Son La
2 days, 1 night
AH-MC01
5/10
$164 USD
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DESCRIBE

If you are looking for a seasonal journey that combines light trekking, photography, local culture, and outdoor camping, this experience is an excellent choice. Designed around Moc Chau’s plum blossom season, the tour takes you through some of the plateau’s most photogenic locations, including Na Ka Valley and Phieng Canh, where white plum flowers create one of northern Vietnam’s most beautiful spring landscapes. The experience becomes even more memorable with an overnight camp in a plum orchard, a BBQ dinner by the fire, and a walk to Hang Tau, a peaceful H’mong village known for its raw and off-the-grid atmosphere. Official tourism sources highlight late January to February as the peak plum blossom period in Moc Chau, and Na Ka and Phieng Canh are consistently mentioned among the best places to enjoy the bloom.

Highlights

  • Walk through the plum orchards of Na Ka Valley and Phieng Canh
  • Camp overnight in a plum garden
  • Enjoy a BBQ dinner and wine by the campfire
  • Trek to Hang Tau, an off-the-grid H’mong village
  • Travel with a photography-focused experience during Moc Chau’s plum blossom season

 

SUMMARY

  • Departure Point: Hanoi

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night

  • Destination: Son La

  • Activities: Culture Exploration

  • Min : 6 people

  • Best time: Feb - Sep

  • Max : 15 people

  • Difficulty level: 5/10

ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi – Moc Chau – Na Ka – Phieng Canh

08:00 Meet at the designated pick-up point in Hanoi and depart for Moc Chau. Enjoy a short scenic stop along the way.

12:30 Arrive in Moc Chau and have lunch at a local restaurant.

13:30 After lunch, transfer from the town center to Na Ka Valley, one of the best-known plum blossom areas on the Moc Chau plateau. Spend the afternoon walking through the valley, enjoying the plum blossoms, and taking photos in the orchard landscape.

Later, continue on foot toward Phieng Canh, another beautiful area known for plum gardens and ethnic village scenery.

Arrive at the campsite, where your camp setup has been prepared in a plum garden.

19:00 BBQ dinner, wine by the campfire, and overnight camping.

* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 2: Phieng Canh – Hang Tau - Ha Noi

08:00 Breakfast at the campsite.

After breakfast, begin the trek to Hang Tau, also known as the “primitive village” of Moc Chau. This is a H’mong village known for its peaceful atmosphere and off-the-grid setting.

Spend time walking, resting, and taking photos in Hang Tau before lunch.

After lunch, trek back to the vehicle pick-up point and return to Hanoi.

20:30 Arrive in Hanoi. End of the program.

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • Round-trip bus: Ha Noi - Moc Chau - Ha Noi
  • Motorbike taxi
  • Camping
  • Meals as the schedule on the itinerary 
  • Tour guides & Porters
  • Daily drinking water
  • Fee for entrance tickets
  • Travel insurance  

Exclusion:

  • Other kinds of beverage unlist in the tour program
  • Personal expenses
  • Transportation fee before and after the trip

 

 

THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment provided by us:

  • Tents (double tents)
  • Sleeping bags, air mattresses
  • Camping accessories

     

     

Essential stuff you need to bring: 

  • Sandals
  • Trekking shoes 
  • Small backpack (10L) for walking
  • Clothes suitable for the weather of each season
  • Raincoat
  • ID card or Passport
  • Water Bottle (1 liter)
  • Phone, camera, spare battery, suitable waterproof case... 

Other items you may consider to bring:

  • Spare clothes
  • Personal medicines
  • Towels, hand sanitizers
  • Waterproof phone pouch 
TOUR EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Note on the Trek Route

  • The first day's walk is approximately 6 km, and the second day is about 4 km. The path is not difficult and does not have many steep slopes, but you should wear sports shoes or sports sandals (do not wear flip-flops or slippers). 
  • When trekking, only bring a small backpack containing no more than 2 kg of items.

2. Camping

  • The campsite is located in a beautiful plum garden. The sleeping tents and the central tent are arranged among the plum trees. Inside the tents, there are air mattresses and sleeping bags. The dining area is equipped with tables, chairs, and lighting. 
  • The owner’s restroom is located near the campsite.

3. Protecting the environment together

  • We supports and practices Leave No Trace principles in each program and outdoor activities itself. We also encourage our customers and partners to apply to Leave No Trace principles when traveling in the outdoor environment. See details about the Leave No Trace tại đây
  • In order to limit the use of single-use plastic, we encourages each of us to prepare for ourselves a bottle of water with a 1L capacity for daily water refilling.
  • On the tour, tourists comply with the instructions and regulations on environmental protection at the destination. 

4. Medical assistance

  • If you have cardiovascular disease or bone and joint diseases (knees, ankles, shoulder joints, etc.), you should consult your doctor before deciding to join the trip. 
  • The tour guide will carry a basic first aid kit. If you have any medical problems that require medication, you should bring your own medication.