Hanoi to Mai Chau: Scenic Day Tour of Scenic Villages & Valleys

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Nestled amid rolling valleys and towering mountains, Mai Chau is renowned for its tranquil beauty—lush rice paddies, emerald landscapes, and a rhythm of life far removed from Hanoi’s urban pace. This immersive tour invites you to connect with local ethnic communities, including the White Thai people, gaining genuine insight into their traditions, customs, and daily life.

Exploring Mai Chau by bicycle allows you to travel at a relaxed pace, weaving through quiet villages and scenic backroads while soaking up the region’s rural charm. With a focus on hidden corners and lesser-known trails, the journey reveals secluded spots and authentic moments often missed by conventional tours. The result is a truly off-the-beaten-path experience that captures the soul of Mai Chau—peaceful, personal, and wonderfully authentic.

What's Included

Enthusiastic English speaking guide
All sightseeing fees: Thung Khe Pass, Mai Chau Valley, peaceful villages
Comfortable Bus pick up and drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter
Biking around countryside and visit minorities villages
Mouth-watering Lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes
Personal expenses & Beverage
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel or meeting point in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stayoutside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    7:00-7h30: We will pick up all guests at hotels or meeting point in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please be ready at your lobby, the guide will come and call your name for the tour and then transfer to Mai Chau. It takes about 4 hours to drive from Old Quarter to Mai Chau including a stop for a short break on the way.  

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    7:30 – 10:45: On the way of the winding pass as silk. You will see be Living space of the Local Muong, Thai is interwoven between the Valley and the mountains along the way. 10:50 -11:30: Stop at the top of Thung Khe Pass to admire the panorama of Mai Chau Valley especially you will feel interested when visiting the temporary local market where selling products of the Muong ethnic people at the top of the pass. 

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Mai Chau

    Arrive at Mai Chau, Hoan Binh Province. 12:00: Have lunch at a local restaurant (vegetarian available) 13:00-15:00: Cycling Tour in a beautiful valley full of fresh air and visit the typical Thai ethnic village, houses, and explore the way they are woven traditional fabrics and brocade products that take a very long time to finish.  

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Old Quarter

    Leave Mai Chau and go back to Hanoi. After about 4 hours from Mai Chau Valley, we will arrive at Hanoi and drop off guests at hotel/hostels in the Old Quarter Area between 18h30 PM to 19h00 PM. End tour!

    4 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Classic Tourist

Tags

Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
4WD Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Bike Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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