Bac Ha Market and Terraced Rice Fields of Hoang Su Phi, and Discover Halong Bay-DUP-DUP-DUP
Overview
This tour let you experience a fabulous adventure off the beaten path, far from mass tourism in authentic Northern Vietnam: terraced rice fields of Hoang Su Phi, discovery of Thac Ba Lake, exploration of the Lam Binh karstic landscapes, colorful ethnic markets (Bac Ha or Can Cau market), remote villages, and encounters with local ethnic groups. The trip concludes with an unforgettable cruise in Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- A tour mainly off the beaten path, focusing on authentic encounters
- Mountain ethnic minorities and their ancestral way of life
- The largest and very famous ethnic minority market of Bac Ha
- The most beautiful terraced rice field landscapes in Northern Vietnam
- Karst landscapes in Halong Bay and Lam Binh
Prices and Accommodation
How to book?
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"Pricing is for up to 6 adults. For larger groups, please request a customized offer in your 'special requests'
Included
- Accommodation
- Transportation according to the program in a private vehicle with a driver for your group ONLY
- 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
- One liter of bottled water per day per person, administrative fees
- Cruise on the Na Hang reservoir and Thac Ba Lake
Excluded
- Personal travel insurance
- Bank fees
- Drinks, telephone, personal expenses, and anything not clearly mentioned in the "This price includes" section
- Tips
- Surcharges during public holidays (if any)
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. 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.
- During the winter season (December to January), the weather is often cold and foggy early in the morning and late afternoon, and sometimes all day long. Hoang Su Phi and Bac Ha have only one harvest between June and September, and there are two beautiful seasons ideal for visiting: from mid-September to early October, which is the ripe rice season. After the harvest, the terraced fields retain their beauty but remain empty of any crops until the following spring.
- In May-June, during the rainy season, water from the mountains flows into the terraces. The fields are irrigated, the arid soils become saturated with water and soften again, the harnessed buffalo plow the rice fields, and the replanting work can resume.