Get out of crowded city to visit Mai Chau. Mai Chau is a mountainous area of outstanding natural beauty, inhabited by a Thai and H’mong ethnic minority groups. This trip offers a great combination of cultural expedition and trekking. We trek for three days through the spectacular scenery, visit remote and stay overnight in local homes where we have the chance to get to know these hospitable villages. From the mountainous region of Mai Chau, we travel back to the nation’s capital, Hanoi.

Day 1: Hanoi – Hoa Binh  (L, D)
Today, we start the adventure journey to the hidden North Vietnam.
In the morning, we start from Hanoi to Hoa Binh – the nearest place from Hanoi that we can see the ethnic minorities.
Upon arrival in Hoa Binh, we will take a 2-hour boat trip on Hoa Binh Lake for relaxation & viewing daily local life of Muong and Dzao People living around the lake. After lunch at Hoa Binh, proceed to Mai Chau. The valley of Mai Chau, with Thai’s houses-on-stilts, is surrounded by rice fields, mountains and forest.
Free time in Mai Chau valley & view sunset behind the hills.
Stay one night at house on stilts in Pom Coong remote village.

Day 2: Mai Chau – Xam Khoe (B, L, D)
After breakfast, transfer by car to the valley center. We start t to trek mountainsides to Xam Khoe Village. The trekking is difficult at times with some steep uphill and downhill walking, but the views are incredible however some physical preparation will enable you to fully appreciate today’s trek. Picnic lunch in a family.
Arrive back to Pom Coong Village in the afternoon.
Over night at house on stilts in Pom Coong remote village.

Day 3: Mai Chau – Xa Linh – Mai Chau hiking  (B, L, D)
After breakfast, transfer by car 30km on the destination to Moc Chau. Today we have the opportunities for trekking through Hmong Villages with chance to contact local people.
Picnic lunch en route. Transfer back to Mai Chau.
After dinner in a family, we have the opportunity to take part to a traditional dance show.
Stay one night at house on stilts in Pom Coong remote village.

Day 4: Mai Chau – Hanoi (B,L)
After breakfast, we have a cycling tour around the valley before transfer back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi in the afternoon.

Including
Accommodation in house-on-stilt
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
English or French speaking guide and local guide for trekking
Meals
Entrance fee and permit to indicated sights
Boat trip

Excluding
Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room, personal expenses, insurance.