Wooden lodge, Hoang Su Phi
Lodge · Night 1
Private rooms with valley views — buffer night before homestay simplicity.
Hoang Su Phi
Hoang Su Phi Rice Terraces — 4-day journey
- Duration
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Group
- 4 – 10 travellers
- Region
- Hoang Su Phi
— Overview
Four days that sample Hoang Su Phi in sequence — valley lodge first, then a full Red Dao terrace loop, La Chi Ban Phung with a weaving demonstration, and a farewell sunrise above the fields before the drive back to Ha Giang City.
— Route
The line on the map.
Ha Giang City to Hoang Su Phi valley lodge, then on foot through Red Dao terrace loop and homestay, La Chi Ban Phung with weaving stop, sunrise farewell and return drive — four nights of district life in one packaged arc.
Interactive route map
A detailed trail map of the Hoang Su Phi route is on the way.
Route outline
- Day 01Into the valley
- Day 02The terrace loop
- Day 03Into La Chi country
- Day 04Sunrise and farewell
— Highlights
Moments that define the walk.
- Arrival afternoon walk above the valley lodge — terraces at eye level before dinner
- Full Red Dao loop through harvested fields, stream forest and Nam Hong ridge homestay
- La Chi Ban Phung — bamboo bridge, steepest terrace walls, indigo weaving with host women
- Two herbal baths on homestay nights — wood-fired, forest-leaf recipes
- Pre-dawn terrace viewpoint on the final morning, timed for first light
- Packaged pacing with lodge comfort on Night 1 — best first visit if you want one booking, not three programmes
— Itinerary
Day by day.
Times and stops are indicative. Pace and arrival are set by the slowest walker, the weather, and the village.
The drive from Ha Giang City follows the Chay valley westward — terraces appear in layers as the road climbs. By mid-afternoon you are in Hoang Su Phi with enough daylight for a short walk above the valley floor: wide field paths, irrigation channels pointed out by your guide, the first sense of how walls follow contour rather than compass bearing. The wooden lodge sits above the fields; dinner looks out over terraces as the light goes. This day exists to land you in the district gently — legs loose, eyes adjusted — before the longer walking days that follow.
— By the numbers
Trek statistics.
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- Total walking distance
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- Total ascent
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- Total descent
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- Road percentage
— Grading
Physical difficulty.
Moderate
Grade 2 of 3
Sustained walking on mixed terrain with some ascent. A good level of fitness helps.
- Grade 1Easy
- Grade 2Moderate
- Grade 3Demanding
— Where you sleep
Accommodation on the route.
Red Dao homestay, Nam Hong
Homestay · Night 2
Shared floor, wood-fired herbal bath, family table on the Nam Hong ridge.
La Chi homestay, Ban Phung
Homestay · Night 3
La Chi stilt house above terrace walls — communal room, bath, weaving demonstration nearby.
— At the table
Food on the trail.
Homestay dinners
Nights two and three are shared with the household — rice, seasonal greens, river fish or chicken, whatever the garden and valley supplied that week. Eat at the family's pace, not a restaurant clock.
Trail lunches
Walking days stop at a host kitchen along the route. The group keeps moving through the afternoon rather than returning to a fixed restaurant.
Lodge meals
Night one at the valley lodge offers a wider menu and private table — useful after the drive from Ha Giang City.
— When to walk
Best seasons.
Harvest gold
Sept – Oct
Excellent
Dry paths, long light, terraces amber — the district's busiest and most photogenic weeks.
Blossom and green
Mar – May
Good
Plum and pear blossom, seedling green, warm valley afternoons and cool ridge nights.
Cold clarity
Nov – Feb
Good
Frost possible above 1,500 m, sharp morning light, few other groups on the paths.
Green monsoon
May – Aug
Caution
Daily rain slickens terrace stone; walking days may shorten or reroute around stream crossings.
— Month by month
Monthly conditions.
| Month | Conditions | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | Cold, clear mornings, frost possible above 1,500 m | Good |
| Feb | Cold, dry, quiet trails | Good |
| Mar | Plum and pear blossom, mild days | Excellent |
| Apr | Blossom fading, seedling green, warm | Excellent |
| May | Green terraces, rain increasing | Fair |
| Jun | Wet season, flooded mirror terraces | Caution |
| Jul | Heavy rain likely | Caution |
| Aug | Heavy rain likely | Caution |
| Sep | Harvest beginning, rain easing | Excellent |
| Oct | Full harvest gold, dry and clear | Excellent |
| Nov | Cold, clear, harvest finished | Good |
| Dec | Cold, dry, woodsmoke evenings | Good |
— Pack list
What to bring.
