Terraced fields trekking in Hoang Su Phi - 4 days 3 nights

The winding road from Bac Ha to Phung village presents a scenic, yet challenging drive. After approximately three hours of navigating the zigzagging route and making brief stops at local villages along the way, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Following lunch, our driver will drop us off at the trailhead for our hike to Phung village. Be prepared for a strenuous trek of 7-10 kilometers, rewarding you with breathtaking views of the surrounding fields and herds of La Chi buffalo. The La Chi people, a small and unique ethnic minority group in Vietnam, have historically lived in secluded areas near the border. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Phung Village

We started our day with a delicious breakfast at the homestay. After packing our bags, we embarked on an adventure to the La Chi villages. There, we met women with black teeth and radiant smiles. They skillfully wove fabrics, hand-dyed crafts, and dried rice in the fields, all while living together in traditional stilt houses with multiple generations.

Following a two-hour walk through the picturesque fields, we traveled by car to Thong Nguyen, renowned for its breathtaking terraced rice fields. We enjoyed a delightful lunch at a local restaurant before embarking on a 10-12km trek through the charming villages and stunning rice fields of Nam Hong. Finally, we concluded our day with a well-deserved rest at the home of a welcoming Dao ethnic family.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Home of a Dao ethnic family

On our final day, we'll savor a farewell breakfast with our host family. Afterward, we'll embark on a 3-hour, off-the-beaten-path trek through the picturesque villages nestled high in the mountains around Thong Nguyen. The trail will ascend for about half an hour, revealing breathtaking vistas of lush forests, vibrant tea plantations, cascading rice terraces, and majestic mountain slopes. During our hike, we'll pause for a delightful lunch with another local family and enjoy numerous encounters with the friendly locals along the way. We'll then return to Hanoi by van, with occasional stops for rest. Arriving back at your hotel in the early evening, it will be time to bid farewell to your guide, driver, and fellow travelers. This trek covers approximately 5-7 kilometers.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: N/A