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Ha Giang Trekking
Rice terraces and valley country above Ban Luoc in western Hoang Su Phi
HSP · 03 · 3 days · 2 nights

Ban Luoc,
the long traverse.

3-day Hoang Su Phi village trek — Ban Luoc → Ho Thau → Nam Ai → Phin Ho. Around US$295 per person (approximate reference). Schedule and enquiry on this page.

— Quick decision facts

At a glance

Duration
3 days · 2 nights
Format
Private trek
Difficulty
Demanding
Start
Ban Luoc
Finish
Phin Ho (walking finish)
Your party
1 – 8 trekkers in your private party
Approximate price reference.
Around US$295 per person
— Journey in one glance

What this trek is.

This is a western Hoang Su Phi village-to-village traverse on foot: Ban Luoc to Ho Thau on Day 1 (17 km), Ho Thau to Nam Ai on Day 2 (15 km), then Nam Ai to Phin Ho on Day 3 (approximately 17 km over six to seven hours of walking). Night 1 is private bungalow accommodation in Ho Thau — typically Ho Thau Eco Village when confirmed for your departure. Night 2 is local village accommodation in the Nam Ai area. The standard product remains three days and two nights; Day 3 finishes the walking journey in Phin Ho, where you can rest, freshen up and eat before a vehicle transfer to Tan Quang and an onward overnight sleeper-bus connection toward Hanoi. Before booking your bus, confirm with us who…

This is a western Hoang Su Phi village-to-village traverse on foot: Ban Luoc to Ho Thau on Day 1 (17 km), Ho Thau to Nam Ai on Day 2 (15 km), then Nam Ai to Phin Ho on Day 3 (approximately 17 km over six to seven hours of walking). Night 1 is private bungalow accommodation in Ho Thau — typically Ho Thau Eco Village when confirmed for your departure. Night 2 is local village accommodation in the Nam Ai area. The standard product remains three days and two nights; Day 3 finishes the walking journey in Phin Ho, where you can rest, freshen up and eat before a vehicle transfer to Tan Quang and an onward overnight sleeper-bus connection toward Hanoi. Before booking your bus, confirm with us who will arrange the ticket and which bus and onward-transfer costs your quotation covers. Guests who prefer a slower finish may add an optional post-trek night in the Phin Ho area — quoted separately, not part of the standard 3D2N price. Main luggage can move by motorbike where access allows; on trail you carry a daypack. Demanding because of three long walking days on village paths and terraces, not because of technical climbing. This programme runs as a private departure for your party from one traveller upward — solo guests receive an individual quotation. Tell us your dates, fitness and pacing at enquiry.

— Fit

Who this traverse
suits.

Ban Luoc suits walkers who want three linked village days on the operator-confirmed corridor — Ban Luoc to Ho Thau (17 km), Ho Thau to Nam Ai (15 km), then Nam Ai to Phin Ho (approx. 17 km) — with bungalow and village overnights on Nights 1 and 2 only. It runs as a private departure for your party from one traveller upward; solo guests receive an individual quotation.

It is a weaker fit if you want minimal walking or only one overnight — Nam Hong to Ho Thau covers two days with one Red Dao homestay rhythm. Ban Phung is the one-day terrace walk. Published Demanding — not usually the first route we would suggest for someone with little experience of long walking days.

— Route facts

What this walk actually is.

Walking distance and road distance are not the same number. Unverified elevation gain and maps stay hidden. Walking distance versus road distance.

Start
Ban Luoc — western Hoang Su Phi walking start

From this programme’s operating notes

Finish
Phin Ho — walking finish; optional post-trek night on request

From this programme’s operating notes

Walking distance
Operator-confirmed: Day 1 Ban Luoc → Ho Thau 17 km; Day 2 Ho Thau → Nam Ai 15 km; Day 3 Nam Ai → Phin Ho approx. 17 km.

