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Tan Son Phu Tho Travel Guide

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  • May 28, 2025
Tan Son is a mountainous district in western Phu Tho Province, Vietnam. The district covers an area of 688 square kilometres, and offers some of very beautiful off the beaten path hiking trails in Vietnam. If you look for Tan Son treks, Tan Son hikes, hiking Tan Son Vietnam, Tan Son trekking tours, Tan Son hiking tours, Tan Son trekking homestay you just need to let us know your travel requirements. We can tailor-make an itinerary for you
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Tan Son is a mountainous district in western Phu Tho Province, Vietnam. The district covers an area of 688 square kilometres, and offers some of very beautiful off the beaten path hiking trails in Vietnam. If you look for Tan Son treks, Tan Son hikes, hiking Tan Son Vietnam, Tan Son trekking tours, Tan Son hiking tours, Tan Son trekking homestay you just need to let us know your travel requirements. We can tailor-make an itinerary for you.

The districts contains 1 township and 16 communes including Minh Dai, Tan Phu, My Thuan, Thu Ngac, Thach Kiet, Thu Cuc, Lai Dong, Dong Son, Tan Son, Kiet Son, Xuan Dai, Kim Thuong, Xuan Son, Van Luong, Long Coc, Tam Thanh, and Vinh Tien.

Xuan Son National Park is the the most travel attraction of Tan Son. The park is located at the extreme south-eastern extent of the Hoang Lien Mountains, in the watershed of the Red River. Elevations at Xuan Son are lower than elsewhere in the Hoang Lien mountains: the nearest point above 2,000 m is 40 km to the north-west. Limestone karst covers 1,661 ha, equivalent to 30% of the area of the national park. The limestone karst contains a large number of caves, some of which contain river systems.

Ethnic Vietnamese (Kinh), Mường, Dao and Sán Chay are the dominant ethnic groups which live in the area. The Dao build their houses in the traditional style, built either on stilts, level with the ground or half on stilts and the other half beaten with earth. Du village, located within the Xuan Son National Park, contains an overwhelming majority of this ethnic group is a tourist attraction.

Getting to Tan Son Phu Tho
The best way to get to Tan Son from Hanoi is to rent a car with driver. You will be picked up at your place in Hanoi and brought to any place in Tan Son. Those who are on budget can take a public bus. Hanoi Viet Tri bus journey takes about 4-5 hours on road. Then either take another local bus or motor-taxi to get to Tan Son from Viet Tri city. There are also local buses from neighboring provinces to Phu Tho (Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Tuyen Quang…)

Booking a Tan Son guided tour (with a tour guide) is highly recommended, especially when you travel to an off the beaten path destination like Tan Son Vietnam.

Tan Son Weather
Tan Son is located in the subtropical monsoon region. The district has recorded average temperature of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F); the highest temperature and the lowest temperatures recorded have been 29 °C (84 °F) (July) and 15 °C (59 °F) (February), respectively.

The average rainfall varies between 1,600 millimetres (63 in) and 1,800 millimetres (71 in). Humidity is high during the monsoon season from May to October with the annual average figure of 85%; in the dry season it goes below 80%. Precipitation is in the form of rainfall, most of it falling during the monsoon period. Most of the rain usually falls between April and September.

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Our collection of best Phu Tho tours including not only Phu Tho hiking tours, but also car trips, road trips, caving tours, bike ride, motorcycle tours we at Hiking run in this region. Traveling these tours you will discover Phu Tho province as well as other non-touristy places in north east Vietnam.

Phu Tho Travel Places
Viet Tri city – Phu Tho town – Cam Khe – Doan Hung – Ha Hoa – Lam Thao – Phu Ninh – Tam Nong – Tan Son – Thanh Son – Thanh Thuy – Yen Lap

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Easy Ride Motorbike Saigon To Siem Reap 11 Days
Easy Ride Motorbike Saigon To Siem Reap 11 Days

Easy Ride Saigon To Siem Reap. - 11 Days from Sai Gon - My Tho - Cai Be - Can Tho - Chau Doc - Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham - Ta Seng - Siem Reap .
This is the best way to combine your amazing motorbike tour from Saigon to Mekong Delta with Cambodia motorbike tour via Mekong Delta. You will have a chance to see both legendary floating markets in Cai Be and Can Tho as well as the dense network of river and canals. Local foods, friendly locals, the attractive scenery will keep you in memories.

Duration: 8 - 12 days
Country: Vietnam, Cambodia
Phnom Penh Motorbike To Hanoi 16 Days
Phnom Penh Motorbike To Hanoi 16 Days

Phnom Penh Motorbike To Hanoi - 16 Days. Special overland motorbike offroad in mountain and riding along the beautiful coaslines is from Phnom Penh Motorcycle Tour to Hanoi gives you a quick look of Cambodia and Central Highlands, Beach of Vietnam to discover Mekong Dolphin, natural landscapes & typical local cultures .

Duration: 13 - 16 days
Country: Vietnam, Cambodia
7 Days Saigon Motobike To Siem Reap
7 Days Saigon Motobike To Siem Reap

Keep riding to Can Tho along the sides of the Tien River to enjoy the tranquil rice fields, orchards, water buffalos, and ducks swimming in the same rivers. Arrive at Can Tho in the late afternoon. You, with your motorbikes, will take a boat to the Vietnamese Traditional Ancient House, which is one of the nicest and oldest in the South of Vietnam and remained intact for over a hundred years old and after so many turbulent occurrences in the wartime. 

