Off the Beaten path trek in Hoang Su phi

A full day dedicated to trekking through terraced rice fields, along the foothills of Son Thanh waterfall, delving into the Nung culture.

Begin your day with breakfast shared with local hosts. Embark on a trek across mountain slopes, offering vistas of terraced rice fields and rolling tea hills. After an 8 km journey on foot, arrive at the village of Son Thanh, where the Dzao Rouge reside. Lunch in this enchanting locale grants an opportunity to witness local culture as porters prepare your meal. Son Thanh's elevation reaches 600 m.

In the afternoon, continue your journey, conquering a mountain with an elevation of 885m. From this lofty vantage point, behold the panoramic expanse of Nam Khoa's lush rice valley. Proceed through a bamboo-laden forest trail, eventually arriving at a Nung village. Traverse a distance of 6 km along this path to reach the Nung village, where you'll dine and spend the night.

Terraced rice fields, tea-draped hills, babbling streams - a deep dive into the Dzao Rouge culture.

Indulge in a hearty breakfast before embarking on a leisurely stroll through picturesque rice valleys and vibrant bamboo forests. Along your journey, cross paths with diverse ethnic communities such as the Nung, Dzao Rouge, and Dzao Ao Dai. Engage in conversations, exchanging stories about their way of life. After 3 hours of traversing this captivating terrain, you'll reach Khoa Trung village, a Dzao Rouge settlement, where a homestay lunch awaits.

In the afternoon, the adventure continues as you pass through the Gate of Heaven to arrive at the Dzao Ao Dai village of Nam Ai. A sumptuous dinner and a night spent immersed in local hospitality awaits.

We say goodbye to our guesthouse. We cross hills covered with wild tea trees to reach the village of Doan Ket. We continue our hike to the village of Tan Thanh, where we stop for lunch with a family from the Dzao Tapan ethnic group. Afternoon: We continue climbing the slopes through terraced rice fields to reach the village of Ho San Overnight stay with a Dzao Tapan family.

Scenery: terraced rice fields, tea tree hills, forest, streams

Elevation gain: +500 meters

Elevation loss: -200 meters

Embark on a trek to uncover one of Northern Vietnam's most captivating terraced rice valleys, deeply immersing yourself in Dzao Noir culture.

In the morning: Traverse bamboo-laden forests, ancient tea plantations, and villages inhabited by the Dzao and Hmong communities. Witness the ebb and flow of daily life, observing locals engaged in their routines amidst fields and forests. Relish a picnic lunch amid the natural splendor. In the afternoon, follow a trail that unveils breathtaking panoramic views of terraced rice fields punctuating the valley.

After absorbing the awe-inspiring scenery, a waterfall oasis beckons. If time permits, take a refreshing dip beneath the cascade's cool waters. Concluding the day, continue on foot to your homestay nestled in a Dzao Noir village. Settle into a stilt house for the evening, relishing dinner and dormitory-style accommodations.

Begin your day with a heartwarming breakfast shared with local hosts.

Embark on a trail different from the previous day's, encompassing a 1 to 2-hour walk. Continue your journey back to Hanoi.