NORTHWEST VIETNAM: Moc Chau – Ta Xua

Glass Bridge, Seasonal Valleys & Mountain Ascent

Morning: Visit the spectacular Bạch Long Glass Bridge (White Dragon), walking along its suspended glass pathway and cliff-side walkway with sweeping views over the valley below. Afterward, may visit a seasonal attraction according to the time of year:

• Jan–Feb: White plum blossom and peach bloom valleys.

• May–Jun: Plum harvest orchards.

• Oct–Dec: Blooming white mustard fields, wild sunflowers, or Ang Village Pine Forest.

Midday: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring seasonal plateau produce.

Afternoon: Depart Mộc Châu and drive through scenic mountain terrain toward Tà Xùa. Arrive in the late afternoon, check into your mountain lodge, and enjoy the sunset over the valley if weather permits.

Evening: Savor a cozy highland dinner featuring regional specialties.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Tà Xùa

Sunrise Above the Clouds & Dinosaur Backbone

Early Morning: Set out early for a cloud-hunting excursion at a favored viewpoint. On clear, cool mornings, watch the sunrise over layers of mountain peaks rising above a sea of clouds.

Morning: Breakfast at your lodge. Head toward the Tà Xùa Dinosaur Backbone (Sống Lưng Khủng Long) in Háng Đồng for a guided walk along the mountain ridge (weather permitting). Visit the Lonely Tree (Cây Táo Mèo Cô Đơn) or another scenic viewpoint for final mountain photos.

Midday: Enjoy lunch at a local mountain restaurant before beginning the return drive.

Afternoon / Evening: Travel back toward Hanoi by private vehicle, arriving in the late afternoon or evening. Check into your Hanoi hotel for an overnight stay, or can go directly to Nội Bài International Airport if you have the relevant flight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Hanoi

Farewell to Vietnam

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Departure: Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy free time in the Old Quarter with some shopping or enjoy signature egg coffee. Private transfer to Nội Bài International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Ends: Hanoi / Nội Bài International Airport

PRACTICAL NOTES

Best Time to Visit:

• October – April: Peak season for cloud hunting in Tà Xùa and crisp mountain air.

• January – February: Mộc Châu plum blossom season.

• May – June: Fruit harvest season.

Transit Note for Tà Xùa:

Due to steep and narrow mountain paths in Tà Xùa, larger tour vehicles buses will park at designated access points. Local transfer vehicles or motorbikes with experienced local drivers will be arranged for narrow sites like the Dinosaur Backbone.

Clothing & Gear:

Temperatures drop significantly in the highlands during early morning and evening hours. Warm layers, a windproof jacket, and non-slip walking shoes are highly recommended.