Mu Cang Chai trekking 4 days 3 nights

This 4-day adventure off the beaten path 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.

Trekking Mu Cang Chai terraced fields 4 days 3 nights

Destination:

Hanoi - Bustling capital city of Northern Vietnam
Mu Cang Chai - Magnificent terraced rice fields coiled in ribbons around the hills

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Tour code: NA15E
Duration: 4 days 3 nights
Route: Hanoi - Nghia Lo - Mu Cang Chai

Day 1: Hanoi - Nghia Lo (L/D)
- You will leave Hanoi from the Old Quarter and travel for about 2 hours to Duong Lam, an ancient village which has been recognized as a cultural and historical site in need of protection by UNESCO since 2006. The houses here date back 100-400 years and are surrounded by temples and gardens that were built in honour of two kings who became renowned national heroes by repelling a Chinese invasion roughly 1200 years ago. Here you will spend 2-4 hours exploring the village and taking in the sights before being served lunch at a local restaurant.
  
  Continuing with your tour, you will be driven through the rural countryside, slowly moving from flat landscapes littered with rice paddies to giant karst formations surrounded by tea and maize plantations as you gain altitude. Eventually you will reach the village of Nghia Lo, where you will stay the night in a traditional White Thai homestay built on stilts.
Day 2: Nghia Lo - Mu Cang Chai (B/L/D)
- You will rise early and go on a bicycle ride amongst 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 will then be served 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 your drive to Nam Co Village where you will get to see the Flower H'mong ethnic minority wearing their colourful traditional costumes. If your trip falls on the correct day, we will also take you for a visit to the fascinating local market.
  
  Finally, we will drive you to La Pan Tan and Mam Soi where you can enjoy a short walk (roughly 3km each way) up the hill and be rewarded with beautiful views of the surrounding rice fields before heading back down to Kim Noi village and overnighting at Ecobungalow.
  - A ~ 6-8km trek.
Day 3: Full day trekking Mu Cang Chai terraced fields (B/L/D)
- You Breakfast will be served outside and overlooking the fields before moving on to the tkrekking point. Our trek will start on the dragon spine from Kim Noi to Che Cu Nha on a 15 km long trails. This route off the beaten path will definitely give us a good chance to see the main points and admire the beauty of the wonderful rice terraces that Mu Cang Chai has to offer. You can also visit a few villages of the Hmong hill tribes scattered throughout the area. Picnic lunch on the terraced.
  
  Driver will picked upend route for tranfering back to Ecolodge, where you spend the night.
  - A ~ 12 - 15km trek.
Day 4: Mu Cang Chai - Hanoi (B/L)
- After breakfast at the ecologe you are free to spend the rest of the morning at your leisure, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the valley or just relaxing with the family at the homestay. Once you’ve had lunch we will drive you back to Hanoi where it will be time to say our farewells.

Tour Includes:

•    Private door to door pick-up drop-off services
•    All private transfer and transportation
•    Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned
•    English speaking guide as per program
•    Breakfasts (B) Lunches (L) Dinners as mentioned
•    All sightseeing tickets and travel permits
•    No extra charge after confirmation

Tour Excludes:

•   Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
•   Travel insurance
•   International flight and taxes.
•   Beverage
•   Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc…

What To Take:

• Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking.
• It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...

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Accommodation List

Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value.

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