[FAM Trip 2025] Paradise of Rice Terraces

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  Duration

9 days

  Tour Code

FAM.2025

  Price

from $590

Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the picturesque landscapes of Northern Vietnam. Our tour takes you on a breathtaking odyssey to discover the stunning rice terraces in Pu Luong, Mu Cang Chai, Sapa and stunning landscapes of Ha Long Bay. 

Experience the mesmerizing beauty of these terraced fields, explore vibrant local cultures, and immerse yourself in the authentic charm of the highlands. This adventure promises an unforgettable exploration of Vietnam's natural wonders and cultural diversity.

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Itinerary

Arrival at Hanoi international airport. Welcome by the local guide. Start your discovery of Hanoi with a visit of the Temple of Literature - first national university and Tran Quoc pagoda which its name means the pagoda of National Defense. Lunch at the local restaurant.

Then visit the museum of ethnography. Visit the famous train street. Dinner with Vietnamese specialties "cha ca", composed of fish. Night at the hotel.

Road to Ninh Binh, known as the "Halong Bay on land". Discovery of Dinh and Le temples. Lunch of goat skewers, a unique specialty in Ninh Binh at a local restaurant.

Excursion by rowing boat to the Van Long nature reserve to immerse yourself in a wild and calm landscape. You can try out cycling in the rice fields. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Departure to Pu Luong nature reserve and passby beautiful landscapes with beautiful views of the rice terraces and mountains. Founded in 1999 on an area of ​​17,662 ha, Pu Luong, in the language of the local Thai inhabitants, means the highest mountain in the region. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Hike in the Don village to immerse yourself in a preserved nature made up of lush forests and rice fields. It also has abundant and diverse fauna and flora. Road to Mai Chau. Enjoy Thai dance show while tasting local rice alcohol.

Dinner and overnight stay with locals in a traditional stilt house. 

(Collective accommodation: equipped with mattresses, blankets and mosquito nets. The bathroom and toilets are often located outside the house).

Walk through the villages of Thai and Muong ethnic minorities on small paths to discover the daily life of local residents. Departure to Nghia Lo. Lunch. Arrival and walk around the village. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Drive to Mu Cang Chai, this magnificent region is considered a paradise of rice terraces, passing through the famous Khau Pha pass which offers you an impressive view of the villages. Several possible stops along the way to take pictures.

Departure for a hike in a valley of magnificent rice fields. Walk in the middle of the rice terraces in Tu Le, Lim Mong (walking distance is about 3km), to the typical village of La Pan Tans. Discover the colorful H’Mong culture. Dinner and night at the local’s house.

Drive to Sapa via Than Uyen. Located in the heart of a beautiful valley, Sapa enjoys scenic landscapes with mountains dotted with picturesque and charming villages. Surroundings of Sapa offer you many choices of outdoor activities, such as hiking or walking through the rice fields. Lunch. 

Transfer near Y Linh Ho village to visit the H'mong village and walk between typical villages and rice terraces to the Ta Van village of the Zay. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel. 

Early departure to the weekly Bac Ha market (which takes place every Sunday) where different minorities meet with their colorful clothes and silver jewelry. Lunch. Return to Hanoi. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel. 

 

Departure for Halong, one of the famous natural wonders of Vietnam listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. 

Arrival and boarding. Lunch on board. Visit a cave in Halong Bay where you can observe stalactites and stalagmites with a beautiful panoramic view of the bay. Dinner and overnight on board a junk. 

Embark on board for an excursion in a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars of Halong Bay, visit a cave. Lunch on board. Disembark and return to Hanoi. Transfer to Hanoi airport. Flight to your home destination.

Includes

- Accommodation with breakfast
- Meals indicated in program
- Entrance fees at attractions
- English speaking guide
- Private transportation

Excludes

- Visa (if required)
- International flights
- International travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks during meals
- Personal expenses
- Single supplement
- Gratuities for guide, driver, porters
Single supplement (not applicable to overnight stays with locals): $250 / person

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