Duration: 5 - 7 days
Country: Vietnam, Cambodia
Northwest & Halong Bay 13 Days On Bike: GTT1301
Northwest & Halong Bay 13 Days On Bike: GTT1301

Today is the first day of this Northwest & Halong Bay 13 days on bike. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hours.
Once out of the Red River Delta, which brims with traditional farming activity, we pass through limestone monoliths and into foothills populated by Muong people. We head straight at the main range before breaching a high and beautiful forested pass, which descends into the hidden valley of Mai Chau where we spend the night with friends in a traditional Thai stilt house.
The valley of Mai Chau lies between two rivers: the Da River and the Ma River. Therefore, Mai Chau is very fertile and rich in varied landscapes, medium mountains, forest, lake, rivers, and infinitude of small footpaths and offer many possibilities of a trek. In the valley of Mai Chau and its surroundings are Muong, White Thai, H’mong (in the height), and the Dao who we meet at the markets or in their villages.

Duration: 13 - 16 days
Country: Vietnam
Northwest & Halong Bay 11 Days By Bike: GTT1101
Northwest & Halong Bay 11 Days By Bike: GTT1101

Today is the first day of this Northwest & Halong Bay 11 days by bike. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hour.
Once out of the Red River Delta, which brims with traditional farming activity, we pass through limestone monoliths and into foothills populated by Muong people. We head straight at the main range before breaching a high and beautiful forested pass, which descends into the hidden valley of Mai Chau where we spend the night with friends in a traditional Thai stilt house.
The valley of Mai Chau lies between two rivers: the Da River and the Ma River. Therefore, Mai Chau is very fertile and rich in varied landscapes, medium mountains, forest, lake, rivers, and infinitude of small footpaths and offer many possibilities of a trek. In the valley of Mai Chau and its surroundings are Muong, White Thai, H’mong (in the height), and the Dao who we meet at the markets or in their villages.

Duration: 8 - 12 days
Country: Vietnam
Red River Delta & Halong 6 Days: GTT601
Red River Delta & Halong 6 Days: GTT601

Today is the first day of this Red River Delta & Halong 6 days. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hours.
Once out of the Red River Delta, which brims with traditional farming activity, we pass through limestone monoliths and into foothills populated by Muong people. We head straight at the main range before breaching a high and beautiful forested pass, which descends into the hidden valley of Mai Chau where we spend the night with friends in a traditional Thai stilt house.
The valley of Mai Chau lies between two rivers: the Da River and the Ma River. Therefore, Mai Chau is very fertile and rich in varied landscapes, medium mountains, forest, lake, rivers, and infinitude of small footpaths and offer many possibilities of a trek. In the valley of Mai Chau and its surroundings are Muong, White Thai, H’mong (in the height), and the Dao who we meet at the markets or in their villages.

Duration: 5 - 7 days
Country: Vietnam
Through NorthWest 11 Days Motorbike Tour: GTT1103
Through NorthWest 11 Days Motorbike Tour: GTT1103

Today is the first day of this through NorthWest 11 days motorbike tour. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hour.
Once out of the Red River Delta, which brims with traditional farming activity, we pass through limestone monoliths and into foothills populated by Muong people. We head straight at the main range before breaching a high and beautiful forested pass, which descends into the hidden valley of Mai Chau where we spend the night with friends in a traditional Thai stilt house.
The valley of Mai Chau lies between two rivers: the Da River and the Ma River. Therefore, Mai Chau is very fertile and rich in varied landscapes, medium mountains, forest, lake, rivers, and infinitude of small footpaths and offer many possibilities of a trek. In the valley of Mai Chau and its surroundings are Muong, White Thai, H’mong (in the height), and the Dao who we meet at the markets or in their villages.

Duration: 8 - 12 days
Country: Vietnam
North West 11 Days Loop Motorbike Tour: GTT1102
North West 11 Days Loop Motorbike Tour: GTT1102

Today is the first day of this North West 11 days loop motorbike tour. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hour.
Easy ride to on the sealed road to Thac Ba Lake and then follow the little road to Vu Linh. Vu Linh is a Dzao village by the side of the lake, very friendly people and the welcome is exceptional.

Duration: 8 - 12 days
Country: Vietnam
Through North West 11 Days Motorbike Tour: GTT1101
Through North West 11 Days Motorbike Tour: GTT1101

Today is the first day of this through North West 11 days motorbike tour. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hour.
Once out of the Red River Delta, which brims with traditional farming activity, we pass through limestone monoliths and into foothills populated by Muong people. We head straight at the main range before breaching a high and beautiful forested pass, which descends into the hidden valley of Mai Chau where we spend the night with friends in a traditional Thai stilt house.
The valley of Mai Chau lies between two rivers: the Da River and the Ma River. Therefore, Mai Chau is very fertile and rich in varied landscapes, medium mountains, forest, lake, rivers, and infinitude of small footpaths and offer many possibilities of a trek. In the valley of Mai Chau and its surroundings are Muong, White Thai, H’mong (in the height), and the Dao who we meet at the markets or in their villages.

Duration: 8 - 12 days
Country: Vietnam
NorthWest Vietnam In 10 Days: GTT1004
NorthWest Vietnam In 10 Days: GTT1004

Today is the first day of this through NorthWest Vietnam in 10 days motorbike tour. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hour.
Once out of the Red River Delta, which brims with traditional farming activity, we pass through limestone monoliths and into foothills populated by Muong people. We head straight at the main range before breaching a high and beautiful forested pass, which descends into the hidden valley of Mai Chau where we spend the night with friends in a traditional Thai stilt house.
The valley of Mai Chau lies between two rivers: the Da River and the Ma River. Therefore, Mai Chau is very fertile and rich in varied landscapes, medium mountains, forest, lake, rivers, and infinitude of small footpaths and offer many possibilities of a trek. In the valley of Mai Chau and its surroundings are Muong, White Thai, H’mong (in the height), and the Dao who we meet at the markets or in their villages.

Duration: 8 - 12 days
Country: Vietnam

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