Mu Cang Chai - Tu Le Tour 2D1N
Highlights
Sovaba Travel's 2-day 1-night Mu Cang Chai – Tu Le Tour takes you on a journey to discover one of Vietnam's most breathtaking terraced rice fields, where nature and human hands blend to create a masterpiece. Not only will you admire the majestic scenery, but you will also have the opportunity to explore the distinctive cultural life of the Thai ethnic people, from traditional stilt houses to unique customs. Along the way, travelers will conquer Khau Pha Pass—one of northern Vietnam's famed "four great passes"—before stopping in Tu Le to savor the renowned green rice flakes and experience the intriguing traditional stream-bathing custom. The journey is also an occasion to savor rustic local delicacies rich in regional flavor, leaving you with unforgettable memories.
Detailed itinerary
05:50-06:00: The vehicle picks you up at the meeting point. The tour guide introduces themselves and presents the detailed tour itinerary. En route, there is a stop for you to have breakfast and rest at your leisure (For guests departing from Hai Phong, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Thai Binh, etc., the organizers will announce specific pick-up times and locations separately).
Afterwards, you continue boarding the vehicle to Mu Cang Chai, beginning the journey to capture stunning photographs of beautiful flower gardens in Mu Cang Chai.
11:00: Arrive in Nghia Lo town for lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, the group continues to Tu Le. Along the way, you can admire the Muong Lo Field stretching along both sides of the road. Take souvenir photos at the Mu Cang Chai district monument at the foot of Khau Pha Pass.
13:30: Continue conquering Khau Pha Pass—one of northern Vietnam's four great passes.14:00: Stop at the summit of Khau Pha Pass at an altitude of approximately 1,200m. Khau Pha in the local language means 'Sky Horn,' where heaven and earth meet. Standing at the peak, admire panoramic views of the Khau Pha Valley, with Lim Thai and Lim Mong villages in the distance. Here, you may also have the opportunity to watch professional paragliders participating in the annual 'Flying over the Golden Season' event.
15:00: Arrive at the transit point to take a motorbike taxi up to visit the Mam Xoi terraced fields. Under the tour guide's direction, you move from the ticket check point up to the top of Mam Xoi Hill to take photos. The Mam Xoi terraced fields are an elaborate agricultural feat and a unique creation of the Mong people in La Pan Tan. Amidst rolling, winding mountainsides and contouring terrace lines stretching to the horizon, the raspberry-shaped hill stands out as a unique and striking highlight—a must-see attraction when visiting Mu Cang Chai (motorbike taxi fee at own expense).
Mu Cang Chai terraced fields were featured in the 'Top 20 Most Colorful Destinations in the World,' 'Top 50 Most Beautiful Destinations in the World in 2020,' and were recognized as a Special National Monument in 2021.18:00: Arrive at Mu Cang Chai town to check in to your hotel (or homestay, depending on your initial booking), rest, and enjoy the fresh air and picturesque scenery of the destination.
19:00: Have dinner at a restaurant. In the evening, you are free to relax and explore Mu Cang Chai at night.
Overnight in Mu Cang Chai.06:30: Gather for breakfast as guided by your tour leader. You will have free time to independently rent a motorbike or take a motorbike taxi to explore the recommended destinations below:
(Please note, consult your tour guide before departing to choose suitable stops due to limited time. You will not be able to visit all suggested points on the itinerary)- Mu Cang Chai Market, a trading hub for daily goods and local specialties.
- Visit a Thai ethnic village and take photos at the water wheel system, which channels water from streams for irrigation and daily use.
- Visit the Bamboo Forest. Stepping here will make you feel as though you have wandered into the film set of 'House of Flying Daggers.'
- The Corn House or photo check-in at the Horseshoe-shaped terraced fields...
09:00: Check out—Farewell to Mu Cang Chai town. The vehicle takes you to the Ba Nha Bridge area for free photo-taking at the shoe-tip-shaped terraced fields.
11:00: Stop at Tu Le—a land famous for its fragrant, sticky rice and Thai women whose captivating beauty has charmed countless suitors. The tour guide takes you to visit and shop, especially for delicious, chewy Tu Le green rice flakes at Tu Le Market.
12:00: Have lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, board the vehicle to return to Hanoi. If there are passengers heading to Noi Bai Airport, the vehicle will travel via Ba Khe Junction - Lao Cai Expressway - Noi Bai - Hanoi.
18:00: Estimated arrival at Noi Bai Airport.
18:30-19:00: Arrive back at the original meeting point in Hanoi. Tour concludes.
See you on your next journey!
Included
- Round-trip transportation as scheduled
- Accommodation according to selected package upon registration - 1 night
- Private room service, 2 guests/room (3-4 guests/room option available)
- Clean and airy communal stilt house accommodation (shared bathroom)
- 03 main meals + 01 breakfast
- Admission ticket to Mam Xoi Hill.
- Tour guide accompanying the group as scheduled, enthusiastically assisting with photography
- Travel insurance, 1 bottle of drinking water/person/day
Not included
- Value Added Tax (VAT) invoice (Optional, upon request)
- Beverages during meals and other personal expenses not mentioned in the tour
- Round-trip motorbike taxi fare to Mam Xoi terraced fields and sightseeing spots. Sightseeing tickets not included in the itinerary. Cost is variable depending on the timing (Reference: approx. 100k – 120k/person.)
- Any difference or additional sightseeing ticket fees (if any) at the time of your travel compared to the time of booking. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation regarding actual incurred costs (Our staff will inform you upon confirming the departure date)
- Foreign guest surcharge: 100.000đ/guest
- Tips for the driver and tour guide:
- If travelers are satisfied with the service of the driver and tour guide, tipping is welcome at your discretion. This tip is completely optional, though a standard tip of 50.000đ/guest/day is encouraged
- Mandatory tip for foreign guests: 3 USD/guest/day
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Immediately after booking (more than 30 days before departure): 100% deposit penalty.
- 7 days before tour departure: 50% penalty of total tour cost.
- 5 days before tour departure: 75% penalty of total tour cost.
- Within 5 days before tour departure: 100% penalty of total tour cost.
- No refund, cancellation, or change is applicable for groups during Public Holidays and New Year / Tet holidays.