• DAY 1 HANOI – THANH SON – NGHIA LO – TU LE – MU CANG CHAI

  Lunch

  Dinner

  05:30 AM: The bus and tour guide from Đại Nam Travel will pick you up at the Hanoi Opera House. Depart for Mù Cang Chải via National Highway 32. The group will stop for breakfast (at your own expense) in Sơn Tây.

  09:00 AM: Take a short break to admire the early morning mist and the lush green tea hills of Thanh Sơn – Phú Thọ. 

  12:00 PM: Continue the journey to Mường Lò, known for specialties of the Thái people such as river moss, black sticky rice cakes, banana flower salad, and Tú Lệ sticky rice. Enjoy lunch and explore the local culinary culture.

  01:00 PM: After lunch, proceed to Khau Phạ Pass, a legendary location known as the “Sky Gate of Yên Bái” and one of the four major mountain passes in northern Vietnam. The Thái people call it the “Sky’s Horn,” a place where the sky and earth meet.
  Stop to take photos and admire the view from Khau Phạ Pass—the longest pass on National Highway 32, over 32 km long and 2,100 meters high. You’ll also have a panoramic view of Lìm Mông and Lìm Thái villages during the ripe rice season. Then, visit and experience the making of Tú Lệ’s famous soft, fragrant green rice flakes. 

  03:30 PM: Continue to “Đồi Mâm Xôi” (Tray Hill), one of the must-visit spots in Mù Cang Chải, featuring golden terraced fields in La Pán Tẩn and Chế Cu Nha. This breathtaking terraced field landscape has been recognized as a national intangible heritage.

  05:00 PM: Return to the homestay in Mù Cang Chải to rest and enjoy a dinner with the flavors of the northwest mountains, prepared by the local Thái people. Dishes include black chicken, local pork, sticky rice, grilled fish (Pa Pỉnh Tộp), bamboo shoots, and local vegetables.
  In the evening, you are free to explore Mù Cang Chải town and experience activities such as traditional dancing, bamboo pole dancing, or a campfire. Overnight in Mù Cang Chải.

• DAY 2 MU CANG CHAI – CHE CU NHA – LA PAN TAN – TU LE – HANOI

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  Morning: Wake up early to enjoy the fresh air of the northwest mountains, view the terraced fields shrouded in morning mist, or visit the local market. Breakfast is provided. 

  06:30 AM: After breakfast, depart for Horse-shoe Hill in Sáng Nhù village, 2 km from Mù Cang Chải town, famous for its semi-circular terraced fields. In the ripe rice season, visitors are often overwhelmed by the “magnificent carpet” woven with golden rice.

  12:00 PM: Enjoy lunch in Tú Lệ, featuring local specialties such as grilled fish and green rice flakes. After lunch, return to Hanoi. 

  06:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi, ending the 2-day, 1-night Mù Cang Chải tour. Farewell and see you on the next journey.

• Transport
  • Modern air-conditioned bus for the Mù Cang Chải 2-day, 1-night tour.

• Accommodation
  • Standard hotel in Mù Cang Chải: comfortable, modern, and clean.

• Meals
  • Main meals at 150,000 VND/guest/meal, breakfast at 30,000 VND/meal/guest.

• Additional Services
  • Entrance fees for sites listed in the Mù Cang Chải 2-day, 1-night itinerary.
  • Professional tour guide providing enthusiastic and attentive service.
  • Travel insurance: Maximum compensation of 20 million VND per incident.
  • Travel hat.
  • 500ml bottled water per guest per day.

• Optional
  • Drinks and expenses outside of the program.
  • VAT, tips for the guide and driver.

Best thing to know

• Payment currency
  Vietnamese currency: VND (Vietnam dong)
  You should prepare cash (US dollars) in advance or use a credit card to pay in Vietnam

• Special services
  If you have special service requests such as vegetarian meals, single room requests or special assistance, please contact the consultant directly.

• Other notes about departure schedule
  Please read the tour's applicable conditions carefully. You can also contact Dainam Travel to receive prices and programs according to your request.