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Dig deeper into Vietnam’s local culture on this 3-day tour which goes through Mai Chau’s villages including the Green Hmong hill tribe, Van Mai, Mai Hich, Cum and Xam Khoe. Trek through the hill tribe of Xa Linh, walk along the small villages and take a bike ride through the Mai Chau Valley. It’s a great way to be immersed in the vibrant hill tribe culture and learn more about the ethnic minorities.
HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1: HA NOI – MAI CHAU
Depart Hanoi early morning for a 4 hour drive to Mai Chau located 150 km southwest of Hanoi. Just an hour beyond Hanoi, after Hoa Binh Town, the road weaves through mountains, fertile valleys, and traditional villages.
Arrive in the picturesque Mai Chau Valley surrounded by spectacular karst rock formations and rice paddies.
Hike in Xa Linh
Arrive in the picturesque Mai Chau Valley – home of Thai ethnic people - Over 54 different ethnic minorities, the Thai is one of the largest in Vietnam with their own Sanskrit-style writing system, widely used in many written works on history, traditions, customary laws, and literature
DAY 2 - MAI CHAU – VILLAGES TO VILLAGES
In the morning, spend around an hour to drive to Xa Linh, then stop for a light trek of 2-4 hours in Pa Co which is home of the Green Hmong hill tribe. Hmong people are especially present in Southern China, Vietnam and Laos. There are different groups of Hmong, such as the Green Hmong but also the Black, Striped or White Hmong and they all have their own customs and traditions. On the way, discover their colorful and unique culture and walk along peach and plum trees where flowers will be blossoming during spring season. Picnic Lunch is served on the road. In the afternoon, enjoy a hiking through to peaceful Thai villages to learn about the daily life of local people before transferring back to the accommodation.
This evening enjoys a traditional Thai performance of music and dance. The Thai ethnic group has inhabited this area for centuries and much of their lifestyle and traditions have remained unchanged over the years.
Overnight in Mai Chau.
** If guests are in Mai Chau on a Sunday, catch the weekly market in the village of Xa Linh. Note this is an optional extra. Ask the travel consultant for further details.
Distances and journey time:
Routes can change subject to the client’s interest.
DAY 3 - MAI CHAU - LEISURE BIKING – HANOI
Mai Chau Village
Start this morning by leisure biking to some other villages in the Mai Chau Valley and town’s wet market. After lunch in Mai Chau, begin the journey back to Hanoi. Along the way, be sure to have the camera ready on arrival to the top of the Mai Chau Valley, for the views are superb. Continue the drive and reach Hanoi in the early evening.
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