From this programme’s operating notes

Vehicle transfer
Private transfer to Ban Luoc on Day 1; motorbike luggage where access allows; Phin Ho → Tan Quang by vehicle after Day 3 trek. Not eastern Ha Giang transfer.

From this programme’s operating notes

Walking time
Days 1–2 approx. 5–6 hours walking each; Day 3 approx. 6–7 hours (planning ranges, not GPS surveyed)

Operational range — not a surveyed GPX figure

Difficulty
Demanding

From this programme’s operating notes

Terrain
Village-to-village terrace paths, mountain tracks and farm access paths — western Hoang Su Phi

From this programme’s operating notes

Route type
3 days · 2 nights

From this programme’s operating notes

Accommodation
Night 1 Ho Thau Eco Village bungalow when confirmed; Night 2 Nam Ai village accommodation

From this programme’s operating notes

Best season
September–April preferred

From this programme’s operating notes

Private / shared
Private departure for your party (1–8 trekkers). Solo welcome — quoted individually. Shared places only when a confirmed departure explicitly offers them.

From this programme’s operating notes

Hanoi transfer
Two stages before Day 1 walking: overnight sleeper bus Hanoi → Tan Quang. Before booking your bus, confirm with us who will arrange the ticket and which bus and onward-transfer costs your quotation covers. Agreed guide meet and private vehicle at Tan Quang to your confirmed pre-trek overnight, then road transfer toward the Ban Luoc walking start — distance varies. Ha Giang city, Hoang Su Phi town and Tan Quang are not the same place. Timing and pickup confirmed before travel — not automatic on every booking.

From this programme’s operating notes

GPX status
No public operator GPX
Map status
No surveyed trail map published
— Field

Frames from the route.

Rice terraces near Ban Luoc in Hoang Su Phi
Terrace country near Ban Luoc — Day 1 walking starts in western Hoang Su Phi.
Valley and forest country in western Hoang Su Phi trekking terrain
Valley and forest terrain typical of Hoang Su Phi village treks.
A local guide and a guest at a terrace viewpoint in Ban Luoc, western Hoang Su Phi
Guide and guest at a terrace viewpoint in Ban Luoc — Day 1 country in western Hoang Su Phi.
A guide and trekker walk a bamboo-shaded footpath on the Nam Ai to Phin Ho stage in Hoang Su Phi
Bamboo-shaded footpath on the Nam Ai to Phin Ho stage.
A trekker with a daypack walks a narrow dirt path above terraced slopes on the Nam Ai to Phin Ho stage in Hoang Su Phi
Daypack trekking above terraced slopes on the final walking day into Phin Ho.
Exterior of Ho Thau Eco Village — Night 1 when confirmed for the departure
Ho Thau Eco Village — Night 1 bungalow when confirmed for the departure.
Guest room at Ho Thau Eco Village in Hoang Su Phi
Guest room at Ho Thau Eco Village in Hoang Su Phi.
Trekking bags loaded for motorbike transfer between overnight points
Motorbike luggage handoff between overnight points where access allows.
Homestay exterior in the Phin Ho area — optional post-trek context, not a standard programme night
Phin Ho area — optional post-trek context after the walking finish.
— Itinerary

Day by day.

Times and stops are indicative. Pace follows the slowest walker, weather and village rhythm on the day.

Route outline

  1. Day 1
    Ban Luoc → Ho Thau
    Walking · Overnight
  2. Day 2
    Ho Thau → Nam Ai
    Walking · Overnight
  3. Day 3
    Nam Ai → Phin Ho
    Walking · Overnight · Transfer

Illustrative schematic: Ban Luoc to Ho Thau to Nam Ai to Phin Ho on foot, then vehicle to Tan Quang — not a GPS track. Day-by-day detail stays in the itinerary below — the map is supplementary schematic evidence only.

Illustrative Route Map

This schematic map shows the approximate route sequence, walking sections, transfers and overnight stops. It is not a GPS track; exact trail lines may change with weather, trail conditions and guide decisions.

