Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Start at 08 00 am, we drive west towards Mai Chau. Stop for
refreshments at Hoa Binh town. Arrive Mai Chau at noon time. Have lunch.
After lunch, we drive to the White Thai village of Khoe. From here we
will start our 2-hour trek to Xo village. Our hosts for tonight will be
White Thai family who will express their hospitality by inviting us to
sample some of their homemade rice wine! After the meal, we can sit
down for some chit chats with the family to find out more about their
life. Tonight’s accommodation will be a little more rustic than you
are used to. (Lunch, Dinner)
Trekking distance: 7 km/2 hours
Day 2: Xo village - Poong Cong village - Hanoi
Following breakfast we begin trekking down the mountains to Mai Chau
valley. The distance will be around 14 km. There will be very few
people we can meet throughout the trek but some buffalo tenders or
farmers going to their fields. We reach Pom Coong village around midday
and have lunch there. We have a couple of hours wandering around, doing
our last minute shopping of the fine local handicrafts before returning
back to Hanoi. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Trekking distance: 12 km/ 3 - 4 hours
PRE-TRIP INFORMATION
Depart from: Hanoi
Return to: Hanoi
Trip duration: 2 days
Activities: Walking, cultural sightseeing
Highlights: Mai Chau, Thai & Muong villages, homestay on house on stilts
Inclusions
Air-conditioned transportation by private vehicle
English speaking guide/French speaking guide upon request
All entrance fees and permits
Homestay
Meals as indicated in itinerary
Reasonable supply of drinking water
Insurance
Exclusions
Drinks
Personal expenses
Additional Info
You will be collected from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking.
Have a great trip!!!