Son La
2 days, 1 night
AH-SL05
6/10
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DESCRIBE

If you are looking for a rewarding trekking journey in northern Vietnam, this experience is an excellent choice. The tour combines the challenge of climbing Pha Luong Peak with some of Moc Chau’s most iconic landscapes, from tea hills and waterfalls to remote mountain villages near the Vietnam–Laos border. It is ideal for active travelers who want more than a sightseeing trip and are looking for a mix of trekking, nature, and highland scenery. Official tourism sources describe Pha Luong as the “roof of Moc Chau,” famous for its dense forest trail, dramatic rock outcrop, and sweeping cross-border views.

Highlights

  • Trek to Pha Luong Peak, one of Moc Chau’s best-known adventure routes
  • Enjoy panoramic mountain views near the Vietnam–Laos border
  • Visit Dai Yem Waterfall and the iconic heart-shaped tea hills of Moc Chau
  • Experience local life with an overnight stay in Pha Luong Village
  • Capture dramatic photos on the famous rock ledge near the summit
SUMMARY

  • Departure Point: Hanoi

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night

  • Destination: Son La

  • Activities: Trekking

  • Min : 6 people

  • Best time: Sep - Apr

  • Max : 20 people

  • Difficulty level: 6/10

ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi – Moc Chau – Dai Yem Waterfall – Tea Hills – Pha Luong Village

08:00 Meet your guide in Hanoi and depart for Moc Chau. Enjoy short breaks along the way.

12:00 Arrive in Moc Chau and have lunch at a local restaurant.

14:00 Visit Dai Yem Waterfall and the heart-shaped tea hills, two of Moc Chau’s best-known scenic stops.

15:30 Continue to Chieng Son. From the vehicle drop-off point, walk around 2 km into Pha Luong Village.

Check in at the homestay and enjoy free time to explore the village, relax, or take a short walk around the surrounding terraced fields.

19:00 Dinner and overnight at the homestay.

* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Pha Luong Trek – Return to Hanoi

06:00 Breakfast at the homestay. Prepare for the trek.

07:00 Begin the trek through the forest to conquer Pha Luong Peak.

10:30 Reach the summit area. Enjoy the mountain views, check in at the famous rock ledge, and take in the spectacular scenery near the Vietnam–Laos border.

12:30 Picnic lunch on the way down.

14:30 Return to Pha Luong Village.

15:30 Depart for Hanoi. Stop in Moc Chau for local products and a dinner break on the way.

21:00 – 21:30 Arrive in Hanoi. End of the program.

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

Exclusion: 

  • Round-trip vehicle Hanoi – Son La - Hanoi
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals as the schedule on the itinerary
  • Transportation fee before and after the trip
  • Tour guides and porters
  • Beverages during meal
  • Homestay in Pha Luong Village
  • Other kinds of beverage unlist in the tour program
  • Trekking poles, backpack, and water bottle
  • Cable car ticket
  • Daily drinking water and snacks

 

  • Pha Luong trekking permit

 

  • Entrance tickets

 

  • Travel insurance

 

  • Souvenir medal