  • Walking — Solid line
  • Vehicle transfer — Long dash
  • Approach / shuttle — Dotted
  • Optional section — Dash-dot

Illustrative schematic: Ban Luoc to Ho Thau to Nam Ai to Phin Ho on foot, then vehicle to Tan Quang — not a GPS track.

  1. Day 1

    Ban Luoc → Ho Thau

    Walking · Overnight · Ho Thau Eco Village (bungalow)

    17 km · approx. 5–6 h walking

    Leave the Ban Luoc terrace landscape on foot and walk village tracks and mountain paths through terraced slopes and highland farming country toward Ho Thau. The published distance is 17 km — operator-confirmed, with independent trekking operators publishing the same corridor in the reverse direction at a similar duration. Guides pace to the slowest walker and to trail conditions; this is a planning range, not surveyed GPS truth. Overnight in private bungalow accommodation in Ho Thau, typically Ho Thau Eco Village when confirmed for your departure.

    • Morning
      Road transfer to Ban Luoc start

      After the agreed Tan Quang meet (or your confirmed pickup point), private vehicle toward the Ban Luoc walking start — eat breakfast before the trail; timing confirmed before travel.

    • 09:00
      Walking from Ban Luoc

      Local guide joins on territory; main bag labelled for motorbike transfer toward Ho Thau when access allows.

    • 12:30
      Picnic lunch on trail

      Hosted lunch on the walking line — timing shifts with pace and weather.

    • 16:00
      Arrive Ho Thau area

      Check in to bungalow accommodation — typically Ho Thau Eco Village when confirmed for your departure.

    • 19:00
      Dinner

      Evening meal at or near the overnight property; quiet night before Day 2.

  2. Day 2

    Ho Thau → Nam Ai

    Walking · Overnight · Nam Ai village stay

    15 km · approx. 5–6 h walking

    Walk from Ho Thau toward Nam Ai on mountain footpaths through terraced rice country, with forest or bamboo sections where the trail enters shade. The published distance is 15 km — operator-confirmed, matching the Ho Thau ↔ Nam Ai corridor published by established Hoang Su Phi trekking operators. Again, treat duration as an approximate planning range. Overnight in local village accommodation in the Nam Ai area — exact household or property confirmed for your departure.

    • 07:00
      Breakfast and pack out

      Main bag collected for motorbike transfer toward Nam Ai when road access allows.

    • 07:30
      Ho Thau → Nam Ai walking

      Steady village-to-village pace; rest stops on farm paths and terrace margins.

    • 12:00
      Trail lunch

      Hosted lunch before the afternoon push if timing requires.

    • 16:30
      Nam Ai area arrival

      Settle into village accommodation for Night 2.

    • 19:00
      Village dinner

      Shared meal with hosts — facilities are simple, not hotel-standard.

  3. Day 3

    Nam Ai → Phin Ho

    Walking · Transfer · Overnight · — (optional post-trek night in Phin Ho on request)

    Approx. 17 km · 6 – 7 h walking

    After breakfast, continue the final trekking stage from Nam Ai towards Phin Ho, following mountain paths through the highland landscape of western Hoang Su Phi. The route passes through a mixture of terraced farmland, village paths and forested sections before reaching the Phin Ho area, well known for its long-established Shan Tuyet tea-growing landscape. On arrival, there is time to rest, freshen up, use bathroom facilities and have something to eat before the onward transfer to Tan Quang. Guests who prefer a slower finish can also arrange an optional overnight stay in the Phin Ho area before continuing their journey the following day — quoted separately, not part of the standard three-day two-night price. After the trek, transfer from Phin Ho to Tan Quang by vehicle, then connect with the overnight sleeper bus toward Hanoi unless you have arranged a different onward plan.

    • 07:00
      Breakfast in Nam Ai

      Pack daypack; main bag to vehicle when access allows.

    • 07:30
      Nam Ai → Phin Ho walking

      Final village-to-village stage — approx. 17 km, six to seven hours at a steady pace.

