Mai Chau Valley Full Day Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam (Pass by)

  7:30 Pickup at 17 P. Cầu Gỗ, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm in the Old Quarter

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Mai Chau

  7:30. Departing from the 17 Cau Go , we'll leave the city behind and pass through a craggy, mountainous landscape to Mai Chau valley. The road climbs to almost 800 meters before dropping steeply down into the valley passing through picturesque rocky outcrops and with views of rice fields hidden in the deep valleys below. 10:30. We arrive at Mai Chau, where we will be welcomed by your hosts and enter a world of new customs and traditions.

  3 hours • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Mai Chau

  11:00. Following a tour briefing we will cycle to Na Phon village through the rice fields, along narrow lanes until we reach a weaving workshop. We will learn the White Thai traditional weaving, dyeing, embroidery techniques and experience a hands-on natural dyeing workshop hosted by a Thai lady. The products that you make are yours to take with you along with fond memories of time spent with beautiful people. Snacks will be served during the workshop. Hoa Ban Social Protecting Center was created in 2008 with the purpose of supporting disadvantaged and disabled women while maintaining the traditional handicraft customs of the White Thai ethnic group in Mai Chau, Vietnam. This center is a part of the "Keep It Beautiful Vietnam" project, which aims to empower the women & girls in minority weaving villages in Vietnam. This is also a platform to promote sustainable textile fabrics and products with high quality, environmental and social values.

  5 hours • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Mai Chau

  13:30. Returning to your Homestay we will enjoy a lunch of Mai Chau specialties delicately prepared by your host family. In the afternoon, we’ll hop on bicycles and start cycling. Depending on the weather and your wishes, your local guide will suggest suitable cycling routes. There are many beautiful cycling trails in Mai Chau valley which take you through quaint villages, rice and cropping fields. Along the way, you can stop at any time to catch beautiful moments of nature or talk to a friendly villager.

  2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Hanoi (Pass by)

  16:00. We’ll go back to your homestay and have tea before saying goodbye to your host, then head back to Hanoi and arrive at around 19:30. End of the trip.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

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