Private Hoang Su Phi,
village & terrace trek.
Private 4-day Hoang Su Phi trekking — Nam Hong, Nam Ai, Ho Thau and Ban Luoc on foot with vehicle connections where needed. Three nights: Nam Hong, Ho Thau, Ban Luoc. Price on enquiry.
At a glance
- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Format
- Private trek
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Start
- Nam Hong
- Finish
- Ban Luoc area — agreed exit transfer
- Your party
- Private party — 1 – 8 trekkers in your private party
- Best season
- Mar – May · Sept – Nov · harvest gold Sept – Oct
What this trek is.
This is the published private four-day Hoang Su Phi trekking tour on the programme hub — the operator-quoted western line: arrival and village time in Nam Hong, a guided Nam Hong → Nam Ai walking day with vehicle connection toward Ho Thau when the trail logic requires it, a Ho Thau → Ban Luoc guided trekking day, then a short Ban Luoc terrace morning before your agreed exit transfer. Three overnights on the confirmed line: Nam Hong, Ho Thau (subject to confirmation) and Ban Luoc. It is not the sample Hoang Su Phi Rice Terraces journey from Ha Giang City, not the published Nam Hong to Ho Thau two-day return-to-town product, and not the three-day Ban Luoc long traverse to Phin Ho. Walking is the experience; private vehicle support connects…
This is the published private four-day Hoang Su Phi trekking tour on the programme hub — the operator-quoted western line: arrival and village time in Nam Hong, a guided Nam Hong → Nam Ai walking day with vehicle connection toward Ho Thau when the trail logic requires it, a Ho Thau → Ban Luoc guided trekking day, then a short Ban Luoc terrace morning before your agreed exit transfer. Three overnights on the confirmed line: Nam Hong, Ho Thau (subject to confirmation) and Ban Luoc. It is not the sample Hoang Su Phi Rice Terraces journey from Ha Giang City, not the published Nam Hong to Ho Thau two-day return-to-town product, and not the three-day Ban Luoc long traverse to Phin Ho. Walking is the experience; private vehicle support connects sections where road kilometres would not count as trekking — we do not invent a single continuous trail for the whole booking. Final walking lines on Days 3–4 are confirmed locally with your guide before firm departure dates are accepted. Price on enquiry.
Day by day.
Times and stops are indicative. Pace follows the slowest walker, weather and village rhythm on the day.
Route outline
- Day 1Arrival in Nam HongWalking · Overnight
- Day 2Nam Hong → Nam AiWalking · Overnight · Transfer
- Day 3Ho Thau → Ban LuocWalking · Overnight
- Day 4Ban Luoc · departureWalking · Transfer
- Day 1
Arrival in Nam Hong
Walking · Overnight · Nam Hong homestay or village stay (confirmed for departure)
Light village walking — not a long trekking day
Arrive in Nam Hong with your guide and settle into Red Dao village country. The afternoon is for local exploration on foot around the homestay area — terraces, tea gardens and village paths at an easy pace, not a push toward Ho Thau or Nam Ai. Overnight in Nam Hong.
- Day 2
Nam Hong → Nam Ai
Walking · Transfer · Overnight · Ho Thau — subject to confirmation (typically bungalow when available)
Full guided walking day — hours confirmed locally
Guided trekking from Nam Hong toward Nam Ai on village and terrace paths. Where the walking line or trail conditions require it, a private vehicle connection helps you reach the Ho Thau area for the night — walking remains the main activity on the trekking sections; the vehicle does not replace the Nam Hong → Nam Ai walk unless your guide confirms a safety or access change on the day. Overnight in Ho Thau when confirmed for your booking.
- Day 3
Ho Thau → Ban Luoc
Walking · Overnight · Ban Luoc area — homestay or bungalow confirmed for departure
Guided trekking day — route confirmed locally
After breakfast, guided trekking from Ho Thau toward Ban Luoc on the western corridor your guide confirms for the season — terrace margins, village tracks and farm paths. We do not publish a guaranteed GPS distance or a fixed trail name for this segment; the final walking line is confirmed locally before firm bookings are accepted. Main luggage may move by motorbike where access allows. Overnight in the Ban Luoc area.