    • 14:30
      Arrive Phin Ho area

      Time to rest, freshen up and eat; optional post-trek overnight on request.

    • 17:00
      Transfer to Tan Quang

      Private vehicle from Phin Ho — timing depends on pace and refresh stop.

    • Evening
      Sleeper bus connection

      Connect with overnight sleeper service toward Hanoi — ticket and seat class confirmed when you enquire unless you self-arrange.

— Trail reality

What the trek actually feels like.

Walking pace and weather reality.

Each morning your main bag is labelled for motorbike transfer toward the next overnight point where access allows; you walk with a daypack on the confirmed walking sections. Days 1–3 are operator-confirmed at 17 km, 15 km and approx. 17 km to Phin Ho — paced to the slowest walker and trail conditions, not a fixed clock.

Two long consecutive days feel harder when paths are wet — terrace clay and forest leaf litter can slow pace. Softer duffels suit village handoffs better than rigid suitcases.

Night 1 is bungalow in Ho Thau (typically Ho Thau Eco Village when confirmed); Night 2 is village accommodation in Nam Ai. Facilities are confirmed for your dates when you enquire.

Trekkers hand luggage to a driver beside a motorbike at a village trailhead during the Ban Luoc traverse, Hoang Su Phi.

Three wet walking days feel different from one wet afternoon.

Ban Luoc is already published Demanding — three operator-confirmed long walking days. Wet clay on terrace paths and forest leaf litter do not change that label; they can slow pace and make recovery between days matter more.

This is not advice to avoid Ban Luoc in rain. Light rain may still allow walking when paths remain safe. Travellers with limited experience of long walking days should weigh weather and terrain honestly — your guide may adapt pacing or rest stops where operationally required. Read fitness for wet-surface effort and packing for grip and poles.

— Accommodation

Where you sleep.

Household, lodge or shelter is confirmed for your travel dates when you enquire — we do not guarantee a fixed hotel brand on multi-night plateau routes unless named below.

  • Day 1
    Ho Thau Eco Village (bungalow)
    Confirmed property
  • Day 2
    Nam Ai village stay
    Typical property
  • Day 3
    — (optional post-trek night in Phin Ho on request)
    Typical property
— Highlights
  • Ban Luoc terrace country — village-to-village walking from the western Hoang Su Phi trailhead
  • Day 1 · 17 km on foot to Ho Thau — operator-confirmed distance (approx. 5–6 hours walking)
  • Night 1 · private bungalow in Ho Thau — typically Ho Thau Eco Village when confirmed for your departure
  • Day 2 · 15 km on foot to Nam Ai — operator-confirmed distance (approx. 5–6 hours walking)
  • Night 2 · local village accommodation in the Nam Ai area
  • Day 3 · approx. 17 km on foot to Phin Ho — Shan Tuyet tea country and time to refresh before transfer
  • Phin Ho → Tan Quang by vehicle; connect with overnight sleeper bus toward Hanoi (ticket quoted separately)
  • Optional post-trek overnight in Phin Ho on request — not included in standard 3D2N
— Inclusions

What's included.

Included
  • Private transfers to and from the walking line
  • English-speaking lead guide and local village guides on their sections of path
  • 2 nights accommodation (Ho Thau bungalow Night 1; Nam Ai village stay Night 2)
  • All meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 3 lunch
  • Drinking water, snacks and seasonal fruit
  • Motorbike luggage transfer between overnight points where access allows
  • Permits and community contributions
  • Personal accident & trekking insurance
Not included
  • Transfers outside Hoang Su Phi district (except Phin Ho → Tan Quang as arranged for your departure)
  • Overnight sleeper bus Hanoi ↔ Tan Quang — before booking your bus, confirm with us who will arrange the ticket and which bus and onward-transfer costs your quotation covers
  • Optional post-trek overnight in Phin Ho — quoted separately
  • Hotel before/after the trek
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips for guides, drivers and host families
  • Personal expenses
— Practical detail

Packing & good to know.

