces.
- Bamboo woods.
- Interactions between the ethnic groups of the Red Dao, Mong, Nung, and Tay.
Itinerary
Go to Hoang Su Phi and then go to a Red Dao village.
8:30 AM: You will be picked up by our driver from your Hanoi hotel. After that, we'll travel to Thong Nguyen, one of the 23 communes in the province of Ha Giang's Hoang Su Phi district. From Hanoi, it takes around 6-7 hours to get there. You will arrive in Thong Nguyen at around 3:00 PM, check into your lodging, and then spend some time getting to know your surroundings.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: L, D
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
A Trip through Scenic Landscapes and Verdant Mountains.
We'll start your adventure today with a stroll across pristine landscape off the main path. As soon as you leave your lodging, the breathtaking splendor of the Hoang Su Phi mountains will envelop you. The verdant mountains envelop you, providing a striking setting for your journey. In the dawn light, the hillsides' emerald tints are especially vivid.
As you go more into the region's interior, you'll see terraced rice fields that artistically follow the natural curves of the surroundings, serving as a monument to the ingenuity and tenacity of the local farmers. Along the path, enclaves of bamboo trees offer solitude and shade between the rice fields. The mood is calm and contemplative due to the sound of rustling bamboo leaves and filtered sunshine.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Hoang Su Phi Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang , Vietnam
A Hike through Bamboo Forests and Terraced Rice Fields.
You will go through the magnificent Hoang Su Phi region on this day. You'll keep going along untraveled paths that take you more into the verdant highlands. The area is dominated by the immaculately maintained terraced rice fields by the local residents. These rice paddies' captivating patterns and shapes highlight the well-balanced fusion of human inventiveness with the natural world.
Trekkers and photographers alike will be enthralled by this stunning view, which is created by the vivid green of the rice fields contrasted with the bright blue sky. Along the way, you'll trek through bamboo trees, which add to the allure of the area by providing shade and peaceful moments.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Hoang Su Phi Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang , Vietnam
Local villages, bamboo forests, and terraced rice fields.
This day, as you go with your hike, the picturesque view of the terraced rice fields will not fade. With their spectacular views, the emerald terraces rise and fall in harmony with the mountain outlines. Additionally, you'll stroll through bamboo woods, where the sound of the air rustling the leaves produces a calming atmosphere. The jungle is made more enticing by the dappled sunshine that peeks through the thick bamboo stalks.
You will come across little settlements and the industrious people that live in this area off the main path. Your hiking experience is further enhanced by their presence and customs.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Hoang Su Phi Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang , Vietnam
Calm Terraced Rice Fields in the Unspoiled Heart of the Natural World.
There are more possibilities to explore the terraced rice fields today, which give you a feeling of timelessness as you stroll through this carefully manicured, ancient environment. The fields with terraces, decorated with different tones of green, provide a striking sight, especially in the early morning. The verdant mountains around you attest to this off-the-beaten-path area's immaculate state. The sound of the rustling bamboo leaves and the light breeze add to the overall feeling of calm.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Hoang Su Phi Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang , Vietnam
Investigating Bamboo Forests, Terraced Rice Fields, and Hidden Paths
The terraced rice fields continue to provide the setting and staging for your adventure as you go along these undiscovered roads. The fields' undulations resemble elaborate artwork etched onto the slopes of mountains.
Bamboo groves are scattered across the landscape, offering placid locations along the path where you may pause and enjoy the balance of the natural world.
You'll come across tiny towns and villages as you go more into this remote and unspoiled area; they will give you a better insight of the native way of life.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Hoang Su Phi Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang , Vietnam
Walk Among Enthralling Rice Fields.
Your senses are still captivated by the captivating terraced rice fields, whose vivid foliage forms an uninterrupted carpet on the slope. The off-the-beaten-path paths lead you into undiscovered areas of the area where the trees and mountains have an enduring beauty. After walking for around two hours, you will arrive at a local home for supper, which will be your last overnight stay of the program and a fitting way to cap off your adventure.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Hoang Su Phi Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang , Vietnam
Finishing the 8-Day Trekking Adventure After an amazing 8 days of trekking, finish off with a 2-hour walk from Ban Thin to Ban Ria.
After picking you up at Ban Ria, our driver will bring you back to Hanoi.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Private transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Tour Included
- English speaking tour guide following itinerary
- All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
- Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
- Private car following itinerary
- Meal: Breakfast: 07, Lunch: 08, Dinner: 07
- Service charges and Taxes
Tour Excluded
- International flight from/to your country
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tipping and Gratuities
- Other not mentioned in the program
The tour lasts for 8 days, starting and ending in Hanoi.
The tour includes visits to terraced rice fields, bamboo forests, and cultural encounters with ethnic groups such as the Red Dao, Mong, Nung, and Tay.
Accommodations include homestays and eco-lodges, offering a comfortable and immersive experience in the local culture.
The tour involves moderate to challenging trekking, so a good level of physical fitness is recommended.
Essentials include comfortable trekking shoes, lightweight clothing, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, a raincoat, and a small backpack for daily necessities.
Yes, most meals are included, typically breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring local cuisine.
The best time to visit is from September to November when the rice terraces are at their most beautiful, or from March to May for pleasant weather and blooming flowers.