Small people on rice paddy fields in Mai Chau

Hanoi – Mai Chau Trekking Tour – 3 Days

Tour Highlights

Experience traditional H’mong hospitality by staying in a long house in Hang Kia village.
Embark on a challenging 6-hour trek through tropical rainforest, up and down uneven steps, from Hang Kia to Van Village.
Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst stunning natural scenery before arriving in Van village, home to the Thai people.

Category: Mai Chau Tours

The primitive culture, ancient customs and the gorgeous embroidered costumes of White Thai and H’mong people make Mai Chau, a northern village of Vietnam an attractive destination. This 3-day tour is a chance for you to get a glimpse of people and culture of the region. With many things to offer, Mai Chau is awaiting to see all tourists.

General Information

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Date: Advice upon booking
Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi (Pickup & Drop off at the hotel)
Group size: Private Tour Only

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Xa Linh – Hang Kia village (L, D)

Leave Hanoi for Mai Chau and get ready for an remarkable experience in Mai Chau. On the way, make the best of your time soaking up breathtaking view of rice paddy fields and spectacular, rugged mountains. After that, you will be rewarded with a flavorful lunch served in a local family. Our trekking expedition will get started after a relaxing 1-hour drive to Sa Linh Village. Then, head to Hang Kia village, our tonight accommodation which is reached after you walk along gravel tracks and small paths used by the locals from Sa Linh village. Here, get the fist-hand experience in living in a traditional long house of a H’mong family.

Day 2: Hang Kia – Van Village (B, PL, D)

As the sun sets, after being awaken by the sound of lovely Mai Chau valley, we enjoy breakfast, say goodbye to the friendly local host family and continue our journey. Today, you will have chance to challenge yourself as we will stroll through tropical rain forest, up and down the uneven steps. This challenging trekking tour will take you about 6 hours with picnic lunch en route. It is expected that we will arrive in Van village, home to the Thai people in the red twilight. Then, get relaxed in our home-stay and get ready for a stroll around the village until dinner served by the host.

Day 3: Van Village – Sam Khoe – Mai Chau – Hanoi

This tour will continue with a trek through beautiful scenery to the small village of Sam Khoe. Here, we will hop on our waiting vehicle and return to Mai Chau to enjoy lunch. Spend your last time in Mai Chau and seize opportunities to hunt for souvenir from wide range of local handicrafts before we go back to Hanoi. We will be back to Hanoi around 17:30. Trip ends.

inclusions	– Private round-trip transfer with good A/C vehicles (car, van or bus) – English speaking guide (Other languages upon requested) – Meals as indicated in the itinerary as (B = Breakfast, PL = Picnic Lunch, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) – Drinking water during trek (two bottle per person/ per day) – Picnic Lunches (During the trek) – Cook for the trip (one cook accompany us and cook for us for the whole trip) – 2 nights accommodation at Home stay (houses on stilts, stay with Thai people) – Admission fees and permits where applicable
notes for homestay	– Home stay with Thai people: – Basic and simple; the house is built on stilt with the bamboo floor and thatch roof and squad toilet is outside of the house.
We provide	– Simple sleeping mat, bed sheet, mosquito net, pillow, and blanket.
What to bring	– For your better comfort, please bring along: toilet paper, torch, toiletries with you.
exclusions	– Travel insurance (Compulsory) – Drinks & Beverages – Visa & Visa Fees – Tips & Gratuities – Personal expenses – Others not mentioned