Mai Chau Day Tour is one of the Best One Full Day Trip from Hanoi. The tour offers a quick immersion into the picturesque Vietnamese countryside, known for its tranquil scenery and ethnic minority culture. Located about a 3.5 to 4-hour drive southwest of Hanoi. The valley provides a refreshing escape from the city’s bustle. Mai Chau Day Tour from Hanoi includes a scenic journey, cycling through rice paddies and visiting local villages to experience the culture of the White Thai people. Trip is highly recommended on TripAdvisor/Viator with Great Reviews and Best Price.
- Scenic drive and view from Thung Khe Pass: The journey to Mai Chau includes a stop at Thung Khe Pass, which offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the lush, green valley below. This is a popular photo opportunity and sometimes includes a chance to visit a local market with Muong ethnic minority people.
- Cycling through villages and rice paddies: Upon arrival in Mai Chau, a central activity is a guided bicycle ride through the valley’s flat, car-free paths. This allows you to explore the sprawling rice fields and visit rural settlements at a relaxed pace, including villages like Lac and Pom Coong.
- Cultural immersion and local experiences: A day trip is packed with authentic cultural experiences. Such as having a traditional home-cooked lunch with a local White Thai family. You may also see or purchase traditional handicrafts, like woven fabrics, which are a specialty of the Thai ethnic minority.
- Lunch with a local family: Enjoying a traditional meal with a local family in their stilt house is a highlight of most day tours. This offers a chance to taste authentic regional cuisine and experience local hospitality.
Itinerary
07:30: Our tour guide and driver pick you up from your hotel to departs for Mai Chau Town. Today we are traveling by car/mini van to the lush valley, rich with rice fields and ancient tea plantations. Stop to take scenic photos before you arrive at Mai Chau at about 11:00.
Admire the stunning backdrop of green limestone mountains, rice paddies, and fruit orchards. In the summer, each orchard is a different color as the fruits begin to ripen.
After lunch, our local guide will take you on the bicycle ride and see farmers working in the fields, and locals weaving scarves. We can visit peaceful villages of traditional stilt houses dotted between modern homes.
Explore the daily life of the minority people, and learn more about their ancient traditions and customs. Look out for bright green parrots in the dense forest before returning to Hanoi. We will drive again along one of Vietnam’s most scenic routes.
19:00: We get back to Hanoi, our tour guide and driver drop you off at your hotel, and end of Hanoi Full Day Trip to Mai Chau.
Price & Inclusions
Tour Price: Price of tour varies depending on travel date, group size, inclusions in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate. Please contact us for updated quotation.
Inclusions: Round-trip private transfers from Hanoi, Local lunch, Bike rental, English speaking guide, Entrance fees.
Exclusions: Drinks during Tour, Tips/Gratuities for Excellent Service (optional), Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
- Comfortable attire: Wear comfortable and lightweight clothing for cycling and walking, especially during warmer months.
- Weather-appropriate layers: The weather can change, and winter months (November–February) can be chilly, especially at night. Pack a light jacket or long-sleeved clothes.
- Sturdy footwear: Bring a comfortable pair of sports or walking shoes. As the terrain in the villages and rice paddies can be uneven.
- Sun protection: A wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are essential for daytime sun exposure.
- Bug spray: For protection against mosquitoes and other insects, particularly if you are sensitive to bites.
- Vietnamese currency: While lunch is included. You may want to bring some cash for drinks, snacks, or souvenirs at the village markets or rest stops.
- Personal items: A camera to capture the stunning scenery and any personal medication you may need
Cancellation Policy: Free of Charge for Cancellation Up to 48 Hours before departure. Please note that, we can only transfer all the refund to the Paypal Account. And that does not include 10% of money transfer fee. Our travellers will have to pay for that fee.
