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In the Heart of Golden Rice Fields

458510/person

Price based on a minimum group of 4 participants.

458510/person

Price based on a minimum group of 4 participants.

The Essence of the Journey

As September approaches, the mountains of Northern Vietnam are bathed in golden light: this is the only rice harvest of the year, taking place between September and October. The terraced fields ripple like waves of gold, while smoke rises gently from traditional stilt houses and the air is filled with the scent of newly harvested rice. This itinerary offers a deeply human journey through Vietnam, combining spectacular landscapes, preserved villages, homestay experiences, and meaningful encounters with local ethnic communities.

Travel Gifts:
✓ Welcome gift
✓ Personalized travel journal

 

Our Advantages

  • Visit colorful and authentic weekly ethnic markets, true meeting points for local mountain communities.
  • Immersion in the daily life of Northern Vietnam’s ethnic minorities, through traditions, handicrafts, and everyday scenes.
  • Homestay experiences offering warm and deeply human encounters with local families.
  • Journey through spectacular mountain landscapes, featuring some of the most beautiful terraced rice fields at their golden harvest peak.
  • Walking tours through villages, getting closer to rural life and local communities.
  • Relaxing in natural hot springs, offering a rejuvenating moment for body and mind.
  • Tasting authentic Vietnamese cuisine, renowned for its rich and traditional flavors.
  • Personalized support throughout the journey, with guide, driver, and careful attention to every detail.
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  • Start/End:

    Hanoi / Hanoi

  • Route:

    Hanoi capitalMu Cang ChaiNa Hang lakeHanoi capital

  • Duration:

    7 Days , 6 Nights

Notes

The GIR (Group of Individual Travelers) is the ideal way to discover Vietnam with high-quality service while optimizing your travel budget. This formula brings together individual travelers or small groups to form a single group sharing the same services and experiences.

Advantages of our GIR program:

  • Guaranteed departure from 4 participants: Our GIR tours are confirmed as soon as the group reaches a minimum of 4 travelers.
  • Group rates: By bringing participants together, we secure negotiated rates with hotels and service providers, offering much better value than a private tour.
  • Quality guaranteed: All group members stay in carefully selected hotels chosen for their excellent service standards.
  • Flexibility: Whether you are traveling solo or as a couple, you can join an existing group and benefit from fully organized logistics.

Would you like to know our upcoming departure dates in Vietnam? To receive the detailed schedule and join one of our groups, please contact us directly. We will be delighted to support you in planning your journey!

🔔 Fixed-date tour

This trip is a guaranteed departure circuit with fixed dates, specially designed to coincide with the ethnic weekly markets of Northern Vietnam (buffalo market in Bac Ha on Saturdays and the main ethnic market in Bac Ha on Sundays).

The itinerary order and program dates have been carefully arranged to allow travelers to experience these authentic local events at the right time.
To fully enjoy the experience, it is therefore recommended to follow the scheduled departure dates.

Due to market days and mountainous road conditions, some itinerary adjustments may exceptionally occur while fully preserving the spirit and key experiences of the journey.

Itinerary

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Day 123/09/2026
Hanoi – Nghia Lo | (250km/5h) | (-/L/D)
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First Steps into the Land of the Black Thai

Departure from Hanoi towards the Muong Lo Valley (Nghia Lo), considered the ancestral homeland of the Black Thai ethnic group.

Upon arrival, check-in at a local homestay followed by a walking tour through the villages, discovering traditional stilt houses and observing daily rural life.

Introduction to the beliefs and cultural practices of the Black Thai people, deeply connected to nature and protective spirits.

At the end of the day, enjoy a natural hot spring bath in a peaceful setting, ideal for relaxation and rejuvenation of body and mind.

In the evening, a traditional dinner shared with the host family, offering a warm cultural exchange.

Overnight at the homestay (simple comfort in a shared stilt house).

Jour 224/09/2026
Nghia Lo – Mu Cang Chai | (100km/3h) | (B/L/D)
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Jour 325/09/2026
Mu Cang Chai – Village Bao Yen | (150km/4h) | (B/L/D)
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Jour 426/09/2026
Bao Yen – Village Bac Ha – Marché Aux Buffles | (70km/2h) | (B/L/D)
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Jour 527/09/2026
Bac Ha - Marché Ethinique - Na Hang | (180km/5h) | (B/L/D)
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Jour 628/09/2026
Na Hang – Cascade de Khuoi Nhi | (B/L/D)
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Jour 729/09/2026
Na Hang – Hanoi (270km /5h30) | (B/L/-)
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PRICE/personne

Price per person (based on shared room): $430

$450

Single room supplement:
(only applicable at Cinnamon Lodge in Bao Yen and at Pà Homestay in Bac Ha)
$38

 

Included in the price:

  • Modern private minibus with air conditioning
  • Accommodation in the mentioned category, including breakfast
  • Local English-speaking guide, except on free days
  • Included shows and cruises as mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees to tourist sites
  • Meals as specified in the program
  • Bottled water throughout the trip

Not included in the price

  • International flight tickets
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Optional services
  • Tips, personal expenses, and anything not clearly mentioned in the program

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Frequently Asked Questions

The “IN THE HEART OF GOLDEN RICE FIELDS” tour is ideal for travelers wishing to discover authentic Northern Vietnam, far from mass tourism. This itinerary combines spectacular terraced rice fields, encounters with local ethnic groups, traditional markets, and homestay experiences with local families.

Yes. Homestays offer simple but warm comfort, in traditional stilt houses or local bungalows. It is a truly human experience that allows you to share the daily life of local families.