Hoang Su Phi Golden Rice Season Tour 3 Days 2 Nights

Overview

This 3 days 2 nights tour covers Hoang Su Phi, the green western side of Ha Giang, during the golden rice season in September and October. Guests travel by motorbike with a local easy rider, ride themselves, or ask for a car or jeep. Groups are capped at 10, with a local guide. The 360 km route stays away from the stone plateau of the Ha Giang Loop, with nights in La Chi and Red Dao homestays.

Day 1 crosses Deo Gio Pass to Thac Tien Waterfall and Suoi Thau Grassland before reaching the Ban Phung terraces. Day 2 visits the Ta Su Choong terraces and Thong Nguyen, where guests can try catching carp in the paddies. Day 3 ends at Nam Khoa and the Mam Xoi viewpoint before the sleeper bus back to Hanoi. Book through Beka Travel, or compare it with other Ha Giang tour options.

Highlight

Golden terraces at Ban Phung, Ta Su Choong, Nam Khoa and Mam Xoi - the harvest season seen from the road and from the homestay balcony A group of up to 10 with a local guide - a quieter trip than the busy Ha Giang Loop Nights with La Chi and Red Dao families - home-cooked dinners and village life away from the main tourist route Carp catching in the paddies and a Dao herbal leaf bath - hands-on harvest activities in Thong Nguyen Suoi Thau Grassland and Thac Tien Waterfall - open meadows and white water between the rice valleys Round-trip sleeper bus from Hanoi included - no separate transfer to arrange

Detailed Itinerary

07:00: Wake up at the hotel
After the early-morning rest at Km60, you pack and get ready for the road.

07:30: Meet the guide
On the motorbike option, guests get their bikes, two people per bike, and the crew ties the luggage on.

Morning: Breakfast and Deo Gio Pass
Breakfast is on the road, then the route climbs Deo Gio Pass into the western highlands.

10:00: Thac Tien Waterfall
You stop at Thac Tien, a waterfall surrounded by forest.

Noon: Lunch in Coc Pai
Lunch is served in Coc Pai, the main town of Xin Man.

Afternoon: Suoi Thau Grassland
Suoi Thau is an open meadow surrounded by mountains, often called the little Switzerland of Ha Giang.

Late afternoon: Ban Phung terraces and La Chi village
You visit the La Chi community and the terraced fields of Ban Phung, which turn gold in September and October.

Evening: Homestay in Ban Phung
You check in to a La Chi homestay for dinner with the host family and your guide.

07:00: Breakfast with terrace views
Breakfast looks out over the golden fields around Ban Phung.

08:00: Vinh Quang and Hoang Su Phi Km 0
You stop at Km 0 of Hoang Su Phi in Vinh Quang Town.

Morning: Ta Su Choong terraces
The route continues to Ta Su Choong for wide views over the ripe rice terraces.

Noon: Lunch in Ta Su Choong
Lunch is served in Ta Su Choong.

Afternoon: Thong Nguyen waterfall
You visit a waterfall in Thong Nguyen and can swim if conditions allow.

15:00: Thong Nguyen homestay
You check in to a private room at a homestay in Thong Nguyen, a Red Dao village of fewer than a hundred households.

Late afternoon: Rice fields and carp catching
You walk through the paddies at golden hour and try catching field carp with your hosts.

Evening: Dinner with Red Dao hosts
Dinner is served with the host family, and guests can try a Dao herbal leaf bath.

Early morning: Sunrise (optional)
Early risers can watch sunrise and clouds from the front of the homestay, weather permitting.

07:00: Breakfast and departure
After breakfast, the group leaves at around 08:00.

Morning: Sunday market
If the tour falls on a Sunday, you stop at the local market where ethnic groups from nearby villages meet to trade.

Morning: Nam Khoa terraces
You visit the terraced fields of Nam Khoa, bright gold during the harvest.

Noon: Mam Xoi viewpoint and lunch
Lunch is served near Mam Xoi, a round terraced hill with wide views over the fields.

Afternoon: Return to Bac Quang
The route heads back toward National Road 2, with photo stops along the way.

18:00: Shower and dinner
You return to the hotel for a shower and dinner. Motorbikes are returned here.

20:00: Sleeper bus to Hanoi
You board the sleeper bus back to Hanoi.

Important info

Round-trip sleeper bus from Hanoi or selected northern provinces
Motorbike with an easy rider (2 guests per bike), or private car, depending on the option booked
3 breakfasts and 5 main meals, with regional dishes
Drinking water during the trip
Local tour guide
Private homestay rooms with private bathroom
Luggage support for the motorbike option
Travel insurance

Drinks and personal expenses
Tips for the guide and drivers
Riding gear beyond basic support
Any service not listed under Included

Cancellation Policy

7 days or more before departure: full refund
3-6 days before departure: 50% refund
Less than 3 days before departure, or no-show: no refund
Costs already paid to third-party suppliers may be deducted from the refund.
Date changes depend on availability, and any price difference must be paid.

Notes for Guests

Tour overview
Duration	3 days 2 nights, plus a night bus from Hanoi
Season	September and October (golden rice)
Transport	Motorbike with an easy rider (2 guests per bike) or self drive. Car or jeep on request
Group size	Up to 10
Route distance	360 km
Overnight stays	La Chi homestay in Ban Phung, Red Dao homestay in Thong Nguyen. Private room or dorm
Meals	3 breakfasts and 5 main meals
Start and end	Hanoi, by sleeper bus

The sleeper bus leaves Hanoi at 21:00 and reaches Km60 on National Road 2 at around 03:00. Guests rest at a hotel until morning.
The return sleeper bus leaves at 20:00 on Day 3.
The golden rice depends on the weather and the harvest, so the exact fields and timing may change. The guide adjusts the route for the best views.
A car or jeep can be arranged instead of motorbikes on request.

FAQS

The golden rice season in Hoang Su Phi runs from September to October. The exact timing depends on the weather and the harvest in each village, so the fields may turn gold earlier or later. The guide adjusts the route on each departure to reach the terraces with the best color.

Prices start from $190 per person. The final price depends on the room type at the homestays, with a dorm (shared room) or a private room. The price includes the round-trip sleeper bus from Hanoi, meals, a local guide and transport on the option booked.

No. Guests can ride with a local easy rider, ride a motorbike themselves, or ask for a car or jeep instead. The easy rider option suits guests without a motorbike license or without experience on mountain roads. A car or jeep is arranged on request.

The sleeper bus leaves Hanoi at 21:00 and reaches Km60 on National Road 2 at around 03:00. Guests rest at a hotel until morning and meet the guide at 07:30. On Day 3 the return sleeper bus leaves at 20:00. The round-trip bus is included in the tour price.

Night 1 is at a La Chi homestay in Ban Phung, close to the terraces. Night 2 is at a Red Dao homestay in Thong Nguyen. Guests choose a dorm (shared room) or a private room when booking. Breakfast is included on all 3 days.

Hoang Su Phi is on the green western side of Ha Giang, while the Ha Giang Loop crosses the stone plateau in the east. Hoang Su Phi is known for its rice terraces at Ban Phung, Ta Su Choong and Nam Khoa. The tour route covers about 360 km over 3 days.

Cancellations made 7 days or more before departure receive a full refund. Cancellations made 3-6 days before departure receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 3 days before departure, and no-shows, receive no refund. Costs already paid to third-party suppliers may be deducted.