Mu Cang Chai 2 days 1 night

DAY 1: HANOI – MU CANG CHAI

• 05:50 – 06:00: Pick-up at Hanoi Opera House to begin the journey to capture the iconic terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai.
• 06:20: Additional pick-up at Gate 1 – National Convention Center (Thang Long Boulevard).
• Stop for a short break and breakfast (at your own expense) after the expressway.
• On the way, enjoy scenic views and stop for photos at lush green tea hills in Thanh Son (Phu Tho).
• 11:00: Arrive in Nghia Lo town for lunch.
• After lunch, continue to Tu Le. En route, admire the vast Muong Lo valley stretching along both sides of the road.
• Photo stop at the Mu Cang Chai district welcome sign located at the base of Khau Pha Pass.
• 14:00: Start the drive up Khau Pha Pass, one of the “Four Great Passes” of Northern Vietnam.
• 15:00: Stop at the top of Khau Pha Pass (~2,100m altitude). In the local language, “Khau Pha” means “Sky Horn” – the place where heaven meets earth. Enjoy panoramic views over Khau Pha Valley and villages like Lim Thai and Lim Mong.
  • In September, watch professional paragliders soar above the golden rice fields in the famous “Flying Over the Golden Season” festival.
• 16:30: Arrive at the transfer point to Mam Xoi Hill – the most iconic rice terrace of Mu Cang Chai.
  • Follow the guide’s instructions and hire a motorbike taxi (self-paid, negotiable price) for a short ride to the viewpoint.
• 18:00: Arrive at Mu Cang Chai town. Check in to your hotel or homestay (based on your booking option).
• 19:00: Dinner at the accommodation. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in Mu Cang Chai.

DAY 2: MU CANG CHAI – TU LE – HANOI

• 06:30: Breakfast at the accommodation. 
• Free time to rent a motorbike or ride behind a local driver (xe ôm) to explore some recommended spots (depending on available time – consult with the guide for advice):
  • Mu Cang Chai Market – a local trading hub with many ethnic specialties
  • Thai ethnic villages – take photos of traditional water wheels used for irrigation
  • Bamboo forest – a place reminiscent of martial arts movie scenes
  • Horseshoe-shaped terraced fields – a stunning natural formation
• 09:00: Say goodbye to Mu Cang Chai town. Continue the drive toward Cau Ba Nha, where you can stop for photos at the “shoe-shaped” terraced fields.
• 11:00: Arrive in Tu Le – known for its fragrant sticky rice and beautiful Thai women who have captured the hearts of many.
  • Visit the local market to buy Tu Le green rice (cốm) and local products.
  • Take photos with the Mu Cang Chai welcome symbol.
• 12:00: Lunch in Nghia Lo. After lunch, board the bus for the return journey to Hanoi.
  • If there are passengers heading to Noi Bai Airport, the bus will take the route via Ba Khe Junction – Lao Cai Expressway – Noi Bai – Hanoi.
• 17:30: Arrive at Noi Bai Airport.

18:30 – 19:00: Return to Hanoi Opera House. End of tour. See you again on future journeys!

• Air-conditioned vehicle (7–16–29–35–45 seats depending on group size) provided according to the tour itinerary
• 01 night in a hotel (
• 03 main meals,01 breakfast 
• Tour guide accompanying the group according to the itinerary
• Drinking water provided on the bus on departure and return days (01 bottle/person/day)

• VAT invoice
• Beverages during meals and other personal expenses not mentioned in the tour
• Round-trip motorbike taxi fee to the “Mam Xoi” rice terraces
• Tips for the driver and tour guide