Hoàn Kiếm Trip Overview
This time you will be going trekking through breathtaking terraced rice fields and ethnic villages by experiencing the Mai Chau Trekking Tour 4 Days. Each day will be great as you can uncover what lies behind the mountainous landscapes of northern Vietnam, and how friendly the ethnic minorities are. The 4-day package will offer opportunities to meet with the Black H’mong and the White Thai communities who preserve the traditional costumes and culture. The trekking trails to the Tra Day Village, Hang Kia Village, Vang Village, Buoc Village, and Van Mai Village are all spectacular and enjoyable enough to help you forget the city bustle and pressure. During the on-foot adventures, you will be happy to contemplate serene Nature, mingle with the locals, stay overnight in the ethnic houses, and enjoy meals together. With this program, trekking not only is for discovering Nature but also culture and food.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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This time you will be going trekking through breathtaking terraced rice fields and ethnic villages by experiencing the Mai Chau Trekking Tour 4 Days. Each day will be great as you can uncover what lies behind the mountainous landscapes of northern Vietnam, and how friendly the ethnic minorities are. The 4-day package will offer opportunities to meet with the Black H’mong and the White Thai communities who preserve the traditional costumes and culture. The trekking trails to the Tra Day Village, Hang Kia Village, Vang Village, Buoc Village, and Van Mai Village are all spectacular and enjoyable enough to help you forget the city bustle and pressure. During the on-foot adventures, you will be happy to contemplate serene Nature, mingle with the locals, stay overnight in the ethnic houses, and enjoy meals together. With this program, trekking not only is for discovering Nature but also culture and food.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia Village (L/D)
Stop At: Mai Chau, Mai Chau, Hoa Binh Province
At 8:00 AM, get our pick-up service at your hotel and depart from Hanoi to Mai Chau which is a stunning haven pictured with terraced rice fields and mountains of northern Vietnam. The drive will include a stop for refreshment.
Keep driving to Mai Chau, and meet with a local guide who will join the tour with us toward Xa Linh Village. Upon arrival at the village, have lunch at the H’mong house. When the stomach is full, it will be time to venture out with an afternoon trek through the captivating scenery. The trekking trail will begin on the countryside roads which inspire you to have the on-foot exploration. 40 minutes passing, and you will arrive at Tra Day Village and meet with the Black H’mong minority group. From this spot, you choose the preferable trekking trail towards Hang Kia Village, where you will sleep and have a good night.
Duration: 5 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay
Day 2: Trekking from Hang Kia to Van Village (B/L/D)
Stop At: Mai Chau, Mai Chau, Hoa Binh Province
Have breakfast in a local house, and bid your farewell to the host family. Today, you will go on a journey across pristine trails. The on-foot adventure will occur in the jungle trails for one hour. Then, descend the hill and pass by the terraced rice fields and the lush farms. Take time sightseeing the marvelous scenery beautified with the terraces, valleys, and mountains, which are more beautiful than any pictures. You will cross a little river to access the village of the White Thai ethnic community.
Have lunch at a local house, and take a nap.
After regaining the energy, enjoy a walk on the countryside path toward the Van Village which shelters the White Thai. Have dinner and stay overnight at a simple Thai house and get to know the Thai family.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay
Day 3: Trekking from Van Village to Buoc Village (B/L/D)
Stop At: Mai Chau, Mai Chau, Hoa Binh Province
After breakfast, leave the local house, and make your farewell to the host. The today trekking trail will bring you to the Buoc Village. During the 3-hour trek, you will be expected to go uphill and downhill, trek through the green bamboo forest and the terraced rice fields to uncover the hidden village of the White Thai minority group.
Around noon, you will reach the picturesque village where to have lunch at a local house and take a short rest. Later, the adventure will go on with the 2-hour light trek that you can wander around the village and unveil new sights. As long as the weather condition is suitable, you will be able to relax with the cool stream next to the homestay address.
In the evening, enjoy the feast and sleep at a local house
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay
Day 4: Trekking to Van Mai – Transfer to Hanoi (B/L)
Stop At: Mai Chau, Mai Chau, Hoa Binh Province
Bid a local family goodbye after a nice breakfast together. The next hours will be for trekking through the foot of the mountain to arrive at Van Mai Village. Then, get on a car for the transfer to Pom Coong Village in which you will have a lunch feast at a local house.
Next, continue driving and arrive at Hanoi around 5:00 PM. The tour is complete.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay
