Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau

Mai Chau is located in Hoa Binh Province, about 3 hours drive south-west of Hanoi, Mai Chau offers a splendid vista of a valley surrounded by lush landscape and stilt houses inhabited mainly by the White Thai ethnic group. Leave Hanoi at 8am - there are many great photo opportunities along the way. On arrival, check in at Mai Chau Lodge and enjoy lunch before driving to the Hang Kia Village. Inhabited by the H’mong hill tribe and located 1,000m above the sea level, the fresh, cool breeze is one of the best things about this two-hour trek through the lush landscape peppered with plums, animals and wildlife. Tonight you will be treated with local culinary delights complemented by rice wine from the village. Experience a homestay! Homestay overnight

Day 2: Hang Kia Village - Mai Chau (B,L, D)

After a simple breakfast, say goodbye to the host before transferring back to Mai Chau Valley. Lunch is at Mai Chau Lodge. In the afternoon, embark on a fun buffalo cart ride to the nearby Thai villages of Pom Coong and Lac, chance to see beautiful handicraft weaved by the local artisans; Followed by an excursion to the limestone karst cave attached to the Lodge. A team of local hill tribe people looks after the cave, which used to be a military base. Drive back to your hotel to relax before the dinner accompanied by a traditional dance performance by the local Thai tribe. Overnight at Mai Chau Lodge

Day 3: Mai Chau – Hanoi (B,L,-)

In the morning, take a relaxing walk to Pom Coong and Lac for handicraft shopping, strolling around or enjoining a cup of coffee with the friendly villagers. After lunch at the lodge, drive back to Hanoi. End of services (hotel accommodation today is not included)

Services included

• One night at Mai Chau Lodge
• One night home stay in Mai Chau
• Private transfers and transportation on tour
• Entrance fees
• English speaking guide from Hanoi
• Meals as indicated (meals only)
• Traditional dance performance by the local Thai tribe
• Mineral water and cold towel on car/van/bus

 Services excluded

• Vietnam visa
• Other meals and Drinks
• Travel insurance
• Other personal expenses
• Tipping/gratuities
• Others not mentioned in the itinerary