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Terraced rice fields with traditional houses. 1
A lush green rice field with a few houses and trees in the background. 2
Terraced rice fields in a mountainous region with a backdrop of lush green hills and a cloudy sky. 3
Two people riding bicycles in a lush green field with a forested mountain in the background. 4
Terraced rice fields, a village, and forested hills. 5
By David’s Vietnam Tours

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €27 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Feel the wind in your hair as you cycle through the rice paddies
    • Enjoy a traditional lunch with a local family of the White Thai tribe
    • Stop at the Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of the Mai Chau Valley
    • Discover the natural beauty of the valley and the culture of the Thai people
    • Visit the Pom Coong and Na Phon villages to learn about the local culture

Activity location

    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 19 Bản Lác, Chiềng Châu, Mai Châu, Hòa Bình, Vietnam
    • Mai Châu, Hòa Bình, Vietnam

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pick up and drop off at your hotel or meeting point in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Inclusions
    Enthusiastic English speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Delicious Vietnamese traditional foods
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees, bicycles
  • Inclusions
    Overnight in the communal stilt house in Mai Chau (Applies to the 2-day tour.)
  • Exclusions
    Upgrade fee to a bungalow
  • Exclusions
    Single room supplement
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tips

What you can expect

  • Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau Valley with Cycling
    —————————————————–Your journey begins with a comfortable transfer from Hanoi to the peaceful countryside of Mai Chau. Along the way, enjoy a short break and stop for beautiful views of the valley before arriving in Mai Chau.

    After a welcome drink, enjoy a traditional lunch in a local village, with vegetarian options available. In the afternoon, explore Mai Chau by bicycle, cycling through rice fields and quiet village paths. Meet local farmers, see traditional weaving, and discover the peaceful lifestyle of the Thai ethnic community.
    =>Note: If you choose the Mai Chau 1-Day tour itinerary, the vehicle will take you back to Hanoi.

    Later, enjoy free time to walk around the village or shop for local handicrafts. In the evening, savour a traditional dinner and experience a Thai cultural dance performance, with the opportunity to taste local Ruou Can rice wine for groups of 5 or more.

    Spend the night in a traditional stilt house or bungalow.

    Day 2: Mai Chau – Pu Luong – Hanoi with Terraced Rice Trekking
    ——————————————————————————After breakfast, travel from Mai Chau to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, surrounded by spectacular mountains and lush countryside. Continue into the reserve for a scenic trek through terraced rice fields and remote rural villages, experiencing the natural beauty and authentic local life of Pu Luong.

    After exploring the countryside, enjoy a local lunch in the village before making your way back towards Mai Chau. Then board the vehicle for the journey back to Hanoi.

    Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter in the evening and finish your 2-day Mai Chau & Pu Luong adventure.

Location

Activity location

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    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 19 Bản Lác, Chiềng Châu, Mai Châu, Hòa Bình, Vietnam
    • Mai Châu, Hòa Bình, Vietnam