Hanoi Trip Overview
Escape the hustle and bustle of Hanoi to discover the beauty and exotic cultures of Vietnam’s hill tribes with an overnight tour to Mai Chau – a small town nestled in the midst of a lush valley and surrounded by emerald-green rice fields, located in Hoa Binh province, 130km west of Hanoi. Spend the night in a typical stilt house with a local family and step off the beaten path to experience Mai Chau’s relaxed hill tribe life and breathtaking scenery.
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Hanoi to discover the beauty and exotic cultures of Vietnam’s hill tribes with an overnight tour to Mai Chau – a small town nestled in the midst of a lush valley and surrounded by emerald-green rice fields, located in Hoa Binh province, 130km west of Hanoi. Spend the night in a typical stilt house with a local family and step off the beaten path to experience Mai Chau’s relaxed hill tribe life and breathtaking scenery.
Itinerary
Day 1: DAY 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau (L, D) 165km-Minimum 2 people
Pass By: Mai Châu Hòa Bình, ĐT439, Piềng Vế, Mai Châu, Hòa Bình, Vietnam
08:00 Depart Hanoi to Mai Chau
09:30. Short break on the way
11:30. Visit mountainous local market to learn about their daily life and customs of Ethnic Minority ; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass
12:30. Arrive in Mai Chau homestay. Take a rest then we enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon we do bicycle ride to visit the Tay Minority villages in the valley.
After dinner we can take part in a traditional Thai dance show with local wine beverage
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Traditional Thai homestay
Day 2: DAY 2: Explore Rural Villages – Hanoi. (B, L)
Pass By: Mai Châu Hòa Bình, ĐT439, Piềng Vế, Mai Châu, Hòa Bình, Vietnam
You’ll start out in the morning with easy trekking with local guide to visit the beautiful surrounding villages, non-tourist path and rice terraces where you can get a deeper insight into local culture and customs, before heading back to the homestay for lunch.
12:30. Check-out and have lunch then take the private car to go back to Hanoi.
19:00. Arrive at your hotel
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
