This 4-day journey from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai offers an immersive experience among Vietnam's iconic rice terraces and hill tribe cultures. Highlights include a visit to the village of Black Thai hill tribe group, a scenic trek to Mam Xoi Hill, leisure time at Garrya Mu Cang Chai, and picturesque mountain drives.

Itinerary

πŸ“ Hanoi - Nghia Lo: 220 Km (4.5 hrs) / Nghia Lo – Mu Cang Chai (85 km – 2.5 hr) / Easy walking: 2-3 km

This morning, depart Hanoi at 08:00 for the 4-5-hour drive to Nghia Lo in Yen Bai Province. Here,  mountains are shaped like masterpieces, by majestic and sometimes vertiginous rice terraces classified as national heritage inhabited by hill tribe groups. 
     
En-route, stop for a short break. Reach Nghia Lo midday and have lunch in a Black Thai hill tribe village, nestled in the fertile valley of Muong Lo, a major rice growing region. 

After the meal, enjoy a short walk to discover peaceful hamlets inhabited by different hill tribe groups. Characterised by typical traditional houses on stilts, this village offers a succession of rice fields where the locals can be seen working with their buffaloes or other livestock and farm scenes. 
 
Late afternoon, transfer 2.5-hours along a mountain pass – well known as the ‘road for photographers’ with photogenic rice and tea plantations lining the steep slopes of the mountain to Mu Cang Chai. 

Upon arrival, check-in and unwind at Garrya Mu Cang Chai, a tranquil retreat in the heart of breathtaking landscapes and iconic terraced rice fields. This peaceful oasis combines modern comfort with traditional Vietnamese charm, offering panoramic views. Relax and immerse in the beauty and serenity of Mu Cang Chai.
 
Overnight in Mu Cang Chai at Garrya Resort 

Inclusions:

πŸ₯˜ Lunch

πŸ“ Trekking distance: 7-9 km / Trekking condition: foot paths, get muddy if rain, paved paths with mostly up & down hill, easily-accessible paths, suitable for all skill levels / Trekking level: Moderate

After breakfast, transfer to a village located at over 1250 m altitude and inhabited by Hmong hill tribe group. This is the start of a 7 km trek to reach ‘Mam Xoi hill', an iconic site where rice terraces shaped over centuries can be seen. Also visit a Hmong Village to meet the locals. Many still wear traditional dress and live in humble wooden houses whilst living and working off the land. 

Return to the hotel by noon. Rest of the day and evening at leisure.   
     
Overnight in Mu Cang Chai at Garrya Resort 

Note: Motorbikes with experienced drivers are available for those who prefer not to trek (additional fee applies)

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast

Free time at leisure or immerse yourself in relaxing with massage, sauna and outdoor swimming pool. 

Overnight in Mu Cang Chai at Garrya Resort

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast

πŸ“ Mu Cang Chai - Tu Le: 35km (1hour) Tu Le to Hanoi: 285 km (6hrs)

Following breakfast, take a 1-hour drive from Mu Cang Chai to Tu Le on winding roads through landscapes covered by lush forests and terraced rice fields scattered with traditional houses. Then, follow the guide on trails, passing villages surrounded by rice fields to meet the friendly locals. 

In the afternoon, transfer back to Hanoi. 

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast

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