Tour name: Mai Chau trek

Tour Code: VNTEK2

Duration: 5 Days - 4 Nights

Tour starts from: Hanoi city

Tour ends in: Hanoi city

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Descriptions:

This trip to the northwest highlands of Mai Chau offers a balance of culture and adventure, set amongst some of northern Vietnam 's most stunning scenery. We spend 5 nights in ethnic minority villages, walking an average of 5 hours a day. We trek for four days through villages in the Mai Chau area and overnight in White Thai and Hmong villages where we have the opportunity to observe the lives of the minority peoples. From the mountainous region of Mai Chau, we travel back to the capital, Hanoi . Travelers who prefer to get off the beaten track often prefer Mai Chau to Sapa.

Itinerary: 

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Hang Kia Village

Pick up from your hotel at 8 am in Hanoi heading west to Hoa Binh Province. We climb towards the Mai Chau valley another two hours away stopping to take in the spectacular scenery. Following lunch in Mai Chau town we drive to the White Thai village of Sa Linh where we start a 2-hour trek to the village of Hang Kia. Our hosts this evening will be the H’mong people. Whilst enjoying their hospitality we learn a little about their way of life. Tonight’s accommodation will be basic although mattresses, bedding and mosquito nets are provided. (L/D)

Day 2: Hang Kia - Van Village

This morning we have a 4-5 hour trek to Van Village home of the White Thai people. The trek takes us through unforgettable scenery and provides us with an opportunity to witness rural life . Arriving in Van village by mid to late afternoon there will be time to take a stroll down to the nearby stream. Our hosts for this evening will treat us to a fine meal and stories of life in Van village. They will also share their home brewed rice wine and toast our good health and happiness. (B/L/D)

Day 3: Van village - Xo Village

We spend the morning strolling around the surrounding villages. We then return to Van for lunch. With lunch finished there will be time for a short siesta or stroll down to the river before embarking on a 3hour walk to the village of Xo (pronounced Soh). Following dinner we have the chance for more cultural interaction before retiring for our second night in a stilt house. (B/L/D)

Day 4: Xo village – Lac Village

Bidding farewell to our hosts we have a five-hour trek from Xo to Lac village where we take lunch. The afternoon is free to wander around the picturesque Thai villages or maybe walk to Mai Chau town itself. (B/L/D)

Day 5: Mai Chau- Hanoi

Breakfast and relax until departing the village at 9 am . We will arrive back in Hanoi by around 1pm. End of services (B)

Tour Price:

Tour price includes :

• English Speaking Guide.

• All ground transportation and transfers

• English speaking guide

• All accommodation in Ethnic Minority homes

• Meals indicated as B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner  in the itinerary

• Admission fees and permits where applicable

• Drinking water during the trek

• International flights

• International departure tax

• Visas and visa fees

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses

• Pre and post trip accommodation in Hanoi

• Tips and gratuities

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