This trip to the north west highland of Vietnam - Mai Chau offers a balance of cultural and physical activity set amongst some northern Vietnam’s stunning natural landscape. We trek through villages in Mai Chau and overnight in a White Thai village where we have opportunities to observe the local lifestyle of these minority people. From the mountainous region of Mai Chau, we travel back to the nations capital, Hanoi.
Day 1: Hanoi - Hoa Binh - Mai Chau (L, D)
8h00 We leave for Mai Chau, stop over in Hoa Binh Town to see the biggest Hydro – Electric Staion in Vietnam, After that heading to Mai Chau. Stopping on the way to take in the spectacular scenery. Following lunch in Mai Chau town we drive to the White Thai village – Lac Village check in the stilt-house, lunch. Afternoon we walk to the surrounding village. Our hosts for this evening will be the White Thai minority people. In sampling these peoples hospitality, we find out a little more of their lives and cultures with a cultural exchange following the evening meal.
Day 2: Van village - Hanoi (B, L)
Following breakfast we embark on a lovely walk to Mai Chau Market and Van village. As we walk we will encounter the local villagers going about their daily business tilling the fields, logging or herding the buffalo. We enjoy lunch before we drive back to Hanoi. Visit Muong village in Hoabinh. 18h00 arrive in Hanoi.
End of services. Our staff will give you the warmest goodbye and hope to see you again.
