Hoang Su Phi: Trekking & Homestay Experience 05 Days

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Itinerary
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Overview

Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
Route: Hoang Su Phi - Hanoi
Duration: 05 Days
Theme: Active, Mountain & Minority
Tour type: Private tour
Tour schedule: Daily Departure
Tour guide in: English, Français

Highlight

Join us for an authentic 5-day 4-night trek through the Song Chay Mountains in Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang province. From Thong Nguyen to the Gate of Heaven, each day unveils unique cultural encounters and stunning landscapes. Immerse yourself in the warmth of local hospitality, sharing dinners with local families and exploring isolated villages. This is more than a trek; it's a journey into the customs and lifestyles of the diverse ethnic groups nestled in Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang, Vietnam.

Notes

The duration of the walk and the topographical details noted in our itineraries are only approximations. We can possibly adapt our routes according to your expectations and the level of your group.
A trek day begins at 9 am and ends in the afternoon, depending on the walking pace and the chosen itinerary, typically between 3 pm and 4 pm.

Itinerary

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Day 1Wed, Jan 22, 2025
Hanoi - Hoang Su Phi 6h
Travel to Hoang Su Phi: A Walk to a Red Dao Village in the Song Chay Mountains
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.
Your trek starts just after your arrival at Thong Nguyen with a two-hour walk to a Red Dao village. You are in the heart of the Song Chay Mountains, bordering Yunnan. This natural fortress has long been home to many ethnic groups who escaped the Middle Kingdom, its persecution, and famines. A Red Dao family is waiting for you for dinner. This evening will be a great opportunity to learn more about the customs and lifestyle of this ethnic group.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: 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 2Thu, Jan 23, 2025
Hoang Su Phi 8h
From Heaven's Gate to the Remote Yao Village of Nam Ai
You will ascend the mountain to reach the Gate of Heaven, a pass surrounded by a forest boasting rare tropical and temperate plant species, including chestnut trees and orchids. This pass serves as a gateway to the other side of the mountain. Upon arrival, a welcoming local family from the village will host you for lunch. After this break, you'll resume your walk towards Nam Ai, a Yao village distinguished by its residents wearing long tunics, situated at the mountain's summit.
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 8h
Discovering Nam Son Valley: Trekking, Tea Plantations, and Cultural Experience
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 4Sat, Jan 25, 2025
Hoang Su Phi 8h
Exploring Bamboo Forests and Rice Terraces in Yen Son Valley
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 Room)
Thong Nguyen village, Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang , Vietnam
http://www.panhou-village.com/en
Day 5Sun, Jan 26, 2025
Hoang Su Phi - Hanoi 6h
Return 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: 04, Lunch: 05, Dinner: 04
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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