Pack

  • Sturdy trekking shoes (broken in)
  • Daypack (25 – 30 L)
  • 2 changes of trail clothing + warm layer
  • Rain shell, gaiters in shoulder season
  • Headlamp
  • Quick-dry towel and small toiletries
  • Trekking poles optional — helpful on wet terrace clay

Good to know

  • Day-by-day times, what is included, approximate price reference and how to enquire are on this trek page. Journal articles are for background reading, not booking.
  • Arrival is separate from the three walking days: many guests take an overnight sleeper bus from Hanoi to Tan Quang. Before booking your bus, confirm with us who will arrange the ticket and which bus and onward-transfer costs your quotation covers. When we confirm an arrival plan for your booking, your guide and a private vehicle meet at Tan Quang and transfer you toward the agreed overnight before Day 1 and the Ban Luoc walking start — road distance depends on the confirmed stop. Ha Giang city, Hoang Su Phi town, Tan Quang and Ban Luoc are different places. Bus timing, pickup and pre–Day 1 overnight are agreed before you travel; pickup is not automatic on every enquiry.
  • Days 1–3 walking distances are operator-confirmed on the published line (17 km, 15 km and approx. 17 km to Phin Ho). Treat hours as planning ranges, not surveyed GPS truth.
  • Standard accommodation is two nights only (Ho Thau and Nam Ai). An optional post-trek night in Phin Ho is not included in the standard 3D2N programme price.
  • Sleeper bus Hanoi is an onward connection from Tan Quang after Day 3. Before booking your bus, confirm with us who will arrange the ticket and which bus and onward-transfer costs your quotation covers.
  • Main bag moves by motorbike where access allows; label clearly and keep passport and medication in your daypack. Softer duffels suit village handoffs better than large rigid suitcases.
  • Two long consecutive walking days feel harder when paths are wet — judge fit by comfort across several days, not only one long day.
  • Night 1 is bungalow accommodation in Ho Thau — typically Ho Thau Eco Village when confirmed. Night 2 is village accommodation in the Nam Ai area. Ban Luoc bungalow photos on this page illustrate western Hoang Su Phi accommodation context; they are not a promise of both overnight stops on this route.
  • Facilities vary by property — if charging, toilet type, hot water or connectivity matters to you, tell us before booking and we will reconfirm the current arrangement.
  • October harvest weeks fill village beds — book early if dates are fixed.
  • Private departure is the standard offer — your guide and pace on the published Ban Luoc → Ho Thau → Nam Ai → Phin Ho line, for parties of one to eight. Shared places only apply when a specific confirmed departure explicitly offers them.
  • A private room at an overnight stop is separate from private departure — tell us your room preference when you enquire; we cannot guarantee ensuite or exclusive transport from booking a private trek.
  • When you enquire, include travel dates, number of guests, recent walking experience, usual comfortable walking duration, photography priority, knee or balance concerns on descents, pacing preference, accommodation expectations and any luggage concerns.
  • For landscape context and seasons, read the Ban Luoc trekking guide. For kit, read Packing for Ha Giang trekking. For luggage handling, read Luggage on Ha Giang treks.
— FAQ

Common questions.

  • Q · 01

    What is the best three-day trek in Hoang Su Phi?

    If you want three linked village walking days, Ban Luoc long traverse is the published product — Ban Luoc to Ho Thau (17 km), Ho Thau to Nam Ai (15 km), then Nam Ai to Phin Ho (approx. 17 km). The four-day Rice Terraces page on /tours is a sample itinerary for planning, not a separate fixed product.

  • Q · 02

    What is the Ban Luoc trek like?

    Village-to-village walking on terrace paths and mountain tracks — Day 1 to Ho Thau bungalow, Day 2 to Nam Ai village stay, Day 3 on foot to Phin Ho before vehicle transfer to Tan Quang. Demanding because of three long walking days, not because of technical climbing or high summit altitude.

