Mai Chau BEST Day Trip: Explore Hidden Charms, Peaceful Villages

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration11h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Mai Chau is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, including lush green valleys, rice paddies, and picturesque mountains, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city life of Hanoi. This tour provides an opportunity to interact with local ethnic minority groups, such as the White Thai people, and learn about their unique customs, traditions, and lifestyles, offering a rich cultural experience. Biking through Mai Chau allows you to explore the area at your own pace, getting up close to nature and rural life. It's an active and engaging way to see the sights. The tour focuses on uncovering the lesser-known, hidden gems of Mai Chau, ensuring a more authentic and less touristy experience. This might include visiting local, hidden trails, and secluded spots that showcase the region's true beauty.

What's included

  • Amazing English speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing as program
  • Biking around countryside and see minorities villages
  • Have delicious lunch meal with Vietnamese traditional dishes
  • Comfortable Bus pick up and drop off within Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Personal Expenses & Beverages
  • All other services not clearly mentioned above

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    30m · Admission ticket included
    7:00-7h30: We will pick up all guests at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please be ready at your lobby, our guide will come and call your name for the tour and then transfer to Mai Chau. It takes about 4 hours to drive from Old Quarter to Mai Chau including a stop for a short break on the way.
  2. Thung Khe Pass
    4h · Admission ticket included
    7:30 – 10:45: On the way of the winding pass as silk. You will see be Living space of the Local Muong, Thai is interwoven between the Valley and the mountains along the way. 10:50 -11:30: Stop at the top of Thung Khe Pass to admire the panorama of Mai Chau Valley especially you will feel interested when visiting the temporary local market where selling products of the Muong ethnic people at the top of the pass.
  3. Mai Chau
    3h
    Arrive at Mai Chau, Hoan Binh Province. 12:00: Have lunch at a local restaurant (vegetarian available) 13:00-12:00: 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.
  4. Old Quarter
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Leave Mai Chau and go back to Hanoi. After about 4 hours from Mai Chau Valley, we will arrive at Hanoi and drop off guests at hotel/hostels in the Old Quarter Area between 18h30 PM to 19h00 PM. End tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

7:00-7h30: We will pick up all guests at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please be ready at your lobby, our guide will come and call your name for the tour and then transfer to Mai Chau. It takes about 4 hours to drive from Old Quarter to Mai Chau including a stop for a short break on the way.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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