3-Day Private Boutique Eco and Cultural Tour in Mai Chau Vietnam

Duration3 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, 3-day journey into Mai Chau’s stunning rice fields and ethnic minority villages. Visit traditional Thai homes, explore 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.

We started Veiled Valley to create jobs, support local businesses, and contribute to the preservation of Mai Chau's eco-cultural heritage, all while bridging the cultural gap to craft an unforgettable experience for you.

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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

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

Hoa Binh Province
Pass by

Morning: Let us whisk you away from the city and straight into Vietnam's countryside. 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

Mid-morning: Soak up the lovely views of the mountain pass on your way to Mai Chau (weather permitting).
Mai Chau
4h

Afternoon: 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.

(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.)
Chieng Chau
2h

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

Day 2: Welcome to Mai Chau: Hmong Culture, Waterfall & Lakeside Scenes

Pa Co
2h

Morning: 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). About an hour drive from your hotel.
Go Lao Waterfall
20m · Admission ticket included

Late morning: 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 45 minutes from your first stop at the Hmong house.
Hoa Binh Lake
1h · Admission ticket included

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

Day 3: Farewell to Mai Chau

Mai Chau
2h

Morning: Find your ingredients at the local market and
then learn how to cook White Thai recipes under
the guidance of a local chef.
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

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

Cancellation policy

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

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