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3 Days Trekking Mu Cang Chai Hidden Trails

By SAIGONESE TREKKING HOUSE
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$330 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This 3-day trekking tour offers an authentic way to experience Mu Cang Chai beyond the main viewpoints. Designed for travellers who enjoy walking and cultural discovery, the journey combines iconic landscapes such as La Pan Tan and Mam Xoi Hill with lesser-visited villages including Mong Ngua and Hau Dang De. Trekking through bamboo forests, terraced rice fields, and remote mountain paths allows for a deeper connection with nature and local life.
Staying in local homestays provides meaningful cultural exchange, home-cooked meals, and insight into H’Mong traditions. Led by knowledgeable local guides and operated in small groups, the tour focuses on responsible travel, cultural respect, and a relaxed pace—making it a memorable and immersive trekking experience in northern Vietnam.

Activity location
  • Mu Cang Chai
    • Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Mu Cang Chai
    • Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam

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3 Days Trekking Mu Cang Chai Hidden Trails
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$330.48 x 1 AdultNZ$330.48
Total
Price is NZ$330.48

What's included, what's not

  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

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  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Mong Ngua – Rung Truc – Corn House
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at homestay in Mu Cang Chai
Mu Cang Chai
  • 3h
Begin your trekking journey in Mong Ngua village, a peaceful H’Mong community surrounded by rice terraces and mountain scenery. Trek along village paths and farmland, learning about traditional cultivation methods and daily rural life. Mong Ngua is a traditional H’Mong village nestled among rolling hills and terraced rice fields. The village offers a peaceful introduction to life in Mu Cang Chai, where locals still practice age-old farming methods. Walking through Mong Ngua, visitors can observe daily rural activities, traditional wooden houses, and stunning views of rice terraces shaped by generations of mountain farmers.
Mù Cang Chải Bamboo Forest
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Rung Truc is a scenic bamboo forest that provides a cool and tranquil trekking route. Towering bamboo trees create natural shade and a quiet atmosphere, making it one of the most relaxing sections of the trek. The forest path connects local villages and offers beautiful views of surrounding valleys and mountains, highlighting the region’s untouched natural environment.
Ngô Màng Mủ Corn House
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
The Corn House is a unique cultural stop reflecting the agricultural lifestyle of the local ethnic communities. Built using traditional materials and inspired by corn cultivation, it represents the importance of maize farming in daily life. Visitors can learn about local crops, farming techniques, and how agriculture shapes both the architecture and culture of Mu Cang Chai.
Day 2: Hau Dang De – Kim Noi
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at local homestay in Mu Cang Chai
Ruộng bậc thang Háng Đăng Dê
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Hau Dang De is one of the most scenic and remote villages in Mu Cang Chai, famous for its dramatic rice terraces cascading down steep mountain slopes. The village is home primarily to H’Mong people and remains largely untouched by mass tourism. It offers breathtaking panoramic views and an authentic look at traditional mountain life.
Kim Nọi
  • 3h
Kim Noi is a quiet village surrounded by rice fields, streams, and forested hills. The area is known for its harmonious landscape and strong community traditions. Trekking through Kim Noi allows visitors to interact with locals, observe daily farming activities, and experience the calm rhythm of rural life in northern Vietnam.
Day 3: La Pan Tan - Mam Xoi Hill
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
La Pan Tan
  • 3h
La Pan Tan is one of Mu Cang Chai’s most famous areas and is recognised as a national heritage site for its remarkable terraced rice fields. The terraces stretch across steep mountainsides and are considered masterpieces of landscape engineering created by ethnic minority farmers. This area is a highlight for photography and cultural exploration.
Rice Tray Viewpoint Mâm Xôi
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Mam Xoi Hill is an iconic viewpoint in La Pan Tan, renowned for its perfectly rounded rice terraces resembling a “raspberry hill.” It is one of the most photographed landscapes in Mu Cang Chai, offering panoramic views of layered rice fields and surrounding mountains. Mam Xoi is a must-see destination for travellers seeking unforgettable scenery.

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    Mu Cang Chai
    • Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam
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    Mu Cang Chai
    • Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam

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