  • Q · 03

    Is Ban Luoc mainly walking or driving?

    Mainly walking on Days 1–3 (17 km, 15 km and approx. 17 km). Private transfers reach Ban Luoc on Day 1, may move luggage between overnights, and collect you after the Day 3 walk in Phin Ho. The product is built around walking Ban Luoc → Ho Thau → Nam Ai → Phin Ho, not driving between viewpoints.

  • Q · 04

    Who should choose this over a shorter option?

    Better fit if you want three calendar days linked by foot through Ban Luoc, Ho Thau, Nam Ai and Phin Ho. Better fit for Nam Hong to Ho Thau if two days and one Red Dao homestay rhythm are enough. Better fit for Ban Phung if you want one concentrated terrace day.

  • Q · 05

    Is Ban Luoc too difficult for a first trek?

    Published Demanding — three operator-confirmed walking days (17 km, 15 km and approx. 17 km). Not usually the first route we suggest for someone with little multi-day walking experience. Nam Hong or Ban Phung are common first Hoang Su Phi bookings.

  • Q · 06

    Who should choose Ban Luoc instead of Nam Hong?

    Better fit for Ban Luoc if three days and the Ban Luoc → Ho Thau → Nam Ai → Phin Ho corridor matter. Better fit for Nam Hong if the two-day Red Dao homestay rhythm is the main draw and you do not need a third long walking day.

  • Q · 07

    What is the difference between Ban Luoc and the four-day Hoang Su Phi journey?

    Ban Luoc is the western three-day walking product on this corridor. The four-day Rice Terraces journey on /tours is a broader sample itinerary for planning — different product line and geography.

  • Q · 08

    Why three days instead of a scenic day visit?

    A day visit reaches one valley by vehicle. This programme links Ban Luoc, Ho Thau, Nam Ai and Phin Ho across three walking days with two village overnights — the multi-day rhythm is the point.

  • Q · 09

    Can we walk the route in reverse?

    This page describes Ban Luoc → Ho Thau → Nam Ai → Phin Ho as sold. Other operators publish the Ho Thau ↔ Nam Ai corridor in both directions. Tell us at enquiry if you need a reverse departure.

  • Q · 10

    Can I book as a solo traveller?

    Yes — we accept private bookings from one traveller. Solo guests receive an individual quotation; the published price reference is not a guaranteed solo rate.

  • Q · 11

    Is this a private departure or a shared group?

    By default this runs as a private departure for your own party on the published route. Shared places are only available when a specific confirmed departure explicitly offers them — tell us your dates and we will confirm what is available.

  • Q · 12

    Can we go at a slower pace?

    Yes — tell us at enquiry. As a private departure, guides adjust rest stops and timing to the slowest walker within the confirmed walking line.

  • Q · 13

    How does private departure work on Ban Luoc?

    This programme runs as a private departure for your party — one to eight trekkers on the published Ban Luoc → Ho Thau → Nam Ai → Phin Ho line. Share walking experience and pacing preferences when you enquire.

  • Q · 14

    Is Ban Luoc good for photography?

    It suits walkers who want terrace and village perspectives over several days. Ban Phung remains the more concentrated one-day terrace photography walk. Ask before photographing people at work.

  • Q · 15

    How fit do I need to be for Day 2?

    Comfortable with roughly five to six hours on uneven farm and terrace paths for 15 km, after a similar Day 1. Tell us about knees, balance on wet clay and your usual walking distance at home.

  • Q · 16

    What if it rains?

    Light rain may still allow walking when paths remain safe. Heavy rain makes terrace clay and forest paths slicker — pace slows. Full refund or reschedule only when we cancel for safety.

  • Q · 17

    Can luggage be transferred between overnight points?

    Yes where motorbike access allows — you walk with a daypack. Label main bags clearly; keep passport and medication with you.

  • Q · 18

    Where do we sleep?

