Yen Bai 3-Day 2-Night Tour: Mu Cang Chai – Khau Pha Pass – Tu Le – Tram Tau
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Tour description
Yen Bai 3-Day 2-Night Tour: Mu Cang Chai – Khau Pha Pass – Tu Le – Tram Tau offers travelers the chance to fully explore the majestic beauty and unique culture of the Northwest region. Visitors come to Mu Cang Chai, where the terraced rice fields have become a symbol of the beauty of the mountainous region. The season of golden ripe rice stretching across the hills and mountains creates a vivid, brilliant picture. The journey continues with an exploration of Khau Pha Pass – one of Vietnam’s “four great mountain passes.” With its impressive altitude, visitors can admire the vast natural landscape and the stunning terraced fields winding among the clouds and sky. Arrive in Tu Le, famous for its hot springs and vast rice fields. Tram Tau, where natural hot mineral streams flow from the ground. Here, you can soak and relax, feeling a sense of tranquility amid pristine natural surroundings.
Highlights of the tour you should not miss:
- Explore one of the places with the most beautiful terraced rice fields in Vietnam
- Learn about the land of Tu Le with its delicious fresh green rice flakes and the Thai people’s stream-bathing custom
- Conquer Khau Pha Pass, one of the four great mountain passes of Northern Vietnam
- Enjoy the special natural hot mineral springs in Tram Tau
- Discover the cultural beauty of the Thai ethnic community
- Explore unique local culinary features
Highlights of the tour you should not miss:
- Explore one of the places with the most beautiful terraced rice fields in Vietnam
- Learn about the land of Tu Le with its delicious fresh green rice flakes and the Thai people’s stream-bathing custom
- Conquer Khau Pha Pass, one of the four great mountain passes of Northern Vietnam
- Enjoy the special natural hot mineral springs in Tram Tau
- Discover the cultural beauty of the Thai ethnic community
- Explore unique local culinary features
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Detailed itinerary
HANOI - TRAM TAU - NGHIA LO (MEALS: - / LUNCH / DINNER)
06:15 - 06:30 The vehicle and tour guide pick you up at Hanoi Opera House to begin the journey in search of stunning photographs of the terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai.
06:50 The vehicle can pick up guests at Gate 1 of the National Convention Center (the beginning of Thang Long Boulevard). At the end of the expressway, the bus stops for the group to rest and have breakfast at your own expense (if desired). Afterwards, continue the journey to Mu Cang Chai. Along the way, make a stop to rest and take photos at the lush green Thanh Son tea hills in Thanh Son (Phu Tho).
11:30 Arrive in Son Thinh town for lunch. After lunch, the group continues to Tram Tau. Along the way, you can admire the Muong Lo fields stretching along both sides of the road.
14:00 Arrive in Tram Tau, where the tour guide will escort you into the Tram Tau Hot Spring Eco-Tourism Area. Here, you can enjoy mineral bathing at your own expense across 4 hot mineral pools of varying temperatures to suit all preferences.
16:00 The group gathers at the bus to head to the hotel for check-in and relaxation.
18:30 Gather for dinner at a restaurant. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
06:15 - 06:30 The vehicle and tour guide pick you up at Hanoi Opera House to begin the journey in search of stunning photographs of the terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai.
06:50 The vehicle can pick up guests at Gate 1 of the National Convention Center (the beginning of Thang Long Boulevard). At the end of the expressway, the bus stops for the group to rest and have breakfast at your own expense (if desired). Afterwards, continue the journey to Mu Cang Chai. Along the way, make a stop to rest and take photos at the lush green Thanh Son tea hills in Thanh Son (Phu Tho).
11:30 Arrive in Son Thinh town for lunch. After lunch, the group continues to Tram Tau. Along the way, you can admire the Muong Lo fields stretching along both sides of the road.
14:00 Arrive in Tram Tau, where the tour guide will escort you into the Tram Tau Hot Spring Eco-Tourism Area. Here, you can enjoy mineral bathing at your own expense across 4 hot mineral pools of varying temperatures to suit all preferences.
16:00 The group gathers at the bus to head to the hotel for check-in and relaxation.
18:30 Gather for dinner at a restaurant. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
NGHIA LO - MU CANG CHAI (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)
06:30 Check out of the hotel and have breakfast at the restaurant. After breakfast, board the vehicle to depart for Mu Cang Chai.
09:00 Take souvenir photos at the Mu Cang Chai district monument at the foot of Khau Pha Pass. Continue conquering Khau Pha Pass – one of the "Four Great Passes" of Northern Vietnam.
10:00 Stop at the peak of Khau Pha Pass at an altitude of about 2,100 meters. In the local language, Khau Pha means "Sky's Horn," where heaven and earth meet. Stand at the peak to take in the panoramic view of the entire Khau Pha Valley, with Lim Thai and Lim Mong villages in the distance. Here, you also have the opportunity to watch professional paragliders during the annual "Flying over the Golden Season" festival held every September.
