From Hanoi: Mai Chau Valley & Hill Tribes 2-Day Trek Tour

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ID: GYG110482-158029
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Country: Vietnam

Duration: 2 days


Description

This trip to the northwest highlands of Mai Chau offers a balance of cultural interest and physical activity, set amongst some of northern Vietnam 's most stunning scenery. Trek for 1.5 days through villages in Mai Chau and observe the local daily life.
Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Pong Cong Village (lunch, dinner)
Take a drive west toward Mai Chau with one stop in Hoa Binh City for refreshments and coffee. Continue driving toward Mai Chau valley for about another 1.5 hours, stopping on the way to take in the spectacular scenery. Your hosts for this evening will be the White Thai minority people and you will stay in one of their traditional stilt houses. There, you will be toasted as honored guests and will be able to sample some of their homemade rice wine. By sampling these local people's hospitality, discover a little more about their lives and culture following the evening meal. Tonight's accommodation will probably be a little more rustic than your usual accommodations at home, but it's all part of the experience.

Day 2: Pong Cong Village – Khoe Village – Lac Village – Hanoi (breakfast/lunch)
Following breakfast, take a soft trek in this beautiful valley, going from one village to another and have a chance to meet local villagers going about their daily business, such as tilling the fields, logging or herding buffalo. Your driver will meet you at Khoe Village for transfer back to Lac Village for lunch. Afterwards, stroll around the hamlets, before returning to Hanoi. 

Highlights

  • Enjoy some of northern Vietnam's most stunning scenery
  • Overnight in a traditional White Thai village
  • Meet the local villagers and enjoy their hospitality

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please bring warm clothes, scarf, hat or cap as the weather in Sapa is unpredictable. It is normally cold from September to March
• Please bring trekking shoes, sunglasses, sun cream and insect repellent
• Bring some cash with you in Vietnam Dong
• Please bring medicines with you in case of illness
• The schedule will be changed if weather conditions change
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.