OFF BEATEN TRACK TOUR

Mai Chau Ecolodge The window to Mai Chau

MAI CHAU TOURS

OUR LOCATION

WHY US

Stay in a “garden home”Live among nature Blend into local life Travel off the beaten path Travel responsibly

OFF BEATEN TRACK TOUR

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Bike along the dirt roads through lush rice paddies
  • Explore the traditions and customs of local minorities in Mai Chau
  • See mountainous landscape and enjoy the fresh and pure atmosphere
  • Enjoy traditional dance show

DETAILED PROGRAM

Day 01: Hanoi – Mai Chau. Start cycling Mai Chau villages (Cycle to Tong Dau, Na Tang, Cha Long village) (L, D)

Depart from Hanoi to Mai Chau – an idyllic valley home to many hill tribes including the Dzao, Muong and Thai. Stop en – route to have a soft break and photograph. Arrive in Mai Chau around noon, enjoy lunch. Check in your room at 14:00. Spend your afternoon to cycle to authentic villages as Tong Dau, Na Tang, Cha Long where rarely visited by tourists. Back to Mai Chau Ecolodge around 17:00 to 17:30 

Dinner will be served by 19:30. After dinner, enjoy traditional dance show with local wine “Rượu Cần”. Overnight at Mai Chau Ecolodge

Day 02: Hiking Mai Chau villages (Hike to Mai Ha, Te, Khoe village) (B, L, D)

After breakfast at Mai Chau Ecolodge, you will be picked up and transferred to Mai Ha village.

Your hike starts at 09:00 with a walk through Kha local village and along the dirt trail through forest with tropical trees which covers Pu Poc sacred mountain of Thai ethnic minority in Mai Chau. The spectacular scenery gradually appears before you. You continue to visit Te – a small charming village is beside the forest and rarely visited by tourists. The local lunch will be served at local home stay.

After your lunch, the walk between the Thai ethnic minority villages Pu and Khoe follows the concrete trail. You can meet the local child at their house’s yard and enjoy peaceful scenery of mountain and paddy terraces.
From Khoe village, you will take a transfer to Mai Chau Ecolodge. Here you spend your own time to swim or enjoy the view of the valley and the surrounding mountain. Stay the 2nd night at Ecolodge.
Day 03: Relax then drive back to Hanoi (B, L)

Spend the morning to relax at your pleasure in our natural haven. Check out around 11:00 and have lunch at Orchid Restaurant. 14:00 take a transfer back to Hanoi. Trip ends at 17:30

PRICE LIST

Kid Price:

  • Below 3 years old: free of charge 
  • From 3 – 6 years: 50%
  • 6 -11 years old: 75%
  • From 12 years old: As Adults
Note: 
Surcharge 45$/1 Adult, and 33.75USD for children from 6-11 years, free for children below 6 years old (maximum 1 child/ room) on above rates for check-in on: Christmas Days: Dec 24th, New Year’s  Dec  31st

Included:

  • Room in Mai Chau Ecolodge (2 nights in Junior Deluxe)
  • Meals as mention
  • Private English speaking guide (English speaking)
  • Private Transfer Hanoi – Mai Chau - Hanoi
  • Traditional dance show with local wine

Excluded:

  • Insurance
  • Drinks
  • Others personal charges