Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau , cycling
Day 2: Mai Chau - Hanoi
Detailed program
Mai Chau is a mountainous district of Hoa Binh province in the northwestern region of Vietnam, approximately 135 km from Hanoi. Mai Chau is well known for stilt houses, green valley. The two tribes, White Thai and Black Thai, settled in the same area and make up the largest ethnic population of the region.
Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau, Cycling (L,D)
Pickup at your hotel in the Old Quarter in our comfortable van. Scenic photo stop of Mai Chau valley/arrive in Mai Chau
Traditional lunch in local village (vegetarian available). Bicycle ride with local tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages. Free time for bicycling, walking, shopping. Visit Thai living museum. Watch Thai traditional dance in the stilt house. Enjoy Traditional alcohol (ruou can) with the community
Overnight in Ban Lac village (traditional house) in Mai Chau valley or resort.
Day 2: Mai Chau – Hanoi (B,L)
Wake-up and eat breakfast. Hike to 1000 Step Cave and local market. Lunch and free time to relax before getting on the van to Hanoi. Drop you off at your hotel