Mu Cang Chai 3 Days 2 Nights Tour – Discover the Golden Rice Terraces

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Mu Cang Chai 3 Days 2 Nights Tour – Discover the Golden Rice Terraces

Duration: 3 Days 2 Nights

Transportation: Tourist bus

Accommodation: Homestay / 2-star hotel

Departure Date: Every Friday

Tour Code: MCC-002ENG

2.650.000₫ 2.450.000₫

/ Adult (>9 years old)

Group Booking Discounts

5 or more guests: Save VND 50,000 per person.
10 or more guests: Save VND 100,000 per person.

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Hotline: +84 349 057 950

Tour Highlights

Admire the spectacular golden rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai during the harvest season (September–October).
Explore Khau Pha Pass, one of the four most spectacular mountain passes in Vietnam.
Relax in the natural hot mineral springs of Tram Tau.
Discover traditional Thai ethnic villages, bamboo forests, traditional waterwheels, and the famous Horseshoe-Shaped Rice Terraces.
Enjoy authentic Northwest Vietnamese cuisine, including grilled fish, Tu Le sticky rice, and smoked buffalo meat.
Travel with a professional tour guide and stay in a scenic local homestay.

Tour Details

Day 1: Hanoi – Tram Tau – Nghia Lo (Meals: Lunch, Dinner)

Departure Dates: 19/09; 26/09; 03/10; 10/10; 17/10

06:00: Our bus and tour guide will pick up the group at Hanoi Opera House / National Convention Center. Begin the journey northwest along National Highway 32.

Along the way, the group will stop for breakfast (at your own expense).

08:00: Stop for photos at the lush green Thanh Son Tea Hills, where endless rows of tea bushes stretch across the landscape like a giant green carpet. This is also a wonderful spot to capture stunning photos.

Thanh Son tea hills, Phu Tho — *The lush green Thanh Son Tea Hills in Phu Tho*

10:00: Visit Suoi Giang, home to centuries-old Shan Tuyet tea trees. Enjoy a warm cup of tea and savor its naturally sweet aftertaste as the refreshing aromas of the Northwest mountains fill the air.

12:30: Enjoy lunch in Nghia Lo, featuring well-known local specialties, before continuing the journey to Tram Tau.

14:00: Relax at the Tram Tau Hot Springs (entrance fee at your own expense). Soak in the warm mineral water surrounded by mountains and forests, letting the fatigue of the journey melt away.

16:00: Return to Nghia Lo and check in to your accommodation. Enjoy some free time to relax.

19:00: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. In the evening, you are free to stroll around and discover the peaceful atmosphere of this mountain town.

Day 2: Nghia Lo – Tu Le – Mu Cang Chai (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

06:30: Wake up, enjoy breakfast, and check out of your accommodation.

On the way to Tu Le, admire Muong Lo Valley, the second-largest rice-growing area in Northwest Vietnam. Upon reaching the foot of Khau Pha Pass, stop for photos at one of Mu Cang Chai’s most iconic landmarks.

08:30: Begin the journey across Khau Pha Pass, one of the four legendary mountain passes of Northern Vietnam. At an altitude of approximately 2,100 meters, drifting clouds and the breathtaking Khau Pha Valley create an unforgettable mountain landscape.

Khau Pha Pass, one of Vietnam's four legendary mountain passes

You may witness the spectacular “Flying Over the Golden Season” scene, with paragliders soaring through the sky above the golden rice fields.

10:30: Visit Mam Xoi Hill, home to some of the most famous and spectacular terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai. This is one of the must-visit photo spots when exploring the region.

Mam Xoi Hill, Mu Cang Chai — Mam Xoi Hill

12:00: Enjoy lunch in a traditional Thai ethnic village, then check in to your accommodation and relax.

Afternoon: Explore the surrounding area at your own pace by renting a motorbike or hiring a local motorbike taxi (at your own expense). Suggested attractions include:

Thai Village: Discover traditional stilt houses and the village’s distinctive waterwheel systems.
Mystical Bamboo Forest: Wander among towering bamboo trees and feel as though you have stepped into the legendary Chinese martial arts film House of Flying Daggers.

Horseshoe-Shaped Rice Terraces: Admire a remarkable natural landscape shaped by generations of local farmers.

