To Day Flower Season - Khau Pha - Tu Le Tour 2D1N
Highlights
Immerse yourself in the journey to discover the enchanting beauty of the To Day flower season, one of the most beautiful flower-viewing spots in Vietnam, in the poetic land of Tu Le. This 2-day 1-night tour with Sovaba Travel will take you to conquer the majestic Khau Pha Pass – one of the four great passes of Northern Vietnam, where clouds cover the sky and natural scenery is spectacular. Coming to Tu Le, you will be immersed in the unique culture of the Thai ethnic group, enjoy the fragrant green young rice (com), learn about traditional stream bathing customs, and explore rich local dishes. A complete trip to feel the natural beauty and culture of the Northwest!
Detailed itinerary
05:45 – 06:45: The bus picks you up at Hanoi Opera House – Big C Thang Long – Noi Bai Airport (For guests from Hai Phong, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Thai Binh..., the organizers will inform you of the specific pickup time and location separately).
On the bus, the tour guide will introduce themselves and provide details about the tour itinerary. There will be a rest stop along the way where you can freely have breakfast and relax.
Afterward, you will continue the journey to Mu Cang Chai, starting an adventure to capture stunning photos of the beautiful flower gardens in Mu Cang Chai.
11:00: Arrive in Nghia Lo town for lunch. After lunch, the group continues the drive to Tu Le. Along the way, enjoy the scenic views of mountains and forests stretching along both sides of the road.14:00: Continue to conquer Khau Pha Pass – one of the "four great mountain passes" of Northern Vietnam.
15:30: Arrive at the rest stop at the To Day flower blooming area in La Pan Tan. To Day flowers (or "pang to day" in the Hmong language) are wild cherry blossoms, considered one of the iconic winter symbols of Mu Cang Chai. The flowers usually bloom during the Hmong ethnic New Year, about a month before the traditional Lunar New Year.
Visitors will need to take a short motorbike taxi ride to reach the best flower-viewing spots (at own expense). Guided by the tour guide, capture romantic photos of the surrounding mountain and forest scenery.
17:30: Arrive in Mu Cang Chai town to check in to your homestay as originally booked and rest.
19:00: Have dinner and enjoy local mountain specialties. In the evening, enjoy free time to explore at your leisure.
Overnight in Mu Cang Chai.06:30: Gather for breakfast as arranged by the tour guide. You will have time to explore the following suggested attractions:
- Mu Cang Chai Market, a hub for daily trading and local produce.
- Visit a Thai ethnic village and take photos at the water wheel system used to lift stream water for irrigation and daily living.
- Visit the bamboo forest. Coming here, you might feel as though you have stepped into the setting of the movie "House of Flying Daggers".
(Note: Please consult with the tour guide before setting off to choose suitable spots due to limited time. It is not possible to visit all suggested locations in the program).
The vehicle and tour guide will take you to the market and the Bamboo Forest.09:30: Bid farewell to Mu Cang Chai town as the bus takes you back.
11:00: Stop at Tu Le – a land famous for its soft, fragrant sticky rice and captivating Thai women who have stolen the hearts of many young men. The tour guide will lead you to explore, buy local specialties, and take photos with the symbol of Mu Cang Chai district.12:00: Have lunch in Nghia Lo. After lunch, board the bus to head back to Hanoi.
Stop at a center promoting and selling local specialties, particularly fresh pure cow milk products produced right in these highlands. Feel free to shop for gifts for yourself, friends, and family.
18:30-19:00: Arrive back at the initial pickup point. End of the tour. See you again!
Included
- Tourist car transfer according to the itinerary
- 01 night stay in Mu Cang Chai according to registered standard:
- Experience a community stilt house
- Stay in a private room according to registration, sleeping 02 - 03 people/according to registered quantity
- 03 main meals + 01 breakfast
- Sightseeing tickets to Bamboo Forest
- Dedicated and enthusiastic tour guide on the route
- Drinking water 01 bottle/day/person. Travel insurance
Not included
- VAT invoice (Optional)
- Drinks during meals and other personal expenses not mentioned in the tour
- Round-trip motorbike taxi (xe om) cost to La Pan Tan flower hill – Bamboo Forest. This cost is not fixed, depending on bargaining ability as well as the time, usually around 40,000 VND - 60,000 VND/person/way.
- Surcharge for foreign tourists: 100,000 VND/guest
- Tips for driver and tour guide
- During the tour, if you are satisfied with the working attitude of the guide and driver, tipping is encouraged to motivate the service team
- This tip amount is entirely optional but customary for Vietnamese guests is from 50,000 VND/guest/1 tour day
- Standard tip for foreign guests: $5/guest/1 tour day
TOUR BOOKING REGULATIONS:
- To book the tour, please transfer 50% of the tour price in advance.
- The remaining amount must be paid 07 days before departure.
- Please send the finalized guest list immediately after confirming the group.
TOUR CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:
- Immediately after registration (before 30 days of departure): penalty of 100% deposit.
- Before 7 days (prior to departure date): penalty of 50% of the total tour cost.
- Before 5 days (prior to departure date): penalty of 75% of the total tour cost.
- Within 5 days (prior to departure date): penalty of 100% of the total tour cost.
- No refunds, cancellations, or exchanges apply to groups during Holidays and Tet.