    Night 1 · bungalow in Ho Thau (typically Ho Thau Eco Village when confirmed). Night 2 · village accommodation in the Nam Ai area. Exact property confirmed for your departure.

  • Q · 19

    Can I have a private room?

    Private-room arrangements can sometimes be made — tell us when you enquire. Standards vary by property; not a private-bathroom promise at every stay.

  • Q · 20

    What should I tell you before booking?

    Travel dates, number of guests, recent walking experience, pacing preferences, accommodation expectations and luggage concerns.

  • Q · 21

    What meals are included?

    Lunch Day 1 through lunch Day 3, breakfasts on Days 2 and 3, dinners Nights 1 and 2. Breakfast before Day 1 pickup is your own arrangement.

  • Q · 22

    How do I travel from Hanoi to Day 1 at Ban Luoc?

    Many guests take an overnight sleeper bus from Hanoi to Tan Quang. Before booking your bus, confirm with us who will arrange the ticket and which bus and onward-transfer costs your quotation covers. For an agreed arrival, your guide and private vehicle meet at Tan Quang and transfer you toward the confirmed pre–Day 1 overnight and the Ban Luoc walking start; road distance varies. Hoang Su Phi town is not the default meet point for this programme. Confirm bus timing, pickup and overnight before you travel — not automatic on every booking.

  • Q · 23

    Where does the walking finish?

    Phin Ho — after approximately 17 km from Nam Ai on Day 3. Vehicle transfer to Tan Quang follows; sleeper bus toward Hanoi is an onward connection, not a walking stage.

  • Q · 24

    Can I stay an extra night in Phin Ho?

    Yes — as an optional post-trek extension, quoted separately. It is not part of the standard three-day two-night programme price.

  • Q · 25

    Is the Hanoi sleeper bus included?

    Before booking your bus, confirm with us who will arrange the ticket and which bus and onward-transfer costs your quotation covers. Day 3 finishes in Phin Ho with vehicle transfer to Tan Quang; the overnight sleeper toward Hanoi is an onward connection from there, not one of the three walking days.

  • Q · 26

    What happens after I enquire, and when are departure details confirmed?

    You message us on WhatsApp with your dates, party size and walking history. We reply with availability, confirmed accommodation for each night, and a quotation for your party — solo travellers receive an individual quote; the published from-price is not a guaranteed solo rate. Pickup timing, luggage handoffs and any weather-related pacing adjustments are confirmed in writing before you pay a deposit — this site does not take payment at enquiry.

— Related programmes and guides

This page is the three-day traverse programme — fit, logistics, schedule and enquiry.

— Booking

What happens after you enquire.

This page holds the schedule, price and inclusions for this route. Confirmation and payment steps are handled directly with our team — not through this website.

  1. Step 1

    Enquire

    Tell us your route, dates and group size — by WhatsApp from any programme or tour page.

  2. Step 2

    Confirm

    We reply with availability, a clear price and the logistics needed to confirm your departure.

  3. Step 3

    Prepare

    You receive what to pack and where to meet before you travel.

— Why book with us

  • Licensed local operator

    Hanoi Travel Mate Co., Ltd. (tax code 0110906485) runs every departure listed on this site — not a reseller or marketplace listing. Licensed Local Operator

  • Local trekking expertise

    Ha Giang has no marked national-park trail network. Paths follow irrigation channels, farm decisions, and weather calls made by people who live on the route. Local trail guides from each community negotiate homestay space, read fog on the ridge, and know when a bamboo bridge is safe after rain — alongside English-speaking trekking leads who handle logistics, pace and guest communication.