11:30 Have lunch, then check in to the hotel and rest.
14:00 The vehicle takes you to the Ba Nha Bridge area to take photos freely at the shoe-tip-shaped terraced fields.
Afterwards, you can hire a local motorbike taxi (xe om) driven by the indigenous H'mong people at your own expense. Traversing steep, narrow, and winding roads, you will arrive at the breathtaking Mam Xoi (Raspberry) Terraced Fields, the most iconic symbol that has made Mu Cang Chai's terraced fields famous.
Afternoon: For the remainder of the afternoon, you can rent a motorbike or ride as a pillion passenger on a motorbike taxi at your own expense to freely explore the following suggested destinations (Please note: consult your tour guide beforehand to choose suitable spots, as time is limited):
- Visit a Thai ethnic village and take photos by the water wheel system used to channel water from streams for irrigation and daily life.
- Visit the bamboo forest. Coming here, you will feel as if you have stepped into the setting of the movie "House of Flying Daggers."
18:30 Check in to the hotel and have dinner. In the evening, enjoy your free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
06:30 Check out of the hotel and have breakfast at the restaurant. After breakfast, board the vehicle to depart for Mu Cang Chai.
09:00 Take souvenir photos at the Mu Cang Chai district monument at the foot of Khau Pha Pass. Continue conquering Khau Pha Pass – one of the "Four Great Passes" of Northern Vietnam.
10:00 Stop at the peak of Khau Pha Pass at an altitude of about 2,100 meters. In the local language, Khau Pha means "Sky's Horn," where heaven and earth meet. Stand at the peak to take in the panoramic view of the entire Khau Pha Valley, with Lim Thai and Lim Mong villages in the distance. Here, you also have the opportunity to watch professional paragliders during the annual "Flying over the Golden Season" festival held every September.
11:30 Have lunch, then check in to the hotel and rest.
14:00 The vehicle takes you to the Ba Nha Bridge area to take photos freely at the shoe-tip-shaped terraced fields.
Afterwards, you can hire a local motorbike taxi (xe om) driven by the indigenous H'mong people at your own expense. Traversing steep, narrow, and winding roads, you will arrive at the breathtaking Mam Xoi (Raspberry) Terraced Fields, the most iconic symbol that has made Mu Cang Chai's terraced fields famous.
Afternoon: For the remainder of the afternoon, you can rent a motorbike or ride as a pillion passenger on a motorbike taxi at your own expense to freely explore the following suggested destinations (Please note: consult your tour guide beforehand to choose suitable spots, as time is limited):
- Visit a Thai ethnic village and take photos by the water wheel system used to channel water from streams for irrigation and daily life.
- Visit the bamboo forest. Coming here, you will feel as if you have stepped into the setting of the movie "House of Flying Daggers."
18:30 Check in to the hotel and have dinner. In the evening, enjoy your free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
MU CANG CHAI - TU LE - HANOI (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / - )
06:30 Gather for breakfast as instructed by the tour guide. You are free to rent a motorbike or take a motorbike taxi to explore the suggested spots below (Please note: you should consult the tour guide before setting off to choose suitable spots, as time is limited):
- Mu Cang Chai Market, a bustling trading hub for daily necessities and local specialties.
- Horseshoe-shaped terraced rice fields...
09:00 Bid farewell to Mu Cang Chai town, the vehicle takes you back to Hanoi. Along the way, the vehicle will stop for photos at scenic spots that you might not have had time to photograph in the previous days.
11:00 Stop at Tu Le – a land famous for its fragrant, soft sticky rice and charming Thai ethnic women who have captured the hearts of countless young men. The tour guide will accompany you to visit and shop, especially for delicious, chewy Tu Le green sticky rice flakes (com) around the Tu Le market area. Take photos with the landmark icon of Mu Cang Chai District.
12:00 Have lunch in Nghia Lo. After lunch, board the vehicle to continue the journey back to Hanoi. In case any guests are heading to Noi Bai Airport, the vehicle will travel via Ba Khe Junction - Lao Cai - Noi Bai Expressway - Hanoi.
17:30 Arrive at Noi Bai Airport (vehicle parking/terminal toll fee is 50,000 VND/group, payable on site).
18:30 - 19:00 Arrive at Hanoi Opera House. Tour program ends. See you again!
06:30 Gather for breakfast as instructed by the tour guide. You are free to rent a motorbike or take a motorbike taxi to explore the suggested spots below (Please note: you should consult the tour guide before setting off to choose suitable spots, as time is limited):
- Mu Cang Chai Market, a bustling trading hub for daily necessities and local specialties.
- Horseshoe-shaped terraced rice fields...
09:00 Bid farewell to Mu Cang Chai town, the vehicle takes you back to Hanoi. Along the way, the vehicle will stop for photos at scenic spots that you might not have had time to photograph in the previous days.
