Private Hoang Su Phi,
five-day immersion.
Private 5-day Hoang Su Phi trekking — two nights in Nam Hong, then Nam Ai, Ho Thau and Ban Luoc with vehicle connections where needed. Four nights: Nam Hong ×2, Ho Thau, Ban Luoc. Price on enquiry.
At a glance
- Duration
- 5 days · 4 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
- Sept – Oct · Mar – May
What this trek is.
This is the published private five-day Hoang Su Phi trekking tour — the operator-quoted western immersion: two calendar days based in Nam Hong (village exploration, then a full day on terraces and optional waterfall paths before returning to the same homestay), then Nam Hong → Nam Ai guided trekking with vehicle connection toward Ho Thau if necessary, Ho Thau → Ban Luoc guided trekking, and a short Ban Luoc morning before agreed exit transfer. Four overnights: Nam Hong twice, Ho Thau once, Ban Luoc once — no second Ho Thau night and no fabricated through-trail from Nam Hong to Ban Luoc in a single day. It is not the five-day Dong Van Karst Traverse, not the seven-day west-to-east journey, and not the three-day Ban Luoc traverse to Phin Ho. Walking…
This is the published private five-day Hoang Su Phi trekking tour — the operator-quoted western immersion: two calendar days based in Nam Hong (village exploration, then a full day on terraces and optional waterfall paths before returning to the same homestay), then Nam Hong → Nam Ai guided trekking with vehicle connection toward Ho Thau if necessary, Ho Thau → Ban Luoc guided trekking, and a short Ban Luoc morning before agreed exit transfer. Four overnights: Nam Hong twice, Ho Thau once, Ban Luoc once — no second Ho Thau night and no fabricated through-trail from Nam Hong to Ban Luoc in a single day. It is not the five-day Dong Van Karst Traverse, not the seven-day west-to-east journey, and not the three-day Ban Luoc traverse to Phin Ho. Walking lines on Days 3–4 are confirmed locally before firm bookings. 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 terraces and optional waterfallWalking · Overnight · Transfer
- Day 3Nam Hong → Nam Ai · Ho ThauWalking · Overnight · Transfer
- Day 4Ho Thau → Ban LuocWalking · Overnight
- Day 5Ban Luoc · departureWalking · Transfer
- Day 1
Arrival in Nam Hong
Walking · Overnight · Nam Hong homestay or village stay
Light village walking
Arrive in Nam Hong and explore the village area on foot with your guide — homestay rhythm, terraces nearby and an easy first day before longer walking begins. Overnight in Nam Hong.
- Day 2
Nam Hong terraces and optional waterfall
Walking · Transfer · Overnight · Nam Hong — same homestay or confirmed village stay
Full-day walking from Nam Hong base — return same homestay
A full guided day from Nam Hong through village terraces and farm paths, with an optional extension toward waterfall country when trail access and season allow — your guide confirms the line on the day. You return to Nam Hong for a second overnight rather than pushing toward Nam Ai or Ho Thau. No vehicle replaces the walking sections unless safety requires a short connection.
- Day 3
Nam Hong → Nam Ai · Ho Thau
Walking · Transfer · Overnight · Ho Thau — subject to confirmation
Guided trekking day — vehicle connection if necessary
Guided trekking from Nam Hong toward Nam Ai. Where the confirmed line requires it, a private vehicle connection helps reach the Ho Thau overnight area — the Nam Hong → Nam Ai walk remains the core trekking section unless your guide confirms an access change. One night in Ho Thau when confirmed; this booking does not include a second Ho Thau overnight later in the week.
- Day 4
Ho Thau → Ban Luoc
Walking · Overnight · Ban Luoc area — confirmed for departure
Guided trekking — route confirmed locally
Guided trekking from Ho Thau toward Ban Luoc on the western line your guide confirms for the season. We do not guarantee a published kilometre figure or a fixed trail map for this segment; local confirmation applies before firm booking. Overnight in the Ban Luoc area.
- Day 5
Ban Luoc · departure
Walking · Transfer · Meals · Breakfast · Lunch
Short terrace and village walk
Short guided walk in Ban Luoc terrace country, then agreed exit transfer. Onward sleeper bus or Hanoi travel quoted separately unless confirmed in your quotation.
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 stayTypical property
- Day 2Nam Hong — same homestay or confirmed village stayConfirmed property
- Day 3Ho Thau — subject to confirmationTypical property
- Day 4Ban Luoc area — confirmed for departureConfirmed property
- Days 1–2 · Nam Hong base — arrival, village exploration, then terraces and optional waterfall walking with return to Nam Hong
- Two consecutive overnights in Nam Hong
- Day 3 · Nam Hong → Nam Ai trekking; vehicle toward Ho Thau when necessary — one Ho Thau night only
- Day 4 · Ho Thau → Ban Luoc guided trekking — route confirmed locally
- Day 5 · Short Ban Luoc walk and agreed exit transfer
What's included.
- Private English-speaking lead guide and local village guides on their sections
- Private vehicle support on the confirmed line — including Ho Thau connections when necessary
- 4 nights accommodation: Nam Hong (2), Ho Thau (1 when confirmed), Ban Luoc area (1 when confirmed)
- Meals from Day 1 lunch through Day 5 lunch unless your quotation states otherwise
- Drinking water, snacks and seasonal fruit
- Motorbike luggage transfer where access allows
- Permits and community contributions
- Hanoi ↔ district road travel unless quoted
- Sleeper bus and optional extra nights — quoted separately
- Alcoholic beverages, tips and personal expenses
- Comprehensive personal travel insurance.
Packing & good to know.
Pack
- Broken-in trekking shoes
- Daypack (25 – 30 L) and rain shell
- Warm layer for homestay nights
- Quick-dry towel and headlamp
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.
- Two Nam Hong overnights are part of the quoted five-day concept — this is not the Nam Hong to Ho Thau two-day product plus Ban Luoc pasted together without the Nam Hong base days.
- Only one Ho Thau overnight appears on this line — there is no repeated Ho Thau night after Ban Luoc.
- Day 4 Ho Thau → Ban Luoc requires local guide confirmation before firm booking.
- Optional waterfall walking on Day 2 depends on season and trail access — not guaranteed every departure.
Common questions.
- Q · 01
Why two nights in Nam Hong?
The operator-quoted five-day immersion includes a full Nam Hong base day for terraces and optional waterfall walking before the Nam Ai and Ho Thau stages — deeper time in Red Dao village country without rushing straight into the western traverse.
- Q · 02
Is this the full Ban Luoc long traverse?
No. This line ends in Ban Luoc with a short Day 5 walk and exit transfer. It does not continue Nam Ai → Phin Ho or publish the three-day traverse kilometre totals.
- Q · 03
Is this the same as Hoang Su Phi trekking 5 days on Google?
Province-wide five-day searches often mean the Dong Van Karst Traverse on the eastern plateau. This product stays in western Hoang Su Phi with four named overnights: Nam Hong twice, Ho Thau once, Ban Luoc once.
- 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 — two guests is a common private party size. Tell us your walking experience and whether you want the optional waterfall extension on Day 2.
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.