This journey in Hoang Su Phi takes you through terraced rice fields and ethnic minority villages. An immersive trek combining nature, local culture, and the mountain landscapes of northern Vietnam.

Highlights

  • Trekking through the iconic terraced rice fields of Hoang Su Phi.
  • Meet local communities and immerse yourself in their traditions.
  • Mountain landscapes and breathtaking natural vistas.

Full description

Day 1: Hanoi – Hoang Su Phi (D)
Pick-up at your hotel in central Hanoi and transfer by shared limousine bus to Tân Quang, followed by a private transfer to Hoàng Su Phì. Lunch at your own expense at a local restaurant along the way.
Upon arrival, check in to your private bungalow at Hoang Su Phi Lodge, which offers stunning views over valleys, terraced rice fields, and mountains. Enjoy a short walk around the village to discover the daily life of the Red Dao ethnic group, or relax with a herbal bath or a traditional massage (optional, at your own expense).
Dinner and overnight stay in a private bungalow overlooking the rice terraces.

Day 2: Hoang Su Phi Trek (B, L, D)
After breakfast, begin a day of trekking from Nam Hong to Khoa Thuong Village, home to the Long Tunic Dao ethnic group.
The hike will take you through terraced rice fields, forests, waterfalls, and ethnic villages. Lunch with a local family.
In the afternoon, continue trekking along a different route back to Hoang Su Phi Lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 3: Hoang Su Phi Trek (B, L, D)
After breakfast, trek to Nam Nghi Village, which is inhabited by the Red Dao ethnic group. Discover their daily life and traditional activities.
Lunch as a picnic or with a local family. Return trek to Hoang Su Phi Lodge in the afternoon.
Dinner at the lodge and overnight stay in a bungalow.

Day 4: Hoang Su Phi – Hanoi (B, L)
After breakfast, say goodbye to your host at Hoang Su Phi Lodge, then drive back to Hanoi.

Lunch at a local restaurant. Arrival in Hanoi in the late afternoon. End of services.

Includes

  • Transportation between Hanoi and Hoang Su Phi
  • 1 night at Hoang Su Phi Lodge in a private bungalow with a view of the valley (subject to availability)
  • Knowledgeable and helpful English-speaking local guide
  • Local Vietnamese trekking guide in Hoang Su Phu
  • Local Vietnamese meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner
  • Entrance fees and permits for all visits included in the itinerary
  • 2 small bottles of water per person per day

Not suitable for

  • Children under 12 years
  • People with altitude sickness
  • People with high blood pressure
  • People with low level of fitness
  • Babies under 1 year
  • People over 70 years

 

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