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TOUR 001 · Thai cuisine and culture

Hanoi – Nghĩa Lộ (Mường Lò) – Ngọc Chiến

On the Hanoi – Nghĩa Lộ – Ngọc Chiến journey, discover Thai cuisine through distinctive dishes such as Pa Mọ, fried stream fish, smoked pork and Pa Pỉnh Tộp fish grilled with mắc khén. Each dish carries the flavours of northwestern Vietnam and reflects the culture and daily life of the Thai people.

3 days, 2 nights Departs from Hanoi

Tour highlights

  • Thai cuisine and culture
  • Bản Lướt mineral hot springs
  • Pú Dảnh waterfall and villages

3-day itinerary

Times may change with weather and travel conditions. Departure dates, services and costs are confirmed when you enquire.

1

Day 1 · Hanoi – Nghĩa Lộ – Ngọc Chiến

  1. 06:00Depart Hanoi, stopping for breakfast on the way.
  2. 10:30Visit Bông Lúa Square and Mường Lò market.
  3. 12:00Enjoy Thai cuisine in Nghĩa Lộ.
  4. 13:00Continue to Ngọc Chiến with a scenic stop at Khau Phạ Pass.
  5. 16:30Check in at the homestay and walk around Bản Lướt.
  6. EveningOptional hot-spring bathing and dinner; cultural performances or Then singing can be arranged separately.

Meals in the itinerary: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Overnight in Bản Lướt.

2

Day 2 · Explore Ngọc Chiến

  1. MorningBreakfast, a Hmong village visit and a walk to Pú Dảnh waterfall.
  2. 11:30Lunch and time to rest at the homestay.
  3. 14:00Visit the ancient Sa Mu tree, waterwheels, ancestral shrine and Bản Pày.
  4. EveningOptional hot-spring bathing, dinner and free time in Bản Lướt.

Meals in the itinerary: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Overnight in Bản Lướt.

3

Day 3 · Bản Lướt – Mường Lò – Hanoi

  1. 06:30Breakfast, a village walk or optional hot-spring bathing.
  2. 08:30Travel to Nghĩa Lộ via Khau Phạ Pass and Tú Lệ.
  3. 12:00Lunch in Mường Lò.
  4. 13:30Continue to Hanoi.
  5. 17:00Arrive in Hanoi and finish the tour.

Meals in the itinerary: breakfast, lunch.

Optional experiences

Hot-spring bathing, cultural performances and Then singing may cost extra. Please discuss these when arranging your tour.

Along the journey

Thai cuisine in Mường Lò with grilled fish, coloured sticky rice and forest vegetables

Thai cuisine in Mường Lò

Thai cuisine in Nghĩa Lộ brings together the flavours of the mountains. Local specialities include Pa Pỉnh Tộp grilled fish, coloured sticky rice, smoked buffalo, fern salad and roasted grasshoppers, seasoned with mắc khén and hạt dổi.

Mineral hot-spring bathing in Bản Lướt, Ngọc Chiến

Bản Lướt mineral hot springs

The mineral hot springs are a natural gift to Ngọc Chiến. Bathing in the springs has long been part of local Thai culture. The clear water stays warm throughout the year, offering a peaceful experience among the northwestern mountains.

Pú Dảnh waterfall in the mountains of Ngọc Chiến

Pú Dảnh waterfall

Pú Dảnh waterfall lies within the forests of Ngọc Chiến. White water flows over several layers of rock, like a ribbon across the mountains. The falls are surrounded by unspoilt scenery and the rich vegetation of the northwestern highlands.

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