Mai Chau Valley 2 Days 1 Night

Mai Chau 2 Days 1 Nights

Mai Chau valley rice fields and village scenery 1

Mai Chau valley rice fields and village scenery 2

Mai Chau valley rice fields and village scenery 3

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Mai Chau valley rice fields and village scenery 5

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Official itineraryfrom the supplied PDF

Listed inclusionsmatched to the programme

English-speaking guideas stated in the programme

Local supportbefore and during the tour

Overview

Mai Chau is a picturesque rural district located in Phu Tho province, about 140 kilometers from Hanoi. It’s known for its stunning landscapes, including lush green rice paddies, towering limestone mountains, and serene valleys. The tour includes cycling through Mai Chau Valley, visiting a local silk weaving village, trekking to local houses, and walking across beautiful rice fields to experience authentic village life. The journey continues to Tat Nang Waterfall, a hidden waterfall surrounded by lush forest, offering a cool and refreshing atmosphere. You then relax at Bo Am Hot Spring, where the natural mineral water helps relieve fatigue and restore energy after outdoor activities.

Children’s rates

0 – 5 years old: One child in this age group can join the tour free of charge. Transportation costs $18 USD per way for a private seat on the Car transfer. This child will share a bed with their parents. For each additional child in this age group, the cost is 50% of the adult price, including transportation.
6 – 9 years old: 75% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.
10 years and older: 100% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.

Please note: For safety reasons, the itinerary may change due to force majeure, such as
natural disasters, epidemics, or as required by local authorities or the tour operator.

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Children’s rates & policy

0 - 5 years old: One child in this age group can join the tour free of charge. Transportation costs $18 USD per way for a private seat on the Car transfer. This child will share a bed with their parents. For each additional child in this age group, the cost is 50% of the adult price, including transportation.
6 - 9 years old: 75% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.
10 years and older: 100% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.

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Highlights

Cycling
Silk Village
Trekking Local House
Rice fields
Tat Nang Waterfall
Traditional silk-weaving experience
Scenic village trekking
Cycling through local villages
Authentic local cultural encounters
Terraced rice-field scenery

What to expect 2-day itinerary

1 Day 1 Ha Noi/ Ninh Binh - Mai Chau Valley - Nhim Cave (L,D).

7h30 – Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or Ninh Binh (08:00 – 08:30). Expect a 3,5 hours drive to Mai Chau. Arrive in Mai Chau which is considered the capital of the Thai people. Have lunch in the traditional house with specialties of the Northwest mountains. Take a small rest to relax or a quick walk in the narrow alleys to admire the local life. Start the Cycling tour to discover the beautiful Mai Chau valley. You will pass through fields and villages and get the opportunity to discover more about the unique cultural activities of the White Thai ethnic group. Take a break to visit brocade production facilities made by locals. You are welcome to visit the shops and to buy souvenirs from this unique place. Your next destination is Nhim Cave. From the foot of the mountain, you will walk uphill to explore the cave. You can enjoy the fantastic view of Mai Chau valley.

17h00 – Return to your hotel to enjoy the swimming pool and Dinner. Including: Transfer from Ha Noi to Mai Chau, Lunch, Dinner, Tour guide, Accommodation.

2 Day 2 Tat Nang Waterfall - Bo Am Hot spring - Ha Noi (B,L).

7:00 – 08h00 Enjoy breakfast at the hotel or homestay. After breakfast, prepare your luggage and complete the check-out procedures.

08h30 Our driver and tour guide pick you up at your hotel. The journey begins with a scenic drive to Thung Khe Pass, also known as White Stone Pass, or alternatively a stop at a Top View Café along the way.

09:30 – 10h30 Continue the journey as the vehicle transfers guests to Tat Nang Waterfall, located about one hour from Mai Chau town. Along the way, you can enjoy peaceful rural scenery and views of local villages.

10:30 – 11h30 Upon arrival at Tat Nang Waterfall, you explore the natural waterfall nestled in a forested area. The cool and refreshing atmosphere makes it an ideal place to relax, walk around, take photos, and enjoy the tranquil sound of flowing water.

11h30 – 12h30 You continue a short drive (approximately 10 minutes) to Bo Am Hot Spring. Here, you enjoy a relaxing experience at the natural hot spring. Soaking in the warm mineral water helps relieve fatigue and refresh the body after the morning’s exploration.

