Mai Chau Ecolodge - the real Ecolife, the real experience with local culture, local activities at Mai Chau
Price:
USD 205
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MAI CHAU ECOLODGE 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
(Including Shuttle bus and Private car at Mai Chau)
Day 01: HANOI- MAI CHAU (L, D):
Hanoi – Mai Chau. Start cycling Mai Chau villages (Cycle to Tong Dau, Na Tang, Cha Long village)
- 08:00: Depart from Hanoi to Mai Chau – an idyllic valley home to many hill tribes including the Dzao, Muong and Thai.
- 12: 00: Arrive in Mai Chau around noon and enjoy your lunch.
- 14:00: Check in your room (If room is available, we can offer you early check in)
- 15:00: Biking tour with local guide to explore Mai Chau beautiful ethnic villages including Na Thia, Chieng Sai, Cha Long, Tong Dau, Van villages. Be welcomed by the friendly local people, talk with them and discover their traditional culture. Total cycling time is around 2 – 2,5 hours on flat village paths.
- 18:30: Back to Mai Chau Ecolodge for dinner.
- 20:30: Enjoy a traditional dance show and taste Ruou Can, a local rice wine.
- Overnight at Mai Chau Ecolodge.
Day 02: Hiking Mai Chau villages (Hike to Mai Ha, Te, Khoe village) (B, L, D)
- 06:30 – 07:30: Breakfast at Ecolodge
- 08-00– 08:30: After breakfast at Mai Chau Ecolodge, you will be picked up by private car and transferred to Mai Ha village.
- 09:00: Your hike starts with a walk through Kha local village and along the dirt trail through forest with tropical trees which covers Pu Poc sacred mountain of Thai ethnic minority in Mai Chau. The spectacular scenery gradually appears before you. You continue to visit Te – a small charming village is beside the forest and rarely visited by tourists. The local lunch will be served at local home stay.
- After your lunch, the walk between the Thai ethnic minority villages Pu and Khoe follows the concrete trail. You can meet the local child at their house’s yard and enjoy peaceful scenery of mountain and paddy terraces.
- From Khoe village, you will take a transfer to Mai Chau Ecolodge. Here you spend your own time to swim or enjoy the view of the valley and the surrounding mountain. Stay the 2nd night at Ecolodge.
Day 03: Mai Chau – Hanoi (B, L)
- 06:30 – 07:30: Breakfast at Ecolodge
- 08:00: (Recommend itinerary) Free exploring Mai Chau beautiful ethnic villages including Na Thia, Nhot, Pom Coong, Lac and Chieng Chau villages. Be welcomed by the friendly local people, talk with them and discover their traditional culture. Total walking time is around 2.5 – 3 hours on flat village paths. Take it all in: the spectacular scenery of Mai Chau and the relaxed rhythm of local life.
- Check out around 12.pm
- 12:00 – 13:15: Have lunch at Ecolodge’ restaurant
- 13:30: Transfer back to Hanoi.
- End of the tour.
Tour price at:
| Type of room |
Double/Twin |
Single |
| Superior |
$410 |
$360 |
| Junior Deluxe |
$435 |
$385 |
| Deluxe |
$460 |
$396 |
| Suite |
$495 |
$425 |
| President Suite |
$625 |
$555 |
OPTIONAL: COOKING CLASS (SURCHARGE)
Take part in a cooking class to make Thai traditional dishes such as five color rice or bamboo grilled fish
Cooking Class: 20USD/person
Tour included:
• Accommodation in Mai Chau Ecolodge based on 2pax/room including daily breakfast
• Meals as mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Biking tour with English speaking guide
• Shuttle Bus Transfer Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hanoi (No guide)
• Transfer from/to Mai Chau Ecolodge from/to hiking place
• Welcome drink at arrival
• Bikes
• Traditional dance with local rice wine “Ruou Can” in the evening
• Free use of WIFI, and swimming pool
• 10% VAT and Services charge
Tour excluded:
• Drinks
• Personal Expenses
• Individual travel Insurance
• Spa services
• Cooking class service
• Others personal charges
Children policy:
- Below 5 years old: free of charge
- From 5 – under 12 years: 75%
- From 12 years old: As Adults
Notes:
Surcharge 30$/1 Adult, and 23$ for children from 5 to under 12 years, free for children below 5 years old (maximum 1 child/ room) on above rates for check-in on: Christmas Days: Dec 24th, New Year’s Dec 31th