Coming to Moc Chau plum picking season, how to choose a tour?

Moc Chau (Son La) in plum season is an attractive destination for tourists who love to explore the natural beauty and experience the culture of the highlands. At this time, visitors can easily see groups of people from Thai, Mong, Dao villages busy harvesting plums, creating a lively and vibrant space.

Plum picking experience in Na Ka valley. Photo Blog of Rot

Cheapest from 1.6 million

Traveling to Moc Chau is a great opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the peaceful space, explore the local culture and enjoy unique culinary experiences, from rustic dishes such as bamboo rice, grilled fish, to activities such as plum picking, trekking through the forest.

With the attraction of plum season, travel companies such as Vietravel, Saigontourist , Fiditour Travel, Moc Chau 24h Travel and Dat Viet Tour have launched many attractive tours, from 2 days 1 night to 3 days 2 nights, with flexible prices from 1,650,000 VND to 4,050,000 VND. Each company has its own strengths, serving different customer groups.

Moc Chau 24h Travel offers a cheap plum picking tour for students and groups of young people, starting from only 1,650,000 VND/person. The tour includes shuttle bus, accommodation in a communal stilt house, local meals and a visit to Na Ka plum garden.

Tourists enjoy checking in to pick plums. Photo: Trang Tura

Dat Viet Tour focuses on local cultural elements, with the tour "Moc Chau - Ban Ang - Plum Garden - Thai Art Show", priced at about 2,390,000 VND, with additional activities of exchange and evening campfire.

Fiditour Travel serves small family groups, with the tour "Moc Chau resort - plum picking - visit Dai Yem waterfall", price from 3,100,000 VND, 3-star hotel accommodation, full meals and tour guide.

Vietravel targets a higher-end segment, offering a 3-day, 2-night tour priced from VND4,050,000, including high-standard hotels and tickets to visit highlights such as the heart-shaped tea hill, Bach Long glass bridge, and the vast Na Ka plum garden.

Saigontourist also operates a vacation itinerary combined with plum season experience, priced from 3,500,000 VND, including high-quality seat bus, local tour guide and BBQ dinner with typical Northwest dishes.

To increase the attractiveness and bring authentic experiences, many Moc Chau tours arrange local guides or people who are knowledgeable about the terrain and culture of the highlands. They not only ensure safety when traveling but also help tourists understand more about the lives of Thai, Mong, Dao people, from customs, festivals to typical cuisine. Thanks to their local knowledge, the tour guides will take visitors to the most beautiful plum gardens, green tea hills, bringing a complete and memorable trip.

Ms. Thao Nguyen (Hai Phong) shared: “Moc Chau in plum season is as beautiful as a painting. I chose to go on a tour to be taken to the most beautiful places such as Na Ka, heart-shaped tea hill, Dai Yem waterfall. Everything is taken care of, just enjoy – very comfortable and complete”.

Travel blogger Linh An (An's Travel Journal) also said: "I have experienced both resort tours and plum-season discovery tours in Moc Chau. If I travel with my family, I often choose a resort tour to relax at a beautiful hotel with a light schedule.

When traveling with friends, the plum picking tour, exploring the village and participating in the campfire are more fun and memorable. The important thing is to choose a schedule that suits your needs to make the trip complete."

Understand the service before deciding

Talking to Science and Life reporter / Knowledge and Life newspaper, travel blogger Linh An said that each travel agency has its own customer segment, from low-end to high-end. Therefore, tourists need to research carefully before choosing a tour.

Plum garden full of fruit - Photo of Moc Chau Tourism

“Moc Chau 24h Tour is suitable for students and young groups, with low costs but still has many experiences such as plum picking, staying in stilt houses and eating local food. Dat Viet Tour is strong in exploiting culture, has ethnic art shows and interesting campfire activities. Fiditour targets small families, stable service, comfortable hotels, and light schedules. Meanwhile, Saigontourist and Vietravel target customers who want to relax, enjoy high-class service experiences, Northwest cuisine and famous check-in spots,” Ms. Linh An shared.

Tourists should check the information carefully before booking a tour, because some companies do not include plum garden entrance fees or glass bridge tickets, and may charge additional fees if the schedule changes due to weather. When going on a tour, you should choose a company with a clear address, a hotline for consultation and a commitment to support customers when problems arise.

Plum garden full of fruit - Photo of Moc Chau Tourism

“When choosing a Moc Chau tour, I always advise tourists not to focus only on the cheap price and ignore the reputation of the travel agency. Choose a company with a consulting hotline, official headquarters and a commitment to support customers in situations that arise, such as tour cancellation, schedule change or unexpected incidents. This not only helps tourists have a smooth trip but also ensures safety throughout the journey to explore Moc Chau,” Ms. Linh An emphasized.

Suggestions for 5 plum picking spots not to be missed in Moc Chau

Na Ka Valley: The most famous and largest plum garden in Moc Chau, located about 6 km from town. Beautiful scenery, easy path, suitable for both adults and children. Plums ripen from early to late June.

Ban Ang Plum Garden: Near the pine forest and community tourism village, easy to combine sightseeing, cycling and relaxation. Plums usually ripen evenly from mid-June.

Phieng Khoang – Happy Land area: Many small plum gardens are scattered around Happy Land tourist spot. Suitable for groups of young people, convenient for taking photos and experiencing outdoor activities.

Tan Lap Village (sub-area 70): A place to grow crispy plums with a characteristic sweet taste. This area has many homestays, suitable for staying and experiencing early morning plum picking.

Ban Phieng Canh: Located on a high hillside, the air is fresh, few tourists so it retains its rustic features. Plums ripen early from the end of May, suitable for tourists going on early season tours.

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