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Mai Chau is a picturesque valley in northwest Vietnam. This is home to the friendly white Thai people who has unique traditions and unique lifestyle.
The trip to Mai Chau showcases not only the exotic local culture but also the magnificent landscape of the area.

Day 01: Hanoi to Mai Chau
Depart from Hanoi toward Hoa Binh. Stop on the way for the visit to a village of Muong ethnic minority. We will see how their life is on the stilt houses.
There are chances to observe the work on bamboo and rice paddies.
Arriving in Mai Chau in late morning. Having lunch.
Afternoon is spent to walk around the villages, seeing how Thai people make their traditional embroideries as well weaving work.
In the evening, attend a cultural dance.
Sleep in one of the secluded resort or Bungalow by the riverside.

Day 02: Mai Chau Cycling
Prepare your backpack and start cycling along the valleys. The biking routes links forest with rice fields, river and local plantation. We will explore further about the local life through Mai Chau market before traveling further into the less-visited area of Mai Chau.
Some of the highlighted villages are Van Village, Pom Cong.
Transfer to Mai Chau Hideaway Resort in the afternoon to enjoy our own paradise with infinity pool overlooking Hoa Binh Lake.

Day 03: Hoa Binh Boat Trip - Hanoi
Today, we take a boat trip accross the pristine lake of Hoa Binh province. The lake has plentiful mountains, villages along its shore. Stop for a visit to Bo temple then head to Hoa Binh city.
The car will pick us up to transfer back to Hanoi.

Mai Chau is perfect for 3 days and even more if you want to go off beaten track. Some Vietnam Tours also Mai Chau as the trendy destinations for luxury adventure as the area has more luxury ecolodges.