Mai Chau Authentic Private Tour

Mai Chau Authentic Private Tour

Escape from Hanoi and visit Mai Chau, a beautiful valley in the Northwest of Vietnam. Meet ethnic people and experience their variety of cultures; enjoy the majestic mountain scenery and rural countryside.
- Ethnic group of Muong, Thai
- Mountain landscapes
- Countryside biking
This itinerary offers authentic experience and less touristic route, guided by professional tourist guide.

Itinerary

Day 1: Visit Muong village, scenic views at Thung Khe pass, explore Thai culture in Mai Hich, homestay overnight

Stop At: Mai Châu Hòa Bình, ĐT439, Piềng Vế, Mai Châu, Hòa Bình, Vietnam
Visit a Muong village at Cau Trong on the route. Continue to the Thung Khe pass where you can view magnificent panoramic views of the valley before arriving in Mai Chau town. Mai Chau is a beautiful valley located 145 km away from Hanoi. It is great place with harmonious landscapes, green mountain ranges, rice terraces and White Thai ethnic villages.

Arrival to Mai Hich village, check in your accommodation then enjoy lunch. In the afternoon explore Mai Hich by bike(optional) or walk along the trails and concrete roads. You will be seduced by the gorgeous landscapes as the villages, rice fields, mountains and streams are in perfect harmony with one another. Do not miss the opportunity to communicate with the friendly local people who are always willing to welcome you into their house to enjoy a cup of tea. Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon.

Note: For more interacting with local people and get authentic experience, we invite you stay at homestay with basic equipment: clean mattress, pillow, mosquito net, blankets, outside WC and hot water shower but hotel service is also available, please contact us to get good advises.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: Local food
• Dinner: Local food
Accommodation included: Mai Chau Homestay (Bed in sharing room)

Day 2: Authentic Thai culture day in Sam Khoe, Buoc villages, trek along Ma river

Stop At: Mai Châu Hòa Bình, ĐT439, Piềng Vế, Mai Châu, Hòa Bình, Vietnam
Have breakfast then drive to Xam Khoe. Visit the town market where you easy to catch pictures of minority Kinh, Thai people who come to trading with handicraft products and agriculture items such as: pigs, chickens, ducks, fishes, vegetable. Continue to trek along the Ma River, passing the rice field and small communities to Buoc village, a Thai village that is still not touristic. Enjoy the harmony of nature beauty and rich human culture. As you walking, meet and interact with friendly Thai people who always please to invite you come to visit their houses. At the end, pick up by driver and go for lunch.

Drive back to Hanoi in the afternoon. Check in hotel, end of services.

Note: Trekking shoes is better.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Local food
• Lunch: Local food
No accommodation included on this day.