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Tour name:
Mai Chau trek
Tour Code: VNTEK2
Duration: 5 Days - 4 Nights
Tour starts from:
Hanoi city
Tour ends in: Hanoi city
Booking:
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Descriptions:
This trip to the northwest highlands of
Mai Chau offers a ba lance
of culture and adventure, set amongst some of northern Vietnam 's most
stunning scenery. We spend 5 nights in ethnic minority villages, walking
an average of 5 hours a day. We trek for four days through villages in
the Mai Chau area and overnight in White Thai and Hmong villages where
we have the opportunity to observe the lives of the minority peoples.
From the mountainous region of Mai Chau, we travel back to the capital,
Hanoi . Travelers who prefer to get off the beaten track often prefer
Mai Chau to Sapa.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi -
Mai Chau - Hang Kia Village
Pick up from your
hotel at 8 am in Hanoi heading west
to Hoa Binh Province. We climb towards the Mai Chau valley
another two hours away stopping to take in the spectacular
scenery. Following lunch in Mai Chau town we drive to the White
Thai village of Sa Linh where we start a 2-hour trek to the
village of Hang Kia. Our hosts this evening will be the H’mong
people. Whilst enjoying their hospitality we learn a little
about their way of life. Tonight’s accommodation will be basic
although mattresses, bedding and mosquito nets are provided.
(L/D)
Day 2: Hang Kia - Van Village
This morning we
have a 4-5 hour trek to Van Village home of the Wh ite
Thai people. The trek takes us through unforgettable scenery and
provides us with an opportunity to witness rural life . Arriving
in Van village by mid to late afternoon there will be time to
take a stroll down to the nearby stream. Our hosts for this
evening will treat us to a fine meal and stories of life in Van
village. They will also share their home brewed rice wine and
toast our good health and happiness. (B/L/D)
Day 3: Van village - Xo Village
We spend the
morning strolling around the surrounding villages. We then
return to Van for lunch. With lunch finished there will be time
for a short siesta or stroll down to the river before embarking
on a 3hour walk to the village of Xo (pronounced Soh). Following
dinner we have the chance for more cultural interaction before
retiring for our second night in a stilt house. (B/L/D)
Day 4: Xo village – Lac Village
Bidding farewell
to our hosts we have a five-hour trek from Xo to Lac village
where we take lunch. The afternoon is free to wander around the
picturesque Thai villages or maybe walk to Mai Chau town itself.
(B/L/D)
Day 5: Mai Chau- Hanoi
Breakfast and
relax until departing the village at 9 am . We will arrive back
in Hanoi by around 1pm. End of services (B)
Tour Price:
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Price in
party of |
Booking |
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2 pax |
3 – 4
pax |
5 - 8
pax |
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US$
386 |
US$
287 |
US$
245 |
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( Seasonal price are applied &
confirmed on your booking ! )
Tour price includes :
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English Speaking Guide.
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All ground transportation and
transfers
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English speaking guide
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All accommodation in Ethnic
Minority homes
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Meals indicated as B= Breakfast,
L= Lunch, D = Dinner in the itinerary
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Admission fees and permits where
applicable
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Drinking water during the trek
Tour price excludes :
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