[Local departure/arrival] 3-day Sapa Mu Kanchai sightseeing tour from Hanoi | Spectacular rice terraces and ethnic minority homestay

06:00 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi city or Noi Bai International Airport by private car
A comfortable highland drive begins as the scenery outside the train window gradually changes to a rugged yet beautiful mountain range. (about 5.5 hours)
[Breakfast] Start your journey with authentic and nutritious pho
Along the way, stop by a well-known restaurant loved by locals and enjoy a classic Vietnamese breakfast with a gentle, spicy soup that saturates your heart and soul.
○ Dao village visit and cultural exchange
Visit the village of the Dzao tribe, which is characterized by its vivid and elaborate folk costumes, with different hoods and embroidery details for each group. You will experience the deep spiritual world and warm lives of these people who live with the mountains.
○ Tày village visit and cultural exchange
Black Thai and White Thai live here, and they are the second largest ethnic group after the Kinh people. We will tour the beautiful village lined with wooden stilt houses of the people of the Xòe Tày (traditional dance), a beautiful traditional performing art that has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
[Lunch]Lunch of simple and delicious local cuisine at a local restaurant where locals gather
Afternoon ◯ Viewing rice terraces from Khau Phạ Pass, an art in the sky that shakes the world
Mu Kan Chai has been designated as Vietnam's national cultural heritage and is known as "Vietnam's most beautiful rice terrace." The panoramic view can be seen from the steep Kaufa Pass, which has an outstanding view.
[Two miracles of the seasons]
From May to June, you can see the ``mirror rice terraces'' filled with water that reflect the sun, and from September to October, you can see the ``Golden Ears of Rice,'' where the entire mountain shines golden.A breathtaking view that will leave you speechless spreads out before your eyes.
17:00 Arrive at Mu Kanchai
Check-in to hotel & short break
18:30 Mu Kanchai specialty dinner
Enjoy a variety of fragrant specialty dishes that are unique to this region and are made with plenty of mountain bounty. Enjoy a quiet night in the mountains.

[Accommodation location: Mu Kanchai]

Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 After checking out, go to the ethnic minority village
○ Visit to the villages of the Bai Tai and H'Mông Hoa tribes
Stroll around the village enveloped in the crisp morning air and morning mist. Spend a heartwarming time interacting with the villagers who continue to preserve their unique way of life and stunningly beautiful embroidered costumes.
◯Go to the village of the “Lự” people in Lai Chau province
Vietnam is a rare ethnic minority with a very small population, whose women still dye their teeth black as a tradition and weave their own unique and gorgeous textiles. Get a glimpse of their valuable lifestyle wisdom.
[Lunch]Lunch with mountain delicacies at a local restaurant at the foot of the mountain pass
14:30: Arrived at Sapa, a beautiful city where fog and European-style architecture combine.
Without a break, we headed to Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam and the sacred peak known as the "roof of Indochina."
◎ Premium trip in the sky “To the top of Fansipan mountain”
After riding the nostalgic mountain train (approximately 6 minutes), transfer to the state-of-the-art ropeway and cable car (approximately 20 minutes) certified by Guinness World Records and go straight to the world above the clouds!
Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the magnificent terraced rice fields of Muong Hoa Valley and the sea of ​​clouds flowing beneath your feet.
17:00: Check in to the hotel in Sapa while soaking in the afterglow of the sky.
18:30: [Dinner] Sapa specialty, special trout with mushroom and local vegetable hotpot
Please enjoy our special hotpot made with fresh trout grown in Sapa's cool year-round climate, rich mushrooms from the mountains, and plenty of fresh local vegetables. A blissful dinner that will gradually warm you from the core of your body.

[Accommodation location: Sapa]

Breakfast at the hotel
We checked out and departed in the crisp morning air of Sapa.
08:00　○ Visit to Xin Chai village of H'Mông Đen tribe
Visit a traditional village where the Black Hmong people have lived for a long time, wearing deep indigo-dyed costumes with delicate embroidery. Experience first-hand the proud culture of these people, who live in harmony with nature, and the simple stilt houses surrounded by terraced fields.
10:30 ○ Visit the lively “Sapa Central Market”
A local market full of color and vibrancy, where various neighboring ethnic minorities bring together their proud mountain produce, handmade folk crafts, and traditional textiles. Enjoy selecting premium handmade souvenirs to remember your trip.
11:30　[Lunch] Last gourmet/local lunch to conclude the tour
12:30 Depart for Hanoi by private car. (about 5.5 hours)
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of northern Vietnam flowing through the window as you travel comfortably along the beautifully maintained expressway on your way back.
18:00 Arrival at Hanoi city or Noi Bai International Airport

Mu Kanchai: Homestay (Hot shower only・There are no amenities other than towels in the bathroom・There are occasional power outages・There are mosquitoes) Sapa: SILK PATH, GRAND RESORT &SPA SAPA

Meals, accommodation, vehicle, Japanese guide, entrance fee

Air tickets, airport taxes, personal items, tips

Air ticket prices to and from Japan are not included. If you would like to arrange air tickets, please feel free to contact us.

• ◆・Tour schedule may be changed or canceled depending on weather, traffic conditions, etc.
• ◆・Customers are responsible for managing their valuables and luggage. We are not responsible for any damage, loss or theft of your luggage.
• ◆・Although it is possible for one person to participate, the price is for two people. In addition, if you apply for one person, there will be no refund even if there are other participants on the day.
• ◆・Please note that if you are unable to go by car due to heavy rain and the road collapses, you may be charged an additional fee to change your vehicle. There are many things that we do not know in advance, such as road conditions, and in such cases we will not be exempt from the guarantee regulations. *Please bring rain gear during the rainy season (May to October). Also, it is more convenient to wear sneakers than sandals.