- Day 4
Ban Luoc · departure
Walking · Transfer · Meals · Breakfast · Lunch
Short terrace and village walk
A short guided walk in Ban Luoc terrace and village country, then a private or agreed exit transfer toward Tan Quang, Hoang Su Phi town or your onward plan. Hanoi or sleeper-bus tickets are quoted separately unless your confirmation says otherwise.
Frames from the route.
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 1Nam Hong homestay or village stay (confirmed for departure)Confirmed property
- Day 2Ho Thau — subject to confirmation (typically bungalow when available)Typical property
- Day 3Ban Luoc area — homestay or bungalow confirmed for departureConfirmed property
- Day 1 · Arrival in Nam Hong — local village exploration and first homestay night
- Day 2 · Guided Nam Hong → Nam Ai trekking; private vehicle connection toward Ho Thau when needed
- Night 2 · Ho Thau — typically bungalow accommodation when confirmed for your departure
- Day 3 · Ho Thau → Ban Luoc guided trekking — final line confirmed locally before firm booking
- Night 3 · Ban Luoc area homestay or bungalow when confirmed
- Day 4 · Short Ban Luoc terrace and village walk, then private or agreed exit transfer
What's included.
- Private English-speaking lead guide and local village guides on their path sections
- Private vehicle support on the confirmed line — including connections toward Ho Thau when needed on Day 2
- 3 nights accommodation: Nam Hong, Ho Thau (when confirmed), Ban Luoc area (when confirmed)
- Meals from Day 1 lunch through Day 4 lunch unless your quotation states otherwise
- Drinking water, trail snacks and seasonal fruit on walking days
- Motorbike main-luggage transfer between suitable overnight points where access allows
- Permits and community contributions
- Hanoi ↔ Hoang Su Phi or Tan Quang road travel unless specifically quoted
- Overnight sleeper bus tickets — confirm who arranges them before you book
- Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
- Tips for guides, drivers and host families
- Optional extra nights before or after the trek
- Comprehensive personal travel insurance.
Packing & good to know.
Pack
- Sturdy trekking shoes with grip for wet terrace clay
- Daypack (25 – 30 L) — main bag transferred when access allows
- Rain shell and warm layer for ridge evenings
- Quick-dry towel and small toiletries for homestay nights
- Trekking poles optional — helpful after rain
Good to know
- Comprehensive travel insurance is not included in the tour price. We strongly recommend that guests purchase their own insurance covering trekking and hiking activities, medical treatment, accidents, emergency evacuation, repatriation and trip cancellation. Please ensure your policy covers the conditions of your chosen itinerary.
- Walking distances and hours are operator planning estimates for the confirmed departure line — not verified GPS tracks. Trail access, village paths and terrace clay change with season and rain; your guide adjusts pace and rest stops on the day.
- Price on enquiry. Private trips are quoted for your party, dates, transport choices and confirmed services — we do not publish a fixed per-person price for this route.
- This itinerary reflects operator-quoted private western combinations — not guaranteed GPS tracks, fixed departures or hotel-standard rooms.
- Ho Thau and Ban Luoc property names and room types are confirmed for your dates before travel; Ho Thau Eco Village is typical context when bungalow nights are confirmed — not a promise on every departure.
- Day 3 Ho Thau → Ban Luoc and Day 2 vehicle-connection logic require local guide confirmation before firm booking — tell us your dates early so the line can be checked.
- This product is western Hoang Su Phi only — not eastern plateau or Ma Pi Leng programmes.
- When you enquire, include travel dates, party size, walking experience and pacing preference.
Common questions.
- Q · 01
How is this different from Nam Hong to Ho Thau (2 days)?
