Ha Giang Trek: Mountains & Ethnic Minorities Encounter 06 Days

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Overview

Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
Route: Hoang Su Phi
Duration: 06 Days
Theme: Active, Mountain & Minority
Tour type: Private tour
Tour schedule: Daily Departure
Tour guide in: English, Français

Highlight

Join us for a 5-night adventure through the stunning rice terraces of Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang. This fully-guided trip includes 2 nights at Panhou Retreat and 3 nights in local homestays, offering a perfect blend of comfort and authentic experiences. Each day, you'll hike 15-18 km, spending about 5-6 hours walking through beautiful mountain landscapes and lush tea plantations, while immersing yourself in the rich culture of the Red Dao, the “long dress” Dao, and the Hmong in the remote hill tribe villages of Nam Khoa, Nam Son, and Ho Pien.

Itinerary

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Day 1Wed, Jan 22, 2025
Hanoi - Hoang Su Phi
Travel to Hoang Su Phi
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi. From there, we will travel to Thong Nguyen, one of the 23 communes in the Hoang Su Phi district of Ha Giang province. This area is famous for its stunning rice terraces and vibrant ethnic culture. The journey takes approximately 6–7 hours, and you will arrive around 3:00 PM.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: L, D
Transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Day 2Thu, Jan 23, 2025
Hoang Su Phi
Explore nearby mountains, tropical forests, rice terraces, and stay in Red Dao village
You'll set out from your accommodation with your local guide to explore the nearby mountains, traversing tropical forests and rice terraces. After a three-hour walk, take a break in a Red Dao village for lunch. Out of necessity, they have sculpted the mountainside and utilize its watercourses for rice cultivation. These laborious adjustments enable them to thrive in the heights, providing you with unique landscapes to contemplate.
The cooler climate and abundant fresh water also contribute to the growth of lush tea trees. After a two-hour walk, you'll reach another Red Dao village, allowing you to explore local vegetation, meet with the locals, and observe their daily activities.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Hoang Su Phi Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang , Vietnam
Day 3Fri, Jan 24, 2025
Hoang Su Phi
Walk, discover hilltribe villages, and stay in a "long dress" Dao village.
Your trek continues after breakfast with a leisurely stroll along the Suoi Nam to the Red Dao village of Khoa Trung. Here, another welcoming family awaits you for lunch.
After this refreshing break, you'll venture to the secluded hamlet of Nam Ai, nestled in the heights of the massif. This is home to the Dao people, recognized for their unique long dress attire.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Hoang Su Phi Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang , Vietnam
Day 4Sat, Jan 25, 2025
Hoang Su Phi
Explore Nam Son valley, tea plantations, bamboo forests, and stay in a H'mong village.
This morning, continue your trek by walking deeper into Nam Son Valley, crossing over the mountain to reach the 38th kilometer. Following lunch at a Red Dao family's house, make your way to the summit of the mountain towards Ho Pien, passing through tea plantations and bamboo forests. In the late afternoon, you'll reach a Hmong house, where you'll spend the evening with the local family. Enjoy dinner with them and stay overnight.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Hoang Su Phi Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang , Vietnam
Day 5Sun, Jan 26, 2025
Hoang Su Phi
Walk through bamboo forests, rice terraces, Yen Son valley, and stay at Panhou Retreat
You can relish the tranquility of the high mountains in the morning and the warmth of the family gathered around the fireplace. After breakfast, continue your stroll through bamboo forests and rice terraces to Yen Son Valley, where the red Yao community resides. A welcoming family in the village will host you for lunch. In the afternoon, you'll follow the river to reach Thong Nguyen by mid-afternoon.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Panhou Retreat(Superior)
Thong Nguyen village, Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang , Vietnam
http://www.panhou-village.com/en
Day 6Mon, Jan 27, 2025
Hoang Su Phi - Hanoi
Complete the trek and travel back to Hanoi
Our driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Thong Nguyen and bring you back to Hanoi. The journey takes approximately 6-7 hours, and you are expected to arrive in Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day

Inclusions

English speaking tour guide following itinerary
Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
Transportation
Meal: Breakfast: 05, Lunch: 06, Dinner: 05
Service charges and Taxes

Exclusions

International flight from/to your country
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping and Gratuities
Other not mentioned in the program

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