Terraced rice fields and ethnic markets of Northern Vietnam-DUP
Overview
A journey to the old Tonkin region, immersing you in the terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai and Hoang Su Phi; the karst landscapes of Ha Giang, Cao Bang, and the maritime Halong Bay. Beyond exotic nature, you’ll explore vibrant weekly markets and villages of ethnic minorities such as Hmong, Tay, and Dao... A rich and diverse discovery!
- The beauty of the rice terraces and mountains of Northern Vietnam, especially in the regions of Mu Cang Chai and Hoang Su Phi, the mythical Route of Photographers, home to the most beautiful rice terraces in Vietnam.
- Karst Landscapes of Halong Bay, Ha Giang, Dong Van, and Cao Bang
- A fabulous adventure off the beaten path, far from mass tourism.
- Authentic encounters with mountain minorities and the discovery of their ancestral way of life: Dao, Flower H'mong, Phu La, Tay, Thai, La Chi, and more.
- Visit to a typical ethnic market.
Prices and Accommodation
How to book?
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Enter your travel date, the number of adults, and the language
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Click "Book this tour" for price, then "Book now" to reserve.
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"Pricing is for up to 6 adults. For larger groups, please request a customized offer in your 'special requests'
Included
- Overnight stay at a homestay in a dormitory or at a hotel as mentioned in the program.
- Transportation in a private or collective vehicle as mentioned in the program.
- Meals as mentioned in the program: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
- English-speaking guide.
- Visit fees and entrance fees to sites to be visited, boat trip in Na Hang
- One liter of bottled water per day per person, administrative fees.
Excluded
- Travelers' personal insurance
- Bank fees, beverages, phone, personal expenses, and anything not clearly mentioned in the "This price includes" section
- Surcharge during public holidays (if any)
- Tips (based on your satisfaction, a suggested reference is $5 USD/day/traveler for guides and half that for drivers).
Useful Information
Safety equipment: bring hiking shoes, a flashlight, and insect repellent, sunscreen from April to November, warm clothing during winter (mid-November to early March), a towel, and a toiletry kit.
These terraced rice fields in the high mountains of Mu Cang Chai and Hoang Su Phi, planted in May and harvested at the end of September, are less beautiful during the winter period, between November and April.