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This 3-day tour takes you by overnight sleeper bus from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai in the mountains of northern Vietnam. Explore the rice terraces of Kim Noi, Bo Nga and La Pan Tan, and cross Khau Pha Pass, known as one of Vietnam's four great mountain passes. Visit a peaceful bamboo forest and the Heaven Gate viewpoint overlooking mountains and valleys. A traditional Hmong beeswax painting experience, a homestay and local meals bring you close to Hmong and Thai ethnic culture.

Take a sleeper bus from Hanoi
to the rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai
After pickup in Hanoi's Old Quarter at around 4:30 PM, travel overnight by sleeper bus to Mu Cang Chai. Arrive at around 5:00 AM, rest for a while, then spend two days exploring rice terraces, mountain passes and ethnic villages with a local guide. An easy rider service is included in Mu Cang Chai, and you stay at a homestay with dormitory rooms.
Explore the Kim Noi and Bo Nga rice terraces
and a bamboo forest

After breakfast on the first day, head to the rice terraces of Kim Noi and Bo Nga, famous for their breathtaking scenery and perfect for photos. Then enjoy nature in a peaceful bamboo forest and taste local dishes for lunch.
Climb to the Heaven Gate viewpoint
and try Hmong beeswax painting

In the afternoon, visit the Heaven Gate viewpoint with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. At Ngo House, try traditional Hmong beeswax painting, then return to the homestay for dinner and rest.
Pass La Pan Tan and Khau Pha Pass
and return to Hanoi

On the second day, after a local breakfast, visit La Pan Tan, known for its picturesque views and cultural heritage, and Khau Pha Pass, one of Vietnam's four great mountain passes. If you wish, you can go paragliding from the flying point (not included in the tour price).
Have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy some free time, then have dinner at the homestay. Board the bus to Hanoi at around 8:30 PM, spend the night on the bus and arrive at your Old Quarter hotel the next morning.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
※ The scenery of the rice terraces may vary depending on the season and weather.
Minivan pickup from hotels/accommodation in Hanoi
Round-trip sleeper bus between Hanoi and Mu Cang Chai
Local tour guide
Easy rider in Mu Cang Chai
Accommodation with dormitory
All sightseeing tickets
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Personal expenses and tips
Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
For the From Hanoi option, pickup is from hotels/accommodation in Hanoi's Old Quarter. For the From Mu Cang Chai option, you join the tour in Mu Cang Chai.
Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point (From Hanoi):
Hanoi hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup by minivan from your hotel or accommodation in Hanoi's Old Quarter at around 4:30 PM. Please check the voucher provided after booking confirmation for the exact pickup location and time.
Meeting point (From Mu Cang Chai):
Mu Cang Chai
R4V2+3XF Mu Cang Chai, Lao Cai, Vietnam
Meeting point information:
The exact meeting place and time will be sent to the contact details entered at booking.
R4V2+3XF Mu Cang Chai, Lao Cai, Vietnam