2-Day Mai Chau Villages, Cycling and Traditions

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The 2-day Mai Chau tour is a refreshing getaway from Hanoi, leading you through winding mountain roads and stunning landscapes into the peaceful countryside of northern Vietnam. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed into a traditional stilt house, where local hospitality sets the tone for your journey. Cycle leisurely through lush rice paddies and charming villages, visit a bustling local market filled with handmade crafts, and savor a flavorful regional lunch. A short trek reveals more of Mai Chau’s natural beauty before the tour concludes with a scenic drive back to Hanoi. Perfectly balanced between culture and nature, this experience offers a brief yet deeply enriching escape.

What's included

  • Tour guide in Vietnamese and English
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Round trip transportation
  • Breakfast
  • Air - condition van/bus
  • Entrance fee
  • Any other services not mentioned above

What to expect

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau Valley (L,D)
  1. Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
    Pass by
    7:00-7:30: Pickup at your hotel in the Old Quarter
    (In cases of a traffic jam or the pickup point is not possible to reach, please move to the more convenient spot that we provided)
  2. Mai Chau
    3h 10m
    7:30 – 10:45: On the way to the winding pass as silk. You will see the Living space of the Local Muong, Thai is interwoven between the Valley and the mountains along the way.
  3. Thung Khe Pass
    1h · Admission ticket included
    10:50 -11:30 : Stop at the top of Thung Khe Pass to admire the panorama of Mai Chau Valley. You will especially feel interested when visiting the temporary local market selling products of the Muong ethnic people at the top of the pass.
  4. Mai Chau
    4h
    12:00 - 13:00: Have lunch (vegetarian available).
    13:00 - 16:00 Cycling Tour in a beautiful valley full of fresh air and visit the typical Thai ethnic village, houses, and explore the way they are woven traditional fabrics and brocade products that take a very long time to finish.
  5. Mai Chau
    2h
    18:30 Enjoy the the dinner, you will have a chance to Enjoy traditional dishes prepared in the style of the native Thai
Day 2: Mai Chau – Hanoi ( B,L)
  1. Mai Chau
    1h
    7:30 – 08:30: Breakfast time. Go with a local Thai tour guide, we will cycling for 2km before start the trek to visit more remote rural villages: Na Meo, Na Mo and Xam Pa villages to see the rice terraces and understand more about their culture and customs
  2. Mai Chau
    1h
    12:00 -13:00 : Free time for shopping and relaxing then get on the van/bus to drive back to Hanoi.
  3. Hanoi
    Pass by
    19:00 : Arrive in Hanoi Old quarter. Drop you off at your hotel

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Opposite the Opera House, at the intersection of Hai Ba Trung Street and Le Thanh Tong Street

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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