The Terraces Escape
One night at the lodge, two days on foot among Hmong villages, pine forests and rice terraces.
- Walking: ≈ 6 km on the first day
- Accommodation: stilt house or bungalow
- Departures every day
From the Ecolodge to Hua Khat village
After checking in and lunch at the lodge, we set off on foot, about 3 km, towards Hua Khắt, a Hmong village resting on the hillside. The fresh air smells of damp earth; the houses, built entirely of wood, are simple and sturdy, in the shade of tall trees.
Language may divide, but smiles don't: villagers gladly share their daily life. Further on, the terraces wind like silk ribbons. The trail then crosses a pine forest, where birds sing and squirrels leap.
Back at the lodge, tiredness fades: a shower, then dinner at the restaurant.
A morning of your choice
Option 1
Meeting the mountain villages
At 8:30, after breakfast, we drive to Ban Lang Sang, a Hmong village. The walk continues along a narrow trail that marks the natural border with Sơn La province.
From the top of the trail, the rice terraces of the Ngọc Chiến valley unfold their curves: a paradise for photographers and painters. We then walk down through the pines to the Thai villages, whose stilt houses line the stream and are reflected in it. A stroll through the lanes, conversations with the villagers, a glimpse of their way of life and traditional crafts.
Option 2
La Pan Tan, a rice terrace paradise
At 8:30, the car takes you 12 km to La Pan Tan, the crown jewel of the Mù Cang Chải terraces. On the winding slopes, the green of young rice mingles with the gold of ripe rice: you walk inside a painting. Remember to charge your phone and camera batteries.
After about 2 h 30, you reach the symbol of Mù Cang Chải: a large round terrace, like a golden tray set among the mountains.
Check-out in the morning, and see you soon!
Included
- Private bed (stilt house) or private room (bungalow)
- All activities in the programme
- Local guide (does not speak English)
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Full board: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
- 1 bottle of water per person
- Free Wi-Fi at the lodge
- Welcome drink
Not included
- Hanoi – Mù Cang Chải – Hanoi transfer and transfers around the lodge during the stay
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
- English- or French-speaking guide
- VAT invoice
2026 rates (public price per person)
| Stay in the communal house | 1,584,000 VND |
|---|---|
| Stay in a valley-view bungalow | 2,100,000 VND |
| Single supplement (bungalow) | 696,000 VND |
Children aged 6 to 10: supplement of 1,020,000 VND. Under 6: free.
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