3 Days Mai Chau Valley

OVERVIEW

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Discover one of Vietnam’s hidden jewels: the Mai Chau Valley. Take a drive from Hanoi through scenic mountainous landscapes to Mai Chau for an overnight stay. Explore rice paddies filled with limestone karsts, hike to rural villages and be immersed in the culture of the Thai hill tribe people.

- Trek through the Mai Chau Valley

Hike the trails around Mai Chau, enjoying views of verdant rice paddies and limestone outcroppings.

- Experience hill tribe culture

Meet with the Thai ethnic group, learn about their culture and see their traditional dances.

- Enjoy a scenic road trip

Travel along one of North Vietnam’s most beautiful roads, stopping often for photos of the soaring mountains and farming villages.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 - HANOI - MAI CHAU

Hanoi to Mai Chau (150km):4hrs

Depart Hanoi early morning for approximately 4-hour drive to Mai Chau located about 150 km southwest of Hanoi. Just an hour beyond Hanoi, Hoa Binh Town, the road weaves through mountains, fertile valleys, and traditional villages.

Arrive in the picturesque Mai Chau Valley surrounded by spectacular karst rock formations and rice paddies. After lunch, spend the afternoon exploring the idyllic natural surroundings or hop on bike to discover the tranquil valley

This evening enjoys a traditional Thai performance of music and dance. The Thai ethnic group has inhabited this area for centuries and much of their lifestyle and traditions have remained unchanged over the years.

Overnight in Mai Chau.

DAY 2 - MAI CHAU - HANOI - DEPARTURE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Our services include:

Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room

Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)

English or French speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)

Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle

Entrance fees for mentioned visits

Our services do not include:

Other meals than mentioned

Other services than mentioned

International and domestic flights

Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature

Tips, travel insurance

We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam.

Prices are valid 30 days from date of offer. Past this date price and conditions may be readjusted.

The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by the airlines.

Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges.

Rooms at hotels are available only from 1400 on arrival day till 1200 on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.

Please note that all the above services & tours have yet to be booked, they are proposed for your information only and we will not make any reservations before we receive your confirmation to do so.

If one or some proposed service(s) is (are) not available at the moment of booking, we will try to find other possibilities/options or other similar service(s) in order to avoid changes to the program.