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Traditional wooden houses by a calm river, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with mountains in the background. 1
Two cyclists on a dirt trail surrounded by dense vegetation and rocky terrain. 2
A group of people performing a traditional dance on a wooden platform with colorful fabric. 3
A traditional wooden building with a thatched roof, a parked car, and a signboard in front. 4
A terraced rice field with a prominent mountain in the background. 5
By Vietnam Travel Group
Free cancellation available
Price is €148 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Boundless view of the idyllic green valleys in Mai Chau
    • An up-close look at rice farming & craftwork by locals
    • Stilt houses & other symbols of traditional Thai design
    • A fun evening with rice wine & a Thai dance performance
    • Bustling Mai Chau market filled with unique souvenirs

Activity location

  • Mai Chau Valley
    • Mai Chau, VNM

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Hanoi, VNM

Check availability

Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English
  • Food and drinks

Pick up and drop off at the city central

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:45
Price details
€148.40 x 1 Traveller€148.40
Total
Price is €148.40

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private guided tour to the Mai Chau Valley
  • Inclusions
    Admission fees
  • Inclusions
    Accommodation for 1 night
  • Inclusions
    Bicycle rental & cooling towel
  • Inclusions
    Breakfast on day 2, daily lunch, and dinner on day 1
  • Inclusions
    Glass of rice wine & bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Return transport to and from most central Hanoi hotels
  • Inclusions
    Live tour commentary provided in English

Know before you book

    • Children 1 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
    • You must have a reasonable level of fitness and be able to ride a bicycle.
    • Accommodation is at a local family's home in Lac Village.
    • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Hanoi hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
    • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Mai Chau is a mountainous district of Hoa Binh province in the northwestern region of Vietnam, approximately 135 km from Hanoi. Mai Chau is well known for stilt houses, green valley. The two tribes, White Thai and Black Thai, settled in the same area and make up the largest ethnic population of the region.

    Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau, Cycling

    At 07.45 – 08.15, you will get picked up at your hotel in the Old Quarter by the tour guide and van driver. At 10.00, enjoy your short break. At 11.30 – 12.00, you will have a scenic photo stop of Mai Chau valley/arrive in Mai Chau. At 12.15, you will have traditional lunch in local village (vegetarian available). At 13.00 – 15.00, you will take bicycle ride with local tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages. 15.00 – 18.00, your free time for bicycling, walking, shopping. At 18.00, you visit Thai living museum for Traditional BBQ dinner. At 19.30, you will being entertained with Thai traditional dance in the stilt house while enjoying traditional rice wine (Ruou Can) with the community. Overnight in Ban Lac village in Mai Chau valley or Bungalow with fan.

    Day 2: Mai Chau – Hanoi

    At 07. 30 – 08.00, wake-up and you will have breakfast. At 08.30 – 11.30, you will hike to 1000 Step Cave and local market. At 12.15 – 15.00, you have lunch and free time to relax before getting on the van to Hanoi City. At 18.30 – 19.00, the driver & guide will drop you off at your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Mai Chau Valley
    • Mai Chau, VNM

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hotel Pickup
    • Hanoi, VNM