Traveling to Y Ty in flood season, choose Vietravel or Vietnam Booking?

"Vietravel, Vietnam Booking, Dat Viet Tour have many attractive tours, but you should choose based on the company's reputation and personal budget," travel blogger Ngoc Cong shared.

In May, Y Ty (Bat Xat, Lao Cai ) enters the flood season - the time when terraced fields are irrigated in preparation for the new rice crop. This is also the time when "travel enthusiasts" flock to the Northwest highlands to hunt clouds and experience the unique culture of the Ha Nhi and H'Mong villages...

Price from 2,990,000 - 4,900,000 VND

Not as brilliant as the ripe rice season, Y Ty in May fascinates visitors with the unique beauty of the "sky mirror season" when the flooded fields reflect the sky and clouds.

Not only does it have a magical natural beauty, the flood season is also an opportunity for visitors to experience the typical working life of the highland people. From the scene of Ha Nhi, Red Dao, and H'Mong people leading buffaloes to the fields, planting rice in colorful brocade dresses, to the laughter of children playing by the stream at the beginning of the village - all create a rustic, vivid picture of the Northwest.

For those who love photography, exploring culture, and finding a peaceful space, Y Ty in the rainy season is truly a destination not to be missed. On travel groups, the phrases “Y Ty cloud hunting” and “rainy season tour” appear more and more frequently.

A watercolor painting of nature in the mountains and forests of Y Ty - Photo by Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa

Grasping this trend, a series of travel companies such as Vietravel , Vietnam Booking, Fiditour Travel, Dat Viet Tour... have launched tours to explore Y Ty in May with diverse prices and schedules, suitable for many customer groups.

According to a survey by Science & Life reporter/ Knowledge and Life Newspaper, the tour to explore Y Ty during the flood season currently ranges from 2,990,000 - 4,900,000 VND/person for a 3-day, 2-night itinerary, departing from Hanoi.

Vietnam Booking introduces the tour "Y Ty - Ngai Thau - A Lu - cloud hunting" departing on weekends, priced from 3,490,000 VND, including new tourist car, local food, mountain view homestay.

Dat Viet Tour offers a tour to experience the indigenous Ha Nhi culture, explore Y Ty market, rammed earth houses, combined with light trekking, priced from 4,200,000 VND/person.

Fiditour Travel operates the program "Y Ty Cloud Hunting - Welcome the sunrise on the sea of ​​clouds" combined with a homestay stay with a glass room for cloud hunting, with a package price from 4,900,000 VND.

To increase the attractiveness and bring authentic experiences, travel companies now arrange guides who are local or have a thorough understanding of the terrain and culture of the highlands. This not only helps ensure safety during the trip, but also supports tourists to explore Y Ty in the most intimate and profound way.

The enchanting beauty of Y Ty in the flood season - Photo by Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa

Ms. My Duyen (HCMC) shared: “I have been to many places in the Northwest but Y Ty has a different feeling. The flood season is like a vivid ink painting. I chose to join the tour to be taken to the most beautiful cloud hunting spots such as Ngai Thau Thuong and the sunset on A Lu. Everything from transportation, accommodation to schedule is thoughtful. No need to worry too much but still enjoy it fully.”

“Y Ty is a beautiful route, but it is not easy to travel, especially in the rainy season or when the road is landslide. You should choose a tour company with experience leading groups in the highlands, with professional guides, new vehicles, and good support services,” said travel blogger Bui Ngoc Cong, who has experienced Y Ty many times.

When going on a tour, choose a reputable travel agency, don't be greedy for cheap prices.

Talking to the reporter of Science and Life/ Knowledge and Life Newspaper, Mr. Bui Ngoc Cong revealed that each travel agency has its own strengths. Companies such as Vietravel, Vietnam Booking, Transviet, etc. often stand out with their meticulous services, well-trained tour guides, and dedicated customer support.

“Vietravel specializes in tours with detailed itineraries and attentive customer care, but the prices are a bit high. Vietnam Booking has tours with good prices and flexible itineraries, suitable for young people who like to take photos and experience. Meanwhile, Dat Viet Tour often deeply exploits indigenous cultural elements, suitable for those who like to immerse themselves in the lives of the highland people,” Mr. Cong analyzed.

Tourists should pay close attention to the tour terms before making a deposit, especially for remote destinations like Y Ty. Some companies quote prices that do not include sightseeing fees, tips, or surcharges if heavy rain changes the itinerary.

“I always advise tour goers not to be greedy for cheap prices and ignore the company’s reputation. Choose a company with a consulting hotline, official headquarters, and a commitment to support customers in case of situations such as tour cancellation, schedule change, or accident,” Mr. Cong emphasized.

When the afternoon falls, the terraced fields sparkle under the bright red sunlight, reflecting the beauty of the land and sky - Photo by Tien Dung

However, Mr. Cong revealed that he personally likes independent travel because it gives him freedom. “I can stop anywhere to hunt for clouds, take photos, and interact with local people. But I need to prepare my means of transportation carefully, have good mountain pass handling skills, bring raincoats, warm clothes, and travel in small groups to support each other.”

Going on a tour or traveling on your own both have their own advantages. The important thing is that you understand your own abilities, the purpose of the trip and prepare carefully. The flooding season in Y Ty is very beautiful, don't let small problems affect your experience," Cong said.

Lao Cai specialties tourists should try

Thang Co: A traditional dish of the Mong people, usually cooked from horse, beef or buffalo meat with many mountain spices.

Bac Ha sour pho: Light sour taste, refreshing from special broth, served with roasted meat and raw vegetables.

Salmon, Sapa sturgeon: Raised in cold water, firm meat, low fat, processed into hot pot, grilled or sashimi.

Seven-color sticky rice: Traditional sticky rice dish of the Nung Din people, using forest leaves to naturally dye the sticky rice with the meaning of wishing for good luck.

Men men: Steamed corn flour, a daily dish of the Mong people, often eaten with bone soup, thang co or tofu.

Bamboo rice: Fragrant sticky rice grilled in bamboo tubes, served with sesame salt or grilled meat.

Smoked sausage: Smoked sausage has a rich aroma and flavor, can be bought as a gift.

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