A traveller stands on a bamboo raft by a still lake fringed by green hills.

Mr Chinh · Local guide since 2015

Bac Ha Trekking · 3 Days, 2 Nights

A longer walking journey through Tay, Flower Hmong and Phu La villages, with homestays in Ta Van Chu and Lung Phinh.

Bac Ha Tours   /   Mr Chinh · Local guide since 2015

Duration3 days · 2 nights
DifficultyModerate
Stays2 village homestays
RouteTa Van Chu · Lung Phin

The experience

A closer look
at your journey.

Take three days to explore Bac Ha’s village trails, with homestay nights in Ta Van Chu and Lung Phin. The route links Tay, Flower Hmong and Phu La villages, Dragon Lake and views over Thai Giang Pho valley. Plan your walking pace with Mr Chinh, a local guide since 2015.

What you’ll experience

  • Stay in two different villages across the three-day route.
  • Walk from Ta Van Chu towards Dragon Lake and Lung Phin.
  • Finish with mountain views over Thai Giang Pho valley.

Your itinerary

Day 01

Na Tha to Ta Van Chu

Walk through terraced fields and Flower Hmong villages. Have lunch on the mountain, then continue to your first homestay.

Day 02

Dragon Lake to Lung Phinh

Descend towards Dragon Lake, whose appearance changes with the season. After lunch, climb towards the Phu La village of Lung Phinh for your second night.

Day 03

Thai Giang Pho valley

Follow the hillside paths to a valley viewpoint, then return to Bac Ha after lunch.

Included

English-speaking local guide, three lunches, two village homestay nights and drinking water.

Additional costs & details

  • Transport to and from Bac Ha can be arranged on request.
  • Ask which breakfasts and dinners are included in your final quote.

What to bring

Bring comfortable trekking footwear, rainwear, sun protection and enough personal clothing for two homestay nights. The route includes climbs and descents, so discuss your fitness and preferred pace before booking.

Before you travel

Your questions, answered.

Where are the two overnight stops?

The itinerary stays in Ta Van Chu on the first night and Lung Phin on the second night.

What is included in the published package?

An English-speaking local guide, three lunches, two homestay nights and drinking water are listed. Confirm breakfasts, dinners and transfers with Mr Chinh when booking.

How much is the three-day trek?

The published price per person is USD 170 for a solo private tour, USD 150 for two guests, USD 140 for three or four, and USD 130 for groups of five or more.

Your local contact

Mr Chinh

Local guide since 2015. Born and raised in Ta Van Chu, Bac Ha, Mr Chinh shares the trails, villages and everyday culture of his home region.

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Make it your trip.

From $130 USD / person

5+ guests travelling together

Price per person · USD
Group size USD / person
1 guest · private $170
2 guests $150
3–4 guests $140
5–6 guests $130
7+ guests $130

Choose your group size above. Mr Chinh will confirm your date, inclusions and final quote.

Mr Chinh · Local guide since 2015
Based in Ta Van Chu, Bac Ha, Lao Cai.

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Life along the trails.

Mr Chinh · Local guide since 2015

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