Horseshoe-shaped rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai — Horseshoe-Shaped Rice Terraces

19:00: Enjoy a dinner featuring distinctive Northwest Vietnamese cuisine. In the evening, you may have the opportunity to join a cultural exchange with local ethnic communities, including traditional performances, bamboo dancing, and tasting ruou can (traditional communal rice wine). Overnight at a homestay in Mu Cang Chai.

Day 3: Mu Cang Chai – Tu Le – Hanoi (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

06:30: Enjoy breakfast, then spend some free time exploring Mu Cang Chai Market.

09:00: Say goodbye to Mu Cang Chai town. The bus will stop at Ba Nha Bridge, where you can take photos of the distinctive shoe-shaped rice terraces, one of the area’s most popular photo spots.

*Shoe-shaped rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai*

11:00: Stop in Tu Le to taste freshly pounded green sticky rice, a local specialty that also makes a wonderful souvenir. Tu Le green sticky rice is soft, fragrant, and memorable.

12:00: Enjoy lunch in Nghia Lo before boarding the bus for the return journey to Hanoi.

19:30–20:30: Arrive at the designated drop-off point in Hanoi. Your tour guide will say goodbye, bringing this memorable journey to an end.

Mu Cang Chai 2 Days 1 Night Tour

Tour Price List

Mu Cang Chai 2 Days 1 Night Tour Price

VND 2,450,000

/ person

Adult tour price	VND 2,450,000
Children aged 5–9	VND 1,788,000
Children under 5	Free of charge
Private room at the homestay	+VND 150,000/person/night

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Departures every Friday • Price applies to individual travelers joining a shared group

Tour Price Includes

Modern 29–35-seat air-conditioned tourist bus for the entire journey.
Professional and friendly tour guide accompanying the group throughout the trip.
Five main meals with a standard allowance of VND 150,000 per meal, plus two breakfasts at the homestay.
Two nights of accommodation in Mu Cang Chai:
- Clean shared traditional stilt-house accommodation with shared bathroom facilities.
- Alternatively, a private homestay room is available for an additional VND 150,000 per person per night.
One bottle of drinking water per person per day on the bus.
Travel insurance with maximum coverage of VND 20,000,000 per person per incident.

Tour Price Excludes

VAT invoice.
Drinks during meals and other personal expenses.
Round-trip motorbike taxi fares and entrance fees at the following attractions:
- Mam Xoi Hill rice terraces.
- Horseshoe-Shaped Rice Terraces.
- Bamboo Forest.
- Suoi Giang.
- Tram Tau Hot Springs.
Tips for the tour guide and driver (optional and at your discretion).

Tour Terms

This tour is available for individual travelers joining a shared group, with departures every Saturday.
Prices may vary depending on group size, booking date, and public holidays or Vietnamese festive periods.
Please bring a valid passport for accommodation registration and temporary residence procedures.
We recommend carrying cash, especially small-denomination banknotes, as cashless payment options may be limited in some rural areas.

Other Notes

+ Accommodation:

– Homestays are not responsible for guests’ valuables or personal belongings. Please keep your belongings safe at all times.

– Most homestays in Mu Cang Chai do not provide toiletries or personal items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, indoor slippers, hairdryers, or razors. Please bring your own essentials.

– Please bring a valid passport for temporary residence registration.

– Drinking water is not provided in shared dormitory rooms. You may use the drinking water available on the ground floor or purchase bottled water to take to your room.

+ Meals:

– Breakfast is served at the homestay.

– Guests generally dine at tables seating 6–8 people.

– Please inform us before departure if you require vegetarian meals or have any special dietary requirements.

– Meal times may be later than scheduled depending on the group’s photography stops, weather conditions, traffic, and other unforeseen circumstances.

+ Weather:

– Mu Cang Chai is entering the rainy season, with temperatures typically ranging from 20–28°C.

– Please bring a light jacket, an umbrella, and a lightweight raincoat.

Other Important Notes:

– Please carry cash, especially small-denomination banknotes, for necessary expenses, as cashless payment options may be limited in local ethnic communities.

– The itinerary may be adjusted by the tour guide depending on weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Every effort will be made to cover all the attractions listed in the program.