Hanoi - Khau Pha by Sleeping Bus, 275 km ~ 6.5-7 Hours

Bến Xe Mỹ Đình - 5:30 PM. Travel by car from our office to My Dinh bus station to board the sleeping bus at 7:30 PM heading to Khau Pha, Mu Cang Chai.

Cao Phạ - After a 6-7 hour journey, including a few breaks, you will reach Khau Pha around 1 AM. Your homestay host will meet you and transport you by motorbike to the village. Check into your homestay and enjoy an overnight stay.

Your accommodation is provided by a local family in their traditional stilt house. There are no private rooms, and you will sleep on the floor in a spacious communal area. The sleeping area is equipped with a single mattress (thin but comfortable), blankets, a pillow, and a mosquito net. The restroom meets international standards and is just a few steps from the main house.

A private stilt house is available for those seeking more privacy. Please consult our travel advisor for availability and additional fees.

Khau Pha - Che Cu Nha - La Pan Tan, Full-Day Pillion Motorbike Tour

Rice Tray Viewpoint Mâm Xôi - In the afternoon, the tour continues to iconic locations in Mu Cang Chai, such as Mam Xoi Hill, Mong Ngua Hill in La Pan Tan commune, and Che Cu Nha commune. The road can be a bit rough, but the views are breathtaking. During peak tourist season (late September to mid-October), your local guide will take you to alternative sites of Mam Xoi and Mong Ngua Hill, which are equally stunning and less crowded.

Cao Phạ - On the return to the homestay, we will pause at the summit of Khau Pha Pass to admire the captivating rice terraces of Lim Mong valley. As the highest point in the area, Khau Pha Pass is a renowned spot in Vietnam for paragliding. Enjoy a dinner crafted with Thai expertise. Overnight in a shared stilt house.

Batik Workshop & Trekking to Huoi Tieng Quai Forest

Lim Mong Village - Experience a full day of local life, beginning with a batik workshop. Discover the beautiful traditional art of the H’mong people, creating intricate patterns: Learn about the beeswax drawing culture under the guidance of H’mong women in Khau Pha, using traditional hand-painted pens to craft your own designs.

In the afternoon, explore the Huoi Tieng Qoai nodding bamboo forest. Starting from It Thai village, ascending to Xe Xang 1, and venturing deep into the mountains, you will encounter Thai and H’mong families who rely on agriculture and forest products. Visit the natural nodding bamboo forest and return to the starting point by traversing the mountain’s back. Instead of heading straight back to the homestay, you will stop at a hill where a BBQ dinner awaits.

Return to the homestay and unwind with an herbal foot soak after a day of adventure. Overnight at homestay.

Indigo Dyeing Workshop & Trekking to Tiger Mountain

Lim Mong Village - After breakfast at the homestay, join the village’s grandmother in a hands-on dyeing workshop. Indigo dyeing is a cherished cultural tradition in Khau Pha, producing a deep blue color for the traditional attire of Thai and H’mong people: Learn the story of indigo and create your own hand-dyed item.

These practices, which have faded in other regions due to modernization, are still preserved by the people of Mu Cang Chai, with indigo dyeing being one of them.

In the afternoon, take a leisurely walk to the other side of the expansive Lim Mong Valley or hike to the top of Tiger Mountain, where you can enjoy stunning views of both Lim Long Valley and Tu Le Valley. A playground at the summit offers a chance to play while taking in the magnificent scenery.

Dinner with your host at the homestay.

Old Quarter - At 10 PM, transfer by motorbike to the bus stop and catch the sleeping bus at 10:30 PM to Hanoi, arriving around 5 AM, and transfer back to Hanoi Old Quarter. End of our service.

• Herbal foot bath
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• Handicrafts workshop x 1

• Beverages and personal expenses
• Individual Insurance
• VAT and other taxes

Mu Cang Chai, a locale still shrouded in mystery to numerous casual travelers, is acclaimed for its terraced rice fields and heralded as ‘one of the world’s most stunning terraced rice fields’ and ‘among the planet’s most vibrant spots’.

Moreover, the captivating allure of Mu Cang Chai is also found in the distinctive customs of the indigenous inhabitants. It is a place where the Hmong, Thai, and Dao ethnic groups reside, with cultural practices and a way of life that coexists with the natural environment and appears untouched by the influences of the modern world.

During our journey, we will delve into these authentic cultural elements, immerse ourselves in the daily routines of the locals while beholding the awe-inspiring natural landscapes and terraced rice paddies which undergo seasonal hue transformations, spanning from the valley’s base to the lofty mountains enshrouded in mist.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.