Itinerary one day tour – Cao Son market opening on Wednesday

Overview

Cao Son is the most stunning part of Lao Cai province. The wonder of Cao Son is ever inspirational with mild weather, authentic culture of local hill tribes, spectacular views toward lush valleys and mighty Chay river. This trip offers travelers an unique experience to Cao Son included taking an breathtaking trek or simply indulge yourself in the beauty of nature when cruising on Chay river.

Destinations: Lao Cai - Cao Son - Coc Ly Bridge - Trung Do village - Bao Nhai

Highlights:

• - Join the beautiful, colorful Wednesday Market of the hill tribal peoples living in Cao Son Commune.
• - Meet hill tribal peoples such as: Flower Hmong, Black Zao, Nung... in a remote region.
• - Enjoy magnificent and stunning landscapes of the bordering Muong Khuong District of Lao Cai Province with lush farm land, tea farms and pine plantations as well as the mighty Chay River.

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Itinerary

- Our vehicle and tour guide will pick you up at Lao Cai staition.

- Then go downhill to Lao Cai City, uphill through Muong Khuong District onto Cao Son Commune.

- Enjoy stunning scenery of the beautiful mountainous region along the border to China, especially the terraced rice paddies, tea farms and pine plantations…

- Arrive in Cao Son at about 10.00 am, right at the crowded time of the market.

- Join locals to enjoy the excitement of this weekly market to which local tribal peoples come to attend not only for shopping but also for socializing.

- Walk from section to sections, corner to corners, seeing and smelling of different local products such as spices, vegetable, farming tools, handicraft; and even medicinal herb…

- The market is often over at 11.30 am, leaving the market place for a short walk to explore a charming village of the Flower Hmong nearby before lunch break.

- Leave Cao Son after lunch for 25 km road trip on a narrow tarmac which winds its way along the Chay River up and down mountains and valleys through the wild and fabulous land.

- Enjoy several photo stops and short walk to visit tribal hamlets before arriving to Coc Ly Bridge.

- Board a local boat and cruising along the Chay River for 1.5 hours to Trung Do village which is home to the Tay people.

- Take an hour walk around the village before taking the boat ride again briefly to Bao Nhai, ends up the boat trip here.

- Have a coffee break before transfer 46 km back to Lao Cai City. The trip ends.

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Rates & Availability

Price inclusion:

• English speaking tour guide. (Surchage for other language)
• Road transfer by good vehicle and mountain experienced driver
• Permission and visiting fee
• Lunch in local restaurant or picnic
• Drinking water and snack for the whole trip

Price exclusion:

• Personal expenses
• Soft drink (beer, coca cola…)
• Insurance