Mai Chau Discovery Tour - 4 Days

Mai Chau is just 130 km in the northwest of Hanoi and it sets amongst some of northern Vietnam's most stunning scenery. This trip offers a combination of culture and adventure; we spend 3 nights in ethnic minority villages, trekking and walking an average of 5 to 6 hours a day. This trip is definitely for travelers who prefer to get off the beaten...

Tour Code : VEH 14
Tour Duration: 4 Days
Tour Route: Hanoi, Mai Chau, Hang Kia, Van village, Poong Con village, Hanoi
Starts/Ends: Hanoi/ Hanoi (Pickup & Drop off at the hotel)
Group Size: Private Tour Only
Commencement date: Advice upon booking

BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia village (10 km)
Day 2: Hang Kia – Van village (20km)
Day 3: Van village – Poong Cong village (Mai Chau) (25km)
Day 4: Mai Chau – Hanoi

Full Itinerary
Price & Inclusion
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Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia village (10 km) (L, D)
In the morning we depart Hanoi for 3.5 hour drive to Mai Chau. Following lunch in Lac village we drive to Sa Linh from where we commence a 3-hour trek to Hang Kia, the village belongs to Blue H’mong people. Home stay at Hang Kia village.

Trekking Hang Kia village

Day 2: Hang Kia – Van village (20km) (B, L, D)
Today we get well and truly off the beaten track as we trek through tropical rain forest. Arrive at Van village by late afternoon. Van is home to the Thai people, we spend the night in a traditional house.

Homestay in Van village

Day 3: Van village – Poong Cong village (Mai Chau) (25km) (B, L, D)
After breakfast, today we will have 6-hour trek to Poong Cong, the village belongs to white Thai people. We will trek through many picturesque Thai villages. On the way we will stop at Xo village for our picnic lunch. We arrive at Poong Cong village in the late afternoon. Overnight in home stay.

Pong Coong village

Day 4: Mai Chau – Hanoi (B, L)
In the morning we take a pleasant walk to some near by village, we also have chance to visit Mai Chau market. We will have lunch in the village and we head back to Hanoi in the after noon. Trip concludes in your hotel in Hanoi

What’s included?

Accommodations at basic local home stay
All meals indicated in the itinerary (4 lunches, 3 Dinners, 4 Breakfast)
A/C transfers & transport by private car, van or coaches, with a reasonable supply of drinking water
Water during trek
Entrance fees & permits
Local speaking English tour guide/s (Other languages upon requests)
Local cook

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