Introduce
Ha Giang, known as the “Kingdom of Rocks” in the Northeast Loop and the “Land of Terraced Fields” in the western region, is a wild, majestic, and unique destination. While the Northeast Loop is famous for its grand beauty, western Ha Giang boasts some of the most stunning terraced fields in the world, rivaling renowned spots like Sapa and Mu Cang Chai. In addition, the area is home to pristine forests, magnificent waterfalls, and the distinctive cultural heritage of the Nung, Dao, and La Chi ethnic groups. Visitors to western Ha Giang not only get to admire its breathtaking scenery but also immerse themselves in the simple, authentic, and traditional lifestyle of the local people.
Tour Schedule
Highlights:
- Travel on the narrow winding roads around the roof of the Northeast, where the Tây Côn Lĩnh mountain range is located, with its highest peak being the mountain of the same name at 2,431 meters above sea level.
- Enjoy the tranquil isolation without the noise of tourists and the allure of the green forest and towering mountains.
- Begin to see the first traces of the forgotten terraced field kingdom.
- Experience the diverse vegetation, with both subtropical and temperate coniferous forests, covering everything around you in endless green and offering a refreshing atmosphere far from the bustling, dusty modern world.
Itinerary
- 7:30 AM: Breakfast.
- 8:30 AM: Departure at Oriental Horizon head quarter
- 10:30: Visit Trung Sơn Hot Springs.
- 11:00: Explore Trung Sơn’s ancient Shan Snow Tea Forest.
- 11:30: Traverse through the only pass of the Tây Côn Lĩnh mountain range to view the national scenic spots of Túng Sán and Tân Tiến terraced fields on the other side of the mountains.
- Around 12:00 – 12:30: Having lunch at a local restaurant
- 14:00: Enjoy a classic afternoon: ride a motorbike through forest trails and hike to the mountaintop for panoramic views of the vast terraced fields below.
- 17:00: End the first day at a homestay situated on a mountainside, featuring a spacious pool, fresh local food, and the warm hospitality of a welcoming host.
- 19:00: Having dinner at Homestay, and sit around bonfire, sipping happy water and talking about a lot of story. However, can sing Karaoke
Highlights
- Seriously speaking, there are no specific highlights because almost every destination of the day is a highlight, and the scenery along the way is also a highlight due to its extraordinary beauty, surpassing even the imagination of Snoop Dogg during the Olympic torch relay in Paris 2024.
However, we will still highlight a few notable sights:
- Golden seas of rice, high in the sky, quietly yet brilliantly, swaying in the autumn breeze and covering the mountainsides. Coupled with the view from the mountaintop, the panoramic scene becomes even more surreal. The patterns of the terraced fields are accentuated and contrasted as sunlight casts shadows down the mountainsides.
- The winding narrow roads along the mountainsides occasionally reveal vast expanses of terraced fields, then pass through lush coniferous forests and stunning bamboo groves, with sunlight filtering through the trees and gentle breezes caressing the faces of travelers.
- Frequently pass through heaven gates high on mountain peaks, offering god-like views of the beautiful landscape below.
- Hike on the mountaintop, basking in the afternoon sunlight and sunset at the area with the most beautiful terraced fields, admiring the layers of golden waves.
Itinerary
- 7:00 AM: Wake up and prepare luggage.
- 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM: Breakfast and coffee time in the town.
- 9:00: Depart at the town
- 9:30: Explore the narrow roads, pine hills, and terraced fields of Bản Nhùng.
- 10:30: Visit Tả Sử Choóng Heaven Gate, one of the best spots to view the most beautiful terraced fields in Hoàng Su Phì.
- 11:30: Stop by Péo Heaven Gate.
- 12:00: Having lunch at a local restaurant on the way.
- 14:00:Visit Nậm Khòa Heaven Gate and hike on the mountaintop.
- 17:00: Arrive and end the 2nd day at a homestay
- 19:00: Dinner at a homestay or retreat, with optional local cultural exchange activities.
Highlights
- Continuous national scenic terraced fields and terraced fields shaped like “sticky rice trays” on the mountaintop.
- Vivid mountain scenery more beautiful than a painting.
- Visit traditional craft villages with limited tourist information, such as silver carving and rice wine brewing. The rice wine is very strong yet smooth, made entirely by hand from forest herbs.
