Private Tour
Half Day Private Trekking Mu Cang Chai_Morning or Afternoon
Overview
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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Mu Cang Chai's rice terraces and learn about ethnic H'mong culture on a guided tour. Challenge your trekking skills by going up and down the rice terraces valley.
This is a private tour, so the trekking itinerary can be tailored to your fitness level and preferences.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Entry tickets
Gratuities
Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Mu Cang Chai
This is a private trekking tour in Mu Cang Chai. Our local H’mong guide will take you through the beautiful rice terrace valleys of Mu Cang Chai, with a stop at a famous viewpoint like Đồi Mâm Xôi (Raspberry Hill) or La Pan Tan viewpoint. Along the way, you'll explore traditional H’mong villages, meet local people working in the rice fields or at home sewing clothes, tending buffalo, and see how they’ve adapted to life in the remote mountain areas. Your guide, who is H’mong and speaks English, will not only lead your trek but also share insights into local culture, customs, food, and everyday life in the rice terrace region. Lunch is included — either after your morning trek or before an afternoon one. You’ll have the special opportunity to enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local H’mong family and experience a taste of their daily life through food. NOTE: This private tour is flexible — the itinerary will be adjusted on the day based on your fitness level, start time, and weather.
Options
Pick up from Mu Cang Chai town
This upgrade includes pick up and drop back at your hotel/homestay in Mu Cang Chai town
Pickup included
Pickup at Le Champ TuLe Resort
This upgrade includes pick up and drop back at Le Champ Tu Le Resort Hot Spring & Spa (QL32, Tú Lệ, Văn Chấn, Yên Bái)
Pickup included
Pick up from Nga Ba Kim
Pick up from Nga Ba Kim town: This option includes pick up and drop back at Nga Ba Kim town (Chợ Ngã Ba Kim)
Pickup included
Pick up from Garrya MCC Resort
This upgrade includes pick up & drop back at Garrya Mu Cang Chai Resort (Address: Bản Pú Nhu, Mù Cang Chải District, Yên Bái)
Pickup included
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing hike and experience
Alistair M,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The hike that Yien and Phong took us on was amazing! It was a circular loop and we got to see so much and were able to learn so much from both of them. The views were just incredible in spite of it being out of season with the yellow rice fields. We then had dinner with Yien, his wife and Phong which was a lovely way to finish the tour. It was lovely to enjoy homemade, local food. It’s definitely more of a hike than walk but would highly recommended to anyone visiting Mu Cang Chai.
Great experience with Yien!
687lizar,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We slept at Yien's family Homestay, he picked us up in the morning for the half-day trek. It was just great, we learned a lot about the Hmong and the rice fields were sublime! Yien, his wife and friend were super nice and we laughed it was great!!!! Thank you I want to come back!
Amazing guide, custom experience ❤️
monicabA2257HK,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best day ever with Yien. We asked him to take us on a less touristy route and we ended up hiking through miles of rice terraces, up a mountain, and on local farming fields. He even climbed trees to get us guava to try, and had great stories to tell. Afterwards, him and his family cooked us an incredible dinner of duck, tofu, greens, and persimmon - all from their garden or local suppliers. It was an amazing experience and I hope everyone visiting Mu Cang Chai will spend a day hanging out with some Hmong people, they’re amazing.
Don't miss this experience
D778EKandread,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an authentic experience in all respects. In addition to hiking we also stayed two nights at Indigenous Homestay, I think we will never forget it. Sensational trekking, beautiful scenery, nothing to say, but it leaves just as breathless the kindness, helpfulness and smile of the hosts.
Hmong Hospitality and Heritage: Unforgettable Trekking Through Mu Cang Chai’s Rice Terraces
184xevip,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an unforgettable trekking experience in Mù Cang Chải that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Northern Vietnam. Trekking through the breathtaking rice terraces with a Hmong guide was both physically rewarding and culturally rich. Not only did we witness the region’s natural beauty—layers of golden fields and mountain light—but we felt immersed in the reality and resilience of the local Hmong community, whose daily life and traditions we came to appreciate along the way. The warmth and hospitality from our Hmong hosts were truly special.
Fantastic Private Hiking Mu Cang Chai
S1386ANlaurar,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience in the rice fields of Mu Cang Chai. The organization was impeccable, with pickup and return tour directly to the hotel. Landscapes not very tirish and authentic, trekking among the most famous rice fields of Vietnam with routes between the villages of the local populations. Yien the guide was impeccable: perfect English, allowed us to explore the authenticity of the places and prepared us a great lunch with typical Vietnamese meals to eat directly in the rice fields! Experience highly recommended!
Trekking and cooking class
Road37593424680,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The accommodation and also the tours were incredibly great. In the morning we did a trek to the rice fields. Our guide, the son of the family, Yien and his wife as well as two dogs accompanied us and told us a lot about the culture and the landscape. It was very exciting and a unique experience. In the afternoon we were able to bake the traditional cake Pato. That too can only be recommended. It was a wonderful day and we can recommend it to anyone who wants to get to know the country away from the big tourist crowds.
Fantastic
christelle f,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I warmly recommend a hike with Yien/Mu Cang Chai Adventures. He is friendly, easy to talk with. Along the way, he learned us a lot about Hmong culture and surrounding nature. He adjusted the hike to what we wanted to do and this was followed by a very nice lunch with his wife who is also very friendly and excellent cook!
A unique experience
J8622QIgabriellev,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the tour with the buffalo – such a new and memorable experience! It was a really fun and original way to explore the beautiful rice fields. Our guide spoke excellent English and shared so much interesting information about the local culture and landscape. We also had breakfast and lunch with his family, who were incredibly kind and welcoming. This tour is a must if you're looking for something authentic in Mu Cang Chai!
Beautiful scenery, great guide!
Sparrowali,
May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic trek! Yien the guide is so funny and knowledgeable, the scenery is so beautiful and very serene, on our tour we saw no other tourists. The meal after prepared and eaten with his family was delicious and a great experience. Highly recommended.
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