Mai Chau Walking & Cycling Day Tour
Description
Mai Chau, a small town nestled in the midst of a lush valley and surrounded by emerald-green rice fields, is located 130km to the west of Hanoi. For those who wish to discover the natural beauty and exotic cultures of Vietnam's hill tribes with limited time, this Mai Chau 1 day tour takes you to the countryside, letting you enjoy breath-taking scenery, and immerse yourself in the wonders of Mai Chau valley.
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Itinerary
We’ll pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi at 7:30AM, and begin our drive to Mai Chau. We’ll make stops along the scenic route for photo-taking, and also visit a Muong village before going through Thung Khe Pass and enjoying the spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley for here. At 11AM we arrive in Mai Chau, and you’ll have time for a quick rest and an authentic lunch in the home of a local family belonging to the White Thai Tribe. In the afternoon we grab some bicycles and ride through the narrow paths of the countryside, surrounded by terraced rice paddies and minority villages on all sides. We’ll make visits to the Pom Coong and Na Phon villages, experiencing the daily life of the Thai minority, before getting in a car and driving back to Hanoi at around 16:00. - 2 - 3 km walking
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
My Wife and I had booked a 3 day 2 night tour to the North of Hanoi, however due to impeding Typhoon we decided to change plans for a 2 day 1 night tour a bit more south. Mr. Linh’s Adventures was very accommodating with our desire to change and recommended we spend time in Mai Chau. Our Guide, Mr. Ky arrived on time at our hotel in Hanoi with a drive and comfortable vehicle and helped us find a trustworthy currency exchanger prior to leaving the city. As we made our way toward Mai Chau we stopped at a few roadside attractions and cafe’s where Mr. Ky introduced us to his friends and explained local customs and culture to us. We felt welcome at every stop and there was never a shortage of food or drink. I have a food allergy and Mr. Ky made sure all of the meals were safe for me to eat on the whole trip. Our activities included bicycling through Mai Chau, eating lots of delicious local food and trekking from village to village through jungle paths that seem relatively untraveled by tourists. We encountered far more Buffalo than we did tourists. The owner of the homestays where we slept/ate were very friendly and we spent a long time talking about our respective cultures to one another. All in all Mr. Ky made our experience very memorable and wishing we were able to stay for more. We plan to return again for more travel with him.