- Be amazed by the gigantic “heavenly tray” in the evening sun, where upon first arrival, I could only exclaim to myself that this is what paradise on Earth must look like!
Itinerary
- 7:30 AM: Breakfast and coffee time. 8:30 AM: Depart.
- 9:30: Explore the terraced fields of Khòa Thượng, Khòa Trung, and Khòa Hạ.
- 11:00: Visit the terraced fields in Bản Luốc.
- 12:00: Lunch at a homestay on the way.
- 13:00: Experience local rice wine brewing techniques.
- 16:00: Arrive at Homestay of local people, take a rest, drink beer, chilling. Enjoy the journey to the heavenly view in the evening sun at Bản Phùng.
- 19:00: Dinner featuring La Chí cuisine and style.
Highlights:
- Be mesmerized by the magical sunrise view from the hillside viewpoint as the sun slowly rises above the giant mountain, casting a warm, golden glow over the fields below.
- Admire the serene beauty of the villages around Bản Phùng, where La Chí houses sit isolated on hillsides, surrounded by lush vegetation and golden rice fields, with massive golden staircases extending down from the mountain top.
- Relax and immerse yourself in Vietnam’s most beautiful prairie, bathed in the afternoon sun, surrounded by an absolutely stunning landscape.
- Walk through lush green bamboo forests to visit the Tiên Waterfall and enjoy the refreshing waters of the high waterfall cascading down the cliff.
- Unwind in the natural hot spring baths at the homestay.
Itinerary
- 5:30 am: Wake up and hike to the viewpoint.
- 7:00 am: Breakfast and coffee time.
- 8:00 – Trekking: Explore around Bản Phùng.
- 11:30 – Lunch: At a restaurant in Cốc Pài town.
- 14:00: Visit: Tiên Waterfall and Đèo Gió.
- Arrival: At the homestay by 5:00 pm.
Highlights
- Valley Serenity: Experience the tranquility of a valley surrounded by towering mountain ranges, with gentle streams, lush green fields, and charming stilt houses of the Nùng and Dao people.
- Golden Rice Fields: Walk through golden rice fields as you say goodbye to the terraced kingdom.
- Tây Côn Lĩnh Mountains: Admire the majestic Tây Côn Lĩnh mountains shrouded in white clouds from a distant viewpoint.
- Tea Plantation Visit: Explore tea plantations, a unique aspect of Hagiang, and enjoy the art of tea brewing.
Itinerary
- 7:30 AM: Breakfast and coffee time
- 10:30: Visit Hồ Thầu
- 11:30: Having lunch at a restaurant along the way
- 13:00: Stop for few time in Tân Lập Sky Gate
- 14:00: Explore Tân Lập Tea Hill
- 5:00 PM: End of the tour in Hagiang City
Include and Terms
Inclusions
🌟English-speaking tour guide.
🌟Round-trip Limousine/VIP Sleeping bus tickets.
🌟Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners included.
🌟Water: 1.5 liter water bottle/day
🌟 Accommodation: 3 nights in a homestay
🌟First aid kit; dry tissues; cold wipes; winter gloves; sanitary pads
🌟Helmet; raincoat; plastic boots; waterproof bags; face mask
Exclusions
🌟Personal drinks, tips, and other personal expenses (Fees for public toilet, purchase souvenirs)
🌟Custom folk art program
🌟 Single Room Supplement: $15/night/person for a private room or bungalow in homestay
🌟For private motorbike and Car tours: 01 drink/meal/day, private room with shared bathroom OR en-suite.
Ticket booking and cancellation policy
🌟 The bookings please deposit your advance payment of 30% and 100% tour before departure by bank transfer or cash payment.
🌟 Children Policy:
- Children: Under 3 years old sleep, ride with parents for free.
- Children 4 – 6 years old charge 50% adult price.
- Children 7 – 9 years old charge 75% adult price.
- Children 10 years and older are charged as adults.
🌟 When you want to cancel your booking,
- We have a 72 hour refund policy.
- If you cancel your trip before 72 hours, you will get a 100% refund.
- If you cancel your trip from 24 to 48 hours, you will get a 70% refund.
- Within 24 hours or no shows: 100% of booking tour
