Trekking In Mu Cang Chai
Start: Hanoi Finish: Hanoi
Duration: 3 Nights
Physical rating: Medium
Special diets catered: Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
Tour Operator: Conical Travel
Group size: 2 - 30
Age range: 10-99
Tour operated in: English ,French ,German ,Spanish
Prices From: $390
Tour Overview
This 4-day adventure 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
The mountainous beauty along with amazing terraced rice fields- The local ethnic life
- The unparalled hiking trails
Itinerary
Day 1
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Hanoi - Nghia Lo
Location: Nghia Lo
Accommodation: Homestay of Thai ethnic family
Meals: 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 under UNESCO protection since 2006. The houses date back 100-400 years and are surrounded by temples and gardens. This is an important historical site which is home to temples in honour of two kings, national heroes, who defended the land against the Chinese about 1200 years ago. After looking around the village, you will also stop for lunch. You will continue to drive through the rural countryside, through flat paddy fields and then, as you gain height, you see tea plantations corn or maize dotted amongst the karst limestone outcrops. You will stay overnight with a delightful White Thai family in a traditional stilt house in Nghia Lo.
Day 2
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Nghia Lo - Mu Cang Chai
Location: Mu Cang Chai
Accommodation: Homestay in Mu Cang Chai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will rise early and take a bike ride around 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 is taken 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 to drive to Nam Co Village where you will see the flower H'mong ethnic minority in their colourful traditional costume. If your trip falls on the correct day, you will also be able to visit the fascinating local market. You will then drive to La Pan Tan and Mam Soi terraced rice fields and take a short walk up the hill to a viewpoint to take in the incredible views. You will have dinner and stay overnight at Mrs Chon's Homestay in Kim Noi Village, a Thai family run business.
Day 3
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Trekking In Mu Cang Chai
Location: Mu Cang Chai
Accommodation: Homestay in Mu Cang Chai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast in the homestay, a local guide will collect you for the longest trek of the tour, from Kim Noi Village to Hang Dang De then to Che Cu Nha. You will enjoy a picnic lunch on the rice terraces and then continue to La Pan Tan where you will be picked up and driven back for a second night at Mrs Chon's homestay. Highlights and activities: Kim Noi village, Hang Dang De, a 15 - 17 km trek
Day 4
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Mu Cang Chai - Hanoi
Location: Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, check out of the room and make our way back to Hanoi.
What's Included
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Entrance Fees
all sightseeing tickets & travel permits
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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24/7 hotline support
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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AC car
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Meals – Full Board
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Drinks with Meals
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Personal Expenses
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Conical Travel requires a deposit of 200% to secure a place on this tour, and the final balance is not due till 30 days before departure..
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Secure payments
All payments to TourHub are deposited into an externally regulated Trust account.
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An incredible experience
The trek through the H’mong tiny valley and mountain village tribes was far more moving and beautiful that words and pictures can capture.
Jack has such a grace to him, introducing himself and us along the way.
It was very enjoyable to watch how he engaged with the H’mong people.
He is curious and respectful.
During one such experience he saw a women sitting in her yard hand paining fabric for a piece of clothing she was making.
Jack asked if we could watch her to which she agreed.
She later invited us to try, which proved very difficult for us to do as it was freehand.
We were invited to stay for lunch with them which was so kind.
We asked to see her other wares.
She has a few pieces that she hand sews to sell at market so we were able to purchase them from her directly.
Very special moments here.
We stayed at homestays with families along the way.
They were wonderful and warm hosts.
The accommodations were very comfortable, clean and safe.
The meals our hosts served were delusions and very plentiful.
I know it was a lot of effort to make our meals vegetarian, which was much appreciated!!! Our driver Long was awesome.
He was a very safe and experienced driver.
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although a very harrowing drive through the MANY switchbacks.
He did slow down for us as the ride lift us very queezy.
Be sure to bring Gravol and ginger candy! We were able to experience planting rice, picking tea leaves, shooing cows and chickens from roads and rice field paths, ethic life, breathtaking landscapes and had lots of fun along the way with Jack, and Long.
We learned a great sea from Jack, he truly is remarkable! Jack, thank you so much for an experience if a lifetime.
If we could give you 10 stars for your hospitality, knowledge and genuine nature we would! ;
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23-Jul-2020
A must for trekking lovers!
A welcome alternative to the busy, dirty asian cities.
The views were unbelievable, the guide Ivan very nice and helpful, the accomodation clean, the food amazing.
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I highly recommend it!;
UK
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