11:00 Stop at Tu Le – a land famous for its fragrant, soft sticky rice and charming Thai ethnic women who have captured the hearts of countless young men. The tour guide will accompany you to visit and shop, especially for delicious, chewy Tu Le green sticky rice flakes (com) around the Tu Le market area. Take photos with the landmark icon of Mu Cang Chai District.
12:00 Have lunch in Nghia Lo. After lunch, board the vehicle to continue the journey back to Hanoi. In case any guests are heading to Noi Bai Airport, the vehicle will travel via Ba Khe Junction - Lao Cai - Noi Bai Expressway - Hanoi.
17:30 Arrive at Noi Bai Airport (vehicle parking/terminal toll fee is 50,000 VND/group, payable on site).
18:30 - 19:00 Arrive at Hanoi Opera House. Tour program ends. See you again!
Tour price includes
- Air-conditioned vehicle (7-16-29-35-45 seats depending on the number of guests) provided according to the program
- Accommodation according to the option selected when booking the tour:
- 02 nights at a 1-2 star hotel (hot water, air conditioning), 2 guests/room (odd numbers share in a triple room)
- Stay in a clean communal stilt house (shared bathroom facilities)
- 05 main meals at 120,000 VND/serving; 02 breakfasts at 30,000 VND/serving
- Tour guide serving the group according to the itinerary
- Drinking water provided on the bus on the departure and return days, 01 bottle/person/day
- Accommodation according to the option selected when booking the tour:
- 02 nights at a 1-2 star hotel (hot water, air conditioning), 2 guests/room (odd numbers share in a triple room)
- Stay in a clean communal stilt house (shared bathroom facilities)
- 05 main meals at 120,000 VND/serving; 02 breakfasts at 30,000 VND/serving
- Tour guide serving the group according to the itinerary
- Drinking water provided on the bus on the departure and return days, 01 bottle/person/day
Tour price excludes
- VAT invoice
- Drinks during meals and other personal expenses not mentioned in the tour
- Tram Tau hot mineral bath fee: adults 70,000 VND, children 40,000 VND
- Round-trip motorbike taxi cost to the Mam Xoi terraced rice fields. The cost is not fixed, depending on bargaining ability and the time of travel, usually around 40,000 VND - 60,000 VND/person.
- Differences or additional sightseeing ticket fees (if any) at the time you take the tour compared with the time of booking. We kindly ask for your understanding, sympathy, and compliance with the regulations.
- Foreign guest surcharge: 200,000 VND/guest
- Tips for the driver and tour guide
- Customary for Vietnamese guests: from 50,000 VND/guest/01 tour day
- Mandatory tip for foreign guests: $5/guest/01 tour day
- Drinks during meals and other personal expenses not mentioned in the tour
- Tram Tau hot mineral bath fee: adults 70,000 VND, children 40,000 VND
- Round-trip motorbike taxi cost to the Mam Xoi terraced rice fields. The cost is not fixed, depending on bargaining ability and the time of travel, usually around 40,000 VND - 60,000 VND/person.
- Differences or additional sightseeing ticket fees (if any) at the time you take the tour compared with the time of booking. We kindly ask for your understanding, sympathy, and compliance with the regulations.
- Foreign guest surcharge: 200,000 VND/guest
- Tips for the driver and tour guide
- Customary for Vietnamese guests: from 50,000 VND/guest/01 tour day
- Mandatory tip for foreign guests: $5/guest/01 tour day
Other notes
CHILDREN’S TOUR PRICE
- Children aged 1 - 4 are free of charge (parents cover all expenses for the child; no seat on the vehicle). 02 adults may accompany only 01 child free of charge; from the 2nd child, 50% of the tour price applies (standard as for charged children). If 01 adult accompanies 01 child aged 1 - 4, 50% of the adult tour price must be purchased. The standard for children charged 50% is: a separate seat on the vehicle, 1/2 adult meal portion, and sharing a bed with parents.
- Children aged 5 - 9 are charged 75% of the tour price (separate meal portion, separate seat on the vehicle, but must share a bed with parents). 02 charged children are also not entitled to separate beds.
- Children aged 10 and above are charged as adults.
- Children aged 1 - 4 are free of charge (parents cover all expenses for the child; no seat on the vehicle). 02 adults may accompany only 01 child free of charge; from the 2nd child, 50% of the tour price applies (standard as for charged children). If 01 adult accompanies 01 child aged 1 - 4, 50% of the adult tour price must be purchased. The standard for children charged 50% is: a separate seat on the vehicle, 1/2 adult meal portion, and sharing a bed with parents.
- Children aged 5 - 9 are charged 75% of the tour price (separate meal portion, separate seat on the vehicle, but must share a bed with parents). 02 charged children are also not entitled to separate beds.
- Children aged 10 and above are charged as adults.
Detailed price list
| Guest type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 2,190,000 VND (est. ~$91.3) |
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