Private 7-Day Vietnam Boutique Cultural Tour: Hanoi & Mai Chau

Viewing Hoa Binh Reservoir during lunchtime dining.

Preparing to dine on White Thai cuisine.

Going for a private boat ride on Hoa Binh Reservoir.

Displaying finished products from the H'mong Textile Workshop.

Savouring Mai Chau's harvest-time grandeur.

Heading out on a club cart tour of the villages in the Mai Chau Valley.

Duration7 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Vietnamese, Cantonese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience Northern Vietnam on this private, 7-day journey combining Hanoi’s vibrant culture with Mai Chau’s stunning rice fields and ethnic minority villages. Visit traditional Thai homes, cycle the picturesque valley, step into hidden villages, enjoy authentic meals and interact with local families. This fully customizable tour provides an intimate look at Vietnam beyond the tourist trail, all from the comfort of your boutique hotel or luxury homestay.

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Private tour | 100% customizable! | Dietary needs accommodated

Includes:
** Pick-up, transfers, drop-off || All meals, activities, lodging **

## Multi-lingual, multi-cultural staff bridges cultural gaps for you! ##

Perfect for couples, families, small groups and photographers

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What's included

All accommodations, transportation & activities for the itinerary!
Daily bottled water, as well as one beer or a non-alcoholic drink per person at every included lunch & dinner.
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Local travel insurance

Flights, visas, souvenirs, laundry service, other personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Airport pick-up & Arrival at hotel

Hanoi
Pass by

Rest and recoup after arriving in northern Vietnam, readying yourself for the coming days' activities. (Transportation from Hanoi's Noi Bai airport -- or anywhere within 32 km / 20 miles -- to your hotel in the Hoan Kiem area of Hanoi is included.)

Day 2: Get acquainted with Hanoi (Old Quarter + city highlights)

Hoan Kiem
2h

Morning: Take a guided walk through the narrow streets and sights of Hanoi's Old Quarter. Soak up the colorful hustle and bustle.
Hanoi
4h

Mid-day: Ride in style aboard an old-era, open-air jeep to discover a mix of Hanoi's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Savor several Hanoi specialties along the way.

Day 3: Get to know Hanoi better (pottery workshop + military museum)

Bat Trang Ceramics Village
5h · Admission ticket included

Morning: Learn about and try your hand at some traditional techniques when you visit a pottery village on the outskirts of Hanoi. (≈45-minute drive from your hotel)
Vietnam Military History Museum
2h · Admission ticket included

Afternoon: Immerse yourself in a bit of Vietnam’s history at one of the country’s newest museums. (≈45-minute drive back to your hotel afterward)

Day 4: Welcome to Mai Chau: Lakeside scenes

Hoa Binh Province
Pass by

Morning: Soak up the countryside scenes during your 3-4 hour ride through plains and mountain passes, with some photo ops and a rest stop along the way.
Thung Khe Pass
10m

Soak up the lovely views of the mountain pass on your way to Mai Chau (weather permitting).
Go Lao Waterfall
30m · Admission ticket included

Admire a hidden jewel in the bamboo jungles of Mai Chau. Hike a short path down to the foot of the waterfall (optional). Refresh with a dip in the waterfall's pool, if it suits your fancy (a bit of quick bouldering required). About 30 minutes from your Mai Chau hotel for the night.
Hoa Binh Lake
1h · Admission ticket included

Afternoon: Grab a kayak or board a private boat just a short walk from your lakeside lunch at Mai Chau Hideaway Resort. Sit back and marvel as you paddle -- or cruise -- among the mountains on the magnificently serene lake.

Day 5: Welcome to Mai Chau: Waterfall, Hot Springs, and Hmong Culture

Van Ho
3h

Morning: Travel about an hour into the edge of nearby Son La province to discover a waterfall in a setting quite distinct from the one you saw the day before. Moreover, you can relax in an adjacent natural hot spring surrounded by rice fields and bamboo forests.
Pa Co
2h

Afternoon: Visit a Hmong home up in the mountains to learn
about their traditional fabric production and make your own
batik design (beeswax drawing and indigo dyeing).
Mai Chau
Pass by

Late afternoon: Drive down from the mountains and into the heart of the Mai Chau Valley. (≈1-hour drive)

Day 6: Welcome to Mai Chau: Deep in the Heart of White Thai Culture

Mai Chau
2h

Morning: Visit several villages in the Mai Chau Valley in the comfort of a golf cart or on a bicycle to discover traditional dance, Thai weaving, and bamboo craftsmanship.
Chieu Cave
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Explore the depths of one of Mai Chau’s most famous caves. After tackling a serious staircase up the mountainside, walk through the coolness of the breath-taking chambers and admire the beauty of the stalactites. (Alternatively, guests can choose to view a cave that doesn't require a mountainside climb.)
Chieng Chau
2h

Enjoy a sumptuous feast served by a White Thai family in a stilt house and accompanied by live traditional music.

Day 7: Farewell to Mai Chau

Chieng Chau
2h

Stroll through a quaint White Thai village that is typically
unknown to tourists and see their way of life first-hand.
Hanoi
Pass by

Upon departing from Mai Chau, transportation included in your tour package would take you back to Hanoi, to Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, or to any other destination in Vietnam within 160 km / 100 miles of Mai Chau town.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick-up must be in Hanoi area or within 160 kilometers (100 miles) of Mai Chau.

Meeting point

Pick-up must be in Hanoi area or within 160 kilometers (100 miles) of Mai Chau.

Meeting point

Pick-up must be in Hanoi area or within 160 kilometers (100 miles) of Mai Chau.

Meeting point

At the international terminal: Exit near Arrival Hall A & proceed to Column/Pillar 10. Your driver will wait for you with a sign bearing both "Veiled Valley” & the lead traveler's name. (At the domestic terminal: Your driver will wait for you outside that arrival hall with the same kind of sign.)

End point

We can provide transportation to Hanoi, to Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi), or to another destination within 160 kilometers (100 miles) of Mai Chau.

Pickup details

Our guide and driver will pick you up from the airport, your hotel, or another location specified by you. Pick-up must be in the Hanoi area or within 160 kilometers (100 miles) of Mai Chau.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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