Mai Chau Nature and Village Tour

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Immerse yourself in the traditional way of life in Mai Chau Nature Village, a secluded valley near Hanoi. Explore bamboo stilt houses and paddy fields in this peaceful and picturesque destination.

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Vietnam Creative Travel - 7:00 AM - Departure from Hanoi.
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Mai Chau Town.
Thung Khe Pass - Panoramic Views - Thung Khe Pass provides a vantage point for spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. On clear days, you can see the lush green fields and traditional stilt houses dotting the landscape
Lac Village - 11:30 AM - Arrival in Mai Chau
• Arrive in Mai Chau at Lac Village.
• Explore colorful traditional crafts in Lac Village.
12:30 PM - Lunch
• Relax and enjoy a wonderful lunch with a local Thai family.
After Lunch - Bicycle Ride and Village Exploration
• Take a bicycle ride with the guide.
• Watch the peaceful scene of farmers working in the fields.
• See locals weaving scarves.
• Visit surrounding villages.
• The villagers are mostly White Thai, distantly related to tribes in Thailand, Laos, and China.
• Most villagers no longer wear traditional dress, but Thai women are masterful weavers producing traditional-style textiles.
• Enjoy polite bargaining with locals as strong-arm sales tactics are not employed here.
Hanoi - 4:00 PM - Return to Hanoi
• Depart Mai Chau and head back to Hanoi.
6:30 - 7:00 PM - Arrival in Hanoi
• Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

What's Included

Lunch at local restaurant with traditional food
Private car transfer on tour
English speaking guide
Drink (Mineral water)
Entrance fee as tour itinerary

What's Not Included

Drinks and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Tips for tour guide and driver

Additional Information

Discover the serene landscapes and vibrant culture of Mai Chau on an exclusive private day tour. Nestled in a picturesque valley, Mai Chau offers stunning scenery, authentic cultural experiences, and a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. • Exclusive Access: With a private tour, enjoy the flexibility to customize your experience and explore at your own pace. • Authentic Interactions: Engage closely with local villagers, gaining deeper insights into their traditions and way of life. • Scenic Tranquility: Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Mai Chau’s unspoiled landscapes.

Location

Vietnam Creative Travel

Phố Lương Văn Can

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Barbara_a

Mar 20, 2024

Biking with rice. - Biking through the rice patties. It was easy to take a wonderful picture. People were friendly. The meal we had was great. Only negative was that my friend was charged $20 to ride the little tram because she couldn't bike. No where did it say she would have to pay extra. So be warned.

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M0m0kae

Oct 15, 2023

Beautiful views and clean air! - The food at the homestay was better than I expected. There was a vegan menu! The rice was really delicious! We went around the village by bicycle and hiked, and the scenery was even more beautiful than I had seen in the photos. The guide was a local, so he knew a lot about local life! It was a great time!

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Curiosity48045365225

Jul 21, 2023

Recommend - I really recommend to see this village, it’s really beautiful and have what to see. The driver, guide and everyone was amazing.

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Sboys6

Jun 8, 2023

Lovely trip - Nicely timed bike ride with a stop for weaving experience and on our day we happened to do some bamboo dancing.

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Cecile_t

Jan 9, 2023

Lovely day trip to Mai chau with the best tour guide! - Mai chau was a super underrated experience. In the winter, the weather is much better here than Sapa, and it’s closer. This tour was also the best price available. Our tour guide Hana was very funny and we had an amazing time! I would love to take another tour with her. I think a one day tour is the perfect amount of time for this small village. There was an option to take a golf cart around Mai chau instead of a bicycle which I chose and it was very relaxing!

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Ivanakojic82

Jan 7, 2023

Loved the entire experience! - I booked it online so I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, soon agency reached out about the pick up time and the trip went smoothly. Mai Chau is one of the best decisions I made during my trip in Vietnam. The village was stunning even during winter. Bike ride was pretty easy and enabled us to really get in touch with local people. Food during the trip was also great and most of all guide Hannah made the experience unforgettable. Very warm and kind. Always there to help. I truly recommend this tour.

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Spiat

Nov 1, 2019

Mai Chau One Day Trip - Me and a friend booked a spontanous trip to Mai Chau. Everything worked out perfect! The tour guide was really making an effort, the included food in the Ecolodge was super delicious and the bicycle tour through the beautiful countryside and the little villages in Mai Chau was great! The only negative thing to mention is being a little short on time - you could easily make it a two day trip, I think!

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Blh1995

Nov 2, 2022

Beautiful cycle through Mai Chau - We had such a lovely time in Mai Chau! Our tour guide, Hannah, was super lovely and gave us lots of information on the lives of people in the mountains and on Vietnam in general. She even brought us some fruit to try from her mum! Mai Chau is beautiful and the cycle was lovely! One of my Vietnam highlights for sure! Tour was short so it did feel a little rushed towards the end, I can see why a lot of people recommend an overnight stay! But if you’re short on time you still get a great experience in one day. Cannot fault the tour company at all, I would use them again for other trips.

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Passport35085193006

Apr 19, 2023

Would recommend an overnight trip or daily, spending more time there - Despite our late booking the agency included us in the trip to Mai Chau. However it was not exactly what we expected... We were supposed to spend half a day there, from 11:00 till 16:30, but we were picked up for our return to Hanoi 2 hours earlier. The location was really nice and there were a couple of activities to do there, so it's a pity we could not stay longer. I texted the agent about it but never replied back. We were not satisfied with the bus driver either, who was very nervous while driving, using the horn all the time, which made us feel very stressed. On the other hand, apart from the beautiful location, our guide Tuan counterbalanced our experience. He was very good, polite, always smiling, and willing to provide us with information. Moreover the food at the homestay was really tasty!

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517emilianos

Nov 4, 2023

Bad company, tour much shorter than advertised - The itinerary is not as advertised : the departure time back from Mai Chau to Hanoi is 3pm instead of 4pm-4:30pm as advertised. I told the guide and he just didn’t care. I will request a refund. On top of this the pickup happened 30 minutes later than mentioned (despite being a Sunday morning, no traffic). Simply a bad company, with so many options in Hanoi better to go with another company.

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