3-Day Northern Vietnam Highlands Tour from Hanoi with Bac Ha Market

• Depart from Hanoi early in the morning.

• Travel to Hoang Su Phi, a remote and scenic district in Ha Giang Province.

• Stop for lunch en route to refresh and refuel.

• Proceed to Nam Hong Village in Thong Nguyen Commune, approximately 40 km from the town center.

• Explore Nam Hong Village, home to 37 Red Dao ethnic households.

• Discover terraced rice fields recognized as a national scenic site and learn about the unique culture of the Red Dao.

• Visit the ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees of Phin Ho, renowned for their fragrant highland tea.

• Continue to Ho Thau.

• Check in at a local homestay.

• Enjoy dinner with the host family, followed by cultural interaction or a traditional Red Dao herbal bath.

Overnight at homestay.

• Wake up early and have breakfast at the homestay.

• Drive to Chieu Lau Thi peak (2,402 meters) in Ho Thau.

• Trek and enjoy the cloud-chasing experience with panoramic mountain views.

• Take photos at the summit and marvel at the cloud layers drifting around the forested peaks.

• Descend the mountain around 10:00 AM and head toward Coc Pai Town.

• Enjoy lunch in Coc Pai.

• Depending on the rice harvest and weather conditions, visit one of the following:

  • Phung Village - known for golden terraced rice fields and scenic early morning views.

  • Suoi Thau Steppe - located in Nan Ma, this area is likened to a European meadow with untouched landscapes.

• Continue the journey to Bac Ha Town in Lao Cai Province.

• Check in at a local homestay.

• Savor a traditional Bac Ha dinner featuring local ingredients.

• Spend the evening exploring the peaceful town.

Overnight at homestay.

• Wake up and breathe in the crisp morning air.

• Have breakfast and check out of the homestay.

• Visit Bac Ha Market, the most vibrant ethnic market in the Northwest.

• Observe the colorful traditional costumes, taste local snacks and wine, and interact with ethnic groups including the H'mong, Tay, Dao, and Nung.

• Proceed to Hoang A Tuong Palace, the former residence of the H'mong King, built in 1920 by the French and Chinese.

• Explore the architectural fusion of Eastern and Western styles.

• Have lunch at a local restaurant.

• Depart for Hanoi in the early afternoon.

• Stop in Yen Bai for a short break and an opportunity to purchase local specialties.

• Arrive in Hanoi and conclude the tour with a drop-off at the original meeting point.