The two-day programme walks Nam Hong → Nam Ai or Phin Ho → Ho Thau and returns to town without Ban Luoc nights. This four-day private line starts with a Nam Hong overnight, adds Ho Thau and Ban Luoc overnights, and finishes with a short Ban Luoc morning before exit transfer.
- Q · 02
How is this different from Ban Luoc long traverse?
Ban Luoc long traverse is the published three-day Demanding product Ban Luoc → Ho Thau → Nam Ai → Phin Ho. This four-day line is the operator-quoted Nam Hong → Nam Ai → Ho Thau → Ban Luoc progression with three named overnights — not the same start, finish or night count.
- Q · 03
When is the walking route confirmed?
Day 3 Ho Thau → Ban Luoc and any Day 2 vehicle-connection details are confirmed locally with your guide before firm departure dates are accepted — season, trail access and homestay availability can adjust the line.
- Q · 04
What does the trip cost?
Price on enquiry. Private trips are quoted for your party, dates, transport choices and confirmed services — we do not publish a fixed per-person price for this route.
- Q · 05
Is this suitable for a private group of two?
Yes — private parties from two upward are normal. Pace follows the slower walker; rooming depends on the homestays or bungalows confirmed for your dates.
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.
- Step 1
Enquire
Tell us your route, dates and group size — by WhatsApp from any programme or tour page.
- Step 2
Confirm
We reply with availability, a clear price and the logistics needed to confirm your departure.
- Step 3
Prepare
You receive what to pack and where to meet before you travel.
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
Comprehensive personal travel insurance is not included in hub programme prices. We strongly recommend that guests purchase their own insurance covering trekking and hiking activities, medical treatment, accidents, emergency evacuation, repatriation and trip cancellation — see each programme's Includes, Excludes and Good to know. Extended journeys and custom expeditions also do not include travel 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
- 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
Independent profiles for the operating company — not on-site guest reviews.
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 programmesExtended 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 journeysCustom 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 trail guides from the communities on the route, with English-speaking trekking leads on every departure. Guide roles & field notes
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.
Comprehensive personal travel insurance is not included in hub programme prices. We strongly recommend that guests purchase their own insurance covering trekking and hiking activities, medical treatment, accidents, emergency evacuation, repatriation and trip cancellation — see each programme's Includes, Excludes and Good to know. Extended journeys and custom expeditions also do not include travel insurance. Guide-led programmes run small groups — typically 2–8 trekkers; ridge routes cap at six.
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
Landscape and season articles sit alongside this trek page — open them for place context, then enquire here for dates and price.
- Nam Hong: A Trekker's Guide to Red Dao Villages
Landscape, seasons and routes around Nam Hong.
- Ban Luoc: A Trekker's Guide to Valleys, Rice Terraces and Red Dao Homestays
Landscape, seasons and routes around Ban Luoc.
- Hoang Su Phi Rice Terraces: A Complete Guide for Trekkers
Landscape, seasons and routes around Hoang Su Phi.
- Ban Phung Rice Terraces: A Guide for Trekkers and Photographers
Neighbouring walking country linked to Nam Hong.
- Nam Hong to Ho Thau — packing, photography and route choice
Day-by-day walking detail and pacing for Nam Hong.
- Hoang Su Phi — compare terrace programmes
Compare difficulty, seasons and walking style before you enquire.
More ways to walk Hoang Su Phi.
Ban Phung highest terraces.
1-day Hoang Su Phi trek on La Chi terraces — from US$95 per person. Day schedule, includes and enquiry on this page.
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.
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.
Think this trek fits Private Hoang Su Phi?
Send your dates and walking history — we reply with availability and a private price for your party. Travelling solo? Ask us whether a compatible shared departure is available for your date — not guaranteed.
Check availability & private price- Step 1
Enquire
Tell us your route, dates and group size — by WhatsApp from any programme or tour page.
- Step 2
Confirm
We reply with availability, a clear price and the logistics needed to confirm your departure.
- Step 3
Prepare
You receive what to pack and where to meet before you travel.