Mu Cang Chai & Sapa: Escape to the North along the mythical route of photographers-DUP-DUP-DUP-DUP
Overview
Exploration of unforgettable terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai and Sapa.
An unforgettable journey through the Northwest mountains of Vietnam, meeting ethnic minorities such as Hmong, Thai, Dzao, Dzay... This private tour focuses on exploring must-visit destinations in the Northern Vietnamese mountains, where beautiful terraced rice fields can be found, including Tu Le, Mu Cang Chai, and Sapa. Breathtaking landscapes that will delight photographers and provide an opportunity to bring back beautiful and unforgettable memories from this trip.
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
- 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
- Visiting fees and entrance fees to the sites
- One liter of bottled water per person per day
Excluded
- Batik workshop
- Personal travel insurance, Bank fees
- Beverages, telephone, personal expenses, and anything not clearly mentioned in the "What's Included" section
- Gala Dinner and Surcharge during holidays (if any)
- Tips for guides and drivers. This is not mandatory and depends on your satisfaction and personal means. As a reference, guides usually receive 5 USD per day per traveler, and half for the driver.
Useful Information
- Tram Tau Rice Field has 2 harvests: February - May and July - October.
- Safety equipment: bring hiking shoes, a flashlight, mosquito repellent, sunscreen from April to November, warm clothing during winter (mid-November to early March), towel, and toiletries.
- Mu Cang Chai has a single harvest between June and September. It experiences two beautiful seasons suitable for visiting:
1. Mid-September to mid-October: The season of ripe rice. Mu Cang Chai adorns itself in the golden attire of its yellow and heavy ears, and the harvest is about to take place. It's the ideal time. After the harvest, the terraced fields retain their splendor but remain empty until the following spring.
2. May-June: During the rainy season, water from the mountains flows into the terraces. Fields are irrigated, the once arid soil fills with water and softens again, and buffaloes plow the rice fields while transplanting work can begin anew.
In Sapa, the rice season is earlier than in Mu Cang Chai. The rice harvest often occurs before September 10. The rice fields are flooded and dotted with young rice shoots in April, green from May to July, and turn yellow from late August until early September, remaining uncultivated from September 10 to early April.