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Experience the perfect one-day escape from Hanoi designed for nature lovers and culture seekers alike. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of the Mai Chau Valley while enjoying a variety of activities such as cycling through scenic villages and joining a traditional handicraft workshop. Your journey is enriched by the warmth and hospitality of a Thai local host family, making every moment feel genuine and welcoming.
Don’t miss this opportunity to create unforgettable memories—simply relax, enjoy, and let us take care of the comfort while you discover the charm of Mai Chau.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Go to the corner between Cau Go street and Ho Hoan Kiem street in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Itinerary
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1Hanoi
7:30. Departing from 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. We arrive at Mai Chau around 10:30. You will be welcomed by our hosts and enter a world of new customs and traditions.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Mai 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. There 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 -
3Mai Chau
1:30 P.M. Returning to our 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, our 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. 4:00. P.M. We’ll go back to our homestay and have tea before saying goodbye to your host, then head back to Hanoi
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
Hanoi (Pass by)
Arrive at around 7:30. 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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