Arrive in Nghia Lo from Hanoi. On the way to the high mountains in the far north of the country, a large border region with Laos and China, stop along the way at Suoi Giang, the land of green tea plantations with its large tea trees hundreds of years old. A possible visit to a tea farm and tasting.

Upon arrival in Nghia Lo, a small town located in the middle of the expansive Muong Lo plain, settle in with a Thai family in the Ban Deu village populated by black and white Thai minorities.

Receive a warm welcome from our hosts, rest, and then embark on a bike ride around the village. Meet the Thais and discover the differences between black and white Thais, including dress, habits, customs, etc.

In the evening, enjoy dinner with the family, and spend the night in their house on stilts. This marks the beginning of your Vietnam 5-day itinerary with the hill tribe, brought to you by AVS.

Greetings from the hosts, then head towards Mu Cang Chai, the land of magnificent rice terraces.

This landscape, which captivates even the most discerning photographers, reveals its most enchanting beauty from June to September. During this period, the hills, slopes, and fields are adorned with lush green and golden-yellow rice fields. The itinerary includes several planned stops:

• The Khau Pha Pass, offering a stunning view of the picturesque Tu Le rice fields valley.
• La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, and De Xu Phinh, where Hmong villages boast breathtaking rice terraces.
• Explore the authentic Mu Cang Chai market.

Enjoy the night at the hotel.

Continue to Sapa via the Hoang Lien Son Range, the last arm of the Himalayas in Southeast Asia.

In the afternoon, take a stroll amidst the breathtaking exotic landscapes along the valley. Visit ethnic villages such as Lao Chai of the Black Hmong and Ta Van of the Dzay. Encounter local inhabitants as they work in the rice fields, gaining insight into their daily life and practices.

Return to town for the night at the hotel.

Embark on the road to Bac Ha, a small and tranquil town located about a hundred kilometers northeast of Sapa, renowned for its weekly ethnic markets in the surrounding areas.

Take a walk through the breathtaking landscapes of rice terraces and rivers around Bac Ha, choosing a route away from the crowds. Explore seldom-visited villages such as Thai Giang Pho and Na Hoi, inhabited by the Tay, Black Hmong, and Flowery Hmong minorities.

As the day concludes, check in with a welcoming Tay ethnic family. Enjoy dinner and spend the night immersed in the warmth of the local culture.

Visit ethnic villages around Bac Ha. Depending on the day, explore a weekly market featuring local minorities around Bac Ha.

Engage with vibrant minority ethnic groups at the market as they come together to exchange goods and news within their communities. Explore a lively section dedicated to the trading of oxen, horses, dogs, cats, and more, revealing the unique livestock trade practices among the local minorities.

In the afternoon, journey back to Hanoi by road, allowing for some free time to rest.

Night at the hotel.