Clothing
- Waterproof, broken-in walking boots with good grip for wet terrace stone
- Layered clothing for warm valley afternoons and cooler ridge evenings
- A warm layer for homestay nights, particularly November – February
- Lightweight waterproof shell
Trail kit
- Daypack for the trail
- Trekking poles, useful on the steep terrace paths at Ban Phung
- Headlamp for the early start on day four
- Reusable water bottle or bladder
Personal
- Basic first-aid and any personal medication
- Sun protection for open terrace walking
- Cash in small denominations
— On the mountain
Safety & support.
- Underfoot conditions
- Terrace stone and stream crossings change faster than the weather forecast — your guide adjusts each day's line after checking paths with host families. Exposure is low; slip risk is the main variable.
- Guide and group size
- A local guide who knows each homestay household travels with you throughout. Groups stay small enough that pace follows the slowest walker, not a fixed timetable — important on Ban Phung's steep walls and the Day 2 loop.
Responsible travel.
- Homestays are working farms — follow the family on where to sit, when to eat, and which rooms are private.
- Ask before photographing weaving, dye work or ceremonial dress at Ban Phung.
- Host payments go directly to households; that is why group sizes stay capped.
- Stay on established paths and wall edges — a damaged terrace wall can take a season to rebuild.
— Planning
How this expedition is arranged.
Each flagship journey is privately planned after booking. There are no fixed group departures and no shared timetable with strangers — the route is confirmed with you, then shaped to your dates, pace and preferences.
Flexible departure point
Your journey can begin from Hanoi, Ha Giang City, or another location we agree with you in advance. Transfers are arranged as part of the plan rather than as a fixed meeting call.
Private by default
Every departure is private for your own party, unless you specifically ask to join or share with others. There is no open group roster and no strangers added to your dates.
A route that can flex
The published itinerary is a proven skeleton, not a locked script. Days can be extended, shortened or combined with other regions where the ground and season allow.
Stays and transport to preference
Hotels, homestays and vehicles are chosen according to how you prefer to travel — from quieter village nights to more comfortable town lodging — within what each stretch of the route can support.
Pace shaped to the group
Walking distance, rest stops and the daily rhythm can be adjusted where practical, so the expedition matches the fitness and interests of those walking it.
A personalised plan after confirmation
Once your dates are confirmed, we prepare a personalised expedition plan covering transfers, overnight stops, pacing notes and what to pack — not a generic group circular.
— FAQ
Common questions.
— Booking
What happens after you enquire.
This journey page holds the itinerary, pricing and commercial terms 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.
— 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 every guide-led programme — see each programme's includes list. Permits and community fees are included on programme prices where listed. 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
- Deposit and cancellation terms are confirmed for your specific departure before you travel
- 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 programme and a three-day Tay Con Linh Summit extended journey share duration but not product line or 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
— Commercial terms
Deposit and cancellation on this journey.
- Deposit
- 30% deposit
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure.
Full policy detail: Cancellation & Refund · Payment Policy
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 and paid to the communes on your behalf.
Insurance & group size
Personal accident and trekking insurance is included on every guide-led programme — see each programme's includes list. Extended journeys list party size on each tour page — commonly 4–10 travellers depending on the route.
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
Entity guides hold landscape and season research; this journey page holds itinerary and enquiry.
- Hoang Su Phi Rice Terraces: A Complete Guide for Trekkers
Landscape, seasons and routes around Hoang Su Phi.
- Nam Hong: A Trekker's Guide to Red Dao Villages
Landscape, seasons and routes around Nam Hong.
- Ban Phung Rice Terraces: A Guide for Trekkers and Photographers
Landscape, seasons and routes around Ban Phung.
- Ban Luoc: A Trekker's Guide to Valleys, Rice Terraces and Red Dao Homestays
Neighbouring walking country linked to Nam Hong.
- Hoang Su Phi — compare terrace programmes
Compare difficulty, seasons and walking style before you enquire.
— Plan a departure
Ready to walk the Hoang Su Phi Rice Terraces?
Tell us your dates and group size. We usually reply within 24 hours with availability, a clear price and what to pack.
Enquire about a departure- Deposit
- 30% deposit
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure.
- 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.
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