12:30 – 13h30: The vehicle returns to a local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch and have time to rest. Free time for relaxation and personal activities before departing for Hanoi.

14h20: Say goodbye to beautiful Mai Chau and take the bus back to HaNoi.

18:00 – 18h30: Arrival at your hotel in HaNoi. Including: Transfer Mai Chau to Ha Noi, Breakfast, Lunch, Tour guide.

What's included

Private room with Wi-Fi and access to a shared swimming pool based on double occupancy.
Shared car transportation with an experienced driver.
Lunch on Day 1, Day 2 and Dinner on Day 1.
Visits to local houses, Tat Nang Waterfall, Bo am Hot spring.
Guided tours with English-speaking local guides.
Trekking in the village.
Bottled water on tour.
Entry fees.

8% VAT (Government tax).
Drinks, tips, personal expenses.
Insurance.

Good to know

Please noteFor safety reasons, the itinerary may change due to force majeure, such as natural disasters, epidemics, or as required by local authorities or the tour operator.
SourceOfficial tour programme supplied by the operator.

Traveller reviews

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   Helen Gemmell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was a brilliant trip. Was able to see the real Vietnam visiting the rice fields, water wheel, market, weaving and real house.
Guide was excellent - very friendly and informative.
  
 
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   Mai Phạm 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 3-day trip to Pù Luông was amazing! Stunning rice terraces, peaceful villages, and friendly locals made it unforgettable. The homestay was cozy, and the food was delicious. Trekking through nature was refreshing. A perfect getaway!
  
 
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   Alejandro Lopez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am really impressed with the way this tour operator works. I have traveled to many places in Vietnam and they supported me very well. Thank you for that. If you need a reputable place to travel, contact them. I highly recommend them :)
  
 
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   GAVIN WELCH 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did a 3 day 2 night tour in November and Nga Lila was a great tour guide. She was caring and very knowledgeable and her English was excellent. Book a tour and you will be not disappointed. Thanks again.
  
 
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   Shirl 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A great tour in Pu Loung with Nga. She was super friendly, informative and just so nice. We had 2 days, walking through a farm, traditional village, cycling, lunch with a family, Buffalo ride, water wheels, rafting. A great experience, highly recommend the tour with Nga.

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   Ivan S 
 
 
 
 Verified Maravillas de Pu Luong
La experiencia fue genial, sobre todo por la atención y simpatía de Hanna. Sin duda repetía.
  
 
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   Antoine B 
 
 
 
 Verified Une belle journée
Merci a Eddie pour cette super expérience !
  
 
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   Dorte P 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing
Amazing with a wonderful guide Eddie. We enjoyed it a lot.
  
 
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   Vladimir B 
 
 
 
 Verified Hana our tour Guide was outstanding
Hana Was my best guide while in North Vietnam . She had the best English overall, very knowledgeable and a true Nature lover . She went the extra mile to ensure an experimce of True Vietnam .
  
 
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   Sabrina R 
 
 
 
 Verified Lovely experience
My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Eddie who kindly took us around Pu Luong to visit the villages, learning about their history and artwork, followed by trekking, wonderful lunch on a raft and a lovely swim at the waterfall. We really enjoyed our time!
  
 
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   Boyd v 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic
Beautiful day! Saw beautiful things, when I come back I will definitely visit it again. Hana guided the day well!
  
 
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   Explore06226362858 
 
 
 
 Verified A Wonderful Day with an Excellent Guide
We had a wonderful day with our guide. He was extremely professional, kind, patient, and pleasant throughout the entire day. He was very knowledgeable, attentive to our needs, and made sure we felt comfortable and enjoyed every moment. We truly had a lovely day with him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent guide. Thank you for making our day so enjoyable and memorable!
  
 
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   Eve s 
 
 
 
 Verified Extraordinary
Hana was an extraordinary guide! Super attentive and friendly! The trip was super complete...from walking through the rice paddies to being able to enter a Thai house where the owners offered us tea...from seeing cotton weaving to having lunch on the raft with delicious food, it will be unforgettable! Thank you very much!
  
 
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   Lea C 
 
 
 
 Verified Half day with Hana
Great experience, thanks to Hana for her good humor, her explanations about the culture of the places visited. The group was great, we had an excellent half day! I recommend it 100% 😁