Share this tour
Offered languages
- German
- English
Experience Northern Vietnam on this private, 7-day journey combining Hanoi’s vibrant culture with Mai Chau’s stunning rice fields and ethnic minority villages. Visit traditional Thai homes, cycle the picturesque valley, step into hidden villages, enjoy authentic meals and interact with local families. This fully customizable tour provides an intimate look at Vietnam beyond the tourist trail, all from the comfort of your boutique hotel or luxury homestay.
>> We're rated 5.0/5.0 on TripAdvisor with 41 reviews!
Private tour | 100% customizable! | Dietary needs accommodated
Includes:
** Pick-up, transfers, drop-off || All meals, activities, lodging **
## Multi-lingual, multi-cultural staff bridges cultural gaps for you! ##
Perfect for couples, families, small groups and photographers
}} Only 2 private groups per month! {{
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Our guide and driver will pick you up from the airport, your hotel, or another location specified by you. Pick-up must be in the Hanoi area or within 160 kilometers (100 miles) of Mai Chau.
Itinerary
-
1Hanoi
Rest and recoup after arriving in northern Vietnam, readying yourself for the coming days' activities. (Transportation from Hanoi's Noi Bai airport -- or anywhere within 32 km / 20 miles -- to your hotel in the Hoan Kiem area of Hanoi is included.)
Admission ticket free -
2
Morning: Take a guided walk through the narrow streets and sights of Hanoi's Old Quarter. Soak up the colorful hustle and bustle.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Hanoi
Mid-day: Ride in style aboard an old-era, open-air jeep to discover a mix of Hanoi's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Savor several Hanoi specialties along the way.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
Morning: Learn about and try your hand at some traditional techniques when you visit a pottery village on the outskirts of Hanoi. (≈45-minute drive from your hotel)
5 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Vietnam Military History Museum
Afternoon: Immerse yourself in a bit of Vietnam’s history at one of the country’s newest museums. (≈45-minute drive back to your hotel afterward)
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6
Morning: Soak up the countryside scenes during your 3-4 hour ride through plains and mountain passes, with some photo ops and a rest stop along the way.
Admission ticket free -
7
Soak up the lovely views of the mountain pass on your way to Mai Chau (weather permitting).
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Admire a hidden jewel in the bamboo jungles of Mai Chau. Hike a short path down to the foot of the waterfall (optional). Refresh with a dip in the waterfall's pool, if it suits your fancy (a bit of quick bouldering required). About 30 minutes from your Mai Chau hotel for the night.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9
Afternoon: Board a boat just a short walk from your lakeside lunch at Mai Chau Hideaway Resort. Sit back and marvel as you cruise past mountains on a magnificently serene lake, stopping for a while at a floating fish farm.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
10
Morning: Travel about an hour into the edge of nearby Son La province to discover a waterfall in a setting quite distinct from the one you saw the day before. Moreover, you can relax in an adjacent natural hot spring surrounded by rice fields and bamboo forests.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
11
Afternoon: Visit a Hmong home up in the mountains to learn about their traditional fabric production and make your own batik design (beeswax drawing and indigo dyeing).
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
12Mai Chau
Late afternoon: Drive down from the mountains and into the heart of the Mai Chau Valley. (≈1-hour drive)
Admission ticket free -
13Mai Chau
Morning: Visit several villages in the Mai Chau Valley in the comfort of a golf cart or on a bicycle to discover traditional dance, Thai weaving, and bamboo craftsmanship.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
14
Explore the depths of one of Mai Chau’s most famous caves. After tackling a serious staircase up the mountainside, walk through the coolness of the breath-taking chambers and admire the beauty of the stalactites. (Alternatively, guests can choose to view a cave that doesn't require a mountainside climb.)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
15
Enjoy a sumptuous feast served by a White Thai family in a stilt house and accompanied by live traditional music.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
16
Stroll through a quaint White Thai village that is typically unknown to tourists and see their way of life first-hand.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
17Hanoi
Upon departing from Mai Chau, transportation included in your tour package would take you back to Hanoi, to Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, or to any other destination in Vietnam within 160 km / 100 miles of Mai Chau town.
Admission ticket free
Airport pick-up & Arrival at hotel
Get acquainted with Hanoi (Old Quarter + city highlights)
Get to know Hanoi better (pottery workshop + military museum)
Welcome to Mai Chau: Lakeside scenes
Welcome to Mai Chau: Waterfall, Hot Springs, and Hmong Culture
Welcome to Mai Chau: Deep in the Heart of White Thai Culture
Farewell to Mai Chau
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tags
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Popular Countries
Company
Get our app
