Situated in a magnificent valley 150 km northwest of Hanoi, Mai Chau is home to the Thai minority people who live in remarkable wooden stilt house. The rolling hills with their beautiful rice terraces are ideal for walking. The verdant and rugged mountain scenery combined with the colourful local population makes this an unforgottable experience. The trip is combined with taking boat trip on Da river.



Ha Noi – Mai Chau – Ha Noi

(2 days / 1 night)

Day 1: Ha Noi – Mai Chau, Cycling (L,D)

08h00: Pick up from your hotel and head west towards Hoa Binh to have refreshment

10h00: Leave Hoa Binh for Mai Chau Valley, about 2hrs away, stop for snapping pictures.

12h00: Arrive in Mai Chau and have lunch in a family house in the local village.

14h00: Bicycle around the surrounding villages of White Thai Ethnic people. Learn more about their lives and cultures as your guide can help answer any questions.

18h00: Dinner with the family, get a closer look into their real life. Drink “ruou can” (traditional alcohol) with your new family

Option 1: Sleep in the village, in the stilt house, the most interesting part of the trip. Stilt houses are unique to Mai Chau and you cannot find this experience in other tour. You can sleep in the large communal room or you can order a private room.

(Home-stay)

Option 2: overnight at Maichau Lodge which is a unique place, offering the paramount in natural relaxation and cultural exploration

Day 2: Mai Chau – Ha Noi (B, L)

The early morning is the most peaceful time to walk aroud the villages. See women prepare foods on the wooden fire while the sun is rising over the beautiful mountains.

7h30: Breakfast in the village then walk to Mai Chau market then climb to 1000 Step Cave. The cave is breathtaking and so is the view of the area from the entrance of the cave.

12h00: Have lunch in the village before getting on the bus back to Hanoi.

17h00: Back to your hotel on Hanoi and finish the trip.

Tour included:

- Rounding bus transportation

- Tour Guide

- Entrance ticket in the village

- Meals as indicated: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

- Bicycle (If requested)

- Homestay/ Mai Chau Lodge (the price of the trip will be depended on your choice)

Tour excluded:

- Personal fee ( ex: Drinks, Souvenirs)

- Insurance