  • Transparent enquiry process

    No payment on this site. Enquire by WhatsApp; we usually reply within 24 hours with availability, a clear price and what to pack. Booking Terms

  • No payment on this site

    Every departure is confirmed after a direct conversation. Nothing is collected or stored here. Payment Policy

  • Safety and responsible travel

    Personal accident and trekking insurance is included on published hub programmes — see each programme's includes list. Extended journeys and custom expeditions do not include trekking insurance. Community and forest permit fees are included in programme prices where listed and paid to the communes on your behalf. Extended journey and custom permit requirements vary by route. Safety Policy

  • Community payments stay local

    Homestay payments go directly to host families — we do not take a margin on meals or overnight stays. Responsible Travel

— Deposit, cancellation & enquiry
  • Enquire by WhatsApp — we usually reply within 24 hours with availability, price and what to pack
  • No payment on this site — confirmation steps are shared directly after your enquiry
  • Published extended journeys: 30% deposit and free cancellation up to 14 days before departure — confirmed for your departure before you travel
  • If we cancel your departure for safety or weather before you travel, we offer a full refund or reschedule
  • Weather or safety may require a postponed or adjusted route — we confirm options with you, not through the website checkout
— Verified elsewhere

Independent profiles for the operating company — not on-site guest reviews.

— Trip shape

Which product line fits your dates?

Days alone do not define the trip. A three-day Ban Luoc hub programme and a four-day Hoang Su Phi extended journey cover overlapping geography but differ in pace, product line and booking page. Programme vs Extended Journey.

  • Hub programme

    One to three focused walking days in Hoang Su Phi, Village Treks or Ridge & Cloud — a defined route with schedule and price on the programme page.

    Browse programmes

  • Extended journey

    Four to seven days across wider geography on a published multi-day route — itinerary and pricing on each tour page under Extended Journeys.

    Extended journeys

  • Custom expedition

    Private dates, mixed regions or a route that does not match a published programme or tour — designed after enquiry on Custom Expeditions.

    Custom expeditions
Local guides

Local trail guides from the communities on the route, with English-speaking trekking leads on every departure. Guide roles & field notes

Community & permits

Homestay payments go directly to host families — we do not take a margin on meals or overnight stays. Community and forest permit fees are included in programme prices where listed and paid to the communes on your behalf. Extended journey and custom permit requirements vary by route.

Insurance & group size

Personal accident and trekking insurance is included on published hub programmes — see each programme's includes list. Extended journeys and custom expeditions do not include trekking insurance. Guide-led programmes run small groups — typically 2–8 trekkers; ridge routes cap at six.

Operator & enquiry

No payment on this site. Enquire by WhatsApp; we usually reply within 24 hours with availability, a clear price and what to pack. Licensed Local Operator · Safety Policy

— Places and routes

Landscape and season articles sit alongside this trek page — open them for place context, then enquire here for dates and price.

— Stories

Stories from this landscape.

Culture, seasons and walking notes from the communities along this route.

All stories and field notes
— Other routes

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Guide leading trekkers through rice terraces near Nam Hong in Hoang Su Phi
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Nam Hong to Ho Thau.

2-day Hoang Su Phi trek — Nam Hong toward Ho Thau via Nam Ai or Phin Ho. Around US$185 per person (approximate reference). Schedule, includes and enquiry.

Chieu Lau Thi 2402m Lodge on the ridge above cloud — operator field photo from the summit approach
HSP · 042 days · 1 night

Chieu Lau Thi to the cloud sea.

2-day Hoang Su Phi trek to 2,402 m — lodge night and summit dawn. From US$215 per person. Schedule and enquiry on this page.

— Plan a departure

Think this trek fits Ban Luoc?

Send your dates and walking history — we reply with availability and a private price for your party. Travelling solo? You are welcome — we quote one traveller individually. Shared places are only mentioned when a specific confirmed departure explicitly offers them.

Check availability & private price
  1. Step 1

    Enquire

    Tell us your route, dates and group size — by WhatsApp from any programme or tour page.

  2. Step 2

    Confirm

    We reply with availability, a clear price and the logistics needed to confirm your departure.

  3. Step 3

    Prepare

    You receive what to pack and where to meet before you travel.

3 days · 2 nights
Ban Luoc
Around US$295 per personApproximate reference · solo quoted individually
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