Mai Chau, in an idyllic valley hemmed by hills, is a soft nature away from hustle and bustle of industrial life. Next to paddy fields are small villages of Thai where visitor doss down for a night in stilt-houses. A life close to nature but calm and relax.
Price:
USD 38
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Set in an idyllic valley, hemmed in by hills, the Mai Chau area is a world away from Hanois hustle. The small town of Mai Chau itself is unappealing, but just outside the patchwork of rice fields rolls out, speckled by tiny Thai villages where visitors doss down for the night in traditional stilt houses and wake up to a rural soundtrack defined by gurgling irrigation streams and birdsong. Typical of the region is stilt-houses.
Itinerary:
07:30-08:00 The tour departs from the Old Quarter of Hanoi, traveling by private car to the lush valley, rich with rice fields and ancient tea plantations. Stop to take scenic photos before you arrive at Mai Chau
Stop to take scenic photos before you arrive at Mai Chau
Lunch in local village (vegetarian is available)
Admire the stunning backdrop of green limestone mountains, rice paddies, and fruit orchards. In the summer, each orchard is a different color as the fruits begin to ripen.
After lunch in a local village, take a 2 hours guided cycle ride and see farmers working in the paddy fields as well as locals weaving scarves. Visit peaceful villages of traditional stilt-houses dotted between modern homes.
Note: In case you don't prefer bicycle, you still have free time walking around yourself.
Explore the daily life of the minority people, and learn more about their ancient traditions and customs. Look out for bright green parrots in the dense forest. Return to Hanoi, driving along one of Vietnam’s most scenic routes.
18:30-19:00 Drop you off back to Hanoi. Trip ends.
Tour price: 38 USD per person
(Private tour can be arranged by demands with details & charge. Also, with private tour, a music show for 45 minutes will be provided - Deluxe option)
Tour Inclusive:
Round way transfer Hanoi - Mai Chau - Hanoi with A/C
Local lunch
Bike rental
English speaking guide
Entrance fees
Tour Exclusive:
Breakfast and dinner
Drinks, Travel insurance
Others not be mentioned above